Music therapy offers adults a way to reconnect — with themselves, with others and with what matters most. At Sound Expression, sessions are designed to support emotional wellbeing, confidence and social connection through the evidence-based use of music. For many adults, music therapy becomes a space to regulate, express and find balance in daily life. […]
What you see Jerry participating in an individual music therapy session focused on structured musical engagement with his Registered Music Therapist, Cathy Cai Lee. During this session, Jerry plays the melody to The 12 Days of Christmas on tuned bells, while the therapist provides consistent accompaniment on guitar to support timing, structure, and regulation. Therapeutic […]
WHAT DO YOU SEE? Registered Music Therapist Winnie Choy is playing the djembe drum with ‘Emma’. BUT if you look a little closer, here’s what’s really happening: What looks like a simple drumming activity is actually a carefully planned session where Winnie is working on several goals at once: Building finger strength and coordination through […]
For Alex, playing with other children at school can sometimes be tricky – especially when it comes to joining in and navigating shared moments of play with his peers. These are such important skills for building friendships and feeling confident in the playground. In music therapy with Sebastian Green, Alex has been practising these skills […]
After weeks of preparation, our performers took to the stage in front of more than 250 people for a night filled with talent, creativity, and connection. The concert was a celebration of inclusion, courage, and the joy of making music together. Each performance was unique — from original songs and classic covers to group ensembles […]
They wowed the crowd again!!! ‘Tuesday On My Mind’ performed another gig yesterday at The Dining & CO North Ryde – the group members are now working so cohesively, it’s awesome to watch them in action! This group is part of our group music therapy program at Sound Expression. Through music, our clients build confidence, […]
Tahlee wows the crowd again — this time at The Dining & Co North Ryde! Not only did she impress us with her piano playing, but Tahlee really rocked it on the drumkit too — check out that solo! And her jazz take on Mary Had a Little Lamb? Just brilliant!! At first glance, it […]
Yesterday Tahlee shared her passion for music with her local community —and absolutely rocked it! She’s been working hard to build confidence, commit to a set list (not an easy task—well done, Tahlee!), and take her music beyond the therapy space. With support from her music therapist, Pete McDonald, the two have been collaborating during […]
Here’s an amazing example of teamwork from the Funky Ducks!! When we, as music therapists, help our clients to work as a team, there is a lot involved! Beyond waiting for their turn and listening to each other, teamwork requires understanding their own behaviour and how it impacts others, maintaining boundaries, recognising feelings and interactions, […]
Meet Arrill and his music therapist, Sebastian Green. Together, they have been working on helping Arrill to share and express his emotions through musical play and verbal discussion, as well as increase his ability to sustain and extend a conversation for longer periods of time. In one of his sessions, Arrill came in feeling tired, […]
