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Special Message to all our old and new friends! This site had a guest book for many years until spammers attacked it with such a frenzy that it became unusable. To provide a forum for all those who wish to contact us and have their comments published, we have opened this page. It begins with the comments from our former guestbook for your perusal. If you wish to add a comment, please email your thoughts to cdmnews@aol.com and after review by our website committee, it will be eligible for posting. We reserve the right to accept or reject any submission based on considerations of appropriateness, good taste, and usefulness to other disabled musicians. Comments, Praise and Suggestions
Hi! this is a brilliant website and provides much positive and helpful
information. Thank you! I am a physiotherapy student in England working on a
spinal injury placement, I am a musician myself and chose to investigate
into this for my presentation topic knowing how keen my patients are
themselves in music this has been a great help. well done! Trudy Smith
My eleven year old son is missing his right arm. He wants to play the
guitar. How can we help him to "hold a pick"
Phil Wexler
Mr. Wexler: If you could provide us with your email address, we could
research your question and give you a more complete response. Email us at
CDMNews@aol.com Thanks! CDM
I sent email requesting info. I have a reconstructed spine and am in cronic
pain 24/7. I have been unable to work. I have started a Country Blues Act
and am just about to complete our first CD. I was so encouraged by your
website as no one else seems to understand how pain effects your life. With
constant medication music has been my only outlet. Thank God for music!
Thank God for you! Keep up the good work for you never know who you will
touch and encourage!
WOTCHA i'm a professional musician,a double bass player who wants to educate
people to the idea that disabled people can entertain music lovers as well
as anyone despite,as in my case,being unable to walk.If anyone wants to
communicate that would be
cool-philbenson@onetel.net.uk
i loved the range of otion at are school[southwest] it was so cool when you
let us dance. please come again fropm amanda
Hello i'm a 18 year old drummer with Muscular Dystrophy. I mostly play heavy
metal and punk but I have had some experience with funk (If you can play
funk you can usually play anything). I have tons of experience playing shows
and what not. I guess I chose the drums because it's one of the most
adiquate instruments I could think of for the disabled musician because you
can basically change your setup around to fit your disability. I've been
playing for about 5 years in a band and have done a few blues projects on
the side.
-------------Ray p.s. I can be contacted at drum_machine40@hotmail.com
to the range of motion.you guys make a good group and you sound very nice
and you make a good team
What a great site! This is an encouragement for everyone! I am a music
teacher, and the adaptive devices you have created are great ideas. Thanks
for your courage and vision! Cindy
Hello from Norway! Watching this site for the first time, and i really like
what i see.It is very uplifting to discover that an organization like this
one exists ! I`ve been paralyzed and a wheelchair-user for fourteen years
and been a part of a band as a keyboard player for the last eleven. Keep up
the spirit guys,this is NOT the last visit to your site!! It is great if
musiclovers would like to communicate with me, my address:
aageris@online.no
I have a child wanting to join my school band who is disabled by virtue of
having only one arm. He wishes to play drums. Do you have any ideas? Thanks
Marsha Lindmark King School
To Marsha Lindmark King School on previous post. Please email us at
cdmnews@aol.com for specific requests like this. It is much easier to
have a conversation on your problem that way. Thanks! CDM, Inc.
This looks like a wonderful site. My father played amateur mandolin before
he had a stroke. He is paralyzed on his left side. Do you know any way he
could still play?
To the author of the previous post - we at CDM would like to submit your
question to our adaptive equipment and guitar playing members, but it would
be helpful if we had more information on your dad's condition. Please submit
your question to us via email so we can contact you directly and have a
better conversation. Our email is
CDMNews@AOL.COM
I'm glad to have found this site. I thought I was the only one who preformed
music from a wheelchair. Have gigged for years with many bands and sang a
thousand songs. Keep up the good work.
Hi my name is Kevin and I have A.D.D. what is known as Attention Defecit
Disorder. I am currently starting a non-for-profit organization dealing with
teaching young children both with disablilities and non-disablities, how to
play certian instruments, digital recording / production here in Chicago IL.
I would like some pointers on how I can get funding for something like this
and who may be interested in donating equipment, I know this is forward, but
I really have a love for music and helping people like myself develope there
love for music. I just need help getting started on the write (note) so if
you would help me with just the information i can take it from there. I just
wanted to ask someone who has the same dream and who could help me the best.
My email address is
edensongsschoolofarts@netzero.net please respond Thank you.
I'm so happy to have found your web-site! I'm a former music teacher and
trumpet player with Primary Lateral Sclerosis. I'd like to find something to
do in music education on the computer. Any ideas? Julia Walker in Cincinnati
wwalkerbry@cs.com
hi to all music-lovers around the world from
http://www.race.at/
On January 18th you performed at an assembly in Bretton Woods Elementary. It
was not only entertaining, but informative and uplifting. I think what your
organization provides to the public and its members is priceless. I happen
to be a Special Education teacher and have always taught my own two children
that no one is perfect and everyone has strengths and weakness'( along with
tolerance for people that may not able to express themselves verbally or
move as quickly as they can). What Range of Motion provided was the visual
that, everyone should try and strive to reach their goals. I hope you
perform at my children's school- I gave their principal and director your
number. I think all schools should be involved with your organization. Thank
you for all that you do! Sincerely, Melissa Drayer-Arnow Bretton Woods
Elementary School
Disabled musician UK, 22 seeks similar group in UK. I also want to set up a
rock band. I want to join a true music skills development Guild that is not
"1984 style". Please email:
mr.k@onmail.co.uk I look forward to hearing you all soon. Love Mr K xxx
Hello... I hate to be so dramatic but -tears- is what happened when I read
this website. This is wonderful. Thank you. I too have Muscular Dystrophy
and I've always wanted to play music but just figured it was out of my reach
due to limited use of my hands. A guitar playing friend turned me on to the
harmonica and I've been learning that and having loads of fun. Tomorrow I
will rent a guitar and start developing some adaptive equipment that will
allow me to play. I am sure if I put everything I've got into it I can make
it happen. Maybe it's already happening I just need to find it. If you have
any ideas, information, or input please e-me at
bejamn66@aol.com Thank you... Ben in Chico CA
Dear Coalition: Thank you for making this web-site accessible to us who
really need it! I am a 12-string guitarist/vocalist/composer who is working
on a recording project to benefit the victims and families of victims of the
9/11 events at WTC.All net proceeds will go to them. I am looking for a way
to fund the cost of duplicating the thousand CD 's necessary for this. Any
ideas?
