Petra Taylor-Smith

New research is showing that music does more than lift our spirits; it helps keep our brains young. Discover how listening to and playing music supports memory, focus and wellbeing in later life, and why finding your rhythm might just be one of the best things you can do for your mind.

Ever noticed how the right song, a bit of movement and the company of good friends can lift your whole spirit? In this week’s blog, Petra shares a heartwarming story of reconnecting with her university friends for a weekend of laughter, cycling and music. It’s a reminder that joy often comes when we combine the simple things: rhythm, friendship and moments that make life sing again. Read the full blog and rediscover how music and movement can bring harmony back into your days.

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...