Some outstanding songwriting from Sacha, one of our young clients! Assisted by our music therapist Pete McDonald, the song was created over several weeks. Discussions were had around an activity in Sacha’s week that he enjoys, the things that happen at it and how it makes him feel. With some improvised guitar accompaniment, Sacha sang […]
A REFLECTION FROM IANI SUJONO, DIRECTOR OF SOUND EXPRESSION
/in NewsSeptember 2019 marks the 4th birthday of Sound Expression’s clinic at North Ryde. So I decided to reflect and look back at our Youtube videos, our website news, our Facebook and Instagram posts – I can’t help but smile and feel rather proud of what we have achieved over those 4 years. One of the […]
SOUND EXPRESSION FEATURED IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER
/in PressThis month Sound Expression was featured in our local newspaper ‘The Weekly Times’ promoting the thriving business hub on Avon Road North Ryde, along with 3 of our neighbouring businesses.
Outstanding Specialised Business Finalist for Local Business Awards
/in NewsAwesome news! We have been nominated as a Finalist for “Outstanding Specialised Business” for the Northern District Local Business Awards.
GROUP MUSIC THERAPY – ADDRESSING PLAY AND SOCIAL SKILLS
/in Client StoriesWe’d like to introduce you to our music therapy groups – we have a number of them and this one is run on Saturdays and comprises children aged around 6 to 8 years old, supported by their music therapists Iani Sujono and Rob Devlin. This group targets play and social skills – so important in […]
Five Little Ducks – a fun way to develop multiple skills!
/in Musical TipsBooks & bells are an awesome way to address various areas of need. 1. Serve as a visual anchor for clients who move around a lot 2. Address inhibitory control and ability to initiate 3. Work on sustained and alternating attention 4. Encourage vocalisation/verbalisation/singing
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
/in NewsAs well as following us on Facebook, you can now also follow us on Instagram for updates within our community, musical tips and resources and all things music therapy! @soundexpressionaus
Sound Expression Clinic has expanded!
/in NewsThree years ago we opened our clinic at North Ryde with three music therapy rooms. The rooms filled quite quickly with children and adults accessing music therapy and music lessons. We are very excited to announce that we are now onto the next stage of our journey: we have taken over the premises next door […]
“BALANCING BEAM” – Awesome Achievement by Sacha (original composition)
/in Client StoriesSome outstanding songwriting from Sacha, one of our young clients! Assisted by our music therapist Pete McDonald, the song was created over several weeks. Discussions were had around an activity in Sacha’s week that he enjoys, the things that happen at it and how it makes him feel. With some improvised guitar accompaniment, Sacha sang […]
“Connecting Abilities Through Music” Project Highlights
/in NewsWe are delighted to present video highlights of our “Connecting Abilities Through Music” project! It was a huge success with several of our children making the journey from picking songs, rehearsing with other musicians and then performing them beautifully for their family and friends. We have managed to edit the video down to a few […]
Em’s Awesome Achievements!
/in Client StoriesMeet Em! Em who has Cerebral Palsy and Cortical Vision Impairment engages in music therapy to support her development. Thanks to an incredibly generous anonymous donor, Em is able to access music therapy with her music therapist Iani Sujono. Watch as she focuses on integrating all her sensory systems with such determination!