Resourced Music Therapy

03/02/2026

Wind instruments support respiratory and vagus nerve function.

Playing instruments like the flute, trumpet, or didgeridoo involves controlled breathing, stimulating the vagus nerve and supporting emotional regulation and calm states.

📚 Porges, S. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory

01/02/2026

📚 Tarr, Launay & Dunbar, Evolution and Human Behavior (2014)

23/01/2026

Did you know…..

The human voice is the oldest musical instrument.

Before any physical instrument existed, humans used their voices. Archaeological and anthropological evidence suggests singing likely pre-dated language and was used for bonding, soothing infants, and communication.

Mithen, S. (2005). The Singing Neanderthals.

15/01/2026

Reference:
Levitin, D. J., & Tirovolas, A. K. (2009). Current advances in the cognitive neuroscience of music. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1156, 211–231.

22/12/2025

In these black and white moments, everything else fades away, leaving just expression, connection, and truth.

Captured in their element, our music therapy clients stood on stage as themselves, fully present and deeply authentic.

Each image tells a story of courage, creativity, and the incredible skills they shared so generously with the audience.

These performances weren’t about perfection… they were about identity, confidence, and being seen. About music becoming a voice, a movement, a moment of connection.

We are so proud of every individual who stepped into the light and showcased who they are through music. These images hold more than a performance, they hold presence, growth, and something truly special.

Over the next few days we will share more wonderful shots from from this amazing day!

22/12/2025

07/12/2025

Reference:
Thaut, M. H. (2005). Rhythm, Music, and the Brain: Scientific Foundations and Clinical Applications. Routledge.
(Research demonstrates that rhythmic and musical stimulation can enhance neural organisation, motor timing, and cognitive processing.)

26/11/2025

Sessions Can Happen Anywhere!!

Some days, life is just hard, and even leaving the house can feel impossible. That’s why we’re proud of our team’s ability to deliver online sessions that are just as engaging and supportive as in-person.

Recently, one of our clients was having a tough day, so we switched to an online session instead. It reminded us how powerful online therapy can be , we can still connect, support, and work together, even when getting out of the house isn’t an option.