MENVI, bridging the gap between the blind and music, home page

What is MENVI?

Music Education Network for The Visually Impaired (MENVI) is an information network composed of musicians, specialists, students, parents, and music educators of visually impaired students. The MENVI Advisory Committee is made up entirely of blind musicians and teachers. MENVI exists for, and is guided by blind musicians.

What is The Purpose?

The needs of blind students of music are unique. Parents need to be informed of what is available for their children in the area of music education, and educators must have access to specialized materials and how to use them. Not all teachers of music are knowledgeable of the braille music code. They should, however, encourage braille music literacy at the earliest levels.

Is There a Cost?

There is no cost to join our group, only a sincere interest and belief that music is not merely a luxury or a "frill" in education, but a powerful and necessary tool for growth.

Will We Be Asked For Contributions?

Yes! You will be asked to give your support by overseeing your child's progress and maintaining a working contact with teachers. We ask you to report progress and problems by contributing short but informative articles to our News Journal. This allows us to "network" and share valuable information with others in our mailings.