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NDIS Music Mentoring FAQs | The Music Rooms Melbourne

Answers about NDIS funding, access supports, online sessions, equipment, cancellations, and getting started with neurodivergent-led music mentoring.
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NDIS Music Mentoring FAQs | The Music Rooms Melbourne

Answers about NDIS funding, access supports, online sessions, equipment, cancellations, and getting started with neurodivergent-led music mentoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions.
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GETTING STARTED

Book a free 15-minute chat to discuss your goals and preferences. We'll match you with a mentor and explain next steps — no pressure, no commitment.
No. All levels are welcome — from complete beginners to experienced musicians.
That's completely fine. Sessions can be about exploring music — listening, discovering genres, trying equipment, or just seeing what resonates. Music exploration is valid.
Yes, always welcome at no extra cost. (If you're using NDIS funding, check if your plan covers support worker hours separately.)
No — there’s no requirement for diagnosis or formal language.
Book a free 15-minute chat with no commitment. We'll discuss your interests and concerns, and you can decide if it feels right. No pressure to continue if it's not a good fit.

NDIS FUNDING

Yes, if you're self-managed or plan-managed. Participants typically claim through:

Core Supports — Social & Community Participation
Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living / Increased Social & Community Participation

Your plan manager determines which category fits your goals.
We're an unregistered provider supporting self-managed and plan-managed participants. This means you have greater choice and control, with simpler processes and direct communication.

(We can't support NDIA-managed plans.)
We provide comprehensive information for plan managers: ABN, insurance details, sample invoices, and service agreements.

We're happy to speak with them directly to answer questions.
We'll discuss your funding situation in your free chat before any commitment. We can start with a single session, suggest frequency that fits your budget, or adjust as your funding changes.
We'll work with you to pause, reduce frequency, or find alternative options. We don't want funding to be a barrier to continuing if you're making progress.

SERVICES & OPTIONS

1:1 mentoring is completely personalised — matched to your goals, interests, and pace.

Workshops are small groups (max 6) with themed learning and space for individual projects.
Both work. Choose 1:1 for personalised pacing; choose workshops if you enjoy learning with others and structured themes.
Absolutely — many people do both.
Two hours with your mentor in Melbourne studio or online (camera optional). We set lighting, sound, and pace to your comfort and dive into hands-on music-making.
Yes — camera optional, same price as in-person.

EQUIPMENT & ACCESS

That's part of the creative process. We'll take a break, try a different approach, or shift to something else. Sessions are flexible — frustration doesn't mean failure.
Music exploration is about following your curiosity and interests without external standards or "right ways" to do things.

Sessions might involve:
• Listening to music and discovering what you love
• Trying different instruments or equipment
• Finishing a track you've been working on
• Learning a specific technique because you want to
• Just experimenting to see what happens

You set the agenda. No curriculum, no grades, no "should." Just you, your interests, and a mentor who gets it.
We're neurodivergent and autistic-led music education — a cultural space built by and for neurodivergent people. Not adapted mainstream services. Not clinical programs.

Your interests drive the work. Professional gear and industry expertise, peer-to-peer. No external standards, no treatment goals — just authentic creative exploration.
Meltdowns happen. They're part of the autistic experience, not something to apologise for. We're not here to judge, shame, or "fix" you. We'll support you in the way you need — whether that's quiet time, grounding, or picking up the thread when you're ready.

When we say we get it, this is what we mean. For real. This is a safe space to be exactly who you are.
Absolutely. Bring your cultural influences, language, and musical traditions. They're strengths we build with.
Sessions adapt to your interests. If you want to shift focus (e.g., from production to DJing), just let your mentor know.
In-person: Various studios across Melbourne
Online: Via video call (camera optional)
Organisations: On-site across greater Melbourne and selected regional areas of Victoria

→ Learn more about our approach

MUSIC & CREATIVE PROCESS

What if I get stuck or frustrated during a session? +

That's part of the creative process. We'll take a break, try a different approach, or shift to something else. Sessions are flexible — frustration doesn't mean failure.

What does "music exploration" mean? +

Music exploration is about following your curiosity and interests without external standards or "right ways" to do things.

