Adaptive Music Making
ABOUT THE SERIES
Explore creative and inclusive approaches to adaptive music making with young children of all abilities. Featuring perspectives from imagine authors, university faculty, students, and community partners, this three-part series highlights practical ways to expand access to music making through equitable clinical practice, adapted instruments and learning experiences, and individualized song interventions. Through real-world examples and collaborative perspectives, the series encourages music therapists, educators, and students to build on each child’s strengths and create meaningful opportunities for participation, independence, and creative expression.
O1 Steps Towards Equitable Music Making & Clinical Example
DR. ANITA SWANSON · CRYSTAL KING · REHMAN MIR · JENNAH DAVID · SARAH GRIGG · NADIA HENNEMAN · RUSSELL GRECO
Explore practical steps toward more equitable music-making experiences through clinical examples that demonstrate how thoughtful adaptations can expand participation for children with diverse strengths and support needs.
02 Everyone Can Play: Ukulele Kids Around the World
MARLÉN RODRIGUEZ-WOLFE · CHRIS MILLETT · MARIAL BIARD · STEPHANIE EPSTEIN
Discover inclusive approaches to ukulele-based music making that support participation, skill development, and creative engagement while demonstrating how instruments and learning experiences can be adapted for diverse young musicians.
03 Song Interventions & Adaptations
JOEY PEAVEY · SAM GIUNTA · CARRIE SULLIVAN · DR. DANIEL TAGUE · AYAHA HARIYAMA · KRIS LUND
Examine practical song interventions and individualized adaptations designed to increase access, engagement, and meaningful participation while supporting children’s musical, developmental, and expressive goals.
