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.