Collaborating with Autism Music Australia, academia, and industry professionals, the Australian Music School for Autism and Special Interest Learning was created to assist uniquely gifted individuals build confidence and independence through music.
Our specially designed interactive colour-coded systems and comprehensive programs are now available for participants in 3 contrasting streams, keeping kids and adults inspired, engaged and excited throughout their journey.
Combined with our interactive weekly live jam sessions, new songwriting programs, and 27-module "educational support training program" for parents and carers, participants can independently engage in social and recreational activities, create connections, and actively develop life skills in a supportive and fun environment.
THE POWER OF MUSIC
It's our reason for being
AMSA creates a welcoming environment for people of all abilities, with a platform that provides independence while developing social and skill development through fun, interactive, and deeply rewarding music and instrumental-based sessions and experiences.
Our programs support diverse learning styles, from visual and auditory to kinesthetic and multi-modal learners, improving fine motor skills, communication, confidence and self-belief.
AMSA’s unique colour-coded programs make music accessible, allowing participants to easily and independently play music.
Our adaptable approach builds confidence, strengthens relationships, and provides new opportunities to connect with family and peers whilst gently supporting each individual's unique pace and creative flow as it changes from day to day.
Talk one-on-one with one of our friendly team members to have your questions answered and find out how we can help create the perfect music journey for your child/adult/participant.
Our weekly live interactive online jam sessions allow participants from across Australia to come together to practice the skills they've developed through our programs.
These sessions excite and engage participants, motivating them to engage, talk, sing and play music together whilst applying the skills they've learned in an interactive social setting.
Participants are encouraged to join in regardless of skill level or instrument access.
Whether using their voices, clapping hands, or playing instruments, these sessions develop gross and fine motor skills, muscle memory, and self-confidence.
Join us in 2024 and discover the power of music for your child.
The songwriting section of our portal inspires participants to tap into creativity with words, stories, sounds, and rhythm, promoting self-expression and self-development.
This area of our portal is designed to encourage participants to apply their newfound skills after progressing through our rhythm, guitar, or piano modules and participating in live jam sessions, further enhancing independence and confidence.
The excitement and experience of songwriting often inspire participants to engage in new community, social, and recreational activities such as forming bands, recording and releasing music, creating music events, various other music and sound healing projects, and sharing their creations with the world.
Participants frequently find themselves setting new goals throughout our programs.
Each milestone, no matter how small, is celebrated, bolstering confidence and self-belief while ensuring every participant enjoys their journey.
A UNIQUE COLOUR-CODED SYSTEM
Our revolutionary colour-coded system adds a whole new dimension to music learning and gives kids a powerful advantage as they begin their music learning journey.
Think of our colour-coded system as training wheels on a bike. Without them, many people would never learn to ride.
This colour-coded system provides a whole new visual trigger designed to speed up the development of the fine motor skills necessary to play music easily and correctly on their chosen instrument.
EVERY ACHIEVEMENT IS CELEBRATED
We believe every achievement is a HUGE SUCCESS to be CELEBRATED!
Although learning music is what it is all about, for us, it comes second to making your child feel like they are able to achieve anything in this life.
It could be the simple things like hitting their hand on a drum for two beats in a row or being able to confidently find the middle C on a piano.
Or more tricky things, such as playing "Fur Elise" by Beethoven, the guitar solo of "Sweet Child o Mine", or the latest Tailor Swift or Ed Sheeran song, it is all celebrated equally by our teachers.
We consistently focus on building exceptional confidence and having stupid amounts of fun throughout our time together.
BREAKING DEFINITIONS WHILST PROVIDING POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
Once you join any of our programs, you will no longer hear definitions such as Autistic, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexic, etc.
You will hear phrases such as "uniquely gifted", "incredibly talented", "you are such a quick learner", "you did that so quickly", "I love how you interpreted that and did it in your way", etc.
All delivered with excitement, positivity, presence and confidence, creating a special, safe, trustable space that is fun and exciting.
Here, anything is possible.
Our bonus 27-module “education support training program” helps parents & carers form deeper connections with participants.
By learning our unique colour-coded and rhythmic systems through our online portal, caregivers gain tools to improve relationships and social skills with participants, empowering them to engage on a whole new level through music.
No prior music experience or knowledge is required for carers or parents to confidently and easily complete this training program.
Completing the educational support training program is not required; it is simply recommended as a powerful resource to excel within our portal whilst learning how to better support participants throughout their journey with us.
At AMSA, we believe that every individual has the potential to shine, connect, and grow through music.
Our programs go beyond traditional learning, transforming music playing into a joyful and empowering journey that nurtures self-expression and builds lasting connections.
ALL 3 PROGRAMS - INCLUDING OVER 130 SPECIALLY DESIGNED INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
BONUS - 1 MONTH FREE ACCESS TO WEEKLY LIVE INTERACTIVE ONLINE JAM SESSIONS.
BONUS 27 MODULE PARENT & CARER EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAM.
BONUS 34 MODULE KIDS SONGWRITING PROGRAM.
GO BETWEEN STREAMS & PROGRAMS AT YOUR OWN LEISURE - GREAT FOR KEEPING YOUR CHILD INSPIRED & INTERESTED.
GREAT VALUE - FUN & LEARNING ENTERTAINMENT FOR YEARS TO COME.
BECOME PART OF THE AMSA FAMILY FOR YEARS TO COME.
AMSA’s adaptable colour-coded systems make music accessible, allowing participants to enjoy independence whilst playing Piano, Guitar & Rhythm.
This combined with our fun weekly community jam session experiences where everything from “air guitar” and “air drums” and, of course, voice and real instruments are welcome, allows music to become the pathway for growth, relieving stress and sparking positivity in their lives whilst motivating them to continue with the interactive lessons within the portal independently.
