Arts Education Programs for People with Special Needs
The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs is deeply committed to providing educational opportunities in the arts for all learners. Our highly trained instructors tailor their teaching to meet each individual student's needs in a safe and welcoming environment.
We offer an array of programs for students of all ages:
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Program Name |
Student Age Range |
Art Form |
Brief Summary |
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9 and up for 60-minute lessons 6 and up for 30-minute lessons |
Music |
One-to-one instrument lessons; requires student practice between sessions |
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Music Classes for Young Children
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3–8 |
Music |
Caregiver-and-me style music classes |
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6–8 |
Music |
Instrument exploration class with beginning music reading instruction |
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7–12 |
Music |
Group class to learn to play the ukulele |
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9 and up |
Music |
Choral ensemble where students sing together |
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9 and up |
Music |
Instrumental ensemble where students play rock and popular music together |
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9 and up |
Music |
Technology ensemble where students create music using iPads and other technology |
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12 and up | Music | Technology class where students learn to create music using virtual synthesizers and a variety of music making software |
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9 and up | Music | Percussion classes where students create music and explore rhythm through bucket drumming |
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ABLE Day Sessions Summer Music Program
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9–17 (older students permitted on a case-by-case basis) |
Music |
Week-long summer music day camp that includes ensembles, drumming, singing, and more |
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Daytime Moon Creations Theater Program
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9–15 |
Theater |
Theater games and exploration; students create and perform their own scenes and scripts |
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8–early 20s |
Dance |
Adaptive dance classes where students learn dance and movement |
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All ages |
Music, Theater, Dance |
Modified performances that are accessible to individuals with sensory challenges |
Please note that students must have a diagnosed disability in order to participate in our programs. Review our other program policies.
Watch the story of Theresa, a pianist who studies with Rachel Jayson in our private music lessons program: