LOOK 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 — […]
The 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 […]
This 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 […]
Music therapy offers adults a way to reconnect — with themselves, with others and with what matters most. At Sound Expression, sessions are designed to support emotional wellbeing, confidence and social connection through the evidence-based use of music. For many adults, music therapy becomes a space to regulate, express and find balance in daily life. […]
What you see Jerry participating in an individual music therapy session focused on structured musical engagement with his Registered Music Therapist, Cathy Cai Lee. During this session, Jerry plays the melody to The 12 Days of Christmas on tuned bells, while the therapist provides consistent accompaniment on guitar to support timing, structure, and regulation. Therapeutic […]
WHAT DO YOU SEE? Registered Music Therapist Winnie Choy is playing the djembe drum with ‘Emma’. BUT if you look a little closer, here’s what’s really happening: What looks like a simple drumming activity is actually a carefully planned session where Winnie is working on several goals at once: Building finger strength and coordination through […]
For Alex, playing with other children at school can sometimes be tricky – especially when it comes to joining in and navigating shared moments of play with his peers. These are such important skills for building friendships and feeling confident in the playground. In music therapy with Sebastian Green, Alex has been practising these skills […]
After weeks of preparation, our performers took to the stage in front of more than 250 people for a night filled with talent, creativity, and connection. The concert was a celebration of inclusion, courage, and the joy of making music together. Each performance was unique — from original songs and classic covers to group ensembles […]
We’re excited to let you know that Sound Expression is a finalist (again!) in the 2025 Local Business Awards for the Northern Districts We’re proud to share that Sound Expression has been recognised as a finalist in this year’s Local Business Awards for the Northern District. Thank you to everyone who took the time to […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Sound Expression After the success of our last “Connecting Abilities Through Music” concert some time ago, Sound Expression is very excited to announce that another night of live musical talent is on the way! The evening will be a series of performances, connecting and celebrating abilities in a creative space that […]
