Musical Notes

Check out news and updates about the Southwest Florida Music Education Center including new announcements, media coverage, events and success stories.

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The BIAAE Team

Written by Marlene Markard We are delighted to embark on our summer project to design a music curriculum for aspiring pre-college and college age musicians

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Our Founder’s Story

It was apparent since infancy that our beautiful daughter Amaya responded positively to music. From the sounds of rattles to Raffi to Bach, her eyes

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In The News

MEC Spotlight Magazine Feature - July 2022

Spotlight Magazine: Neurodivergent musicians will learn from Berklee partnership

The future, both short-term and long-term, could hardly look brighter for the Southwest Florida Music Education Center.

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WGCU: SWFL Music Education Center unveils career-path curriculum for neurodivergent student musicians

Southwest Florida Music Education Center unveils life-changing, career-path curriculum for neurodivergent student musicians.

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Naples Illustrated: Pioneering Music Education Arrives in Southwest Florida

The Southwest Florida Music Education Center will provide music education and life skills development for neurodivergent young adults.

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FOX 4 News: Creating a post-secondary pathway for students who learn differently

A first of its kind post-secondary music education and life skills center for students who learn differently is coming to Southwest Florida.