Autism & Piano Study – A Basic Teaching Vocabulary
Autism & Piano Study – A Basic Teaching Vocabulary
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The Definitive Text for Teaching Piano Students on the Spectrum
by Dr. Scott Price
Written by Dr. Scott Price, a leading authority in special needs pedagogy, Autism & Piano Study presents a powerful, compassionate guide for music educators. Drawing from years of personal teaching experience, Dr. Price offers a real-world, student-centered approach to teaching piano to students with autism and other neurodivergent profiles.
Educators will find effective strategies for overcoming communication challenges, promoting equity, and creating inclusive, adaptive studio environments. Topics include modifying traditional techniques, using respectful language, supporting sensory and social needs, and cultivating artistry in every student.
This textbook is ideal for private instructors, university pedagogy programs, and organizations looking to support inclusive music instruction.
Available at TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®
📘 Textbook Features:
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Personal anecdotes, research-based strategies, and clear instructional tools
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Structured chapters with practical guidance for every teaching level
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A focus on communication, respect, and routine in the piano studio
Chapters Include:
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The Door in the Wall
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Autism
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Four Tenets of Teaching
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Person-First and Identity-First Language
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Studio Environment & Communication
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Routines & Finger Numbers
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Counting, Score Reading, Repertoire
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Technique, Recitals, Student Communication, and more
Includes: Preface, Bibliography, and Index
—Part of the Scott Price Collection at TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®
Finally someone has written a method to teach these beautiful children and adults. Everyone deserves to play the piano. We as teachers can be the problem. We all need to study and apply this to all of our students in need. These books should be in every teachers library.
Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging words. We are grateful for your support of Autism & Piano Study and for your belief that every student deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of making music. It is especially meaningful to hear from educators who share a commitment to inclusive and accessible piano instruction. Thank you for sharing your experience and for the important work you do with your students.
—The TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM® Publishing Team
When my autistic high schooler come to piano lesson with a bundle of energy,
i ask him to dance to Dr. William Corbett-Jones' Schubert CD (available on
Amazon). It calms him. Afterwards, he is ready to focus on piano lesson
Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your student’s experience. Every autistic learner brings a unique combination of energy, focus, and ways of engaging with music, and many teachers using Autism & Piano Study adapt ideas like this to support their students’ regulation and readiness to learn. It is always encouraging to hear how listening, movement, and piano study can work together in meaningful ways.
—The TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM® Publishing Team