Musical Notes
Check out news and updates about the Southwest Florida Music Education Center including new announcements, media coverage, events and success stories.
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
The BIAESN 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
Southwest Florida Music Education Center to bring world-class music education, life skills to neurodivergent students
A world-class music education center is coming to Southwest Florida. A partnership initiative with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs, the Southwest
Southwest Florida Music Education Center holds first community engagement event
The public and prospective students were invited to learn about the innovative new music program. NAPLES, Fla. (April 5, 2022) – Students, parents and professionals
Supporters help Southwest Florida Music Education Center open the doors of possibilities
A cocktail reception raises more than $350,000 for instruments to serve the innovative music center for neurodivergent young adults NAPLES, Fla. (May 16, 2022) –
Southwest Florida Music Education Center invites prospective students to a free Fort Myers event May 26
Public and prospective students are invited to learn about the innovative new music program The Southwest Florida Music Education Center (SWFLMEC) is hosting a free
In The News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Times of the Islands: Filling the Gaps in Music Education
New center brings notes of hope.
