PAUL BYRNES - NDIS AMTA REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST
”I’m a classical concert pianist, guitarist, music producer, and studio music teacher. To me, music is rhythm, the heart is a song — and everyone carries music within them.
Paul ByrnesRMT
Paul Byrnes – RMT, Musician & Educator
Paul Byrnes is a Registered Music Therapist (RMT) and AMTA member, practising since 2011 and NDIS-registered since 2016. With over 15 years’ experience and a Master of Music Therapy from Newcastle University, Paul supports clients of all ages and abilities. A classically trained concert pianist, he blends musical depth with clinical expertise, using client-centred, evidence-based methods like improvisation, melodic intonation therapy, and hands-on music-making.
He specialises in working with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Mental health (PTSD, Bipolar, Depression)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Down syndrome and intellectual/physical disabilities
- Palliative care and trauma recovery
- Family and carer support
Real Moments from Music Therapy Sessions
Examples of connection, expression, and growth through music therapy.
ld McDonald Had A Farm 3:20
I’ve been working with a 15-year-old client with Down syndrome for over two years. This particular session was a turning point — it marked the moment his expressive abilities began to shine in a truly remarkable way
How Much Is That Doggie 2:10
I’ve been working with this amazing group of women with mixed disabilities for nearly two years. This classic song always brings strong reactions and movement. On this high-energy day, one of the ladies even got up to dance — a beautiful first.
Yann Tiersen Amélie 1:45
In this session, I took a classical piano approach, playing a piece from the Amélie soundtrack. The client’s reaction was too beautiful not to share — a moment of stillness, focus, and deep connection through the music.
