Speakbeak Speech Therapy and Song Studio

Speakbeak Speech Therapy and Song Studio Music in speech therapy. Connection and communication through song. Child-led, neurodiversity-affirming and creative.

Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Classical Voice and Master of Speech Pathology, with 15 years’ experience.

I’m so excited to share that a unique performance opportunity is coming to Warragul for a select group of young singers ...
28/03/2026

I’m so excited to share that a unique performance opportunity is coming to Warragul for a select group of young singers aged 9–14...!!

This is the kind of experience that gives children a glimpse into high-level performance — working towards something meaningful, alongside others who share that same love of music and expression.

It’s not something we see often in our area, and I can’t wait to see local kids have access to it.

More details to come soon — feel free to reach out if you’d like to be first to hear 💛

What a fantastic day yesterday at the Baw Baw Shire Council “Family Friendly Expo 2026”! Thank you to everyone who came ...
21/03/2026

What a fantastic day yesterday at the Baw Baw Shire Council “Family Friendly Expo 2026”! Thank you to everyone who came along to say hello — and to all the kids who created such beautiful microphones 🎤💫

I loved seeing the different ways children described their own voices, and how clearly this connects to their sense of identity.

It was also so energising chatting with families about their children who love to sing — especially the quieter ones who are often making up their own songs and stories about the world around them.

I’m really excited to keep building my little Songbirds project and to welcome more children to join in — developing confidence and musicality in a supportive, small-group setting 🎶

Please get in touch to chat about what might suit your child, my offerings over the school holidays and for our Term 2 sessions! 🎶🐦

A last minute turn of events leads to opportunity…!! I’ll be at the West Gippsland Arts Centre this Saturday (10–2pm) fo...
19/03/2026

A last minute turn of events leads to opportunity…!! I’ll be at the West Gippsland Arts Centre this Saturday (10–2pm) for the Baw Baw Family Friendly Expo!

If you have a child aged 6–12 who loves singing but feels a bit unsure in bigger groups, come and say hi — I’d love to chat and see if it might be a good fit 🎶

15/03/2026

What a glorious re-set before heading into another busy week. I have just listened to this over and over. I highly recommend you do the same, turn up the volume and gather the kids! 🩵🩵🩵👏👏👏

I'd be delighted to share the joy of music and creative voice education with even more young singers... feel free to sha...
13/03/2026

I'd be delighted to share the joy of music and creative voice education with even more young singers... feel free to share with anyone who might be interested 😊🩵🐦

07/03/2026

Fresh inspiration in the studio this week after attending the recent workshop with ASPA 🌟 🎶

We turned our warm-ups into a jungle adventure!

We started by warming up our bodies with exaggerated jungle animal movements — creeping like tigers, swinging like monkeys, yawning like sloths, and stomping like elephants. Once everyone was moving, we explored our head voice and resonance using different animal calls. It’s amazing how naturally children access a free, floaty voice when they’re being playful and imaginative.

I also introduced visual cards for each animal, which the kids absolutely loved. Having something to see really helps them connect with the sound they’re trying to make.

To finish, we created our own “jungle symphony” (or perhaps a jungle cacophony! 🐒🐯🐘). Each singer chose an animal sound and we layered them together — chaotic, creative, and full of laughter.

Children are always so willing to explore their voices when the learning feels like play, and it’s such a joy to watch their confidence grow. 🌿🎶

Just spent the day at an inspiring ASPA education workshop and my head is FULL (in the best way!) 🎶✨I am so excited to b...
27/02/2026

Just spent the day at an inspiring ASPA education workshop and my head is FULL (in the best way!) 🎶✨

I am so excited to bring back a whole collection of new singing games, warm-ups, listening activities and musical challenges to share with my Songbirds. There’s something so special about learning alongside other music educators and then watching that spark come alive in our own little community.

The girls won’t even realise how much they’re learning… they’ll just know we’re having even MORE fun. 💛

Can’t wait for next week!

Feeling so excited to be returning to my opera roots and the magic of large-scale community music!! This June I’ll be si...
21/02/2026

Feeling so excited to be returning to my opera roots and the magic of large-scale community music!! This June I’ll be singing in ChorusOz performing Verdi’s Aida at the Sydney Opera House — hundreds of voices coming together for one huge, powerful sound. Goosebumps!!!

There is nothing quite like the energy of a massed chorus, and I can’t wait to bring this inspiration back to share with my singing students 💛

I just saw this quote - “Teaching music is teaching students to listen — to sound, to others, and to themselves.”I was r...
20/02/2026

I just saw this quote - “Teaching music is teaching students to listen — to sound, to others, and to themselves.”

I was really reminded of this in my groups this week 💛

My singing students worked together to create their own lyrics to our songs; we experimented with how our voices can change 'colour' with different emotions, and even learnt about breath control through bubbles (always a favourite!).

So much of what looks like “just singing” is actually children learning to listen, cooperate, express themselves, and build confidence in their own voices — in every sense of the word.

Feeling very grateful to witness these moments.

15/02/2026

One of the things I’m really loving more and more, is noticing just how closely speech, language and singing are connected.

As a speech pathologist, I use so many activities that are naturally rhythmic — clapping patterns, tapping beats, or turning words into little melodic phrases. When rhythm is added, children often find it much easier to coordinate, repeat, and organise their speech.

And it works the other way too. In my singing groups, the children love playing with familiar songs by changing the words, adding silly ideas, or experimenting with different rhythms. While they’re having fun, they’re also building listening skills, timing, sound awareness, and confidence using their voices.

It’s such a lovely overlap — music and communication supporting each other in the most natural, joyful way.

Some of my Songbirds singing girls drew pictures this week showing how singing in the group makes them feel 💛I absolutel...
13/02/2026

Some of my Songbirds singing girls drew pictures this week showing how singing in the group makes them feel 💛

I absolutely love seeing their ideas, creativity, and the beautiful ways they experience music — such a special part of our sessions.

..... getting ready to sing with my Thursday Songbirds! 💚🎶🐦
05/02/2026

..... getting ready to sing with my Thursday Songbirds! 💚🎶🐦

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19 Albert Street
Warragul, VIC
3820

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 6pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

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