Lynn_f@bellsouth.net
Dear Coalition: I am a disabled female 12-string guitarist/vocalist/composer
who is currently working in a Professional Recording Studio on a project
whose sole purpose is to benefit the victims and families of Sept.11th WTC
events.I am being produced and mixed by a local(Ft.Lauderdale) studio head
here in Ft.Lauderdale, but we do not have any funding for the reproduction
of the 1,000 CD's we need to duplicate. It is coming along very slowly, as
we have NO BUDGET, and are relying on the talents of occasional musicians
who drop in. I left you another e-mail but realized that I gave you the
wrong e-mail address. Here is where you can reach me,Please forgive the
inconvenience.Thank you:
Matigal2001@yahoo.com or you can write to me at Lynn A. Fields: 8010
Hampton Blvd.#102 North Lauderdale,Fla. 33068 I would love to know your
thought concerning this project. Thank you. Sincerely, lynn a.fields
Hello, I am a 45 year old drummer located in North West, TN. looking for
full time work. Pro skills and attitude. Lots of experience playing country,
rock, blues, etc. Back up vocals also. I can travel, but I cannot drive due
to a vision problem (legally blind) so I need help with transportation.
Photo, sound clips, details available at
http://www.geocities.com/straycatk Ken 731 364 6946
Hye Don and Linda, Nice to see you're still up and running. Here's a link to
my website
http://www.geocities.com/oidrummer/ Hope to here from you soon! Kurt
I was just talking to Donald Jaeger. Saw the logo on his shirt. He told me a
little bit about the organization He suggested going to the web page. It
looks good
God bless you!
http://www.sharonadelesworld.com/
hi to all music-lovers around the world from austria and
http://www.race.at/
gidday from australia , im a left arm amputee above elbow . any ideas on
playing the guitar or lapsteel . very keen to learn , thanks
,nick750t@hotmail.com
This is great!
Thank you for this wonderful effort and site! The time is now more than ever
to realize this great source of creativity. My experiences with children
have been nothing short of magical. We all need to work together.
If anyone is interested my work with disabled children and music composition please visit: http://www.fingersteps.org/. This is the most enriching musical experience I have ever had. It is only beginning. My best to all. Dan Moffatt: danmoffatt@hotmail.com
great idea i am new to luthiering (guitar building)an have some disabilitys
not a player but LOVE to work on guitars keep up the GOODwork scott Treiber
stkustom@yahoo.com
Please help me open the doors for the disabled in the years to come. Will
you help my dream come true. I have my CD in Paradise Valley Mall in Sam
Goodys on consignment. I need somebody like you to help me so I can have a
CD this Christmas
Patty Mowery Thank you Here is what the news said about me?. Poet/Storyteller Patty Mowery Performs Poet and storyteller Patty Mowery is creative, resourceful AND persistant. Speaking of her life and disability, Patty states, "Through out the years I have tried to hold on to my dreams, I kept them alive by setting goals for myself .... I never gave up because that would defeat my purpose. Defeat leads to quitting and I am not a quitter. Part of not giving up is my independence, the harder things are, the more I am determine to go on..." Her persistance has resulted in the fulfilment of her dream to "have a CD with her name on it" and two upcoming performances in the Phoenix area where she will be telling her "heart-warming Christmas story called Annie & Willy's Prayer. " She invites you to come, listen and "Help her dreams come true." Congratulations on all you have accomplished already! Carolan Quenneville
Hi, Great info. We have a forum to post questions. Maybe you can submit
suggestions or comments to help anyone who needs it. Thanks
<a href="http://www.guitarsecrets.com"><font/ face="Arial" size="3">Guitar Secrets</font></a>
This is a wonderful thing. I live in the Los Angeles area and there is
nothing here like what you guys have. I wish I could make it out there.
Kayo
Sirs: The site is easily accessible, easy yo understand, I applaud your
efforts, thank you. Sincerely, Ed Sprigg
edwardsprigg@aol.com President Reel Gold Productions 59 Bliss Rd
Unionville, Ct. 06085 860-675-5838
http://hometown.aol.com/edwardsprigg
http://hometown.aol.com/specialorchestra/myhomepage/business.html
Please check out A Very Special Orchestra
I truly love this web site. Keep up the good work.
Robert L. Watson
First, I want to tell you how pleased I am to discover your web site for
musicians with disabilities. However, as a disability rights activist and
musician (mostly composer) with a disability, I'm disappointed by the fact
that the site doesn't appear to be accessible for users of some special
screen readers for the blind. I maintain my own personal web site at
http://www.geocities.com/dhcpolwnk, and though the site doesn't include
all the bells and whistles that some sites have, I have been able to keep
most of it accessible and to alert visitors about accessibility problems
over which I have no control.
