Music

Patrick is a young man diagnosed at the age of 2 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Music has always played a large part in Patrick’s development. Despite not being able to speak a simple sentence at the age of 3, Patrick had a repertoire of 30 songs he could sing. At the age of 5, it was discovered that after hearing a song on TV/video, he was able to play it perfectly on piano. Later he took lessons at the Boston Conservatory of Music (currently the Boston Conservatory at Berklee). In 2014, he attended Berkshire Hills Music Academy (BHMA) in South Hadley, MA where he focused on strengthening his vocal and piano playing abilities in addition to performing solo and with ensembles at numerous recitals and concerts. In 2016, Patrick graduated from BHMA. Patrick has performed for various events and fundraisers including Rodman Ride for Kids, Arc of MA, Autism Speaks, Lifeworks Arc, and the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism.