TopMusic on Neurodivergent Teaching

Learn about different learning needs and how to approach them in music lessons with Selena Pistoresi, the creator of the Milestone Method

This 11-module course is our highly-rated guide to confidently teach piano to neurodivergent students. In this course, learn an overview of neurodivergent teaching and how to accommodate learning styles, Get insider tips on finding the right method book and activities your students will love and discover the do’s and don’ts of neurodivergent teaching. Course hosted by Selena Pistoresi.

Course outline

Module 1: What is Neurodivergence? A Diagnoses Breakdown
Module 2: Quick Win: Presuming Competence
Module 3: Environmental Accommodations
Module 4: Perfect Pitch – Your Student Probably Has It
Module 5: Milestone 1
Module 6: Milestone 2 – Two-Handed Songs in C and G Positions
Module 7: Milestone 3 – The World’s Most Painless Introduction to Note-Reading
Module 8: Supplemental and Free Time Activities – Ear Training
Module 9: Supplemental and Free Time Activities- Improvisation, Song Games, Composing, Fine Motor Games, and Rote Pieces
Module 10: Occupational Octaves Piano: An Alternative Language of Music
Module 11: Common Challenges/Troubleshooting

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TopMusic on Neurodivergent Teaching was created by

Selena Pistoresi

Founder of Notable Music Education and Author of The Milestone Method

Selena Pistoresi has been a piano teacher for over a decade. Selena blogs over at Notablepiano.com and is the author of the Milestone Method. She owns Cultivate Music Studio, a studio in San Jose, California, where she specializes in working with students with special needs. She equips teachers all over the world with the mindset tools and curriculum to teach students with special needs and to help their studios flourish.

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Course Overview

Welcome to TopMusic on Neurodivergent Teaching!

After taking this course, you will:

Be aware of some of the types of students you may encounter and how their learning differences are expressed in the context of piano lessons
Understand how modifying your teaching environment as well as your mindset (presuming competence) will go 90% of the way in ensuring student success
Have a practical, surefire step-by-step action plan to effectively teach neurodivergent students, complete with lesson plans, curriculum materials, troubleshooting for common challenges, flexible supplemental activities, and resources for further learning
Be inspired to take on at least one neurodivergent student!

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About the Presenter

Selena Pistoresi blogs over at Notablepiano.com and is the author of the Milestone Method. You might also like to check out these resources Selena has contributed as well:

TopCast Episode 204: Embracing Special Needs Teaching with Selena
Webinar: How to Teach Students with Special Needs
Course: Unfazed: Teaching Neurodivergent Students (Coming Soon!)

You can read more about Selena's story here.

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