Glissando

"Use your voice"...we say it to kids all the time. But there's more to it than we often realise.
When we vocalise, whether that's singing, humming, chanting, or even just speaking up, we activate the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in calming the nervous system. It's not just emotional. It's physiological.
For school-aged children (and honestly, for all of us), having a safe space to use your voice, to be heard without judgement, can be genuinely transformative.
At Glissando, helping children find and use their voice is at the heart of what we do.
Make sure you follow @‌glissando_musictherapy to learn more or comment GLISSANDO to find out about our Foundation package, an introduction into music therapy for your family.

If transitions are a daily battleground in your house, you are not alone, and your child is not giving you a hard time on purpose.
Transitions are genuinely difficult for a lot of school-aged kids, particularly those with anxiety, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities. Music therapy works with the nervous system to make those shifts feel safer and more manageable.
Pretty amazing, right? Are transitions something you or your child struggle with? Let's talk about it in the comments below

Still think music therapy is just for kids who play piano or can sing? Let's clear that up.
Music therapy is an evidence-based profession where music is used as a tool, not a performance. We can work with you and your child on a wide range of everyday goals like communication, emotional regulation, managing big transitions, and finding ways to express what words sometimes can't reach.
No experience is needed (not for you or your child, promise!). No pressure to perform. Just music, meeting your child where they are.
Follow Glissando for more, or comment GLISSANDO to learn about our Foundation package, it's a great way to explore the world of music therapy.

Music is such a powerful way to stay focused on your goals. Sometimes I turn my goals into songs… so I can come back to them again and again.
These lyrics aren’t just about money…they’re little reminders to stay grounded, keep going, and trust the process in my own way.
Music has a way of making things stick. It keeps me connected to why I started, especially on the days where motivation feels a bit further away. Do you ever use music to keep yourself on track? 👇🏼