Due to overwhelming requests for sheet music for the “Music Therapy Songs for Special Kids” album I have now published an e-book of the sheet music! For each song you will find A description of the song intent and use. Lyrics Sheet. Guitar Chords & lyrics. A lead sheet which includes the melody, lyrics andContinue reading “Sheet Music Now Available!”
Author Archives: Ajay Castelino
Album Now Fundraising for Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre
The CD “Music Therapy Songs for Special Kids” is currently on sale at the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. All profits from the sale of the CDs bought at Raukatauri will go towards funding their music therapy services. Click to find out more about the Centre Bought at CD from Raukaturi? Welcome!Continue reading “Album Now Fundraising for Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre”
New Podcast About Music Therapy Released
I’m excited to announce that my podcast with Rachel Rambach talking about music therapy has just been released online! Listen to it at: http://guitarsandgranolabars.com/episode21/
Slow Down Songs for Free to Help Kids with Special Needs
Why? Have you tried using mainstream children’s music with kids with special needs? The music is usually too fast paced for the child to access and enjoy. Slowing down recordings is an option to make the music more accessible. How? Here’s how you can do it for free! Music recordings can be slowed down by usingContinue reading “Slow Down Songs for Free to Help Kids with Special Needs”
Best Guitar-type Instruments for Special Needs
Background Over the years I have tried a range of instruments with the children with special needs. Today I want to share the “guitar-type” instruments that work best Uke my Day The humble Ukulele is the most appropriate “guitar-type” instrument for a child with special needs. Its small size makes it easier to bring it closer toContinue reading “Best Guitar-type Instruments for Special Needs”
Best Small Percussion Instruments for Special Needs
Background Over the years I have tried a range of instruments with the children with special needs. Today I want to share the “small percussion” instruments that I have found have worked best. Instrument Suggestions Plastic Fantastic Yes, I know plastic hasn’t had the greatest rep in society… but for our needs, it works great. Why? BecauseContinue reading “Best Small Percussion Instruments for Special Needs”
FREE Lyrics Download now available
Due to increasing requests for the lyrics of the songs on “Music Therapy Songs for Special Kids,” I have now added a FREE lyrics and song instructions download on the website. Get your lyrics by clicking on the link below to go to the “Music Therapy Songs Album” page where you can find a download link.
Album now on IHeart Radio
May is New Zealand Music Month! To celebrate all songs on “Music Therapy Songs for Special Kids” have now been added to the Iheart Radio – Kiwi Kids Channel! Click to Listen to the Kiwi Kids Channel
Learn how to Adapt Popular Songs for Kids with Special Needs
I’ve posted a new article at the Friendship Circle Special Needs Resources Blog. If you wanna learn how to adapt popular songs for kids with special needs, click the link to have a read! http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2015/04/22/adapting-popular-childrens-songs-for-kids-with-special-needs/
Ukulele Humour
What do you call a chord you accidently discovered on a ukulele? A Flukealele! Ahjay’s award winning song “Ukulele Day” out now. Find out more at http://www.ahjaystelino.com
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