
How neurodivergent people really learn music
Learning music with ADHD, autism or dyslexia? The problem isn’t you — it’s the method.
Music education still rewards one kind of learner: focused, calm, good at reading instructions. If that’s not you, the system can feel like a locked door. But that doesn’t mean you’re not musical.
This piece unpacks why so many neurodivergent people give up on music, and what finally makes it work — from flexible tools to feedback that fits your brain.
JUL 31, 2025




