Special Needs and Music Study: Inside the Piano Lesson, presented by Scott Price

Location: see October BAMTA Beat newsletter

Time: 9am meeting, 10am presentation

Description: Join Dr. Scott Price as he shares the work of his students who are special learners and the creative music-making they are able to achieve through adaptive pedagogy. This workshop will include video demonstrations of students at work in the studio lesson, and in recital performances. Techniques in adaptive pedagogy will be discussed and questions are welcomed.

Biography: Scott Price currently serves as Carolina Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of South Carolina School of Music.  He is internationally recognized for his work with students with autism and other special needs. He has presented solo recitals and workshops on six continents.  Awards include the 2008 MTNA Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award, the 2019 Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy Outstanding Service Recognition Award, and the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award from the South Carolina Music Teachers Association. Dr. Price is the founder and director of the Carolina LifeSong Initiative dedicated to providing piano lesson and music experiences for students with special needs, and in fostering best practices in teaching and teacher training.