About Diane Kolin

Diane is a singer and a voice teacher. She is the founder of ArtsAbly, a not-for-profit dedicated to accessibility improvements and disability representation in the arts. She holds a PhD in musicology from York University, Toronto, Canada. Her work focuses on professional musicians, composers, and music specialists with disabilities. Her diverse research interests include Critical Disability Studies, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Liszt. The study of Beethoven’s deafness and Diane’s personal history led to her current research about disability and music. She frequently writes articles in peer-reviewed journals and participates in conferences in Europe and North America on her research about disability and music. Her collaborations with disabled musicians in the professional musical world allow her to expose new ideas on making music more accessible to a broader audience.

Recognition and Awards

Professional Memberships

• Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) Voting/Professional Member