Southwest Florida Music Education Center

for musically inclined neurodivergent young adults, few high school transition and post-secondary music programs exist anywhere in the united states. southwest florida music education center (swflmec) is providing life-changing education opportunities designed to enhance the student experience and make a lifelong impact. as a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in august 2019, the southwest florida music education center was established to fill the gap in existing services by providing a state-of-the-art music education and mentoring center designed for neurodivergent students. why is this important? because for neurodivergent young adults, success depends upon highly trained professionals, small staff-to-student ratios, proven program design, availability and affordability. in association with the berklee institute for arts education and special needs, southwest florida music education center’s music certificate programs focus on core areas of musical skill development, providing