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The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, therapeutic, or psychological advice. Music therapy services offered are provided by qualified professionals, designed to support wellbeing alongside, not in place of, other allied health services.
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,
FREE WEBINAR: “Now we know better – we need to do better”
/in WorkshopsDid you miss Sound Expression’s workshop at the AMTA conference in collaboration with Dr Grace Thompson and RMT Jen Whalan about writing strength-based goals and objectives from an extended humanistic perspective? We are excited to host a webinar based on what we presented at the conference plus how we embed our goal and objective writing […]
‘Tuesday On My Mind’ – they did it again!!
/in Client StoriesThey did it again!! ‘Tuesday On My Mind’ performed their second gig yesterday at The Dining & Co North Ryde – the energy coming from the performers and room was amazing! A huge thanks to The Dining and Co North Ryde for providing the space and to the family and friends of Sound Expression who […]
A collaboration between Nolan, Seb and Livian!
/in Client StoriesWe’re excited to share a glimpse into some of the great moments from one of Nolan’s music therapy sessions. Nolan is a young adult who has a rare diagnosis Xia-Gibbs Syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder which affects brain and nervous system function, causing physical and intellectual disabilities. Nolan attends music therapy with his music therapist Sebastian […]
Using music WITH and FOR others
/in Client StoriesIn her sessions, Tahlee is currently working on her ability to use her music WITH and FOR others. In this particular footage, her music therapist Pete McDonald asks her to support his music in a few different ways (musically). Watch as Tahlee confidently steps into her role, showcasing her increased strength in collaborating with others […]
How Music Therapy Processes Can Unfold In A Session
/in Client StoriesWhen you see a music therapy session in action without knowing what music therapy is, it can be difficult to understand what is actually happening when all you see is ‘just two people playing music together’. Let’s look at one session earlier this year that Laura had with her Registered Music Therapist Grace Elliott, to […]
The Phelan Good Duo Performing at Dining & Co North Ryde
/in NewsJoin us for some awesome live music by THE PHELAN GOOD DUO from Sound Expression, as they present their debut gig at The Dining and Co North Ryde!
Awesome Teamwork – ‘This is Me’ and ‘Lean on Me’
/in Client StoriesCheck out our fantastic Saturday teenage group who did a performance for their parents and families last Saturday. They have been preparing these 2 songs for several weeks and they finally got the chance to showcase their skills last weekend. With the support of their music therapist Rob Devlin, they did an amazing job in […]
Walking On Sunshine – Teamwork Through Group Music Therapy
/in Client StoriesAt Sound Expression, Zeb, Oscar, Alex, and Ethan have been working together in their music therapy group for quite some time. In their latest team collaboration, they performed “Walking on Sunshine” for their family and friends, showcasing not just their musical talents, but also their ability to work together.