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=

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=

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=

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=

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=

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=

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

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=

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=

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=

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=

This was printed by my 2 year old student using his fists. In music therapy, children are not limited by their disabilities. Rather, they and their families are often shown and reminded of their potentials. In this little activity, we introduced the colour of the paints using the scarves, brushing the child’s hands with paints to provide tactile sensory experiences, stamping the fists onto the white areas for visual satisfactions. The songs I used? 1. What’s the colour? 2. Icky sticky icky sticky bubble gum 3. Gong Xi Gong Xi Providing multimodal experiences in supporting the child’s development is part of what I offer at Con Brio Music Therapy. #musictherapy #eipicsg #earlyinterventionsg #earlyintervention #spedsg #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CoB6J4wymOe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We can finally make @music_for_kiddos “hot chocolate” come alive in Singapore! Singaporeans don’t really drink hot chocolates cos the weather is always hot. These few days have been really cooling and we made “babycinno” to Stephanie’s catchy song. #babycinno #hotchocolate #childrensmusic #conbriomusictherapy #musictherapists #singapore https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBgifvyILm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lamington and Flat white. Happy Australia Day! I miss those days 🇦🇺 Australia is where I had my dreams fulfilled, where I met my best friends, and met my husband 🦘 #conbriomusictherapy #happyaustraliaday #musictherapy #universityofqueensland https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn6Cxz8S-0j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My son gave his very first lesson in Ukulele today and he earned his very first $2. He sold his very first book too! Get it now at the link at Bio or at conbriotherapy.com/shop for a 20% off! #ukulelebook #ukuleleforbeginners #instrumentsforyoungchildren #musiceducation #musiceducationforkids #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnl5eaIOR_8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I didn’t know many nursery rhymes growing up. I am originally from Hong Kong and we sang Cantonese nursery rhymes. For English rhymes, I only knew a handful, “Twinkle Twinkle” and “London Bridge is falling down”. I was trained as a music therapist and I chose to specialise my work with children. So I started learning and singing nursery rhymes in Year 3 Uni, that was when I was 21 years old. I listened to different versions of the same song, I downloaded the lyrics online and studied them word by word to make sure I sing them in correct grammar. Then I tried singing them with different musical instruments, and slowly added different interactive elements (movements, props…) into the song. In Year 3 Uni, I mastered 20 nursery rhymes. That wasn’t a lot. Learning a skill takes effort and time. Now at 35, I am able to pair almost anything I see with a song! Almost 💪🏼 What I am trying to say is, if you’re working with children, you need to have tools. Your singing voice and songs is one of your best tool in engaging, and connecting with them, because children make music intrinsically. They sing, and dance as they talk, move and feel. So start today! Set a musical goal for yourself. Start singing children’s repertoire at 20 years old isn’t too late at all 😊 The children you work with/ your children will be so blessed being with just you and your music. #makingmusic #makingmemories #nurseryrhymes #childrensong #childrenmusic #newskill #learnasong #musictherapy #musiceducator #sharesong #connection #workingwithchildren #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CnkyiQFSQp1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=