Second, I wanted to ask whether your organization and/or web site is aimed solely at live performers, or whether it includes composers and those who (like me) work mostly through MIDI equipment and software. I have written quite a few songs, many of which are available in MIDI format of the Songs page of my web site. I've also written a couple of more ambitious pieces ("As Heaven Weeps," a 13-minute tone poem about the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S., and most recently, the "Seven-of-Eight Suite," a compilation of seven short vignettes in 7/8 meter). Much of this music also is available in MP3 format at http://www.MP3.com.au/LauraRemsonMitchell . I invite you to visit and listen. Finally, I want to wish you and your organizationation continued success. --Laura Remson Mitchell
I have one suggestion. The name of your organization should not focus on the
negative. It should read "Musicians with Disabilities." Not disabled
musicians.
Max acoustic29@hotmail.com
Dear sirs: Please tell me more about your project, if & how I might get
involved. My name is Ed Sprigg, former chief engineer at The Hit Factory in
NYC. I have a website on AOL you may
check,http://hometown.aol.com/edwardsprigg, President Reel Gold Productions,
59 Bliss Rd. Unionvbille, Ct. 06085,860-675-5838
I'm doing a history fair project on people in the music industry with
disabilities. I was hoping you could post some information that might help
me. Any information would be nice. Thank you so much
To the history fair student: CDM has no special knowledge of people in the
music industry with disabilities. You would have to search this yourself.
However,there is plenty of information on this website on musicians
associated with CDM - just click on "Musicians."
I stumbled across your site while surfing the internet and am impressed that
their is a resource for disabled musicians. Thanks! I am (or was) a church
musician for many years (piano, organ, keyboard, choir, worship leader, and
choir director) and I composed music for worship until I suffered a massive
stroke in 1999. I miss playing music so much! I am paralyzed on my right
side and now I have had a seizure to complicate things further. It is good
to know that other musicians are workung through their disabilities also.
Perhaps I can gain some encouragement from them via this website.
I enjoyed reading the biographies of the musicians. Very inspiring.
Dear All, Thanking you for the most helpful site we would like to arrange a
Colition like that in Russia mainly to help the Musicians deaf as a result
of their professional activity. We have heard there is one in Germany and
would like to contact it to find out its basics and how to start. We'll be
most grateful for any possible assistance in how to start. Best regards,
Maria Khokharina, Interpreter, Moscow
yrruh@yahoo.co.uk
Hi, I'm Jon Nixey from Wales in the UK. Was very interested to find this
website. Absolutely terrific! I am totally blind and have a partial hearing
loss, also suffer with asthma, hypertension, arthritis and fibro mialgia. I
mainly play a Yamaha keyboard and compose my own music. Very best wishes to
everyone! Jon.
http://www.jonnixey.co.uk/
Good Evening My name is Viviane dos Santos Louro. I am in Brazil and I`m a
disabled pianist. I Study in a Public School in the Mastership. I am
researching about adaptations for disable musicians. I would like to know if
you have informations or books about adaptations of the instruments for
disabled musicians. Thanks and sorry, I dont write English very well.
Viviane
viviane_louro@uol.com.br
This is a great site, I am in a wheelchair from a bad accident causing a
brain-injury. I also lost my little brother, but I am moving on. I play bass
guitar, I have a 4 & 5 string. I am not excelent, but pretty good. I contiue
to play and this site is very inspriational. Thanks, e-mail me back if you
want.
As a visually impaired person I found the site relatively easy to get around. The use of music on the home page sometimes made it hard for me to hear the text but that may just be my cheap speakers Of course, graphics are not available and I don't know of any program that would handle that better. I use JAWS and it is not that compatible wth AOL which now runs off/with? google. Using speech programs takes a grat deal of time and patience except if you are reading straight text. That's all folks! Barbara P.S if you had the time, and there was a demand-- you might have a lnk to pages for visally impaired with no graphics,just simple text. good person to talk to is Jerry Randell at Helen Keller Inst.
I, IM A DISABLED ARTIST, AND IM WONDERING IF U COULD CHECK OUT MY STUFF
http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/tionlee/ -THANIEL LEE
TIONLEE@AOL.COM
I am disabled also, I now have a tramatic brain injury, because of a person
that I now hate. He not only took my memory and abablity to walk, he also
took my little brothers life. But anyway, I am now a disabled musican also.
I play bass guitar. I have two, 4 & 5 string. I find it a little difficult,
but, I will not let that hold me back. Great site! Very insprinational!
Dear Friend, My name is Khalid Majeed I am a 31years old disable a Wheel
Chair user. I am with Muscular Dystrophy from about 15 years. I am a
business man and also the President Muscular Dystrophy Association of
Pakistan. I am a very jolly type of person and always want to be happy. My
hobbies are Writing Poems, Cooking, and help the disables. I am just looking
for a great and long time friend there is not difference that the friend is
a male or a female I just look for a good and true friend for gift exchange.
Or just for chat. I write you more about me if you writs me back. I hope
this will finds you in a good of yours health and spirits. Please write me
back soon. Very Best Wishes, Khalid Majeed.
Dystrophy2001@hotmail.com
Dear Range Of Motion, I just want to say, you are great at working at your
goals. Keep up the good work.
nice web
very informative webite, i hope to visit you most often :) Jacob
My name is Simon Illa, I am president and chief producer of Simon Illa Music
based in Philadelphia (born with OI). Primarily producing rap and r&b my
credits include production with Onyx, Floetry, Lil' Kim, and numerous indy
label artists, not to mention many up and coming artists which I am
currently developing. There is much more where that came from.... Check out
Producer updates and demo reviews from my ent. attorney at
http://www.bernardresnick.com/reviews.html Also, check for feature
article in Philadelphia Daily News 1.14.2002 "Hip-Hop's Next Big Thing"
written by Al Hunter... Peace,
SimonIlla2003@yahoo.com
great site! keep on to share what you have to serve people and enjoy life.
music is wonderful happy sources from God. Wishing you all the best. in
prayers! Esther Yau
http://www.spreadcare.com/ Hong Kong
I live in Co Durham, I am disabled and in a wheel chair,I love guitar muic
since I can remember, I convinied my wife to get me a steel string last
Xmas, But I can play very litle, so I am looking for other persons the same
if they can play or do they know of any one who teachers beginers. Please
get in touch.
