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Living Well on the Spectrum
Music is powerful & transformative Music enriches our inner lives & supports self soothing Music develops creativity, confidence & social connection Music is a powerful catalyst for personal change, growth & development Integrating music, creativity and the arts into your daily life can greatly enhance your sense of well being Experience a cascade of flow on benefits in other areas of life: improved mental health improved executive functioning increased community access

about us

As a mother of two sons on the autism spectrum and also being on the spectrum myself, I have lived experience of what unrealised potential looks like and the barriers that get in the way of an individual realising their unique potential. I am passionate about supporting children, teens and adults to find their rhythm, their own way to: Live Well On The Spectrum!
I am passionate about music and creativity and supporting individuals in their own unique journey, infusing music and creativity into their lives so that they may find their way to truly Live Well on The Spectrum.
I have extensive professional experience working creatively and therapeutically in the sphere of piano and music education.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with NDIS Participants and their support networks.
I am committed to helping you achieve your goals. Mary-Ann Murnane BA (Hons), Grad Dip Hum (Music) Grad Dip Ed (Primary) MVMTA

SPECTRUM piano sessions

A creative, therapeutic approach to Piano & Music Education for children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum. Tailored to your interests, strengths and preferences. Attuned to your unique support needs so that you can realise your potential in a safe, nurturing atmosphere. Develop skills in piano playing and learn to play music that makes your heart sing! Develop your understanding of technique, theory and improvisation. Learn about how you learn best!

Integrated listening sessions

Safe and sound protocol (SSP)
For children and adults. Nourish and awaken your nervous system. Feel more calm, in control and regulated. A Therapeutic Listening Intervention developed by Dr Stephen Porges, the SSP restores the nervous system, and is designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience. Learn More: https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

what people say

  • Mary-Ann teaches two of our children. Our youngest son is 6 years old and proudly autistic. He finds it hard to sit still and focus on tasks. Mary-Ann has all the attributes of a great teacher: patience, understanding gentle but firm guidance, a happy and buoyant nature that immediatly puts students at ease. She has put the gift of music into our boys hands, minds and hearts in such a way that we have never witnessed before.
    ★★★★★
    Shane jacobson, parent
    Mary-Ann’s love for music is infectious and she goes to great lengths to nurture it in her students also. From the moment you step into her studio, after having walked through the fairy garden filled with little musical creatures and instruments, you are immersed in books about music, miniature pianos and a variety of other musical instruments that spark your curiosity. She makes a real effort to understand students’ interests and passions, and incorporates these into their music journey, either through their choice of pieces to learn, through challenges like the Grand Piano Lego project (which encouraged students to practise regularly every week), or through drawings that allow students to express their feelings and thoughts.
    ★★★★★
    Gabriela WElch, Parent
    Mary-Ann, your work is just so beautiful: sensitive and evocative and delicate and real and drenched in the particulars and impossibilities of real people’s lives… Your work is so alive to the intricacies and complexities of our lives in relationship, it is so exciting and leaves me so hopeful for the prospect of teachers and students and families and communities working respectfully together.
    ★★★★★
    Kim davies, lecturer, monash university
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