Teacher
Training

Teacher training for Autism educators, parents, and caregivers.

In person teacher training for special needs schools or organizations in the United States.

Online teacher training sessions for educators, parents, or caregivers located anywhere in the world. 

Trainings/workshops provided in the following:

Teacher training for piano.

Hand percussion for cognitive development with the following methods:

1.The Rhythmic Arts Project for academic concepts, social skills, and positive communication

2.West African Rhythms (hand drumming)

3.Standard Drum Kit (see www.drumlessonsforautism.com)

For more information call 480-527-7566 or Email: specialneedsmusic@gmail.com 

About
Me

Stephen Flinn has been teaching music for over a quarter century and is a master trainer and facilitator of the Rhythmic Arts Project curriculum.

Between 2010- 2015 he taught at Lanterman High School in Los Angeles, which serves teens with intellectual and physical differences. The Los Angeles Unified School District awarded Stephen a Certificate of Appreciation for his work at the school.

Stephen led ensembles at the Atlas Foundation for Autism in New York City. He has also facilitated numerous train the trainer trainings of the Rhythmic Arts Project program at the Rich Center for Autism in Youngstown, Ohio.

As a private music teacher, he has given over 27,000 private lessons and has led over 1,300 ensemble classes.

Stephen has written numerous articles for Modern Drummer and Downbeat magazines, and just released his first book, “Contemporary Urban Percussion.” He is a graduate of Seattle University.

State certified security clearance documentation available upon request.

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