To the author of the previous post - we need an email address to get in
touch with you. You can email us at
CDMNews@aol.com Regards, CDM
Best regards from Canada Jake
I am the president of Potential Unlimited Productions, Inc. Our office is in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. We are a musical performing arts organization for people
with developmental disabilities over age 18. We have a wide range of talent
and disabilitity of performers. Some work professionally, such as one is a
drummer who is with a band that led off a BBKing concert, another is a
rehersal pianist for a leading ballet company in Manhattan. Many others are
much more disabled and do not work. We have a one week summer camp in
Rensselaerville, NY near Albany that concludes with a show at the Guggheim
Pavilion. It is held at
http://www.riconference/ Center.One week with a staff of 1:2, music
instruction, choral workshops, is $750. For more information about our camp
and our programs contact Barbara Wurtz, Executive director at (845) 473-3752
OR FAX 845-473-3927
Great website! I enjoyed browsing through it.
if you are a good artist, band, do not hesitate to submit to
edwardsprigg@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/edwardsprigg Reel Gold
Productions@aol.com
Hi, i just spent a great tour up north QLD. great place to stay with
wheelchair access
http://www.kurandahomestay.com/ and hired hand controled car from
http://www.cairnsdirect.com/ Tim Fields
Dear CDM: I am not disabled. I am not wanting to discriminate however, in
finding members for my band. Are any of your services available to
non-disabled persons, to help them include disabled persons in the search
for musicians. I am starting a rock & roll band and want to give ample
opportunity for disabled persons to audition. My e-mail address is:
spiritiswilling@earthlink.net. My telephone number is (908) 874-5039.
Thank you very much. Barry De Saw
Your site is uplifting for those of us with disabilities. I am a guitar
player, who's played out for 30 yrs., recently recovering from liver
transplant, total renal failure, and 2 yrs. in the hospital with 11 other
operations. I need to get out and play again, and I'm having a hard time
getting started. Keep up the good work.
Well Done! I am really IMPRESSED! In looking for help for an
almost-completely-deaf singer/songwriter, I got a tip from a long-time
friend (drummer/hornplayer. WOW! It opened up a whole new world for me! I
immediately mailed a link to my sister who's a retired (37 yrs)high school
choral director. I KNOW this site is going to help my musical friend so
much. Namaste' and blessings to all who are a part of this. "Don't die with
your music still in you." MartiBluEyes
Hello: My Name is Michael Driscoll. I am a disabled
musician/composer/arranger and sound engineer. Recently, I have received a
grant through RSA/OVR for assistive digital recording technology. I have
also started a small independent recording studio in my home. I would like
to receive a national referral service information packet. As an individual
artists funding by ways of grants and fellowships has been difficult. I live
in the Philadelphia area and state funding for individual's is difficult
enough. I am very interested in becoming an advocate for my local disabled
community. Any information regarding this subject would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you Peace and Music Michael Driscoll P. S. I apologize
for the grammar, my dragonfly is having problems.
To Michael Driscoll, author of previous post: We would be happy to send you
the information you requested, but you did not leave any contact information
in your message. Please reply to
cdmnews@aol.com
how do you order cds. scott r. davis bridgeport ct
To the author of the previous post: to order cds, email your request to
cdmnews@aol.com
Hi I work with a gentleman who has had a stroke and used to play the
saxophone - he now cannot use his left arm. It would be fantastic if he
could continue to play - any ideas?
Hello I am a dissabled drummer and guitar player. I can not find how to
join. Although I am interested in joining. I live in Greenville Ga, and have
drums PA. and guitar and other equipment. Please send information. Thank you
very much. Dennie Flowers E mail
Busstonee@AOL.com
I have just found your site and I think its great, I am 53 and have cardiac
problems, although I have been playing music since I was 6, I do have
problems lasting for a 4 hr gig. I just can't do it.I really need a
friend(s) that understand what I'm going through. My email is
dustydan47@hotmail.com I live in georgia and would love to hear from
somebody
Great to see that u guys exist!! I'm an Occupational Therapy Student at Charles Sturt Uni In Albury NSW, Australia & am a very passionate musician. I Love the idea that you guys have been able to get over any limitations that may have been seen to be in your way, and play music! I'm stoked that I found your site and am now going to head off and see if I can find an Aussie equivalent. Good Luck to you all -Brad bwadlee@hotmail.com
That's a cool logo. I have HHT (causes lots of bleeding, migraines, and now
I'm dealing with severe memory loss as well). It's good to see that other
people manage to make music, even when they are in constant pain.
http://www.dilvie.com/
SO GLAD TO FIND YOUR SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are doing a corporate video and
may like permission to utilize your album songs as background music. Please
advise. Wendy Richards BunniSteps Designs
http://www.bunnisteps.com/ 352-334-7525
Hi Everyone, Was just surfing the net and found your site. My name is Andrew
Hewitt, I am a 33 year old drummer from Sydney Australia. I was born with
cerebral palsy and walk on crutches. I've been playing in bands at a
semi-pro level since the late 80s. I have a website at
http://www.drummerstix.live.com.au/ which contains a bio, and some
recent mp3s which were recorded live at various gigs Ive played recently.
Cheers, Andy
Hi I have just visited your website ,its fantastic. I have always been
interested in music. I am studying for an Open University Degree here in
involves music, although you do not need a great deal of experience in
playing an instruent for this course. I would love to learn. I have mild
Cerebral Palsy, which effects my right hand although I can move my right
hand and arm, I have no dexterity in my fingers. I have always loved the
sound of the clarinet,cello and trumpet. Is it possible to play any of these
instruments with one hand and I also have asthma. Would this effect play
brass/woodwind instruments Thanks for any advice you or anyone else can give
me. Thanks Angela Jaap Glasgow Scotland UK email:
ajaap@lineone.net
I really enjoyed perusing your site. Keep up the good work!
