The Adaptable Pianist: Purpose & Interest for the Elderly
In 2017, seniors entering rehabilitation and assisted living centers have two distinct differences from those entering in previous years, 1) everyone has most likely learned to type, 2) everyone has…
The Adaptable Pianist: Orange Fundamentals
As I enter my 10th year in the world of Autism and special education and my 20th as a music educator, motivated teachers, therapists, and parents contact me with the goal…
Occupational Octaves: Breathe!
This blog post focuses on the greatest consequence of poor posture – decreased breathing. Before entering the world of Special Education, I (Lee Stockner) had my eye on the posture issue and…
Occupational Octaves: Teaching With Heart
Hi everyone- It's Lee Stockner with a new post for you! In previous blogs I’ve broken down the how’s and why’s of the Special-Needs-User-Friendly language and the technical steps of…
Occupational Octaves: Adding that Occupational Part
Hi there everyone. I’m Lee Stockner and I’m pleased to share my latest Occupational Octaves column with you. The bulk of my lessons have been taught alongside, and improved by,…
Occupational Octaves: …as a Pianist with ADHD
In this fast advancing world with such great challenges for young people with ADHD out there, I see the human mind is the most important topic at hand – not…
Occupational Octaves: Do People With Autism…?
Hi there again. It's Lee welcoming you back for our next Occupational Octaves column! After a very, very long two-part introductory blog, it’s time for me to focus on my…
Occupational Octaves: Revolutionizing Piano for Special Learners Part 2
Hey friends, welcome back to the Occupational Octaves Column! Once again, my name is Lee Stockner and I am the creator, owner and president of Occupational Octaves Piano™, the first…