Adaptive Music Collaborative

Adaptive Music Collaborative

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Adaptive Music Collaborative
Creating musical experiences for all children.

The AM-Collaborative was created by Elliott Nerland and Eric Bloomstein and is dedicated to making music accessible, joyful, and inclusive for every child—regardless of ability.

Photos from Adaptive Music Collaborative's post 04/22/2026

Recent cuts have reduced arts funding in over half of U.S. school districts. This hits students with learning disabilities hardest, yet research shows arts engagement lowers dropout rates, increases engagement, and promotes healthy community and joy. At , we bring joyful instruments into the hands of children who might never discover their gifts otherwise. Every child deserves to explore their creativity. Let’s keep music alive for all kids!

Photos from Adaptive Music Collaborative's post 04/18/2026

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the for hosting another incredible session with the . A special thank you to Mike, Beth, and Tina Jim from for their exceptional music and educational contributions to the school community. We also want to acknowledge the remarkable graduate students from the organization . Lastly, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the for providing the instruments and inspiring us to continue bringing music to all children, filled with love and joy.

04/10/2026

Such a cool way to learn rhythm and notes! Love the creativity and care to keep music education ALIVE!

04/09/2026

Join Us for a Day of Music, Joy, and Inclusion! 💛

Come out on Sunday, June 14 (1–5 PM) at Fireseed Arts Studio in Framingham for live music, hands-on experiences, food, and community.

This special event is a fundraiser supporting Adaptive Music Collaborative and our mission to bring meaningful music experiences to children with learning differences.

✨ Bring your family
✨ Invite your friends
✨ Be part of something meaningful

Suggested donation $20

Photos from Adaptive Music Collaborative's post 04/07/2026

We would like to thank the for including the in their first Music Education Summit. It was truly an honor to share our work with Rhode Island music educators and learn about all of the great work being done and the needs to improve it for future generations of all children.

photo of Elliott and Eric by

Photos from Adaptive Music Collaborative's post 04/01/2026

Celebrating another incredible Adaptive Music Collaborative experience in Rhode Island! We are so grateful to for the generous grant providing instruments for these magnificent budding musicians! The rhythms created along with accompanying smiles made it a most wonderful day for all!

Photos from The Wolf School's post 03/30/2026

We are so grateful for our partnership with . What an incredible place to grow, learn, and share the love of music and fun❤️

02/28/2026
Photos from Adaptive Music Collaborative's post 02/10/2026

🎶✨ We are beyond excited to announce our new partnership with the The Wolf School in Rhode Island!

Adaptive Music Collaborative had the honor of leading our first workshop, serving 70 incredible children with learning differences and we were absolutely blown away.

The enthusiasm.
The creativity.
The rhythm, movement, and pure JOY in the room.

It was a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

Through music, art, connection, and shared experience, we witnessed something extraordinary: confidence rising, smiles widening, and community forming in real time. When children are given space to express themselves freely and creatively, transformation happens.

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team at the The Wolf Schoolschool and to the University of Rhode Island Music Therapy Department for their collaboration and support.

And a very special shoutout to Johnny Fireseed (Patino Vazquez) for his extraordinary musicianship and the contagious joy he brought to every student in the room. 🎸🥁💛

We are already looking forward to our next session and continuing to create spaces where every child can feel seen, heard, and celebrated.






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Photos from Newport Folk Festival's post 02/03/2026
02/01/2026

“Participation, that’s what’s gonna save the human race.” -Pete Seeger

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