Hi! this is a brilliant website and provides much positive and helpful information. Thank you! I am a physiotherapy student in England working on a spinal injury placement, I am a musician myself and chose to investigate into this for my presentation topic knowing how keen my patients are themselves in music this has been a great help. well done! Trudy Smith
My eleven year old son is missing his right arm. He wants to play the
guitar. How can we help him to "hold a pick"
Phil Wexler
Mr. Wexler: If you could provide us with your email address, we could
research your question and give you a more complete response. Email us at
CDMNews@aol.com Thanks! CDM
I sent email requesting info. I have a reconstructed spine and am in cronic
pain 24/7. I have been unable to work. I have started a Country Blues Act
and am just about to complete our first CD. I was so encouraged by your
website as no one else seems to understand how pain effects your life. With
constant medication music has been my only outlet. Thank God for music!
Thank God for you! Keep up the good work for you never know who you will
touch and encourage!
WOTCHA i'm a professional musician,a double bass player who wants to educate
people to the idea that disabled people can entertain music lovers as well
as anyone despite,as in my case,being unable to walk.If anyone wants to
communicate that would be
cool-philbenson@onetel.net.uk
i loved the range of otion at are school[southwest] it was so cool when you
let us dance. please come again fropm amanda
Hello i'm a 18 year old drummer with Muscular Dystrophy. I mostly play heavy
metal and punk but I have had some experience with funk (If you can play
funk you can usually play anything). I have tons of experience playing shows
and what not. I guess I chose the drums because it's one of the most
adiquate instruments I could think of for the disabled musician because you
can basically change your setup around to fit your disability. I've been
playing for about 5 years in a band and have done a few blues projects on
the side.
-------------Ray p.s. I can be contacted at drum_machine40@hotmail.com
to the range of motion.you guys make a good group and you sound very nice
and you make a good team
What a great site! This is an encouragement for everyone! I am a music
teacher, and the adaptive devices you have created are great ideas. Thanks
for your courage and vision! Cindy
Hello from Norway! Watching this site for the first time, and i really like
what i see.It is very uplifting to discover that an organization like this
one exists ! I`ve been paralyzed and a wheelchair-user for fourteen years
and been a part of a band as a keyboard player for the last eleven. Keep up
the spirit guys,this is NOT the last visit to your site!! It is great if
musiclovers would like to communicate with me, my address:
aageris@online.no
I have a child wanting to join my school band who is disabled by virtue of
having only one arm. He wishes to play drums. Do you have any ideas? Thanks
Marsha Lindmark King School
To Marsha Lindmark King School on previous post. Please email us at
cdmnews@aol.com for specific requests like this. It is much easier to
have a conversation on your problem that way. Thanks! CDM, Inc.
This looks like a wonderful site. My father played amateur mandolin before
he had a stroke. He is paralyzed on his left side. Do you know any way he
could still play?
To the author of the previous post - we at CDM would like to submit your
question to our adaptive equipment and guitar playing members, but it would
be helpful if we had more information on your dad's condition. Please submit
your question to us via email so we can contact you directly and have a
better conversation. Our email is
CDMNews@AOL.COM
I'm glad to have found this site. I thought I was the only one who preformed
music from a wheelchair. Have gigged for years with many bands and sang a
thousand songs. Keep up the good work.
Hi my name is Kevin and I have A.D.D. what is known as Attention Defecit
Disorder. I am currently starting a non-for-profit organization dealing with
teaching young children both with disablilities and non-disablities, how to
play certian instruments, digital recording / production here in Chicago IL.
I would like some pointers on how I can get funding for something like this
and who may be interested in donating equipment, I know this is forward, but
I really have a love for music and helping people like myself develope there
love for music. I just need help getting started on the write (note) so if
you would help me with just the information i can take it from there. I just
wanted to ask someone who has the same dream and who could help me the best.
My email address is
edensongsschoolofarts@netzero.net please respond Thank you.
I'm so happy to have found your web-site! I'm a former music teacher and
trumpet player with Primary Lateral Sclerosis. I'd like to find something to
do in music education on the computer. Any ideas? Julia Walker in Cincinnati
wwalkerbry@cs.com
hi to all music-lovers around the world from
http://www.race.at/
On January 18th you performed at an assembly in Bretton Woods Elementary. It
was not only entertaining, but informative and uplifting. I think what your
organization provides to the public and its members is priceless. I happen
to be a Special Education teacher and have always taught my own two children
that no one is perfect and everyone has strengths and weakness'( along with
tolerance for people that may not able to express themselves verbally or
move as quickly as they can). What Range of Motion provided was the visual
that, everyone should try and strive to reach their goals. I hope you
perform at my children's school- I gave their principal and director your
number. I think all schools should be involved with your organization. Thank
you for all that you do! Sincerely, Melissa Drayer-Arnow Bretton Woods
Elementary School
Disabled musician UK, 22 seeks similar group in UK. I also want to set up a
rock band. I want to join a true music skills development Guild that is not
"1984 style". Please email:
mr.k@onmail.co.uk I look forward to hearing you all soon. Love Mr K xxx
Hello... I hate to be so dramatic but -tears- is what happened when I read
this website. This is wonderful. Thank you. I too have Muscular Dystrophy
and I've always wanted to play music but just figured it was out of my reach
due to limited use of my hands. A guitar playing friend turned me on to the
harmonica and I've been learning that and having loads of fun. Tomorrow I
will rent a guitar and start developing some adaptive equipment that will
allow me to play. I am sure if I put everything I've got into it I can make
it happen. Maybe it's already happening I just need to find it. If you have
any ideas, information, or input please e-me at
bejamn66@aol.com Thank you... Ben in Chico CA
Dear Coalition: Thank you for making this web-site accessible to us who
really need it! I am a 12-string guitarist/vocalist/composer who is working
on a recording project to benefit the victims and families of victims of the
9/11 events at WTC.All net proceeds will go to them. I am looking for a way
to fund the cost of duplicating the thousand CD 's necessary for this. Any
ideas?
