Blending creativity, clinical expertise and a deep understanding of family life, Megan Spragg has created a business that supports children and families through the power of music. What began as a small private therapy practice has grown into a thoughtfully developed collection of music therapy sessions, albums and resources designed to nurture connection, communication and development, both in clinical settings and at home. With a strong belief in accessibility, collaboration and meeting families where they are, Megan’s work reflects the realities of parenting while championing the role of music as a natural, engaging tool for growth. In this interview, she shares the journey behind Sounding Board Music Therapy, the challenges of working within the disability space, and her hopes for bringing high-quality musical resources to more families in the future.
The passion: What inspired you to set up your business?
When a job came to an end, I needed to work out what to do next. My business already existed, but only as a small private practice with a couple of therapy clients. I wanted to develop both the clinical and resourcing sides of the business. As space opened up and more clients began to call, I was able to take on more work and expand into developing albums, resources, and sessions for a wider range of people.
The launch: How did you start out in the beginning?
I started out one client at a time, slowly bringing in more clients for music therapy sessions and growing steadily from there.
The innovation: What was the biggest breakthrough for you with your business?
My biggest breakthrough was combining my love of music creation with clinical practice. Once I realised I could do both, the business was able to take off.
Yin and Yang: How do you balance work and family?
Sometimes it’s a challenge! But keeping a clear handle on what tasks are needed for work versus family makes life a lot easier. Sharing the load with my husband and my team also helps enormously. And when it doesn’t all come together, I focus on dealing with the immediate need and then move on.
