Music Certificate Programs

By establishing a state-of-the-art music education and mentoring center designed for neurodivergent musicians, Southwest Florida Music Education Center is providing life-changing programs and opportunities for students, creating a pathway towards social integration, employment and a fulfilling life.

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SWFLMEC will offer two music certificates in partnership with the The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education: A two-year high school transition music education program and a four-year post-secondary music education program, each focusing on core areas of musical skill development, including:

  • Performance: Ensemble, individual lessons and performance on one or more instrument(s), including voice, percussion, strings, guitar, piano/keyboard
  • Music Theory and Ear Training
  • Music History
  • Electives: Complementary to core courses – including music technology and production, electronic music, songwriting and composition

Integrating Life Skills

A focus on personal well-being is an integrative part of all we do. The Southwest Florida Music Education Center helps students with life skills such as:

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Managing anxiety through proven strategies

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Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and creating meaningful relationships

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Soft skills including self-advocacy, time management, executive functioning and personal safety

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Professional skills including business planning, branding and entrepreneurism

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Peer mentoring opportunities and experiences to connect students with other students and professional musicians

How We Change Lives

My son loves music, and this gives him a chance to feel like he’s part of something. He’s always wanted to go to college, but with his disability hasn't been unable to. This is such a gift for the community. We thought we might need to leave here for a place with more services, but here we are, right in our back yard.
Hetty W.
Hetty W.SWFLMEC Parent
Berklee is one of the finest music schools, and to have their expertise connected to my son’s particular disability and to meet the students where they are is a priceless opportunity. This community has the resources to support a model program of this kind. Finally, there is something for people who have disabilities but also talent.
Nancy G.
Nancy G.Community Parent
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