Lynn_f@bellsouth.net
Dear Coalition: I am a disabled female 12-string guitarist/vocalist/composer
who is currently working in a Professional Recording Studio on a project
whose sole purpose is to benefit the victims and families of Sept.11th WTC
events.I am being produced and mixed by a local(Ft.Lauderdale) studio head
here in Ft.Lauderdale, but we do not have any funding for the reproduction
of the 1,000 CD's we need to duplicate. It is coming along very slowly, as
we have NO BUDGET, and are relying on the talents of occasional musicians
who drop in. I left you another e-mail but realized that I gave you the
wrong e-mail address. Here is where you can reach me,Please forgive the
inconvenience.Thank you:
Matigal2001@yahoo.com or you can write to me at Lynn A. Fields: 8010
Hampton Blvd.#102 North Lauderdale,Fla. 33068 I would love to know your
thought concerning this project. Thank you. Sincerely, lynn a.fields
Hello, I am a 45 year old drummer located in North West, TN. looking for
full time work. Pro skills and attitude. Lots of experience playing country,
rock, blues, etc. Back up vocals also. I can travel, but I cannot drive due
to a vision problem (legally blind) so I need help with transportation.
Photo, sound clips, details available at
http://www.geocities.com/straycatk Ken 731 364 6946
Hye Don and Linda, Nice to see you're still up and running. Here's a link to
my website
http://www.geocities.com/oidrummer/ Hope to here from you soon! Kurt
I was just talking to Donald Jaeger. Saw the logo on his shirt. He told me a
little bit about the organization He suggested going to the web page. It
looks good
God bless you!
http://www.sharonadelesworld.com/
hi to all music-lovers around the world from austria and
http://www.race.at/
gidday from australia , im a left arm amputee above elbow . any ideas on
playing the guitar or lapsteel . very keen to learn , thanks
,nick750t@hotmail.com
This is great!
Thank you for this wonderful effort and site! The time is now more than ever
to realize this great source of creativity. My experiences with children
have been nothing short of magical. We all need to work together.
If anyone is interested my work with disabled children and music composition please visit: http://www.fingersteps.org/. This is the most enriching musical experience I have ever had. It is only beginning. My best to all. Dan Moffatt: danmoffatt@hotmail.com
great idea i am new to luthiering (guitar building)an have some disabilitys
not a player but LOVE to work on guitars keep up the GOODwork scott Treiber
stkustom@yahoo.com
Please help me open the doors for the disabled in the years to come. Will
you help my dream come true. I have my CD in Paradise Valley Mall in Sam
Goodys on consignment. I need somebody like you to help me so I can have a
CD this Christmas
Patty Mowery Thank you Here is what the news said about me?. Poet/Storyteller Patty Mowery Performs Poet and storyteller Patty Mowery is creative, resourceful AND persistant. Speaking of her life and disability, Patty states, "Through out the years I have tried to hold on to my dreams, I kept them alive by setting goals for myself .... I never gave up because that would defeat my purpose. Defeat leads to quitting and I am not a quitter. Part of not giving up is my independence, the harder things are, the more I am determine to go on..." Her persistance has resulted in the fulfilment of her dream to "have a CD with her name on it" and two upcoming performances in the Phoenix area where she will be telling her "heart-warming Christmas story called Annie & Willy's Prayer. " She invites you to come, listen and "Help her dreams come true." Congratulations on all you have accomplished already! Carolan Quenneville
Hi, Great info. We have a forum to post questions. Maybe you can submit
suggestions or comments to help anyone who needs it. Thanks
<a href="http://www.guitarsecrets.com"><font/ face="Arial" size="3">Guitar Secrets</font></a>
This is a wonderful thing. I live in the Los Angeles area and there is
nothing here like what you guys have. I wish I could make it out there.
Kayo
Sirs: The site is easily accessible, easy yo understand, I applaud your
efforts, thank you. Sincerely, Ed Sprigg
edwardsprigg@aol.com President Reel Gold Productions 59 Bliss Rd
Unionville, Ct. 06085 860-675-5838
http://hometown.aol.com/edwardsprigg
http://hometown.aol.com/specialorchestra/myhomepage/business.html
Please check out A Very Special Orchestra
I truly love this web site. Keep up the good work.
Robert L. Watson
First, I want to tell you how pleased I am to discover your web site for
musicians with disabilities. However, as a disability rights activist and
musician (mostly composer) with a disability, I'm disappointed by the fact
that the site doesn't appear to be accessible for users of some special
screen readers for the blind. I maintain my own personal web site at
http://www.geocities.com/dhcpolwnk, and though the site doesn't include
all the bells and whistles that some sites have, I have been able to keep
most of it accessible and to alert visitors about accessibility problems
over which I have no control.
Second, I wanted to ask whether your organization and/or web site is aimed solely at live performers, or whether it includes composers and those who (like me) work mostly through MIDI equipment and software. I have written quite a few songs, many of which are available in MIDI format of the Songs page of my web site. I've also written a couple of more ambitious pieces ("As Heaven Weeps," a 13-minute tone poem about the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S., and most recently, the "Seven-of-Eight Suite," a compilation of seven short vignettes in 7/8 meter). Much of this music also is available in MP3 format at http://www.MP3.com.au/LauraRemsonMitchell . I invite you to visit and listen. Finally, I want to wish you and your organizationation continued success. --Laura Remson Mitchell
I have one suggestion. The name of your organization should not focus on the
negative. It should read "Musicians with Disabilities." Not disabled
musicians.
