Dr. Lyn Schraer-Joiner is an Assistant Professor at Kean University, Union, NJ. Her research interests include the musical rehabilitation of adult cochlear implant recipients, the musical responsiveness of children with prelingual hearing loss, and hearing loss prevention for musicians. She is the founder of PROJECT REACH: The Kean University Concert Series for the Deaf, a student-faculty group which performs for Deaf schools throughout New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. Her research findings have been presented on both the national and international levels and published in journals such as Music Education Research, The Music Educators Journal, and Early Childhood Development and Care. Dr. Schraer taught instrumental, vocal, and general music in New York for five years and has taught at the undergraduate level for 14 years.
Lyn Schraer-Joiner has written the most important resource for all those who believe that deaf musicians and audiences are ready to join the hearing by performing, composing, improvising, and listening to music. --Kimberly McCord, Professor of Music Education, Illinois State University I am very impressed with Dr. Schraer-Joiner's extensive research and passion for the deaf community. She has provided teachers with many practical strategies to improve the experience of a student with hearing-loss, in the classroom. --Linda J. Green, B.A., M.A.T., Elementary Vocal Music Teacher This book is a most important resource for parent and teacher alike. As a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, I know that it is crucial to be informed and aware in order to advocate effectively for your child. As an educator, I know too that this book includes important tools that enhance learning for students with hearing loss, enabling the music specialist to create a program that provides maximum access to meaningful music experiences. --Marguerite Modero, Music and Theatre Arts Educator, Director of The Academy for Continuing Education at Community Access Unlimited