Here’s an amazing example of teamwork from the Funky Ducks!! When we, as music therapists, help our clients to work as a team, there is a lot involved! Beyond waiting for their turn and listening to each other, teamwork requires understanding their own behaviour and how it impacts others, maintaining boundaries, recognising feelings and interactions, […]
As both the carer of an NDIS participant and an RMT, I’m writing to urge the NDIS to reinstate Music Therapy funding under the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living category at rates consistent with other Allied Health professionals. Here is our family’s experience to support the significant benefits of Music Therapy.
It’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! Engaged in an improvised musical play, Kai stopped playing his windchimes, and Lydia paused her music,
Did 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 […]
They 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 […]
We’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 […]
In 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 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 through […]
Join 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!
Check 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. They did an amazing job in nailing ‘This Is Me’ and ‘Lean On Me’, showing […]
At 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.