When should a learning difference prevent a person from being successful in music lessons? Short answer? Never. Many times, small adjustments and accommodations can be made by music teachers to make lessons accessible for their neurodivergent students. Dr. Shannon McDonald is an educator, advocate, and avid researcher in the field of clarinet pedagogy. In today's episode, she shares her pedagogical guide on learning differences in the private music studio, in hopes of helping music teachers gain knowledge and confidence when teaching all of their students.

Topics include: *Research in learning difference trends *Common Diagnoses found in the Private Music Studios *Strategies for Students with Behavioral and Emotional Characteristics *Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities and Processing Disorders *Strategies for Students with Sensory Impairment and Sensory Sensitivity *Strategies for Students with Physical and Orthopedic Disabilities

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