Sally Cooper music therapy

08/09/2026

Singing does something measurable to your body and brain, whether you are alone, harmonising in a choir, or singing with your friends at a karaoke bar.

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02/09/2026

Orchid on the table near the piano where I run home based music therapy sessions and write music is flowering again. Maybe for the 5th time. Was a gift from my sisters some years back when I was unwell. What a cherished resident of my home she is. Pink beauty.

30/08/2026

These men and women may have dementia, but when they take the stage, they sing like they've never missed a beat. And now cognitive scientists are wondering: can song unlock a new way to treat cognitive disorders?

16/06/2026

09/06/2026

My day job these days is working as a registered music therapist mainly in aged care. What an absolute joy to discover one of the facilities where I work has a grand piano! (The residents were also thrilled to hear it played. Lots of singing in the room!)

17/04/2026

Can music treat psychosis? A new study reveals how songwriting helps schizophrenia patients improve predictive coding, reducing paranoia and social isolation.

12/03/2026

Excited to share that I now offer a consultancy service for families and carers of people with dementia. For support with how to use music in their care.

All details are at my website:

Specialist consultancy for families seeking music therapy for dementia Brisbane. Sally Cooper singer songwriter provides personalised guidance, practical strategies and dementia music therapy Brisbane support to help loved ones use music safely and effectively at home, including vocal toning Brisban...

23/02/2026

Music's impact on our bodies can ring loud: https://bbc.in/4aVjQHm

09/01/2026

You can pick up an instrument or learn to sing at any age. Here are some helpful tips from experts and ABC Classic audience members to get you started.

14/12/2025

From boosting the brain to reducing pain, joining others in song can bring some wide-ranging benefits.