John Bean studied the cello at the Royal Academy of Music and completed his music therapy training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. For twelve years he held the position of senior music therapist for Leicestershire Education Authority. He has also worked as a professional cellist in symphony orchestras, chamber music groups and as a cello teacher. He now employs these skills in freelance work. John is married with three children.

JKP publications by John Bean

Pied Piper

Musical Activities to Develop Basic Skills

John Bean and Amelia Oldfield

2001, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-994-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 96pp

Keywords: communication, music therapy, special education, speech and language therapy