Music Therapy in Neurorehabilitation
Rebuilding skills, confidence, and quality of life through music therapy.
Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession that supports neurological recovery following injury, illness, or degenerative conditions. At Tweedle, Registered Music Therapists use structured musical interventions – grounded in neuroscience – to stimulate targeted brain networks, improve functional outcomes, and support emotional wellbeing throughout rehabilitation.
Our approach is collaborative, compassionate, neuroaffirming, and centred on each person’s goals, strengths, and lived experience.
Who we support
We work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing:
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Stroke
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Traumatic or acquired brain injury (ABI/TBI)
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Parkinson’s disease
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Multiple sclerosis
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Cerebral palsy
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Brain tumours
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Spinal cord injury
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Developmental or genetic neurological conditions
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Functional neurological disorder (FND)
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Progressive and age-related neurological changes
Sessions may occur early in recovery, long-term, or during maintenance phases.
How music therapy supports stroke & brain injury recovery
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gait training, walking rhythm, balance and coordination
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fine and gross motor skills
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upper limb rehabilitation and functional movement
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speech initiation and fluency
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word retrieval and comprehension
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breath support and articulation
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expressive and alternative communication systems (AAC)
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attention and focus
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memory and learning
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planning, sequencing, problem-solving
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anxiety and mood regulation
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identity rebuilding post-injury
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confidence, motivation, social reconnection
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carer–family bonding and resilience
What to expect
Understanding medical history, goals, supports, and priorities.
Functional, measurable, personally meaningful.
Delivered in clinic, home, school, community, hospital, or telehealth.
Transparent communication with clients, families, and treating teams.
Frequency is tailored – weekly, intensive short blocks, or maintenance programs.
Our approach
Tweedle clinicians draw on:
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Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) techniques
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strength-based rehabilitation principles
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trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming practice
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motivational and person-centred goal setting
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interprofessional care with speech pathology, OT, psychology, physio, GPs, and rehab teams
Therapy may include rhythmic entrainment, melodic intonation therapy, therapeutic instrumental playing, vocal work, songwriting, improvisation, or structured motor-based activities.
Image: Registered Music Therapist supporting an adult during neurologic rehabilitation using rhythmic keyboard exercises to improve motor and cognitive function.
Who we collaborate with
We collaborate closely with:
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speech pathologists
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occupational therapists
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physiotherapists
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neurologists & rehabilitation physicians
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support coordinators
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case managers
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GPs and hospital teams
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families and carers
Integrated multidisciplinary care leads to stronger outcomes.