Community music projects
Alongside my individual work, I create inclusive music projects where people of all abilities make music together.
Musicking Together
A free inclusive community music circle
"This is the highlight of my month." – Musicking Together participant
I started this group at Evaro, a service for adults with disabilities in Wellington, NZ in 2019.
Each session was co-led with a local musician, and open to anyone who loves music. No experience needed.
Since 2019:
- 50+ sessions and 750+ attendances in total
- 270+ people have taken part, with 10–28 participants at each session
- At least 40% of regular participants identify as having a disability
- Funded by Wellington City Council for seven years
In our 2024 survey, every participant described the group as welcoming and inclusive, 82% had made new friendships, and 100% would recommend it.
Play My Way:
Celebrating musicians with disabilities
Video credit: Carolina Flora Diaz
A festival celebrating musicians with disabilities, which I founded in 2025 with support from Evaro and other funding partners.
The 2025 pilot drew 80+ people, with 27 musicians with disabilities performing across solo acts, bands and a dance group.
In 2026 it grew into a full day, with music therapy workshops in the morning and live performances in the afternoon.
Play my way highlights the creativity and resilience of disabled artists who break barriers and redefine what it means to make music.
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More projects
Inclusive Voices
An open mic night for musicians, poets and creatives with disabilities.
Embrassing the unknown
A collaborative project between three therapists (music therapist, art therapist and counsellor) using music, visual arts and words to explore our inner resources.
Chant for your mind
Learn to create your own chant of self-compassion and experience the power of chanting in a safe environment.
Collaborations
Music from around the world has always been part of my life, and I love sharing it through collaboration.
Bringing other musicians into music therapy opens new doors and builds connections between people from different backgrounds.
Work with me
If you have a great idea and are interested in collaborating with me, get in touch now.