Adam Patrick Bell

Adam Patrick Bell is an Associate Professor of Music Education at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music. His research explores the intersections of disability studies, music technology, and accessible education. He serves as editor of Canadian Music Educator and sits on editorial boards for six international journals including the International Journal of Music Education and Journal of Popular Music Education.

Dr. Bell leads three major research initiatives funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC):

• Disability-Led Musical Instrument Design (Insight Grant)
• Canadian Accessible Musical Instruments Network (Partnership Development Grant)
• Facilitating Anti-Ableist Remote Music Making (Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative)

His scholarship examines accessible music education through multiple lenses:

• Music technology integration in diverse learning environments
• Disability-centered approaches to instrument design and pedagogy
• DIY learning methodologies in music production
• Anti-ableist frameworks for inclusive music making
• Critical analyses of technology's role in music education equity

Recent publications demonstrate Bell's consistent focus on disrupting traditional music education paradigms through technological innovation and disability justice frameworks. His work critically examines accessibility barriers while developing practical solutions for equitable music participation.