MUSIC THERAPY
Music therapy offers a way to engage with music without the pressure of performance, practice, or technical mastery. It is for people who find music meaningful, regulating, or joyful, but are not seeking traditional lessons or a skill-based curriculum. Instead, sessions focus on the experience of music — how it feels, what it brings up, and how it can support wellbeing.
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In music therapy, you are invited to engage with music in ways that feel accessible and enjoyable. This may include playing instruments, singing, improvising, songwriting, listening, movement, or simply talking about music. Musical taste, preference, and personal goals are central, and sessions are shaped around your needs rather than a fixed program.
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Music therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore music without judgement. There is no requirement to be “musical,” and no expectation to perform or improve. The focus is on connection, expression, regulation, and meaning.
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What Might Music Therapy Look Like
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Music therapy can support people across the lifespan and may look different for each individual. For example:
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Children and young people who are neurodivergent or find it difficult to engage in other activities may use music therapy to support communication, emotional expression, and social connection through musical play, joint music-making, and songwriting.
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Adults experiencing mental health challenges may use music therapy to reflect on their experiences, explore emotions, and express aspects of their inner world through music-making, improvisation, or song-based reflection at their own pace.
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Older adults, including those living with dementia, may engage in music therapy as a grounding and meaningful routine. Familiar songs and musical engagement can support emotional wellbeing, evoke a sense of identity, and create moments of joy and connection
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Sessions are always individualised and guided by therapeutic goals, with music used as both a medium for expression and a source of support.
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Depending on your needs, each lesson can be conducted in 30 minutes or 60 minutes.
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For eligible participants, music therapy sessions may be accessed through NDIS funding.