Programsamplifi ADAPTIVE MUSIC

amplifi is a unique adaptive music program designed to positively impact the lives of neurodiverse students, including those with autism spectrum diagnosis, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and those who have experienced a stroke.

amplifi engages students in multiple ways through music and movement with education at its center. To date, Real School amplifi Instructors have helped improve the lives of thousands of program participants in the Boston suburbs.

You’ll find amplifi programs in select dayhabilitation centers and public schools listed as our Community Partners in the grey bar to the right or below.

*Please note that Real School offers group music classes through our Community Partners only and does not offer onsite group classes. If you are interested in a group class, you must contact our community partners to participate.

If you are interested in private lessons in an adaptive environment, we are happy to connect you with one of our instructors for private lessons here at Real School.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Positive cognitive and social-emotional benefits for participants of varying abilities. In particular, amplifi has greatly benefitted learners with special needs and their families.
Multi-sensory approach improves stress management, anxiety relief, pain alleviation, cognitive performance, physical rehabilitation, increased focus, and accelerated speech and language development.
Positive impact on emotional functioning in relation to how participants express feelings and emotions, increase overall self-worth, build confidence, relieve symptoms of depression, and elicit joy and happiness.
Methodology provides options for how learners access, engage, and show what they are learning. Through collaboration, participants learn and express them- selves through songwriting, movement, and social-skill building activities designed specifically for the variability that exists among all learners.
Ignites enthusiasm through a nurturing and supportive community of learners who feel comfortable participating and performing. Safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments are primary tenants for amplifi programs, allowing participant flexibility in access to, and engagement in, group lessons and activities.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

With a focus on providing options in how participants learn and engage in the amplifi experience, amplifi programming allows for flexibility through multiple modalities for learning. With a foundation in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, amplifi methodology considers variability among learners even before participants arrive to join their group. Curricular programming is designed to be accessible, engaging, collaborative, supportive, and enjoyable to create flexible, inclusive learning environments. With proactive anticipation of learner variability among amplifi participants, each individual’s special needs transform through an emphasis to highlight each participant’s unique strengths. Ultimately, this strengths-based approach leads to gains in confidence, comfort, and contribution to expressive individual or group activities. Participants are nurtured and supported in their learning through amplifi activities, staff, and other participants to activate new potential that may have otherwise gone unrecognized.