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Blunt the Knives! 🎵 Music, Rhythm & Teamwork in Group Music Therapy
/in Client StoriesWorking in pairs, the group members faced each other and played rhythm sticks together in a repeating pattern — stomp, stomp, right, left — while taking turns singing the verses. When one pair was singing, they stopped playing to focus on their words, while the other pairs continued with the rhythm. Then it was time […]
Music Therapy and Hearing Impairment: Supporting Communication and Connection
/in NewsJoin us for an informative evening with Eudora Low, a Registered Music Therapist with more than 30 years’ clinical experience. Tuesday 3 November 2026 6.30pm – 8.00pm Sound Expression Music Therapy Clinic, North Ryde FREE EVENT RSVP REQUIRED – Click here to RSVP What will we explore? Registered Music Therapist Eudora Low will share insights […]
Raising Funds for Red Nose Australia
/in NewsTogether we raised an incredible $2,056! Throughout August, our team at Sound Expression came together to support Red Nose Australia and their important work helping to keep babies and children safe and supporting families experiencing the loss of a child. From our bake sale and Red Nose merchandise to wearing red and making donations, it […]
Building Confidence Through Songwriting – David’s Music Therapy Journey
/in Client StoriesWith support from his music therapist Sebastian Green, David wrote and recorded his own original song, Dreams. David usually prefers expressing himself through the piano, so this project was especially meaningful as he stepped outside his comfort zone and sang his own lyrics. What began with some nervousness around sharing ideas and singing gradually grew […]
Tuesday on My Mind performed at our local cafe
/in Client Stories“Tuesday on My Mind” was a hit —our local cafĂ© was packed and the energy was so vibrant! George & Andy were rocking it on their guitars, Selena owned the mic with Pink Pony Club and Tahlee wowed everyone with a drum solo on Boogie Woogie Piano. The crowd went wild in their encore —Johnny […]
Watch Eli’s milestone moment – playing the violin functionally for the first time!
/in Client StoriesThis accomplishment is no small feat! Eli has a diagnosis of Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome, which affects his motor planning, coordination and everyday movement skills (like holding a pencil and drawing independently). In this session with music therapist Lydia Wang, Eli explored the violin in a new way. He used a more organised, elbow-led movement to draw […]
From Sessions to Stage: A Music Therapy Milestone
/in Client StoriesAdem’s first pub gig! Adem began music therapy at Sound Expression at just 9 years old with a focus on developing his social and communication skills through music. Nine years on, he’s taken his drumming beyond the therapy room and onto the stage — performing his very first pub gig. Supported by his music therapist […]
LOOK AT DRE rocking it to “Life is a Highway” !!!
/in Client StoriesLOOK AT DRE rocking it to “Life is a Highway” !!! Singing at the top of his lungs while playing the drum kit — full energy, full joy, full commitment. So cool. And it’s even more powerful when you understand what’s happening therapeutically in that moment. While Dre drums and sings, he’s not performing — […]
We Put The FUN in Funky Ducks
/in NewsThe boys in one of our Saturday groups call themselves the Funky Ducks. Together, they wrote their own anthem: “We Put the FUN in Funky Ducks!” They are five neurodivergent boys who travel from different parts of Sydney each week to participate in Group Music Therapy at Sound Expression. Through regular sessions, they have developed […]
Together We Shine! A Community Performance Journey
/in NewsThis story is a little late, but definitely worth sharing. In December, we had the pleasure of supporting 8 wonderful members of the Lifestyle & Leisure Support Group from Cumberland City Council. Their goal was to perform at the Council’s Community Christmas Carol, held at Auburn Botanical Gardens. To work towards this, we planned four […]