Scribbles is a space where we pen down some of our thoughts that arise from sessions or readings. Our articles are not representative of any individual or organization. Although we may discuss interventions that we use during our sessions, please note that the writings are purely an expression of our reflections and cannot be taken as a professional therapeutic intervention nor professional advice.

Scribbles

Of Glass Ceilings

Of Glass Ceilings

Recently, I re-attempted to correct the pedalling of a piano kiddo with ASD. Kiddo does not say very much so it is difficult to assess if she really understands me...

Of Glass Ceilings

Recently, I re-attempted to correct the pedalling of a piano kiddo with ASD. Kiddo does not say very much so it is difficult to assess if she really understands me...

Of Sugarcoating!

Of Sugarcoating!

A while ago, a kiddo and I tried doing a really cool art piece that was on social media. It required us to draw and colour 5 circles with crayons. After...

Of Sugarcoating!

A while ago, a kiddo and I tried doing a really cool art piece that was on social media. It required us to draw and colour 5 circles with crayons. After...

Giving Space

Giving Space

So I have been working with a child who is not the most confident in speaking or singing on his own. He enjoys singing and would sing along with me...

Giving Space

So I have been working with a child who is not the most confident in speaking or singing on his own. He enjoys singing and would sing along with me...

Progress

Progress

Progress comes in so many forms in the work of music education for individuals of all abilities. This week's progress snapshots looked something like this: Kiddos doing repetitions slowly without...

Progress

Progress comes in so many forms in the work of music education for individuals of all abilities. This week's progress snapshots looked something like this: Kiddos doing repetitions slowly without...

Just Musicking

Just Musicking

One of the most satisfying experiences of teaching kiddos of all abilities is to see how they enjoy playing their own music outside “formal learning” repertoire. This not-so-little kiddo who...

Just Musicking

One of the most satisfying experiences of teaching kiddos of all abilities is to see how they enjoy playing their own music outside “formal learning” repertoire. This not-so-little kiddo who...

Music As Therapy

Music As Therapy

Music holds a lot of potential for therapeutic work. One of its strengths is its flexibility. There is so much that we can do with melodies, rhythms and harmonies -...

Music As Therapy

Music holds a lot of potential for therapeutic work. One of its strengths is its flexibility. There is so much that we can do with melodies, rhythms and harmonies -...