Max acoustic29@hotmail.com
Dear sirs: Please tell me more about your project, if & how I might get
involved. My name is Ed Sprigg, former chief engineer at The Hit Factory in
NYC. I have a website on AOL you may check,http://hometown.aol.com/edwardsprigg,
President Reel Gold Productions, 59 Bliss Rd. Unionvbille, Ct.
06085,860-675-5838
I'm doing a history fair project on people in the music industry with
disabilities. I was hoping you could post some information that might help
me. Any information would be nice. Thank you so much
To the history fair student: CDM has no special knowledge of people in the
music industry with disabilities. You would have to search this yourself.
However,there is plenty of information on this website on musicians
associated with CDM - just click on "Musicians."
I stumbled across your site while surfing the internet and am impressed that
their is a resource for disabled musicians. Thanks! I am (or was) a church
musician for many years (piano, organ, keyboard, choir, worship leader, and
choir director) and I composed music for worship until I suffered a massive
stroke in 1999. I miss playing music so much! I am paralyzed on my right
side and now I have had a seizure to complicate things further. It is good
to know that other musicians are workung through their disabilities also.
Perhaps I can gain some encouragement from them via this website.
I enjoyed reading the biographies of the musicians. Very inspiring.
Dear All, Thanking you for the most helpful site we would like to arrange a
Colition like that in Russia mainly to help the Musicians deaf as a result
of their professional activity. We have heard there is one in Germany and
would like to contact it to find out its basics and how to start. We'll be
most grateful for any possible assistance in how to start. Best regards,
Maria Khokharina, Interpreter, Moscow
yrruh@yahoo.co.uk
Hi, I'm Jon Nixey from Wales in the UK. Was very interested to find this
website. Absolutely terrific! I am totally blind and have a partial hearing
loss, also suffer with asthma, hypertension, arthritis and fibro mialgia. I
mainly play a Yamaha keyboard and compose my own music. Very best wishes to
everyone! Jon.
http://www.jonnixey.co.uk/
Good Evening My name is Viviane dos Santos Louro. I am in Brazil and I`m a
disabled pianist. I Study in a Public School in the Mastership. I am
researching about adaptations for disable musicians. I would like to know if
you have informations or books about adaptations of the instruments for
disabled musicians. Thanks and sorry, I dont write English very well.
Viviane
viviane_louro@uol.com.br
This is a great site, I am in a wheelchair from a bad accident causing a
brain-injury. I also lost my little brother, but I am moving on. I play bass
guitar, I have a 4 & 5 string. I am not excelent, but pretty good. I contiue
to play and this site is very inspriational. Thanks, e-mail me back if you
want.
As a visually impaired person I found the site relatively easy to get around. The use of music on the home page sometimes made it hard for me to hear the text but that may just be my cheap speakers Of course, graphics are not available and I don't know of any program that would handle that better. I use JAWS and it is not that compatible wth AOL which now runs off/with? google. Using speech programs takes a grat deal of time and patience except if you are reading straight text. That's all folks! Barbara P.S if you had the time, and there was a demand-- you might have a lnk to pages for visally impaired with no graphics,just simple text. good person to talk to is Jerry Randell at Helen Keller Inst.
I, IM A DISABLED ARTIST, AND IM WONDERING IF U COULD CHECK OUT MY STUFF
http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/tionlee/ -THANIEL LEE
TIONLEE@AOL.COM
I am disabled also, I now have a tramatic brain injury, because of a person
that I now hate. He not only took my memory and abablity to walk, he also
took my little brothers life. But anyway, I am now a disabled musican also.
I play bass guitar. I have two, 4 & 5 string. I find it a little difficult,
but, I will not let that hold me back. Great site! Very insprinational!
Dear Friend, My name is Khalid Majeed I am a 31years old disable a Wheel
Chair user. I am with Muscular Dystrophy from about 15 years. I am a
business man and also the President Muscular Dystrophy Association of
Pakistan. I am a very jolly type of person and always want to be happy. My
hobbies are Writing Poems, Cooking, and help the disables. I am just looking
for a great and long time friend there is not difference that the friend is
a male or a female I just look for a good and true friend for gift exchange.
Or just for chat. I write you more about me if you writs me back. I hope
this will finds you in a good of yours health and spirits. Please write me
back soon. Very Best Wishes, Khalid Majeed.
Dystrophy2001@hotmail.com
Dear Range Of Motion, I just want to say, you are great at working at your
goals. Keep up the good work.
nice web
very informative webite, i hope to visit you most often :) Jacob
My name is Simon Illa, I am president and chief producer of Simon Illa Music
based in Philadelphia (born with OI). Primarily producing rap and r&b my
credits include production with Onyx, Floetry, Lil' Kim, and numerous indy
label artists, not to mention many up and coming artists which I am
currently developing. There is much more where that came from.... Check out
Producer updates and demo reviews from my ent. attorney at
http://www.bernardresnick.com/reviews.html Also, check for feature
article in Philadelphia Daily News 1.14.2002 "Hip-Hop's Next Big Thing"
written by Al Hunter... Peace,
SimonIlla2003@yahoo.com
great site! keep on to share what you have to serve people and enjoy life.
music is wonderful happy sources from God. Wishing you all the best. in
prayers! Esther Yau
http://www.spreadcare.com/ Hong Kong
I live in Co Durham, I am disabled and in a wheel chair,I love guitar muic
since I can remember, I convinied my wife to get me a steel string last
Xmas, But I can play very litle, so I am looking for other persons the same
if they can play or do they know of any one who teachers beginers. Please
get in touch.
