Learning piano with ADHD

Learning piano with ADHD can become complicated when you apply expectations taken from mainstream education. Here are a few observations based on my experience as a teacher, and how I prefer to engage instead.

It can be impossible for people with ADHD to practice every day because their attention span can be interest-based. This means their motivation can be limited to a direct, current interest, or a deadline (rush-practicing the night before a lesson, anyone?!). 

Also, mini lapses in attention can affect a student’s performance, when they suddenly forget where they are in a piece or don’t remember the fingering they’re supposed to use next.

Unfortunately, excellence in practice and performance are traditionally taken as the hallmarks of a committed musician. This can leave many people with ADHD feeling like they’re a failure or less legitimate.

I’m here to tell you that if you struggle with practice or performance, it does not make you any less of a musician!  

If you are a musician with ADHD and are looking for non-committal, interest-based lessons, I’d love to work with you! Reach out to me by registering or clicking the Contact button.