NDIS Services

About Me

I am passionate about working with people in a therapeutic way, using music. I have done so since I was 15. Through lived and shared experience, I have found many inspirational ways to use music and sound with people of all ages and abilities.

Trained on the double bass and piano, I have a classical music background, Bachelor of (Mus), which I attained in 1996. Since then, I have been working extensively with people in a holistic and therapeutic way.

SoundBirth was born in 2011, as a vehicle to share, encourage, teach and integrate sound therapy tools to people, to help them relax, energise and connect with themselves and the world around them.

I believe in connected education, having home-schooled my four daughters, across the age spectrum.

I am used to working with both children and adults in a student centred way, and especially enjoy the mutual journey of discovery and learning what works and inspires us when it comes to music and sound.

I am also a Simply Music piano teacher, having taught this method since 2007. This is inclusive of "The Gateway Program," which was created in conjunction with a Music Therapist, designed for those with special needs.

I believe everyone deserves to have the opportunity to express themselves musically, to connect and be surrounded by quality musical instruments and sounds.

There is always a way to connect with someone through the use of sound, vibration and music.

What Do I Do?

I facilitate relaxation and "self" sessions for individuals and groups, using crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, flutes, hand pans and many other instruments.

I use a variety of uniquely targeted sound and musical instruments, that I feel the client will enjoy and benefit from. These include the voice (singing/spoken word), hand pans, chimes, drums, Tibetan singing bowls, piano, autoharp, guitar and more.

Working with individuals and groups, I create playlists that the participant resonates with, promoting integrated activities that facilitate the connection of our senses to the music. This is therapeutic, disarming, relaxing and lots of fun. A student centred outlook helps in fostering the connection to self.

I liaise with carers and appointed representatives, to find out as much about participant's needs, interests and their personality. This allows me to tailor a program that is both structured, yet flexible, allowing spontaneity within the session.

Who Do I Work With?

Anyone with special needs, who is on an NDIS plan that is managed privately or through a provider.

Services

Sound and Music Exploration

A 1-hour weekly session that I custom-design to meet the needs of the client. Each session will include listening to music, playing instruments, singing songs, movement to music and creating music!

Sound Journey

Immerse yourself in the frequencies of a variety of sound instruments, such as crystal singing bowls, gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, flutes, chimes and more!

1:1 Sound Mentoring

Learn how to integrate sound and music activities into your life and/or how to facilitate a sound journey for others. This could be a one-off session or a group of sessions, depending on the goals of participant.

Sound Massage

A unique relaxation session, where the participant experiences multiple Tibetan singing bowls resonating on their body. A transformative wellness experience.

Piano Lessons

Learn how to play the piano! Simply Music has also designed a program with a Music Therapist for those with special needs called The Gateway Program.