To the author of the previous post - we need an email address to get in
touch with you. You can email us at
CDMNews@aol.com Regards, CDM
Best regards from Canada Jake
I am the president of Potential Unlimited Productions, Inc. Our office is in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. We are a musical performing arts organization for people
with developmental disabilities over age 18. We have a wide range of talent
and disabilitity of performers. Some work professionally, such as one is a
drummer who is with a band that led off a BBKing concert, another is a
rehersal pianist for a leading ballet company in Manhattan. Many others are
much more disabled and do not work. We have a one week summer camp in
Rensselaerville, NY near Albany that concludes with a show at the Guggheim
Pavilion. It is held at
http://www.riconference/ Center.One week with a staff of 1:2, music
instruction, choral workshops, is $750. For more information about our camp
and our programs contact Barbara Wurtz, Executive director at (845) 473-3752
OR FAX 845-473-3927
Great website! I enjoyed browsing through it.
if you are a good artist, band, do not hesitate to submit to
edwardsprigg@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/edwardsprigg Reel Gold
Productions@aol.com
Hi, i just spent a great tour up north QLD. great place to stay with
wheelchair access
http://www.kurandahomestay.com/ and hired hand controled car from
http://www.cairnsdirect.com/ Tim Fields
Dear CDM: I am not disabled. I am not wanting to discriminate however, in
finding members for my band. Are any of your services available to
non-disabled persons, to help them include disabled persons in the search
for musicians. I am starting a rock & roll band and want to give ample
opportunity for disabled persons to audition. My e-mail address is:
spiritiswilling@earthlink.net. My telephone number is (908) 874-5039.
Thank you very much. Barry De Saw
Your site is uplifting for those of us with disabilities. I am a guitar
player, who's played out for 30 yrs., recently recovering from liver
transplant, total renal failure, and 2 yrs. in the hospital with 11 other
operations. I need to get out and play again, and I'm having a hard time
getting started. Keep up the good work.
Well Done! I am really IMPRESSED! In looking for help for an
almost-completely-deaf singer/songwriter, I got a tip from a long-time
friend (drummer/hornplayer. WOW! It opened up a whole new world for me! I
immediately mailed a link to my sister who's a retired (37 yrs)high school
choral director. I KNOW this site is going to help my musical friend so
much. Namaste' and blessings to all who are a part of this. "Don't die with
your music still in you." MartiBluEyes
Hello: My Name is Michael Driscoll. I am a disabled
musician/composer/arranger and sound engineer. Recently, I have received a
grant through RSA/OVR for assistive digital recording technology. I have
also started a small independent recording studio in my home. I would like
to receive a national referral service information packet. As an individual
artists funding by ways of grants and fellowships has been difficult. I live
in the Philadelphia area and state funding for individual's is difficult
enough. I am very interested in becoming an advocate for my local disabled
community. Any information regarding this subject would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you Peace and Music Michael Driscoll P. S. I apologize
for the grammar, my dragonfly is having problems.
To Michael Driscoll, author of previous post: We would be happy to send you
the information you requested, but you did not leave any contact information
in your message. Please reply to
cdmnews@aol.com
how do you order cds. scott r. davis bridgeport ct
To the author of the previous post: to order cds, email your request to
cdmnews@aol.com
Hi I work with a gentleman who has had a stroke and used to play the
saxophone - he now cannot use his left arm. It would be fantastic if he
could continue to play - any ideas?
Hello I am a dissabled drummer and guitar player. I can not find how to
join. Although I am interested in joining. I live in Greenville Ga, and have
drums PA. and guitar and other equipment. Please send information. Thank you
very much. Dennie Flowers E mail
Busstonee@AOL.com
I have just found your site and I think its great, I am 53 and have cardiac
problems, although I have been playing music since I was 6, I do have
problems lasting for a 4 hr gig. I just can't do it.I really need a friend(s)
that understand what I'm going through. My email is
dustydan47@hotmail.com I live in georgia and would love to hear from
somebody
Great to see that u guys exist!! I'm an Occupational Therapy Student at Charles Sturt Uni In Albury NSW, Australia & am a very passionate musician. I Love the idea that you guys have been able to get over any limitations that may have been seen to be in your way, and play music! I'm stoked that I found your site and am now going to head off and see if I can find an Aussie equivalent. Good Luck to you all -Brad bwadlee@hotmail.com
That's a cool logo. I have HHT (causes lots of bleeding, migraines, and now
I'm dealing with severe memory loss as well). It's good to see that other
people manage to make music, even when they are in constant pain.
http://www.dilvie.com/
SO GLAD TO FIND YOUR SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are doing a corporate video and
may like permission to utilize your album songs as background music. Please
advise. Wendy Richards BunniSteps Designs
http://www.bunnisteps.com/ 352-334-7525
Hi Everyone, Was just surfing the net and found your site. My name is Andrew
Hewitt, I am a 33 year old drummer from Sydney Australia. I was born with
cerebral palsy and walk on crutches. I've been playing in bands at a
semi-pro level since the late 80s. I have a website at
http://www.drummerstix.live.com.au/ which contains a bio, and some
recent mp3s which were recorded live at various gigs Ive played recently.
Cheers, Andy
Hi I have just visited your website ,its fantastic. I have always been
interested in music. I am studying for an Open University Degree here in
involves music, although you do not need a great deal of experience in
playing an instruent for this course. I would love to learn. I have mild
Cerebral Palsy, which effects my right hand although I can move my right
hand and arm, I have no dexterity in my fingers. I have always loved the
sound of the clarinet,cello and trumpet. Is it possible to play any of these
instruments with one hand and I also have asthma. Would this effect play
brass/woodwind instruments Thanks for any advice you or anyone else can give
me. Thanks Angela Jaap Glasgow Scotland UK email:
ajaap@lineone.net
I really enjoyed perusing your site. Keep up the good work!
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