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, […]
Proud to Be a Finalist in 2025 Local Business Awards – Northern Districts
/in NewsWe’re excited to let you know that Sound Expression is a finalist (again!) in the 2025 Local Business Awards for the Northern Districts We’re proud to share that Sound Expression has been recognised as a finalist in this year’s Local Business Awards for the Northern District. Thank you to everyone who took the time to […]
Connecting Abilities Through Music Concert
/in NewsCelebrating 10 Years of Sound Expression After the success of our last “Connecting Abilities Through Music” concert some time ago, Sound Expression is very excited to announce that another night of live musical talent is on the way! The evening will be a series of performances, connecting and celebrating abilities in a creative space that […]
‘Tuesday On My Mind’ wowed the crowd again at The Dining & Co!
/in Client StoriesThey 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 at The Dining and Co North Ryde!
/in Client StoriesTahlee 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 […]
Tahlee Takes The Stage at Ryde Library
/in Client StoriesYesterday 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 […]
Striving for Excellence at Sound Expression
/in NewsLast week some of our team had the privilege of attending a brilliant Professional Development Day with Professor Katrina Skewes McFerran, diving deep into Song Choices and Receptive Music Therapy. We were then absolutely honoured to welcome Kat to our clinic on a buzzing Saturday!
Awesome teamwork from the “Funky Ducks”!
/in Client StoriesHere’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, […]
The Power of Music Therapy
/in NewsAs both the carer of an NDIS participant and an RMT, I’m writing to urge the NDIS to reinstate Music Therapy funding under the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living category at rates consistent with other Allied Health professionals. Here is our family’s experience to support the significant benefits of Music Therapy.
TORNADO SCARE – song writing as a music therapy intervention
/in Client StoriesMeet 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, […]
SPECIAL MOMENTS LIKE FIRST WORDS!
/in Client StoriesIt’s wonderful when we get to share special moments like FIRST WORDS with our clients and their parents…. Meet Kai, who said the word ‘GO’ for the first time, during music therapy with his therapist Lydia Wang! Engaged in an improvised musical play, Kai stopped playing his windchimes, and Lydia paused her music,