Teaching instrumental music to neurodiverse students
This introductory course will cover how to get started when you’re teaching instrumental music to students with autism, ADHD and/or other additional learning needs.Â
Presenter.
Daphne Proietto OAM, BMus Ed, Licentiate, Diploma Music Therapy, Diploma Dalcroze Eurythmics, STEAA level 1 certificate
Daphne has been teaching piano to children with disabilities and diverse learning needs for over twenty-five years. In the early days, word quickly travelled around musical circles that she was producing amazing outcomes for children with autism. Since 2017, she has been passing on her knowledge and wisdom to other music teachers through the not-for-profit foundation, Keys of Life, with the aim of giving more neurodiverse children the gift of music.
In this course you will:
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learn about what Daphne does in the first lesson
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view live/recorded lessons taught by DaphneÂ
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find out Daphne’s Top 10 hints for teaching neurodiverse students
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listen to a parent share tips for addressing anxiety
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participate in a Q&A.
JOIN US FOR THIS FREE AND ENERGISING EVENT
Teachers are amazing and are the keys to development for our younger generation. They fuel the passion and enthusiasm of their learners, sharing invaluable experience. Teachers nurture a love of the performing arts, shaping learners’ abilities as performers, and the empathy they take forward in their own lives.
There are many challenges facing teachers, despite incredible commitment and passion. What can teachers do to support neurotypical students? And what techniques will take another student from ok to awesome? Join us for a day of inspiration and resourcing. We’ll be sharing ideas on how to keep your own cup full, and where you can find support to maximise your teaching efforts.
This event is run by the AMEB and will feature Daphne presenting one session.Â
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Registration is FREE but ESSENTIAL.
Register by the due date (Sun 9 Mar), and attend on the day to go into the draw for a fantastic door prize, valued at over $500!
Register now here
We’ll be running two events so join us at whichever is convenient:
Event details
SOUTH:Â nipaluna / Hobart
Saturday 15 March
9:00am – 1:45pm
UTAS Centre for the Arts – Lecture theatre 129
37 Hunter Street, Hobart
Enter via the laneway under the pink façade.
NORTH: Panatana / Latrobe
Sunday 16 March
9:00am – 1:45pm
Latrobe Federal Bandrooms (LJ Coventry Bandrooms)
Latrobe Recreational Ground
210 Gilbert Street, Latrobe
Parking available onsite. Follow the signs to the bandrooms.
FREE Admission but registrations essential to manage capacities and catering.
Schedule for each event:
| 9:00am |
Registration and performance from an AMEB award winner |
| 9:15am |
Welcome |
| 9:30am |
Guest speaker: Daphne Proietto OAM / discussion facilitated by Kathy Fazackerley |
| 10:30am |
Morning tea and mingle |
| 11:00am |
Guest speaker: Mark Bain |
| 12:00pm |
Music Theory resources: Andrew Raiskums |
| 12:40pm |
New resources overview: Michelle Forbes |
| 1:00pm |
Lunch and networking |
| 1:45pm |
All concludes |
Who is this event for? Teachers!
You don’t need to be an AMEB teacher, or even focus on exams with your students. This event will include some information about what AMEB has to offer in terms of resources for teachers but ultimately, we just want to energise and support teachers for the year ahead. Oh, and non-teachers are absolutely welcome, too!
Please let us know about your dietary needs and access requirements in your registration. We’ll also ask which sessions you plan to attend so that  we can best cater the information to the people in the room.
What’s it all about? Read on to find out more about the topics and our guest presenters. We’ll also have goodie bags for everyone on the day and there are bound to be plenty of great chats.
Register now here
JOIN US FOR THIS FREE AND ENERGISING EVENT
Teachers are amazing and are the keys to development for our younger generation. They fuel the passion and enthusiasm of their learners, sharing invaluable experience. Teachers nurture a love of the performing arts, shaping learners’ abilities as performers, and the empathy they take forward in their own lives.
There are many challenges facing teachers, despite incredible commitment and passion. What can teachers do to support neurotypical students? And what techniques will take another student from ok to awesome? Join us for a day of inspiration and resourcing. We’ll be sharing ideas on how to keep your own cup full, and where you can find support to maximise your teaching efforts.
This event is run by the AMEB and will feature Daphne presenting one session.Â
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Registration is FREE but ESSENTIAL.
Register by the due date (Sun 9 Mar), and attend on the day to go into the draw for a fantastic door prize, valued at over $500!
Register now here
We’ll be running two events so join us at whichever is convenient:
Event details
SOUTH:Â nipaluna / Hobart
Saturday 15 March
9:00am – 1:45pm
UTAS Centre for the Arts – Lecture theatre 129
37 Hunter Street, Hobart
Enter via the laneway under the pink façade.
NORTH: Panatana / Latrobe
Sunday 16 March
9:00am – 1:45pm
Latrobe Federal Bandrooms (LJ Coventry Bandrooms)
Latrobe Recreational Ground
210 Gilbert Street, Latrobe
Parking available onsite. Follow the signs to the bandrooms.
FREE Admission but registrations essential to manage capacities and catering.
Schedule for each event:
| 9:00am |
Registration and performance from an AMEB award winner |
| 9:15am |
Welcome |
| 9:30am |
Guest speaker: Daphne Proietto OAM / discussion facilitated by Kathy Fazackerley |
| 10:30am |
Morning tea and mingle |
| 11:00am |
Guest speaker: Mark Bain |
| 12:00pm |
Music Theory resources: Andrew Raiskums |
| 12:40pm |
New resources overview: Michelle Forbes |
| 1:00pm |
Lunch and networking |
| 1:45pm |
All concludes |
Who is this event for? Teachers!
You don’t need to be an AMEB teacher, or even focus on exams with your students. This event will include some information about what AMEB has to offer in terms of resources for teachers but ultimately, we just want to energise and support teachers for the year ahead. Oh, and non-teachers are absolutely welcome, too!
Please let us know about your dietary needs and access requirements in your registration. We’ll also ask which sessions you plan to attend so that  we can best cater the information to the people in the room.
What’s it all about? Read on to find out more about the topics and our guest presenters. We’ll also have goodie bags for everyone on the day and there are bound to be plenty of great chats.
Register now here
Join Daphne Proietto (OAM) and a range of expert guests in this 3-day course for instrumental music teachers aimed at developing and sharing knowledge and skills in working with neurodiverse students.
Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out in your teaching career, this training will provide the opportunity to hear from researchers, parents and students firsthand about their musical learning journeys. As teachers, we are all motivated to learn how to better engage neurodiverse students and share the enormous benefits of playing a musical instrument. In this unique setting, under the guidance and mentorship of Daphne Proietto, instrumental music teachers will find an inspiring and rewarding professional learning experience.
Places are limited to 16 participants ensuring a personal and engaging learning environment so book early to avoid missing out.
- Practical strategies for teaching instrumental music to neurodiverse students
- Observation of Daphne Proietto’s teaching
- Guest speakers (student and parents)
- Q&A
Course will be online.
Course is free.
Participants must enrol online to get the Zoom link – Zoom link will be emailed out the day before.
Teachers who would prefer to learn in their own time can access our self-paced any-time online learning modules here – the modules are $30 each.
For more information please contact Katy Addis on info@keysoflife.com.au
