Adaptive Music Collective

The Adaptive Music Collective (AMC) was founded in March 2025 to create music-making opportunities for people with disabilities. 

• The AMC's short-term goal is to purchase & learn the Soundbeam 6. Starting with a pilot program of 1:1 sessions, we will provide opportunities for students to make music with the Soundbeam.  During these sessions, we will develop individual sound profiles - guiding students in exploring, creating & personalizing their musical voice with the Soundbeam sensors, triggers & sound sets.  All sessions will be cost-free for participants.

• Building on the pilot program, our mid-term goal is to incorporate local professional musicians and master teachers in small-group music-making sessions.  Imagine our AMC musicians playing the Soundbeam alongside a trio of professional musicians playing other instruments (ie. clarinet, trumpet & percussion). The 1:1 sessions continue during this stage serving as core instruction and skill development with the Soundbeam.  All sessions will be cost-free for participants.

• AMC's long-term goal is to create an AMC Ensemble - an inclusive band.  The collective will be comprised of musicians of all ages and abilities with adaptive instruments at the heart of the ensemble. Operating together, our 1:1 lessons, small-group sessions, and the large ensemble will make up the Adaptive Music Collective.  All sessions will be cost-free for participants.