  • Listening to music and discovering what you love
  • Trying different instruments or equipment
  • Finishing a track you've been working on
  • Learning a specific technique because you want to
  • Just experimenting to see what happens

You set the agenda. No curriculum, no grades, no "should." Just you, your interests, and a mentor who gets it.

How is this different from music lessons or therapy? +

We're neurodivergent and autistic-led music education — a cultural space built by and for neurodivergent people. Not adapted mainstream services. Not clinical programs.

Your interests drive the work. Professional gear and industry expertise, peer-to-peer. No external standards, no treatment goals — just authentic creative exploration.

What if I have a meltdown? +

Meltdowns happen. They're part of the autistic experience, not something to apologise for. We're not here to judge, shame, or "fix" you. We'll support you in the way you need — whether that's quiet time, grounding, or picking up the thread when you're ready. When we say we get it, this is what we mean. For real. This is a safe space to be exactly who you are.

Can I work on music from my culture or community? +

Absolutely. Bring your cultural influences, language, and musical traditions. They're strengths we build with.

What if I want to change what I'm learning? +

Sessions adapt to your interests. If you want to shift focus (e.g., from production to DJing), just let your mentor know.

Where are sessions held? +

In-person: Various studios across Melbourne
Online: Via video call (camera optional)
Organisations: On-site across greater Melbourne and selected regional areas of Victoria

FAQ Inline Styles
A neurodivergent-led music education space where people come together to create, learn, and connect through music. We offer workshops, mentoring, and programs led by working music professionals with lived experience.
Anyone who loves music! We’re built for neurodivergent people, but welcome anyone who connects with our approach. No diagnosis or experience required — just curiosity.
We’re led by neurodivergent musicians. Our spaces are sensory-aware, our communication is clear, and we celebrate different ways of learning and creating.
No — we welcome everyone, from absolute beginners to experienced musicians.
No worries! We’ll help you explore and experiment until you find your own style and voice.
We provide instruments, recording tools, and software during sessions.
Yes! Feel free to bring your own instruments or equipment.
We design our sessions with sensory-aware environments, flexible communication, and adaptive tools so everyone can participate fully.
Absolutely! Support people are always welcome.
We’ll slow things down and provide a safe, supportive space at your pace.
Yes! We offer both in-person and online sessions.
Prices vary depending on the type of session or program. Please contact us for up-to-date rates and packages.
Yes, NDIS funding can be used for eligible participants. We’re happy to help guide you through the process.

POLICIES

We understand energy levels and circumstances can be unpredictable:

More than 7 days notice: No charge, full refund or reschedule 2–7 days notice: We'll work with you to reschedule when possible Less than 48 hours: We'll discuss options based on circumstances
Plan-manager-friendly invoices, service agreements, and session notes (on request with consent). We don't provide clinical assessments or allied health documentation.
1:1 Mentoring: $195 / 2 hours Group Workshops: $140 / 2 hours (when available) Organisational Programs: POA (minimum 8 participants) Price includes session time, professional equipment, and standard admin. Online = in-person pricing. → View all pricing details

Still have questions?

Message us on 0483 937 151 or email [email protected].
We’ll answer anything we missed here.

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MUSIC EXPLORATION

NOT LESSONS,

NOT THERAPY

Music exploration, a cultural space, not a clinical one

This is neurodivergent and autistic-led music education.

Not adapted. Not accommodated. Built from the ground up

by and for neurodivergent people.


What that means in practice:
You define your creative goals—we support your vision
Your interests drive the work, not external standards
Professional gear and industry expertise, peer-to-peer
No curriculum, no grades, no "should" - just you and your music


We're a cultural space where autistic and neurodivergent creativity leads.


Sessions might involve:
Listening to music and talking about what you love
Trying different instruments or equipment
Finishing a track you've been working on
Learning a specific technique because you want to
Just seeing what happens when you experiment

There's no curriculum. No grades. No "should." Just you, your interests, and a mentor who gets it.

ready

to

explore

Music in a space that gets it? Whether you’re curious about

sessions, want NDIS funding help, or just want to chat - we’re

here. Fill out the form below and we will be in touch:

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©2025 Music Rooms

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