Create true equity in your music classroom
The 3 Strings Method enables students with developmental disabilities to play modern band instruments along with mainstream students. Our mission is to train musicians in this revolutionary methodology to bring a better quality of life to countless students worldwide.
“Celebrating disability as part of human diversity.”
-Catalina Devandas Aguilar, 1st Costa Rican UN attorney on the rights of persons with disabilities
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Testimonials
“...she has opened up the doors of possibility for these students to make music on their own or with other people.” Dr. Vigil outlines the many emotional and physical he’s seen in students participating in the 3 Strings program.
Dr. Kevin Vigil
Guitar and Music Theory Director
“3 Strings...takes students with special needs...and lets them play an instrument and fully express themselves in an environment where they can feel safe and happy...” Antonio has given of his time to help 3 Strings students like his brother.
Antonio Brooks
3 Strings Student Helper
“A friend of ours had a child on the spectrum who didn’t speak for the first few years we knew him. And then he got into Ruth’s program...” Paul shares why he is proud to have been asked to join the 3 Strings board.
Paul Pirner
Board Member
“This band is amazing and these techniques have brought so much joy into our home.” Lisa shares how her adult daughters - one suffering from joint pain and the other with special needs - have been able to experience the joy of music, thanks to 3 Strings.
Lisa S.
Parent