Imagine your child, or even yourself, discovering newfound confidence, eagerly joining others in creating music, laughing, and experiencing a profound sense of like-minded community.
With us, music becomes a bridge to independence, friendship, and confidence, with a primary focus on developing limitless self-belief.
CHOOSE THE DIRECTION THAT WORKS FOR YOU CHILD
Ignite, Inspire & Thrive
Learn Rhythm with a Unique Colour-Coded System
Heaps of Fun
Supporting Self-Belief
Great for any level of physical and mental functionality/fine motor skills
Confidence-Building
Learn Cool Songs
Learn Guitar the Fun & Easy Way
Develop & Enhance Left & Right Hand Motor Skills
A Unique Colour-Coded System
Supporting Self-Belief
Confidence-Building
Learn Awesome Songs
Connect More With Your Kids
Learn Piano the Fun & Easy Way
Exciting Variations for Memory and Confidence-Building
Develop & Enhance Left & Right Hand Motor Skills
A Unique Colour-Coded System
Supporting Self-Belief
Learn Songs Everyone Knows
The Australian Music School for Autism (AMSA) is Australia’s first and only creative institute entirely dedicated to specialised music programs created for uniquely gifted children and adults on the spectrum and beyond.
Established in 2004, Autism Music Australia and the AMSA has over 20 years of experience teaching students the tools and knowledge that can assist and inspire them to begin playing, creating, and enjoying music and their instruments.
Every day, we see first-hand how playing music provides a sense of peace, focus and presence, often allowing children to calm their minds whilst completely immersing themselves in the moment without distraction.
Step into a community where each beat, strum, and melody inspires growth and fulfillment—join us at AMSA, and watch as music lights up new possibilities for a brighter, more connected future.
Music has a unique ability to assist people with a peaceful sense of focus and presence. It allows children and adults to calm their minds while immersing themselves in the moment.
Playing music is well known for enhancing emotional well-being and positively impacting how we approach life with greater assurance, creativity, and resilience.
Our programs celebrate even the simplest of achievements. This positive learning environment unlocks confidence, boosts self-esteem and fuels personal growth through music, often empowering kids and adults to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
One of the most profound aspects of music is its ability to connect people in ways that words often cannot.
When you engage in musical activities together, whether through playful rhythms and songs or just learning or playing together, you’re having fun and building a strong foundation of trust through creativity and emotional connection.
Playing music together isn’t just fun—it’s a way to create lasting memories and strengthen the relationship with your child.
Whether you’re musically inclined or not, our courses are shaped so you can easily get involved, learn, and have fun with your child with no previous experience in music necessary.
Learning with Jay and the Australian School of Music for Autism and Special Interest Learning has been an absolute game-changer for my children's musical growth, self-development, and self-confidence.
I cannot express how grateful I am for the incredible impact these online courses have had on my kids.
After the program, they both continue to play music and now have one-on-one teachers, whom they love and will continue with for many years to come.
Jay's commitment in these sessions is unparalleled. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that my kids feel they are in a safe and trustable environment to thrive.
His ability to provide constructive feedback while nurturing their creativity and unique gifts has been instrumental.
Judy Neisha
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
These courses are incredible!
The encouragement and support provided in each course instilled a new-found sense of confidence and self-belief that went on to shape many areas of my child's journey.
The lessons are always so much fun. Each lesson is taught with a gentle, nurturing energy, filled with inspiration, accountability and rewards for perseverance.
The way Jay and Autism Music Australia created these courses to embrace each child's unique skill sets no matter where they are at is like nothing I have ever seen.
My child loves the weekly online group jam sessions with Jay; they are the highlight of his week.
He says: "I always learn heaps and have an awesome time with all the other kids. We do something new each week, and I hear and play music I have never heard before. Jay is the best teacher in the world! When I grow up, I want to be like him."
Sharon Jonas
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND
If all your child ever does musically is a few of these lessons and follows along with what is shared, they will get really good really quickly.
The courses are incredible, and these weekly live sessions keep my kids extra motivated to play music each week and continue with their musical growth.
Sometimes, they play drums or pots and pans, sometimes they play guitar or piano, it just depends how they feel.
They love that they get to choose their instruments each week and just play.
And best of all, I get 45 minutes to myself whilst the kids are being looked after, best babysitter ever!
Thank you Jay and team, you guys are all incredible teachers and so kind and supportive with my kids.
Eternally grateful.
Max Campbell
MT ISA, QUEENSLAND
Our carer/parent educational support training program provides the knowledge that will allow you to support your child/client with ease and confidence through the various sessions.
This concise course teaches how we use music to increase independence, develop social skills and support the principles that are the core of what we do, as well as our unique colour-coded systems created for each stream.
Most importantly, this course will offer you many new ways to connect with and support your child/client's musical interests and ongoing development as you easily develop the knowledge to excel in assisting and sharing the concepts in each module.
Learn the fundamentals, principles and core beliefs that have shaped how we teach with success, ease and grace.
Interactive High Definition Fun Learning At Its Best.
Why do our students get so good so quickly whilst having so much fun along the way?
Each of our courses is taught in a unique, uplifting, and interactive way. We emphasise presence, safety, kindness, confidence-boosting terminology, and positive reinforcement/support with the students in every lesson.
"When filming the courses, I focused on delivering each lesson interactively so the children would feel like I was right there with them, teaching them in real time" - Jay
The success we see every day makes me know we nailed it!
*Multi-Angle, Multi-Camera High-Definition Lessons.
*All Courses Come With Printable eBook.
*Play Yours Kid's Favourite Lesson Repeatedly.
*Join our interactive LIVE WEEKLY JAM SESSIONS.
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