Adaptive music lessons can help people to reconnect with playing an instrument or to begin playing an instrument for the first time.

Adaptive music lessons provide a scaffolding for therapeutic outcomes, including supporting; self-esteem, purpose, enjoyment and empowerment.

All registered music therapists are trained in counselling and are adept at identifying and handling challenging or insightful moments when they occur in therapy.

Additionally, at Adelaide Music Therapy we are trained in trauma informed care and motivational interviewing.

Songwriting, recording and performing have been found to be excellent mediums in supporting expression and sense of identity. We have a portable range of professional recording equipment/software and performance equipment that is used within sessions to create the best possible experience.

We understand that while these interventions can be exciting, they can also be daunting. Because of this, we always provide a gentle and creative approach, giving as much support to the participant as required for them to best thrive.

We can assist participants in sharing their music online.

Hip-Hop celebrates a rich tradition of being an accessible musical expression that does not require formal training. Additionally, It is an art form that encourages exploration of a person’s story. Together these elements make Hip Hop a powerful outlet when used in a therapeutic context.

At Adelaide Music Therapy we can support participant’s to:

• Create or produce a beat using professional software and hardware

• Write lyrics that are of value to them and safely explore any challenging or insightful themes that arise

• Record themselves rapping or singing their lyrics over their beat

• Create a videoclip for their music

• Share their music online

Sessions will often incorporate some element of shared listening to music.

Receptive music listening can be used to:

• Support relaxation

• Highlight a persons knowledge of music

• Provide an alternate approach to expression

• Support motivation to engage in activities

we are happy to provide assistance or recommendations if an instrument is needed to be purchased or if modifications to instruments are required.

We can provide loan instruments/equipment free of charge for those wanting to try before committing to a purchase.