Teaching Piano to Neurodiverse Kids
The Piano serves as a powerful educational tool for neurodiverse children. Its structured yet creative nature aids in cognitive development, improving focus, memory, and problem-solving skills. For neurodiverse kids, it offers a multisensory experience, enhancing sensory processing and coordination. Moreover, music fosters emotional expression and regulation, crucial for those with neurodivergent conditions like autism or ADHD. Through music education, these children find avenues for self-expression, confidence-building, and social interaction, promoting holistic development and inclusivity.
- Enhanced Cognitive Development
- Emotional Regulation
- Improved Fine Motor Skills
- Boosted Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Enhanced Social Skills
Video Lessons
We’re on a mission to bring music into more homes and communities around the world.
Your Child is a Star
At HurleyPiano, we recognize every child as a star, bringing light into our lives, despite parental biases.
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Laura Bernard Moon
Owner, KTL Behavioral Therapy and Consultation
Richard Hurley’s approach to music instruction emphasizes collaboration with parents and other professionals to deliver a program of instruction that is consistent and highly individualized to meet the needs of each learner. Richard provides an incredible opportunity for learners that might otherwise struggle in conventional music lessons – truly a unique and valuable resource for families!
Angela R. Balmer
Occupational Therapist
Richard Hurley is brilliant when it comes to teaching children and young adults on the autism spectrum. What impresses me most about Richard is his calm, even demeanor. He has a real ability in reading the child and where they are in the moment—from moment to moment at times. I highly recommend Richard Hurley and his style of piano teaching to those living with Autism and their family.
Lauren Dooley
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Richard’s ability to adapt and grow with a student has helped to nurture and bring out incredible talent.
Christine Gaharan
Occupational Therapist
Hurley Piano’s approach incorporates a variety of strategies including use of current technology. Hurley Piano is open to working collaboratively with other professionals with kids with ASD.
About Me
Hurley Piano is a leading piano methodology to the special needs community. Richard Hurley has developed a highly regarded Black Keys Exercises designed to introduce the world of the keyboard to the most challenging of special need students. Based in Austin Texas, a city that is a hub of special needs innovation, Hurley Piano has drawn upon the expertise of the city’s leading special needs researchers to test and challenge this methodology. Sign up for free introductory videos and blogs, follow the video based conversation around the challenges facing our special needs kiddos today.
Music Lessons
Free Book
Teach your toddler music even though you never learned music yourself. Get your FREE starter book and teach your little one music most efficiently.
LEARNING RESOURCES
We have dozens of printable learning resources to reinforce lesson content such as flashcard games, board games, and holiday music theory packets.
Innovative Ideas
Innovation is synonymous with HurleyPiano because what others have failed to think of, We have already made standard.
INTERACTIVE GAMES
Enhance music theory skills through our engaging online games, improving rhythm, note recognition, sight reading, and more.
VIDEO LESSONS
We’re on a mission to bring music into more homes and communities around the world. Everyone should have access to music education.
PRACTICE TOOLS
Practice sessions provide step-by-step instructions between video lessons, with recorded audio tracks for a real band experience.