We promote inclusive musical engagement and provide a framework with resources to help those working with people who have special musical abilities and needs.

London, UK
Joined April 2012
DEREK NEEDS YOUR HELP! - Derek has been nominated as both overall Pianist of the Year and Most Inspiring Pianist of the Year by @PianoteTeam but he needs YOUR votes to win. You can vote for him here vote.pianote.com/pianist-of-… and here vote.pianote.com/most-inspir… until December 21st!
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Derek will be streaming this Sunday December 14th at 17:00 GMT on Facebook and YouTube. We hope you can join us. facebook.com/events/69243141… youtube.com/live/AHcNhzyOEeE… #christmasmusic #livestream #piano
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youtu.be/9aEwLI-OXwQ Learn all about musical savant Derek Paravicini's incredible life and abilities, as he and his mentor Adam Ockelford conduct a one hour lecture-recital with audience questions, duets and requests! #genius #skill #talent #piano
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Derek is looking sharp tonight as he helps his friends at the Jigsaw Trust (jigsawtrust.co.uk/) celebrate their 25th Anniversary! #autism #autismawareness #piano #jazz
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Are you an autistic musician aged 18 or over? Would you like to help more autistic children and young people get access to music education? Join our research steering group. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/AHRCARBSteeringG… @unisouthwales
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Derek and all of us who know and work with him had a wonderful time at the premiere of Key of Genius at the @Raindance Film Festival on Saturday! Thank you to all who attended and congratulations to all of the other films at the festival. #music #shortfilm #keyofgenius
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🎹 Discovered for his talent at five years old, Derek Paravicini became a world-renowned concert pianist and is now the subject of a film Read the full story here 👇 telegraph.co.uk/music/news/b…
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Musical savant and blind pianist Derek Paravicini completely transforms Pachelbel's famous Canon. #canonind #piano #improv #classical
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Derek plays Skunk Hollow Rag by Tom Brier after hearing it once while Adam prompts him to change keys at random points as he plays faster and faster! Absolutely incredible. #ragtime #piano #talent #skill #derekparavicini #savant #incredible #superpower #tombrier #superpowers
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In this music therapy group for students with profound and multiple disabilities, sensory learning is key - feeling and listening to instruments, and singing. Zuzanna loves the electric guitar, while Mariam likes to feel the vibrations of the cello.
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Our Inclusive Choir have really enjoyed their sessions recently 🌟 Sessions are free to attend, but this is only possible thanks to fundraising efforts. If you would like to support the group, you can do so by donating here 👉 buff.ly/S8RB7uC #Inclusive #Choir
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2 million children with speech and language challenges are being failed by our education system. We are calling for urgent reform to ensure school behaviour policies are inclusive for all children – will you join our movement? speechandlanguage.org.uk/get… #SupportNotSanctions
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We just got some ukuleles for our music class and our students are already having a blast with them! They've been trying out the new instruments, playing with their friends and learning about proper posture and rhythmic strumming. Everyone is excited to dive deeper into their ukulele journeys and can't wait to start playing some songs together. 🎼
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'Many autistic people also have OCD, 6-14% more than the general population. This article explains how OCD overlaps with autism & ways to deal with its effects.' #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity autisticrealms.com/post/ocd-… ndsa.uk/forum/
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Children with autism often have unique ways of communicating—some use art, music, or even technology before words! At AAI, we celebrate every form of expression and empower them through speech therapy. #AAIFunFact #EveryVoiceMatters #SpeechTherapy #InclusiveWorld #GDS2025
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Today is the International Day Of Acceptance! If you haven’t yet voted for our amazing “Acceptance” video in the Smiley Charity Film Awards… please mark the day by going to this link & help us make the finalists. smileycharityfilmawards.com/… #electricumbrella #charityfilm #cfa25
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🎉 Regional Festival season kicks off TODAY! 🎶🔥 We can’t wait to see amazing performances from young musicians across the country! Don’t forget to share your experience using #mfyregionalfestival25 📸✨ Stay tuned for highlights all month! 👀🎤 #MusicForYouth
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Did you know? Soundabout runs online, interactive, small-group music making on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings 🎶💻 They are designed around the needs of Learning Disabled children, young people, & adults with complex support needs. Find out more: soundabout.org.uk/music/soun…
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There are still performance spaces available at Together for Music, a specially designed inclusive music festival. This festival promotes groups of all abilities within the deaf, neurodivergent and disabled communities. Get involved here: mfy.org.uk/get-involved/musi… #MFYRegionals25
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