Breaking Sound Barriers: Music, Accessibility, and Innovation

Mar 7

How does a blind musician navigate the world of music creation, performance, and advocacy? In this episode of Music Evolves, Precious Perez, a singer, songwriter, and educator, shares how she uses technology, adaptive techniques, and community collaboration to compose, record, and perform.

As president of RAMPD, Precious also discusses the importance of accessibility in the music industry and the ongoing fight for disability representation. From Braille music to Pro Tools, live performance cues to industry advocacy, this conversation explores how inclusion and innovation are shaping the future of music.

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❶ Music Accessibility Is More Than Just Braille – It’s About Adaptive Techniques and Technology

While Braille music is a useful tool, it isn’t always the most practical method for blind musicians.
Instead, a combination of tactile memory, screen reading software, and adaptive learning techniques allows blind artists to compose, practice, and perform effectively.
Perez demonstrates how she uses BrailleSense, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and alternative notation systems to bridge the gap between traditional and adaptive music education.

❷ Disability Representation in the Music Industry Is Growing, but There’s Still Work to Do

Through RAMPD, Perez and her colleagues are actively working to increase visibility and opportunity for musicians with disabilities.
Many industry professionals still don’t consider disability as part of diversity initiatives, and accessibility is often an afterthought.
By working with organizations like the Grammys and NAMM, RAMPD is proving that disabled musicians are competitive, professional, and ready for major industry opportunities.

❸ Collaboration and Community Are Essential for Musical Growth and Performance

Whether it’s through RAMPD’s network, working with supportive bandmates, or engaging with organizations like NAMM, Perez emphasizes that music thrives when artists support each other.
Her experience in bands and live performances highlights the importance of clear communication, creative problem-solving, and mutual respect to ensure seamless and enjoyable performances for both artists and audiences.

🎤 Meet the Guest

Precious Perez, President at RAMPD | View Website

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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine Podcasts and Host of Music Evolves Podcast | View Profile

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Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD): https://rampd.org/

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⭐️ About Sean Martin

Sean Martin is a life-long musician and the host of the Music Evolves Podcast , the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, the Random and Unscripted Podcast, and the On Location Event Coverage Podcast, all part of ITSPmagazine—which he co-founded with his good friend Marco Ciappelli, to explore and discuss topics at The Intersection of Technology, Cybersecurity, and Society.™️

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