Tyrone was born on the unceded homelands of the Katzie First Nation in what is now Maple Ridge, BC. He is a neurodivergent cis man of mixed Black ancestry whose family history reflects generations of displacement, resilience, and settlement in Canada.

A graduate of Capilano University’s Bachelor of Music Therapy program, Tyrone has been practicing since 2016. His work is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, intersectional, and relationship-based approach. As Founder and Director of Peoples Music Therapy, he is committed to making music therapy more accessible, community-oriented, and responsive to the diverse needs of clients and families.

Tyrone’s clinical experience includes work with incarcerated youth, adults in addiction treatment and recovery, children with ADHD and behavioural challenges, seniors in geriatric care, and youth and adults diagnosed with ASD. He has provided services in partnership with organizations including the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Downtown Community Court, Vancouver Coastal Health, the Vancouver School Board, and Fraser Health.

His practice is also shaped by travel and study across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, which continue to inform his musical and philosophical perspective.

Outside of work, Tyrone enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, baking sourdough, and listening to Hip-hop.

Where there are people, there is music.

Tyrone was born on the unceded homelands of the Katzie First Nation in what is now Maple Ridge, B... Read More

Josh was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and moved to Vancouver, Canada, at the age of 10. Josh is a new grad from the music therapy bachelor’s program at Capilano University. Josh has been playing music for since he was 13 years old, and while guitar has been the focus, Josh also plays a variety of other instruments, such as piano, voice, drums, and bass.

Josh’s music therapy journey began with his passion for music and helping others. His approach is client-centric and improvisational; he tailors each session to the unique needs of the clients. He has extensive experience working with children ranging from neurotypical to those with ASD and ADHD, both in and out of the school system. Josh also has experience supporting adults with a variety of mental health disorders, such as addictions and psychosis.

In his free time, Josh enjoys learning and listening to the blues, spending time with friends, family and their dog.

Josh was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and moved to Vancouver, Canada, at the age of 10. Josh is a... Read More

Kaia (she/her) has been living and working on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations since 2017. Her music therapy framework is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and client-centered practices that honor the autonomy and individuality of every person she works with. Her work centers around the fundamental belief that music-making is an essential component of the human experience, and that every person can grow and change through their relationship with music.

Kaia has clinical experience working with seniors in long-term care, neurodiverse children, adults in substance abuse recovery, at-risk youth, survivors of human trafficking, survivors of stroke, and adults with developmental disabilities. She is also an active volunteer for the Music Therapy Association of British Columbia (MTABC), currently serving on their Continuing Education Committee. In 2023, she completed her Level 1 training in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM).

Kaia is also a classically trained pianist, having earned her Bachelor of Music from UBC in 2021. She enjoys playing other instruments as well, including guitar, ukulele, violin, and Balinese Gamelan.

Kaia (she/her) has been living and working on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squami... Read More