At 2 Dream Music, we want to share the love of music.
Our teachers have a deep love for music and wish to share it with young students, hoping to pass on the joy and pleasure that comes with it. They are trained and mentored to deliver a positive, high quality music wellbeing program for primary school students.
Established in 1998, 2 Dream Music Arts & Wellbeing was created by Michelle de Almeida to bring the benefits of music, arts and wellbeing to young Australians. We believe that our style of education can transform lives.
Michelle is a musical director and producer, professional musician, singer and music teacher. She has a Diploma in Counselling and Human Services and is qualified in IEFT. Michelle herself has a Distinction for Operatic Singing and has had years of practical experience working extensively in Music, Singing, Dance, Art, Drama, Yoga and Mindfulness practices. Her focus and passion is to assist herself and others in developing more self awareness and empowerment by providing techniques and tools for stress release and wellbeing with music as the foundation.
Words from our teachers
Why choose us?
Music therapy is a powerful tool that supports communication, emotional regulation, social connection, self-confidence, and motor development. Through its creative and engaging approach, music therapy offers individuals of all ages a unique way to enhance well-being and foster personal growth.
Scientific evidence proves music to be one of the most effective teaching tools allowing students to thrive in all aspects of their learning as well as learning a new skill. We develop our music lessons for our students to be able to have a healthier wellbeing, as well as promoting positive changes in their emotional and cognitive development.
We use the evidence provided to help create our courses to benefit our students:
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Teaching a child to play an instrument can be a powerful way to support both cognitive and motor development. Andrew Budson, Chief of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at VHBAF, found that those who study music have a healthier brain health. This is supported by researchers Mandy Stefanakis and Robin Stevens, who discovered that music enhances concentration by activating multiple areas of the brain simultaneously. As a result, children who learn an instrument early in life are more likely to retain information effectively into adulthood. Additionally, music promotes faster learning, stronger motor coordination, and better decision-making skills. Andrew Rumey, a music teacher and performer, also highlights that listening to music can improve speech pronunciation. By hearing how singers elongate and articulate notes, students can mimic these patterns through melody and rhythm, which helps improve verbal clarity and communication.
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At 2 Dream Music, we recognise the profound benefits of musical practices in a child’s development, all while making the experience fun and engaging. We design performances, exercises, and games that not only educate but also captivate young learners. Our lessons create a space where children can experience joy while learning to express their emotions through music. Over the years, we've observed that performing music offers students a valuable creative outlet, as well as an emotional one, allowing them to channel their feelings into art. Additionally, by listening to songs with diverse emotional themes, our students gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions, learning how to articulate their feelings and thoughts more clearly.
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At 2 Dream Music, we place great emphasis on fostering interaction among students as a key component of our programs. Through our group sessions, students learn the importance of patience as they take turns performing, while also developing kindness and consideration for their peers. By providing each student the chance to perform in front of others, we help them build confidence in expressing themselves to a group. Additionally, these sessions teach the value of collaboration, as students work together to create truly remarkable performances.
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A child’s mental health is a vital aspect of their overall well-being, which is why we advocate for musical practices as a way to support mental health. Extensive evidence demonstrates that music therapy, along with general engagement in music, is an effective treatment for anxiety and depression—often proving more successful than traditional cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT).
