Australian braille music transcriber Christina Christensen has started a resource called Braille Music Now, intended to raise awareness of braille music among (sighted) music educators, directors, etc.
In her words: “Most music educators complete their training without ever seeing a page of Braille music. Not because they don’t care — but because no one ever showed them how accessible music literacy actually works.
“That changes today.
“I’ve created a free 2-page guide + classroom poster designed to help teachers feel confident supporting blind and low-vision musicians from day one.
“Accessible music education should never feel like an add-on — it should be integrated, clear, and fully achievable.
“And as part of this new chapter, I’ll also be sharing regular cello-based demonstrations to show how Braille music works in real musical contexts.
“If you’ve ever wondered how Braille rhythm, intervals, patterns, or articulations are interpreted — you’re going to love what’s coming.
“My mission is simple: Empower teachers. Support inclusion. Remove barriers before they appear.
“If you’re a music educator, ensemble director, lecturer, or accessibility professional, I’d love for you to download the free guide and join this movement toward fully inclusive music classrooms.”
Check out her website at braillemusicnow.com to access the resources, and the corresponding social media pages at Facebook, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn.