Piano Lessons - ASD, ADHD, & ND Students

Looking for piano lessons designed for students with Autism, ADHD, or Neurodivergent traits? Whether you are an adult looking to take the plunge into the world of piano, or a parent keen to give your child the joy of music - Helen is passionate about making music accessible for every student!

Why Choose Helen?
• Experienced Teacher: Helen Conway, [MMus(PerfTching); BMus(Perf); STCA(Pri), MVMTA], with over a decade of experience teaching piano, is a skilled professional dedicated to helping students achieve their musical goals.
• Specialised Teacher: Specialised in teaching neurodivergent learners with a compassionate, patient, and adaptive teaching style. Helen has completed training, and had years of experience working with students with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, working memory issues, and sensory processing sensitivity.
• Science Backed Technique: No need to push through discomfort! Students are taught to develop body awareness and how to coordinate movement for effortless and efficient playing. This is especially important for neurodivergent students who often have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), or may have Dyspraxia.
• Personalised Approach: Each lesson is uniquely designed to meet the needs, interests, and strengths of the student. Helen uses visual aids, sensory-friendly strategies, and clear instructions to enhance learning.
• Focus on Strengths and Interests: Helen integrates music genres or pieces that resonate with the student's interests, encouraging engagement and motivation, whilst providing a structured curriculum that builds the important foundational skills for flourishing musical development.
• Performance Anxiety: Mindful strategies to calm the nervous system are taught routinely so that students can have more enjoyable experiences at the piano (and performing and exams are optional, not mandatory)!
• Convenience: Learn from the comfort of your own home with live online lessons that not only save you time and hassle, but accommodate your individual sensory needs.
• Adjustable Lesson Options: Different lesson attendance options are available that fit your busy lifestyle.

Lesson Features:
• Supportive Environment: Helen creates a safe, judgment-free space for students to learn and explore music.
• Flexible Pacing: Understanding that every learner progresses at their own pace, lessons are adapted to ensure no one feels rushed or overwhelmed.
• Calm and Structured Environment: Lessons are created to offer predictability, structure, and a calming atmosphere that promotes the optimum environment for focus and learning.
• Positive Reinforcement: Helen emphasises encouragement and celebrates progress at every step to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
• Communication Options: Helen is open to using various forms of communication in the lesson to ensure each student feels comfortable and understood.
• Sensory Considerations: Lessons are accessed from the comfort of your own home, in YOUR own environment that can accommodate YOUR individual sensory needs, whether it’s about sound levels, brightness, visual distractions, or fidget toys.

How I Work with You: Helen collaborates with students and families to create the best possible learning experience. If the student has specific learning needs or preferences, we’ll work together to accommodate them. Whether it’s breaking down tasks into smaller steps, using visual cues, or making the lessons more interactive, my goal is to foster a positive and enriching musical experience for every student.

Ready to embark on your musical journey? Contact Helen today to discover the joy of piano!
website: https://helenconwaymusic.com/
email: conway.helen.music@gmail.com
mobile: 0434 748 863