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Movement activities for learning-disabled piano students.(KEEPING THE BEAT)

American Music Teacher

| December 01, 2005 | Crouch, Sarah | COPYRIGHT 2005 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Through the implementation of the Music Achievement Award Program, MTNA has affirmed that average students are important and deserve the right to earn tangible awards that recognize their unique achievements.

Many of the students we teach will not perform in solo competitions or earn music scholarships to prestigious music schools. Nevertheless, they can attain remarkable successes in meeting goals that match their aptitude.

Can students with learning disabilities be expected to be musically successful and earn awards as well? It often is difficult for students with neuromuscular disabilities or cognitive dysfunctions to control the movements necessary ...

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