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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.
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
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/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!
Merry Christmas 2017 and Happy New Year 2018
/in News“CONNECTING ABILITIES THROUGH MUSIC” CONCERT
/in NewsOur “Connecting Abilities Through Music” concert was a huge success! Fantastic performances from the children, supported by an audience of family and friends. There were so many highlights! Thank you to our families, musicians, volunteers and of course the children who performed.
“CONNECTING ABILITIES THROUGH MUSIC” – OUR COMMUNITY PROJECT
/in NewsLOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS to assist in mentoring children and adults with disability Passionate about helping your community through your music? We are seeking local volunteer musicians who can assist us in building an inclusive musical community for the children and adults with disability who attend music therapy and music lessons at our clinic in […]
Developing Social Skills Through Music Therapy
/in Client StoriesYou may have met Dre in our earlier videos. Dre is an autistic young boy who loves his music In this video you see him developing his regulation skills. Dre has come ahead in leaps and bounds! A much more regulated child, Dre is now working on his social and engagement skills with his music […]