Helping neurodivergent students create music together.
Push Play Sing hosts
Adaptive Music Workshops in
Neurodivergent communities,
bringing the joy of playing music to everyone.
500+
WORKSHOPS HOSTED
Keyboards, touch pads, synthesizers, and microphones help our participants have fun and express themselves . We encourage independent choice and meet everyone at their own ability level.
600+
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
We’ve worked in various schools, hospitals, and assisted living facilities. Most notably we’ve hosted workshops at UNC’s Children’s Hospital, Duke’s Center for Autism and Brain Development, and also at the NIH’s Conference for Music in the Community.
1000+
HOURS OF RECORDED MUSIC
All of our workshops are recorded from start to finish for participants to hear the music they’ve created, and also so they can share with friends and family.
We are so excited to have this opportunity again this school year - We are so thankful!
Ms. Walker - Special Education Teacher
"They got to be leaders and be given a chance with musical instruments that I don't think they've ever had before."
- Sarah Harvel, EC Teacher
About Us
Berk Ozturk
Berk first conceptualized Push Play Sing as a high school student, where he was inspired by the musical talents of his neurodivergent peers. After earning his Master's in Music Technology from NYU, Berk returned to North Carolina to bring his passion for music in the community to life. When not hosting Push Play Sing workshops, Berk trains dogs and writes original music as a producer.
Max Puhala
After writing and touring with original bands for over a decade, Max chose to step off the stage and hand his instruments to those in need. He mastered audio engineering as a studio producer in Durham, and brought that expertise to Push Play Sing. When not hosting workshops, Max teaches K-12 music and directs bucket drumming programs for at-risk youth.
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