Hello, I am 18 years old and I have Asperger's. I would really like to have music lessons. Either the harp or piano would be nice. The only thing stopping me is how to get lessons which are suited to my needs. How would I go about finding the right places for my needs.
Thank you.
I was going to start a thread about learning to play the piano, but I thought it made sense to add to this one.....
I have been thinking this morning that I would pick up playing the piano again......
First off it might be worth considering the benefits of headphones when using a digital piano or synth. It gives you both privacy and also means you can practice where or whenever with out disturbing anyone else. You also have the option of belting it out through the speakers too 
. Using headphones can also mean that it is easier to isolate yourself from the world and all its distractions if thats ever required.
I think that the right teacher is really important. One that understands Aspergers.
I wondering anybody has any thoughts regarding the learning process (not exclusively music) realting to Aspergers. There are definate stregnths but trying to force teach someone in a way that does not suit may lead to feelings of failure. What should be a great thing to do, might become a burden.
I am excited about playing the peiano again but know that my approach will and must be different from the the patterns of learning (and been taught) I have followed in the past. I am probably going to teach myself but if I can find a good teacher I will really consider that if I can afford it......... although I do need to get another keybaord first.
I was going to start a thread about learning to play the piano, but I thought it made sense to add to this one..... I have been thinking this morning that I would pick up playing the piano again......
First off it might be worth considering the benefits of headphones when using a digital piano or synth. It gives you both privacy and also means you can practice where or whenever with out disturbing anyone else. You also have the option of belting it out through the speakers too . Using headphones can also mean that it is easier to isolate yourself from the world and all its distractions if thats ever required.
I think that the right teacher is really important. One that understands Aspergers.
I wondering anybody has any thoughts regarding the learning process (not exclusively music) realting to Aspergers. There are definate stregnths but trying to force teach someone in a way that does not suit may lead to feelings of failure. What should be a great thing to do, might become a burden.
I am excited about playing the peiano again but know that my approach will and must be different from the the patterns of learning (and been taught) I have followed in the past. I am probably going to teach myself but if I can find a good teacher I will really consider that if I can afford it......... although I do need to get another keybaord first.
