#conbriomusictherapy

[j4brown]

Relearning a piece that I played for my audition and competition many years ago. The techniques are gone, but the memories are still vivid 🥰 practising brings back all those memories and a bit of muscle memories are coming back! Who has played this before? #internationalpianoday #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZ17W4uGBX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

See how much music influence our cognition. My son said, that’s not the sequence of the 🌈 . He’s absolutely right… and that’s the sequence of the #rainbowsong #imagination #eyesofthechildrenaroundtheworld #playdough #4yearsold #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/ChUb7DuPYMZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

It’s not Christmas yet but my daughter said she wanted to play Jingle Bell Rock. She got frustrated when she couldn’t follow what I played, and nodded when I offered to write it down for her using the #colourcoding methods. This time I wrote it on the #musicalstaff with actual #rhythm. Through the first two bars, she can probably observe a pattern in the rhythm 😊 what excites me was that.. while I was working in the room today, I heard my helper playing it to my baby 🥰 ! #earlychildhoodmusic #musictherapy #musicstrategies #conbriomusictherapy #musictherapists #musictherapistmom https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0EYhlPlet/?utm_medium=tumblr

[j4brown]

Thank you Ms Lynn Sim for the testimonials on the Ukulele workshop I conducted few months back ❤️ hope to see you all again next year after my maternity leave. I got an invitation in writing a new curriculum on ukulele. Stay tuned! #conbriomusictherapy #ukuleles #earlychildhoodeducation #musicinspecialeducation https://www.instagram.com/p/CEIS2uqn5X3/?igshid=1tdi7uzp03o6v

[j4brown]

DID YOU KNOW singing increases endorphins (the feel-good hormones) in our brain and makes us happier? For those who learnt how to play the ukuleles with Ms Jacq, have you been playing and singing more, especially during this covid-19 period? #conbriomusictherapy #ukulele #allaroundthemulberrybush #sing #earlychildhoodmusictherapy #earlychildhoodmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOH8oSHMVN/?igshid=1mlemcf9ctdn8

[j4brown]

It’s a rainy day. What are you doing for self-care? #chopinberceuse #conbriomusictherapy #pianostudies #piano #pianoforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/B9bNPQepkrD/?igshid=1kx1j9zuqib0q

[j4brown]

Episode 4 of the new documentary #Babies on #netflix talks about how babies acquire language. This episode summarises that babies learn language through the music (pitch, rhythm, flow) of speech. I am even more intrigued to learn the research Dr Erich Jarvis did back in 1990s. In his research, he found out that the vocal learning area in songbirds are right next to the motor cortex, suggesting motor circuits are activated in speech productions, which was believed to be sharing similar mechanisms to humans. This episode ends by encouraging parents to read to their children in supporting their language development. ❤️ all these research! They further support how speech, language, music and movement are all intertwined in us! So if you’re an expecting mom, start singing your favourite song to your bub, because your baby’s ears start to develop as early as at 16 weeks gestation. If you’re a new mom, sing to your baby, engage them with #playsongs, soothe them with #lullabies, transition them to different daily routines (eg. diaper change, bath, dressing, mealtimes) with #transitionsongs. If you work with children, use songs as a strategy, throw in a few #storysongs whenever you can 🎵 Music is POWERFUL. Music makes us human, and humans makes music. #worldmusictherapyday2020 #conbriomusictherapy #babiesconbrio #singtoyourbaby #musicandspeech #musicandmovement https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MY_-hpYa3/?igshid=conk59xqg4wu

[j4brown]

Our first experience at the SSO Concerts for Children. Journey Around The World. #singaporesymphonyorchestra #singaporeaymphonyorchestrforchildren #childrensconcert #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp92IlHO3dF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

The three-day learning journey organised by @themusiqueloft and @natstudio_1985 received a standing ovation with a concluding concert at the @salasudasirisobha performed by all the aspiring pianists. It’s heartwarming to see how like-minded children get to know each other to a deeper level, building friendships, support and cheer one another at each practice and performance. It’s not just about the goal, but the process, the determination, and the joy that come with it. I asked my son, “shouldn’t the song be played a little slower?” , and he said “I want to play it fast… “. “Sure, but when it’s too fast, it may go out of control…” , but then I restrained myself from talking too much of what I believe… because I am supporting a child to his fullest potential, not creating a product to fit into a mould. He is a spirited child; so am thankful to Ms Shann from @thepianogardensg for choosing music that suits his character, otherwise, he loses interests in music because of the need to intentionally practise. At the end of the day, the music therapist in me constantly reflect, and ask “what is the function of music in his life?”. Without this reflection, it may be easy to get drawn to the wrong path. #raisingsons #musicalparenting #piano #6thoverseasperformersfestival #youngpianists #conbriomusictherapy #musictherapistmom #musictherapistmum #parenting #parentingsg https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp18VFrOolO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

Sold out within the first few hours! Wow! Overwhelming response! So good to know that parents are keen to learn musical strategies in regulation and co-regulation! It’s a good sign cos we all love our children to bits and pieces and we are always trying ways to support them. I am grateful for the third invitation to speak at @pcf.sg. Thank you for reaching out to your beneficiaries and the public to support the parents and children, and make this world a calmer and more peaceful place! #parenting #parentsg #parentinggoals #coregulations #regulations #preschoolteachersg #conbriomusictherapy #musictherapy #musicalstrategies https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnGtBuSdWe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

Introducing the 🚒 and the 🧰 of the 👨‍🚒 using story book, pretend play, and songs that match the theme and the pace of the child. We built a house using magnetic tiles and knocked it down with an axe 🪓 . #childhood #earlychildhood #toys #pretendplay #fireman #storybooks #conbriomusictherapy #earlychildhoodmusictherapy #earlychildhoodlearning #musictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmLAlXOScd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

Children’s image representation of the song “A Little Seed”. 🤭#alittleseed #5yearolddrawing #childrensmusic #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUKEm5uJss/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

Only if. This is based on my personal understanding and observations in children’s natural musical development . It is a bit different from how we teach children to play an instrument though, perhaps it’s because it involves more than our innate musical abilities, and that certain level of musical aptitude is diminished due to the lack of musical exposure when a child is ready for formal instrumental instruction. Do you agree with this? #musicaldevelopment #innatemusicalability #elementsofmusic #preschool #preschoolsg #kindergartensg #kindergarten #musicteachers #musicteaching #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CpRs04YyeAJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

YES!!! Make music in music class, words are not needed 🤐🤭 Totally! Book: Basic Verbal Skills for Music Therapists Author: Elizabeth Schwartz #musictherapy #music #powerofmusic #therapy #verbalskills #musictherapybooks #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMU1z_yx-B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

Time to submit CPD points. Did You Know that Australian trained music therapists are required to clock hours for continuing professional development (CPD) to upkeep our skills and be updated with the latest research every year? We need to provide evidence for CPD in three out of four categories to renew our certification. It may sound super cool to be a music therapist but there is SSSSOOOO MUCH to be involved. It is a profession that requires music skills, academic skills, human skills (and 💰 for purchasing the best quality musical instruments, props, attending trainings, regular professional supervisions and recertifications.) #didyouknow #musictherapy #conbriomusictherapy #alliedhealthprofessionals https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJw5oqSMWD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

That face 😆 we don’t fall into Valentine’s Day marketing tricks cos everything is so expensive that day. This year I’m glad I got to sing some ❤️ songs with the children in school! #happyvalentinesday #musictherapy #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CoszEn6S0pV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=