The Serious Business of Musical Play
- Judith Bell
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
Listen to Julie's RNZ interview on May 14th 2026 by clicking on the link below, or by going to your RNZ app and searching for Julie Wylie. The interview was with Clarissa Dunn and on RNZ Concert's "Three to Seven" programme.
From the RNZ interview webpage description:
"Musical play is fun, but it's also a serious business. From unborn babies to the elderly, musical interactions help us regulate and express emotions.
Drawing on decades of experience working with children and their families, teacher and therapist Julie Wylie has developed a philosophy of Musical Play, encouraging adults to follow the child's lead.
Julie Wylie spoke to RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn about her book Unleashing the Power of Musical Play, giving examples of the benefits of Musical Play for the children she has worked with across her career.
Music excerpts in the interview:Julie Wylie: Bop it in the RocketJulie Wylie: Rock-a-Bye Blues"
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