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In improvisational music experiences, the client makes up music while playing or singing, extemporaneously creating a melody, rhythm, song, or instrumental piece. The client may improvise alone, in a duet, or in a group that includes the therapist, other clients, and sometimes significant others. The client may use any musical medium within their capabilities (e.g., voice, body sounds, percussion, stringed or wind instruments, keyboard, and so forth). The therapist helps the client by providing the necessary instructions and demonstrations, offering a musical idea or structure upon which to base the improvisation, playing or singing an accompaniment that stimulates or guides the client’s improvising, or presenting a non-musical idea (e.g., image, title, story) for the client to portray through the improvisation.

In re-creative methods, the client learns, sings, plays, or performs pre-composed music or reproduces any kind of musical form presented as a model. Also included are structured music activities and games in which the client performs roles or behaviours that have been specifically defined. The term “re-creative” is used here rather than “performing” because the latter often implies singing or playing a piece before an audience. Re-creative is a broader term that includes rendering, reproducing, realizing, or interpreting any part or all of an existing musical work, whether done with or without an audience.

In composition experiences, the therapist helps the client to write songs, lyrics, or instrumental pieces or to create any kind of musical product, such as music videos or audiotapes. Usually the therapist takes responsibility for the more technical aspects of the process and gauges the client’s participation to their musical capabilities. For example, the client may generate the melody on a simple bar instrument, while the therapist provides the harmonic accompaniment, or the client may produce the lyrics while the therapist composes the melody and harmony to go with them.

In receptive experiences, the client listens to music and responds to the experience silently, verbally, or in another modality. The music used may be live or recorded improvisations, performances, or compositions by the client or therapist or commercial recordings of music literature in various styles (e.g., classical, rock, jazz, country, spiritual, New Age). The listening experience may be focused on physical, emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, or spiritual aspects of the music, and the client’s responses are designed according to the therapeutic purpose of the experience.

CMT provides at-home 1:1 sessions individually tailored and reviewed for each client. We are working with the client and key stakeholders to achieve their goals/objectives. The price is at the NDIS recommended rate of $156.16hr + extras

CMT offers the opportunity to access music therapy remotely for people who live outside the service area. Still providing the highest-quality music therapy service. Evidence suggests music therapy delivered via Telehealth is a feasible and reliable way to access services. The price is at the NDIS recommended rate of $156.16hr + extras

CMT provides neurodiverse-friendly music lessons tailored to each individual’s strengths, needs, and learning style. Sessions focus on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that encourages confidence, creativity, emotional expression, and skill development through music at the client’s own pace.

Through compassionate, personalised music therapy, I offer Legacy Songs within palliative care — helping individuals and families create meaningful musical memories that can be cherished forever. These sessions provide a safe and supportive space to reflect on life stories, emotions, relationships, and important moments through songwriting, recording, and music connection.

Legacy Songs can include original songs written with or for the individual, favourite songs reimagined with personal meaning, voice recordings, family involvement, and professionally produced keepsakes for loved ones to hold onto. This process can support emotional expression, comfort, identity, connection, and dignity during end-of-life care while creating something deeply lasting for family and future generations.

Each session is tailored with sensitivity, warmth, and respect to the individual’s needs, abilities, culture, and wishes — whether the goal is comfort, storytelling, emotional support, family bonding, or leaving behind a meaningful legacy through music.

Price is negotiated upon request.