Use Music to Find Your Rhythm Again

MOST of us know the magic that music can bring to life. A favourite song can lift our mood, stir old memories, or help us unwind after a busy day. Music has the power to calm, energise, connect, and heal—and that’s exactly what local facilitator Petra Taylor-Smith hopes to explore through her Music as Medicine sessions coming to the Sunshine Coast in 2026.

“Music taps into every part of who we are,” Petra explains. “It can bring focus, relaxation, joy, movement, creativity, and reflection, often all in one session!” Petra’s small-group gatherings are designed especially for people over 50 who want to rediscover their spark and connect with others through the shared language of music. Each hour-long session will include gentle conversation, guided listening, and time to reflect, no musical talent required, just an open

heart and a love of sound.

Sessions will be held across the Sunshine Coast, with times mainly in the mornings or early afternoons on weekdays. Cost: $20 per person. What to bring: Just yourself, and if you’d like, a playlist of your favourite songs.

Petra, a qualified educator and lifelong music lover, runs Three Quarter Time, a Sunshine Coast initiative helping people over 50 find more purpose, connection, and joy in everyday life. Her motto, “Groove to a different beat,” says it all... it’s never too late to create your own rhythm.

Expressions of interest for Music as Medicine are now open. To find out more or join Petra’s newsletter for updates, contact 0490 957 265 or petra@threequartertime.com.au, or visit www.threequartertime.com.au