Julie Dawn Reid Music Therapist

11/01/2026

Thank you to the wonderful staff and students at Glenoaks school for so warmly hosting me and giving me the opportunity to speak about music therapy. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing how music can support communication, emotional expression and regulation, and inclusion, and am grateful for the staff's thoughtful engagement, openness and enthusiasm 🎶💙

09/01/2026

I enjoyed being interviewed for this article on music therapy 🎵💫

Dealing with an addiction can be a harrowing experience. Thankfully, making music and music therapy can assist with the process

08/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone!

It's hard to believe a whole new year has begun! I haven't posted in a while so I thought I would post an update. I have moved rooms to Emmarentia and am looking forward to working in Grassroots on Linden therapy centre. More to come but in the meantime here's a reminder of where to find my website
https://juliemusictherapy.co.za/

Wishing everyone a wonder-filled 2026!🎵💫

24/11/2025

This talk takes you on a journey from the womb to old age, revealing how rhythms and sound shape our brains, bodies and relationships at every stage of life....

29/10/2025

27/10/2025

Great description of music therapy with people with dementia.

Annelet Prinsloo, a qualified music therapist with a master’s degree who facilitates group sessions at Ron Smith Care Centre, writes about the powerful impact of music on people living with dementia: In the journey of dementia care, the arts – especially music – offer a profound way to reconn

08/09/2025

I loved speaking to Janet from Tribe Sober about music therapy and recovery. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ETR5yR3l1JctyEc1BZa3K?si=w9QgCIF2Q8ihcot0iwwZiQ

Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life! · Episode

26/07/2025

Neuroaesthetics! ❤

"A growing mountain of research is showing that engaging with the arts isn’t just a pleasant pastime—it can significantly impact one’s quality of life by improving cognitive ability, mental health, and physical well-being." Read more: https://www.bluezones.com/2025/07/engaging-with-the-arts-can-help-you-live-a-longer-happier-life/

26/07/2025

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Dr. Juyoung Lee published a research article at the Arts in Psychotherapy! Its open access for all - enjoy! ❤️


https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197455625000875?via%3Dihub&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLwpelleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHkA1aFEDzwO5fxD2MkDdKH1Gz7DkT59hFmn0JoOPhIGad2sIMW-ZbqwdpeWR_aem__BNYQk_PjuaK1qDdh3xExA

06/07/2025

Why music therapy is a good choice! My colleague Graeme was interviewed for this article 🎵

AI is pushing us to cut corners, but the evidence is very clear: playing and making music is a powerfully healthy activity, one that humans evolved to do

20/05/2025

17/04/2025

Music can help rewire pathways, improve communication and support emotional and cognitive development. That’s the science behind the magic. ✨

Read more here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10765015/