Celebrating
Neurodiversity
Nat Bartsch is proudly neurodivergent, and part of the enormous wave of late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD women and artists discovering their true selves. Nat believes that her neurodiversity is at the heart of her music and the reason for its emotive, regulating effect for many listeners. Every neurodivergent person is different, with a unique patchwork of skills and abilities and passionate interests, and areas where extra support is needed (in a world designed for neurotypicals). Nat passionately believes that neurodiversity is a superpower, and with our needs met, our talents can thrive.
Neurodivergent Meet Ups
As a part of her neurodiversity advocacy, Nat Bartsch organises and facilitates occasional Neurodivergent Meet Ups across Melbourne. At these events, neurodivergent creatives have an opportunity to connect with like-minded folks ina neuro-affirming environment.
Sign up to Nat’s Neurodiversity In Music Mailing List below to learn about future Meet Ups as they are announced.
MSO Music & Ideas: Creating an Inclusive Future
Nat was a part of a special discussion panel, hosted by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, in October 2025. She joined access consultant Morwenna Collett, and British one-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy, exploring accessibility in classical music. You can watch the full discussion on YouTube by clicking the link below
Peggy Glanville Hicks address
In 2024, Nat delivered the annual Peggy Glanville Hicks address, for Australian Music Centre, on the theme of late-diagnosed neurodiversity and music.
She reflects upon her experiences growing up, and learning music, as an undiagnosed autistic/ADHD person; the challenges and benefits of neurodivergence in a professional music career, and reflects on ways the music industry could better support ND artists
Forever Changed
In November 2024, Nat released a long-awaited new album of lullabies, Forever Changed. Whilst her original album, Forever, and No Time At All, was designed to support young families (as well as music lovers in general), Forever Changed explores ways to create music that may be regulating and soothing for neurodivergent people of all ages (both on the recorded album, and live). This immersive project, featuring extensive ambient effects and solo piano, was premiered in a Relaxed performance setting at Melbourne Recital Centre (including a 6pm show for ND adults).
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While you’re more than welcome to join Nat’s mailing list for all her news (at the bottom of the page), you can join her neurodiversity mailing list for events/news related to neurodiversity in particular: