Music brings me so much joy. Not just playing music for myself but also seeing the joy that it can bring to others when they are creating it and sharing their joy with others. I’ve found this particularly true for the special needs communities that I have worked with. The gift of music is so unique and just so powerful. That’s why I’m offering new music groups for people with disabilities in Brisbane this year.
In 2015 I was a Special Needs Teacher in a Gold Coast Special School. One of the students I worked with passed away. She had always loved when I would get out the guitar and sing songs with her and the other students. It was also one of the highlights of my working week. I had been putting off starting my own business providing music sessions to people with special needs for almost 7 years and decided that I needed to do what was right for me and for so many of the kids I worked with. Since making that decision I have delivered close to 1,8oo sessions and lessons to children with special needs.
Everyday I feel honoured to facilitate people engaging in the joy of music. I love it when a student who rarely speaks sings a whole song in the microphone in front of an audience. i love it when we are playing the drums and everyone is just lost in the fun of it all. I love it when someone will reach out to encourage someone. I love it when the uniqueness of someone is shining there for all of us to see and celebrate. I love seeing someone emotionally grow. I love seeing someone make friends. I love seeing someone connect with a song and move in a way that they haven’t before. Music is such a great way of experiencing life more fully and connecting with others and it inspires me daily.
In a way I feel like I’m starting all over again. Same idea, same program but in a new city. At times I’m so nervous but I know the work is not about me as much as it is about helping people to achieve something greater whilst they’re doing something they love.
I hope to hear from you some day and that you can join my music groups for people with disabilities.
Please contact me to find out more. I’d love for you to join us.
Warmly, Ash
May 7th, 2018
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