{"id":22,"date":"2021-07-21T10:50:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T14:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/specialneedformusic.com\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2024-02-04T19:13:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T00:13:38","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/specialneedformusic.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"22\" class=\"elementor elementor-22\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8589339 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8589339\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be46632 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be46632\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3189df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c3189df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5d1cfb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5d1cfb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-082444d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"082444d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34577fa1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"34577fa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f559d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f559d2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53074997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53074997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How has the program impacted students?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ffc5309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ffc5309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Our hand drum group provides a performance experience to part of the student population that normally doesn\u2019t get such opportunities. They get a chance to showcase their abilities like never before. Not only is it an educational experience for the students; it\u2019s fantastic for their families, too.<\/p><p>Parents and loved ones now have the opportunity to see their child succeed with other people. Students gain a sense of belonging, learn to help each other, and work towards the common goal of a performance with other kids.<\/p><p>See our Videos page for testimonials from participants and families.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0604c46 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-left elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0604c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/specialneedformusic.com\/videos\/\" title=\"Watch videos about A Special Need for Music\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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But most importantly, it gives them an identity.  This is not a modified lesson or a watered-down version of a band or choir class. <br><br>This is a music teaching method created specifically for students with special needs so they can experience a group performance just like everyone else.  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d0778 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2d0778\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b84fbc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b84fbc7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d53e571 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d53e571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8ee04 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c8ee04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>For Teachers<\/h3><ul><li>Fun, exciting educational activities<\/li><li>Easily adjusted for student ability level<\/li><li>Adapts to state standards and learning goals<\/li><li>Works for all age groups<\/li><li>Empowers student leadership<\/li><li>Connects to life skills<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8228e4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8228e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>For Students<\/h3><ul><li>Learn more than just music<\/li><li>Build self-confidence<\/li><li>Strengthen hand-eye coordination<\/li><li>Strengthen motor control<\/li><li>Group working skills<\/li><li>Communication skills<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c5060 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"01c5060\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0a8067 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0a8067\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19119f9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19119f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About The Creator<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09bb578 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09bb578\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ead5064 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ead5064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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He started teaching in 1998 at Chagrin Falls EVSD in Ohio. In 2009, while teaching at Claymont City Schools in Uhrichsville, Ohio, Mr. Howell began developing a teaching method that includes a performance ensemble for students with special needs at the middle and high school levels. This ensemble provides opportunities to students who did not have a chance to participate in a musical performance in the past and has evolved into a great source of pride for participants and their families.<\/p><p>Mr. Howell also leads a music group at Advocates for Success, an organization that provides life skills training and vocational programs for adults with disabilities in New Philadelphia, Ohio.<\/p><p>Mr. Howell is the author of the book A Special Need for Music and is the creator of the online lesson program Learn With Drums. Mr. Howell and his students were featured in the documentary film \u201c922 From Academic Watch to Academic Wow!\u201d and have appeared several times in the Times Reporter Ohio newspaper.<\/p><p>Mr. Howell has presented his teaching methods at professional conferences for both special education and music educators in Ohio, such as:<\/p><p>\u2022 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference 2024<br \/>\u2022 OCALICONLINE 2023<br \/>\u2022 Milestones National Autism Conference 2023<br \/>\u2022 Ohio Music Education Association District 8 Mini-Conference 2023<br \/>\u2022 Texas Autism Conference 2022<br \/>\u2022 Milestones National Autism Conference 2022<br \/>\u2022 OCALICONLINE 2021 Artist Spotlight<br \/>\u2022 Milestones National Autism Conference 2021<br \/>\u2022 OCALICON 2019<br \/>\u2022 Ohio Music Education Association District 8 Mini-Conference 2013<\/p><p>In 2020, Mr. Howell became a Toca Percussion Artist. 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