Jen and Jessica work as a team to provide professional development, trainings, workshops, and courses for pre-service and in-service music teachers.
Our instruction focuses on anti-ableist, neurodivergence-affirming methods for supporting and meaningfully including disabled students with moderate and high support needs in music classes, both in inclusion and sub-separate settings.
One aspect of our trainings that consistently receives superlative feedback is the focus on the “how” of accessible and adaptive music teaching, and not just the who, what and why. All of our workshops include videos of student learning and numerous participatory demo activities with methods and tools that teachers can replicate in their own classrooms.
Perhaps most importantly, we love children and maintain weekly teaching schedules in public elementary schools ourselves, which helps to inform our teacher training and keep our content relevant.
More Info
School districts
Professional organizations
Public online and in-person workshops
One-on-one coaching for music teachers
Consultation for administrators
College and university partnerships
Guest lectures
Undergraduate and graduate instruction in accessible and adaptive music education topics
In person and virtual
Travel is possible
PD contracts available beginning July 1st, 2026
For more information, contact Jessica at jc@music-access.com.
What People Are Saying
“[This workshop] was a great balance of model teaching, philosophy in teaching neurodivergent students, inclusion and resources.”
— Intro to Adaptive Music Education participant, March 2024
“I truly appreciate the tools and activities you both provided. As a general music teacher, I feel better equipped to educate ALL of my students. On a personal level, I felt seen, being asked about any accommodations I may need prior to the sessions. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge! I feel like we just scratched the surface and I'm eager to learn even more!”
—Intro to Adaptive Music participant, July 2025
“I absolutely enjoyed this workshop. Jess and Jen were amazing and I walked away with so much information and invigorated to try out new ideas in my music classroom.”
— Intro to Adaptive Music Education participant, July 2025
“Please offer this workshop as a requirement to undergrads and grad students.”
— Gordon College participant, July 2024
'“[This graduate course] was the most valuable information I’ve ever received about neurodivergence and disabilities, UDL, and accommodations.
— Gordon College participant, July 2024
“Jess and Jen are AMAZING at what they do and I am so grateful for these sessions! I cannot speak good enough things about them and I hope they know how much we have learned and appreciate them!”
— Intro to Adaptive Music Education participant, July 2025
“This was a beautiful presentation of adaptive music education. The topics were thoughtful and responsibly presented alongside practical applications in the classroom. I learned so much about how to foster a more inclusive and classroom. Thank you for your wonderful presentation!”
—Intro to Adaptive Music participant, March 2024
“I thought the PD was extremely well balanced and one of the best I have ever had. I wouldn't change anything you're doing.”
— Intro to Adaptive Music Education participant, March 2024
“Jen and Jess are a wealth of knowledge and inspiration!”
— Intro to Adaptive Music Education participant, July 2025