Making a difference for people living with autism

Registered NDIS provider – Provider Registration Number 4050027927

Making a difference for people living with autism

Why music makes a difference


“One of the reasons that music has quickly become a tool used in autism therapy is thatit can stimulate both hemispheres of our brain, rather than just one. This means that atherapist can use a song or instrument to support cognitive activity so that we can buildself-awareness and improve relationships with others.

Music encourages communicative behaviour and can encourage interaction with others,which is something that autistic children have great difficulty with. If we look closely atthe way that a band works, it is obvious that the instruments must all interact with oneanother, but the player only needs to interact with the instrument in the first instance.

For children dealing with autism, interacting with others can be difficult, but throughintroducing an instrument to their therapy, they may bond first with the object and thenopen up to others interacting with their instruments as well.”

Source: https://nursejournal.org/community/the-benefits-of-music-therapy-for-autistic-children/

From our founder“No Boundaries Music School has been 10 years in the making. I’m thrilled you have taken the time to contact us to find out more.

Our trained team of passionate teachers are very excited to offer the amazing and endless benefits music has for people dealing with the challenges of autism”

Matthew McNamee – Founder and Education Director


Our missionIs to use our passion for teaching music to change the lives of people dealing with autism, building self esteem, enabling inclusion, developing talents and most of all having FUN!


Our Services• AUTISM FRIENDLY INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTAL

MUSIC TUITION

• FAMILY PROGRAMS

• GROUP SESSIONS (CHOIRS, BANDS ETC)

• INSTRUMENT HIRE

• INSTRUMENT SALES

• WE ARE A REGISTERED NDIS PROVIDER


We offer instrumental music lessons in:

• PIANO

• DRUMS

• STRINGS (VIOLIN, CELLO)

• SINGING

• BANDS

• MEDITATION

• BASS

• GUITAR

• UKULELE

• CHOIR

• YOGA

• NIA DANCE


Our method• All teachers are autism

certified and coached monthly by autism peak bodies

• Held in safe comfortable surroundings at school or our studio, with support on hand if needed

• Both student and parent provided with video guided exercises after each lesson

• Family are encouraged to participate

Individualisedcurriculum

Easy pace

Weekly videoWorking at

point of interest

FunInclusive, easy to

use app


Our LessonsIndividual lesson structure

• Greeting and warmup

• Revision on previous lesson based on video supplied by the teacher at the end of the lesson

• Assist with difficult parts and provide tips to help

• New work (depending on student)

• At the beginning of each week the teacher will send a short message via video to the student through the Seesaw app with tips and reminders

• Designed to be fun, build confidence, self esteem and inclusion

Safe Environment (at school or our studio)

Parent and Student access via Seesaw

30 mins duration

First 20 mins -instruction,

Final 10mins - video resources are created for students, uploaded

to Seesaw for the student to practice at

home


Family ProgramFamilies learning together• Each family member learns their

favorite instrument and are taught to play a song together

• Held at home or in our studio

• 60 mins duration each week

• Engages all members of the family

• Can be a family project to learn your favorite song to play together

• If the family is willing there will be opportunities to perform at an end of year celebration


Pick a song as a family

Learn your instrument

Learn the art of working together

Develop listening skills

Jam on your own and rehearse

with your family

HAVE FUN TOGETHER

Group Sessions• Held in safe school environment

or our studio

• 60 mins duration- 50 mins instructional time- 10 min video resources for home

• All students must have completed a minimum full term of individual lessons

• Access to Seesaw app for both parents and students

Vocal Group / Choir Band

Dance Meditation and Yoga


Instrument Hire

If you don’t have an instrument we can help

Instruments available

Drum Kit (electronic)

Bass Guitar pack (inc amp)

Elec guitar pack (inc amp)

Acoustic Guitar

Instruments available

Cello

Violin / Viola

Keyboard

Ukulele


Instrument Purchase

No Boundaries Music School also provides competitive pricing should parents or schools wish to purchase entry level instruments, including delivery directly to your door.

If you require information and pricing, please contact us with the instrument you require and we will gladly provide you with a price and delivery options.

We aim to make this process as easy as possible for you!


Our Management Team

Managing DirectorDAVID GRICE

Founder & Education Director

MATTHEW MCNAMEE


Our TeachersName Discipline

Heidi Rilstone Voice/Choir

Natalie Ermer Voice/Choir/Dance/Yoga/Meditation

Dean Higgs Guitar/Piano/Ukulele

Sian Williams Strings/Piano

Matthew McNamee Drums/Percussion

David Grice Bass


What Sets Us Apart


• No Boundaries Music School is the only one of its kind in Australia• All teachers are certified by the autism peak bodies in each state

(eg Autism SA)• Our teaching methodology is not curriculum lead, it’s student lead,

meeting the individual needs of each student• We engage with, and encourage the entire family to participate• At the end of each lesson the teacher will create a video to remind

student what was taught and what is to be practiced at home• Each week the teacher will send a video to the student to encourage

students and excite them about the coming weeks lesson• All teachers receive monthly support sessions via autism peak bodies• All lessons are designed to encourage participation and inclusion• We are a registered NDIS provider (Provider Registration Number 4050027927)

Contact usFounder and Education DirectorMatthew McNamee – [email protected]

Managing DirectorDavid Grice – [email protected]

Making a difference for people living with autism Registered NDIS provider – Provider Registration Number 4050027927

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Making a difference for people living with autism