Keys To The Studio

Keys To The Studio--
* provides access to music creation to an underserved community
* appreciates talent separately from disability
* facilitates the musical expression of the emerging musicians by matching each with a professional to develop skills in singing, musical instruments, improvisation and composition
* integrates the emerging musicians and their music with the public
* raises awareness throughout society, including at the family and caregiver levels, of the capabilities and contributions of persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Keys To The Studio gives emerging musicians the opportunity to collaborate with professional musicians in one-to-one sessions, rehearsals with bands made up of peers, workshops, recordings, public jam sessions and concert performances. Professional musicians are trained in the Keys To The Studio approach:
exploration of each emerging musician’s interests, talent and abilities
encouragement of play and improvisation without judgment, and support for skill development tailored to the emerging musician.