Welcome

Welcome to Healing Hertz. A Music Services studio located in Brisbane, Australia.

A functional music space dedicated to serve the needs of vulnerable individuals in our community – Disabled, and differently-abled persons; trauma affected individuals; and those suffering mental health deficits.

Some of the services we offer:

Instrumental lessons

Song-writing / Production sessions

Composition sessions

Podcasting

Types of Engagement at Healing Hertz

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GUIDED SESSION

SOLO SESSION

LIMITED MOVEMENT

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INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS

I love teaching and have over 20 years of experience as both a student and educator in music education. With an undergraduate and a Masters degree in Music Performance, I am skilled in playing various instruments including Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Banjo, and singing. I also have experience in learning new instruments and enjoy sharing my techniques to help others learn. I cater to individual needs, understanding that everyone learns at their own pace. I can teach music theory, composition, production, as well as equipment maintenance to keep your instruments in top condition.

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SONG WRITING & PRODUCTION

Song-writing can be one of the most enjoyable and therapeutic activities one can engage in. Engaging in this creative process is a practical activity which can stimulate the brain, body, and spirit, leaving an individual with a fulfilled sense of accomplishment and achievement. Through my experience working in creative situations, I’ve gathered a wide range of tools and strategies to help stimulate creative ideas, and work through writer’s block in active, kinaesthetic, and engaging ways.

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COMPOSITION SESSIONS

Composition does not need to be an intimidating exercise. Although composition is used in many high level art/entertainment experiences (movies, TV shows, orchestras, sound design), composition can also mean ‘making sounds with no form, structure, rules, direction, or pre requisites’. Music is malleable and can be made from everything, inspired and shaped by anything, and enjoyed by anyone.

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PODCASTING

Podcasts are a great way for us to engage in material passively as an audience member, but also actively as a creator. Through listening, we can gain exposure to new communities, ideas, experiences. It can also be performative when engaging in podcasts as a creator/host or guest. If you need help setting up your own podcast, I can share the experience while you become comfortable with your creative process, or you can join me as a guest while you learn how to create content to grow your own community.

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INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Through years of touring and performing, I’ve learnt how to maintain my own gear. Equipment is expensive, and keeping it maintained can be time consuming and costly. Learning how to do it yourself is an engaging, kinaesthetic, and mindful activity which can empower individuals to customise their equipment to their needs. The activity builds competency and confidence through kinaesthetic problem solving and analytical engagement.

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CREATIVITY TO BE CREATIVE

Come in and explore the room of kinaesthetic equipment to your hearts content. Make sounds with me and explore tones, sounds, and timbres.

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If you’re looking for something specific, contact me and we can discuss your needs and some options for you.

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GUIDED SESSION

Passive engagement is still engagement.

Passive engagement can often be a therapeutic or learning experience. Much like watching ‘how to’ videos, an individual can learn a lot about a process by experiencing the activity from a safe and comfortable distance.

Being present in the space whilst creativity is in development can leave an individual feeling confident, relaxed and curious.

Passive engagement often leads to active engagement.

Sometimes individuals need to acclimate with their surroundings at a very low level of engagement before feeling they can ‘take risks’ themselves. Often, they’re just ‘safely’ testing the boundaries. Once they feel comfortable to take a risk, active engagement can begin.

For some individuals, there is no need for acclimation or risk assessment.

For others, it may take some time – and that’s ok.

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SOLO SESSION

Having someone present in a creative space can sometimes be a little intimidating. As someone who has wrestled with the anxiety of being creative with others, I understand the value in space and time when developing ideas.

If you would prefer to have the space to yourself for a period during our time, I’m able to accommodate.

Get in touch with me to discuss your preferences.

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Limited Movement Sessions

If you are a specifically physically impaired individual, or if you are representing an individual with specific physical impairments, there are still ways to engage with music.

I have had experience with software programs that can give those with limited physical range access to unlimited choices. Although the process is time consuming (for both programmer and participant) it opens exciting possibilities for those with limited physical movement to make unlimited choices through digital manipulation. If you would like to know more, please get in touch with me and we can discuss the options and possibilities.

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Create a Plan, or be Spontaneous

Together, we can create a plan, or, I can move with your changing priorities and tastes through any of the engagement activities listed above with no warning. There may also be activities I can help with that are not listed – let’s chat about what you want to do and we can figure out ways to make it happen together. I enjoy a challenge, and am often looking for new techniques to learn; new ways to engage; and new skills to master.

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Let’s chat. Please fill out the form below and I’d love to start a conversation with you about how I can best accomodate your needs.