Sound Expression

23/03/2026

That sound you can hear? 🎶
That’s the buzz of a music therapy session in full swing.
Energy. Engagement. Joy.
All happening behind that door.

21/03/2026

Adem is taking his drumming to the stage for his first pub gig!

Join us at The Bayview Hotel Gladesville to support him and enjoy an afternoon of live music.

Tuesday 14 April (2nd week of the school holidays)
3:30–4:30pm

20/03/2026

An inspiring evening at our recent Professional Development session: Beyond the Therapy Room.

Even as a team working side by side, it’s not often we get to pause and really hear about the incredible ways each therapist is extending their work beyond the clinic space. This PD created the space for exactly that — sharing ideas, asking thoughtful questions and exploring the complexities and creativity behind what we do.

What stood out most was the diversity within our work — not only in the clients we support, but in the unique strengths and expertise each therapist brings.

It’s something we’re genuinely proud of, because it means we can support people from all walks of life in transferring skills beyond the therapy space, in meaningful and individualised ways.

19/03/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Registered Music Therapist Anuudari (Anuk) Enkhnasan and a film crew from Orgil Media to Sound Expression as part of a documentary about Mongolians living in Australia.

Anuk is one of the individuals featured in the documentary. It was a special full-circle moment to have her return to our clinic - Anuk completed her clinical placement with us a few years ago during her Master of Creative Music Therapy at Western Sydney University.

It was a privilege for Sound Expression to be a small part of this project and to be part of Anuk sharing her story.

Here’s a little teaser—see if you can spot our clinic in it!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GeH8XNKrT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

17/03/2026

TUESDAY ON MY MIND is back!

Tuesday 7 April | 9.30am
At The Dining & CO North Ryde

They're back for another uplifting morning of live music!

Bring your friends, grab a coffee and morning tea and enjoy the live music.

SEE YOU THERE!

16/03/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️

16/03/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️

15/03/2026

Two of the faces behind Sound Expression 🎵

This is Rob Devlin and Iani Sujono — the heart and Directors of Sound Expression.

Since 2015, they’ve built more than a clinic. They’ve created a dedicated music therapy space for people of all ages and abilities. A place where Registered Music Therapists collaborate and grow professionally. A place where students are mentored into the profession. Their long-term vision? A true Centre for Music Therapy Excellence.

But who are they beyond the titles?

They’re not just business partners — they’re a husband and wife team who met through the music therapy world. Sound Expression is deeply personal to them because it’s intertwined with their own story.

Rob began his career in the corporate sector before feeling drawn toward work that was more connected and purposeful. Music therapy offered a way to combine creativity with meaningful impact across diverse lives and abilities.

Iani has always been a music therapist. With a background as a classical pianist and years of experience in early intervention and the disability sector, she has long believed in music therapy as a core, evidence-based clinical approach — not an add-on.

In 2015, they got married and opened Sound Expression within almost the same month - a pretty definite way to commit to a dual partnership!!

Together, they lead a team of 16 music therapists supporting children, teens and adults — always guided by strengths, not limitations.

If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the sessions, the groups and the heart of Sound Expression — now you know.

We’re proud of the work. And even more proud of the people who make it possible. 🎶

10/03/2026

Getting ready for a full day of online SimPrac with Master of Music Therapy students from University of Melbourne 🎶

Three screens ready to go!

Today I’ll be introducing the students to Sound Expression and sharing what music therapy looks like in private practice.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and supporting the next generation of music therapists

09/03/2026

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 — he’s building essential skills:

REGULATION SKILLS
Keeping a steady beat while managing excitement requires emotional regulation and body control. He’s organising his energy, staying engaged and sustaining participation in a structured musical task.

SENSORY INTEGRATION SKILLS
Drumming and singing simultaneously means coordinating multiple sensory systems at once — auditory (hearing the music), proprioceptive (force and movement through the arms), vestibular (postural control) and visual (watching cues from his music therapist Rob Devlin). That integration supports motor planning and body awareness.

CONCENTRATION
Maintaining rhythm, remembering lyrics and staying in time with the chorus demands focused attention and working memory — especially in an exciting, high-energy song.

EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
Singing loudly and confidently strengthens breath control, articulation and verbal expression. It’s communication with confidence.

What looks like a fun, high-energy moment is actually structured, goal-directed therapeutic work — delivered through something meaningful and motivating.

ROCK ON, DRE !!! 🥁🎤

05/03/2026

03/03/2026

*** We Put The FUN in Funky Ducks ***

Five neurodivergent boys from across Sydney meet every Saturday for Group Music Therapy at Sound Expression. Over time, they’ve built more than music — they’ve built friendships, teamwork and trust.

Their lyrics say it all —

✔️ We work together like an amazing team
✔️ Co-operation is the key
✔️ We listen to each other
✔️ We keep each other safe

Now this song opens every session. It’s their identity. Their reminder. Their shared voice.

And yes… there are a lot of “QUACKS!” involved.