Sound Expression

21/04/2026

LOOKING FOR SUPPORT FOR YOUR CHILD, TEEN or ADULT?

CURIOUS ABOUT THERAPY FOR YOURSELF?

We'll help you find the right fit and walk alongside you as you get started.

Because no two people are the same, our sessions aren't either. We shape the therapy around your goals, using evidence-based strategies that meet you where you're at.

Want to start your music therapy journey? Just complete our online referral form:

Child: https://soundexpression.com.au/forms/referral-form-child/
Adult: https://soundexpression.com.au/forms/referral-form-adult/

19/04/2026

16/04/2026

Our therapists are AMTA-registered and university trained. But more than credentials, we bring care, creativity and consistency to every session. We create a space where our child feels safe, seen and supported. Therapy is child-led, strengths-based and neuro-affirming.

What to start your music therapy journey? Complete our referral form:

Child: https://soundexpression.com.au/forms/referral-form-child/
Adult: https://soundexpression.com.au/forms/referral-form-adult/

15/04/2026

Here are a few snippets of Adem's first pub gig!

Adem began music therapy at Sound Expression at just 9 years old with a focus on developing his social and communication skills through music.

Nine years on, he’s taken his drumming beyond the therapy room and onto the stage — performing his very first pub gig. Supported by his music therapist Pete McDonald and Music Therapy Student Tom, Adem played at The Bayview Hotel Gladesville to an audience of around 70 people!

From working on social interaction within sessions to now performing in a live venue, connecting with an audience and contributing to a shared musical experience - Adem is not only participating in his community, but actively creating one through music.

We’ve also been working on flexibility — and Adem showed exactly that on the day. When an extra song was added, without rehearsal or prior planning, he rose to the challenge and played through with confidence.

Moments like this highlight what’s possible when we focus on strengths and build on individual abilities - this is what meaningful skills transfer can look like!

Adem, what an incredible achievement 🤩Congratulations on your first pub gig — we look forward to many more to come!

14/04/2026

Video is on the way, but in the meantime - here are a few snapshots from Adem’s gig at the Bayview Hotel in Gladesville.

Amazing gig, Adem! And what a crowd 🤩

14/04/2026

🎶 It’s World Music Therapy Week 🎶

This week is a chance to highlight the impact of music therapy and the meaningful connections it supports every day.

At Sound Expression, our team sees firsthand how music can support communication, engagement, emotional expression, and connection. Whether it’s a shared rhythm, a moment of joint attention, or a client’s first intentional sound, these moments matter.

We’re proud of the work our therapists do across all sessions—bringing consistency, responsiveness, and creativity to support each individual’s goals.

Thank you to our team for the care and skill you bring, and to the clients and families we work with for trusting us to be part of your journey.

10/04/2026

07/04/2026

“Tuesday on My Mind” was a hit this morning—the café was packed and the energy was so vibrant!

George & Andy were rocking it on their guitars, Selena owned the mic with Pink Pony Club and Tahlee wowed everyone with a drum solo on Boogie Woogie Piano. The crowd went wild in their encore —Johnny B. Goode.

A big thank you to George, Andy, Selena and Tahlee for sharing their music, to Pete McDonald (RMT) and Tom (music therapy student) for their support, and to The Dining & CO North Ryde for hosting us. And of course, thank you to all the families and friends who came along to cheer them on.

We’re still buzzing!

31/03/2026

Our upcoming gigs this school holiday period:

Tuesday On My Mind
The Dining & CO North Ryde
Tuesday 7 April 9.30am - 10.30am

Adem Yazici
Gladesville
Tuesday 14 April 3.30 - 4.30pm

Come and support our performers - SEE YOU THERE!!

25/03/2026

Making music accessible doesn’t need complex equipment—sometimes it’s about thoughtful adaptation.

CHECK OUT THIS COOL SETUP!! 👇

• 3-string guitar – simple chords (5ths) along the frets allow it to work with both major & minor chords

• Connected to an amp – gives the satisfaction of a full sound, even with a gentle strum

• Guitar laid flat – makes the frets easier to see, with labels added for note identification

• Sanding cork as a slide – easy to grip and helps press all strings down at once

At Sound Expression, we’re always thinking creatively to support our clients in achieving their goals. Small changes like these can remove barriers and open up opportunities for active participation in music-making.