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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.
Tahlee Collaborating in Improvised Musical Play
/in Client StoriesTake a look at this beautiful improvised musical exchange between Tahlee and her music therapist, Pete McDonald! Tahlee showcases her emerging jazz ‘chops’ in this wonderful collaboration between two great musicians. Tahlee was initially drawn to Pete’s chord progression, feeling her way through the music. As the improvisation progressed, she engaged in more melodic improvisation […]
Awesome Teamwork from our music therapy group performing “On My Own” (from Les Miserables)
/in Client StoriesAwesome teamwork by one of our Saturday Music Therapy Groups – Tahlee (piano), Andreas (cello), Hannah (vocals), and Karuka (tone chimes)! They have been hard at work practising this musical arrangement of “On My Own” (Les Misérables) over the past few weeks, supported by their music therapist, Rob Devlin, and music therapy assistant, Damian Khoury.
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/in NewsAccidental Counsellor Training – Professional Development
/in NewsMany thanks to Rocky Biasi from Human Connections for his incredible Professional Development Workshop for our team called ‘The Accidental Counsellor’. Working in a helping profession like ours, we are often faced with scenarios where we need to respond appropriately when clients and families open up to us about a range of difficulties and stressors […]
Associate Professor Grace Thompson conducted an empowering seminar for our team!
/in NewsWe were honoured to have Associate Professor Grace Thompson, Head of Music Therapy at Melbourne University conduct a Professional Development seminar for our Sound Expression team this month. We delved deeply into discussions on humanism, post-humanism; ableism and post-ableism. It was a fantastic discussion and very valuable for our team as we look to embrace […]
WELCOME TO THE TEAM, DAMIAN KHOURY!
/in NewsThis month we welcome Damian into our Sound Expression team! Damian has been volunteering at Sound Expression since mid last year. He is now joining us officially as a Music Therapy Assistant whilst studying the Master of Music Therapy course. Damian has a Bachelor of Music and a dual diploma in Audio Production and Music […]
Building friendships through group music therapy
/in Client StoriesHave a listen to these lovely voices from our little people who attended group music therapy at our clinic! Sound Expression conducts group music therapy for children on a weekly basis, helping them to form friendships and supporting each other, learning various social skills.
What is Music Therapy like? A parent’s point of view
/in News, PressAs part of World Music Therapy week 2023 (10 – 15 April) – we hear from Zeb’s mum about her experience of music therapy with Zeb!
Group Music Therapy for Young Adults
/in Client StoriesOur Group Music Therapy at Sound Expression provides opportunities to develop friendships in a social environment of shared acceptance and creativity. This group of young adults meets every Tuesday morning to jam
Welcoming 5 new Registered Music Therapists into our 2023 team!
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