About Thrive Music
Music therapy and music lessons for children and adults in Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie NSW.
We support people to thrive through individually tailored, enjoyable and inclusive music experiences.
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Thrive Music is a Registered NDIS Provider
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Thrive Music is a Registered Creative Kids Provider
Thrive Music has been providing music therapy and music lessons since 2013 under the previous business name Kreative Keys. As the business has grown so too has our name and service.
Megan Dalmazzo is a Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association and an accredited teacher of piano, theory and musicianship with the Music Teachers Association NSW.
After graduating from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts in 2009, Megan completed a Master of Arts in Music Therapy at the University of Technology Sydney in 2012.
Megan has experience providing individual and group music therapy in disability services including early childhood early intervention and trauma support, in community health, rehabilitation services, residential aged care including dementia and palliative care, in hospitals, preschools, primary and high schools. She is also an accredited Drumbeat® and RAMSR facilitator.
Megan currently holds the position of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Representative at the Australian Music Therapy Association, advocating for better access to music therapy for NDIS participants and improving awareness of the benefit of music therapy for people with disability.
In 2021, Megan was a finalist in the Australian Allied Health Awards for Music Therapist of the Year. In 2022, Megan was named a finalist in the ‘Arts Leader’ category of the Lake Mac Awards for outstanding demonstration of leadership skills and contribution to the arts.
Megan also has experience teaching piano to children and adults including preparing students for AMEB performance and theory exams, HSC Music, and music eisteddfods. Megan is skilled in adapting piano lessons to make them accessible and enjoyable for all abilities.
Megan is passionate about using music to enhance learning, development, health and well-being. She enjoys working with clients, families, health care professionals and educators to ensure a holistic approach that supports people to achieve their full potential.
