How Music Unlocked My Son’s ADHD Brain

Traditional learning programs helped my son, who has ADHD and other special needs, concentrate and focus — but nothing helped him as much as music. Whether he was learning an instrument, listening to a classical concerto, or just clapping along to a beat, Brandon found himself and his strengths in the power of sound.

Children do not come in tidy packages — they come with spontaneity, energy, and…