MUSIC : PSYCHOLOGY : SELF-COMPASSION : EMOTIONS
WHEN MUSIC BREAKS
Exploring the ability of music to break down barriers while cultivating self-compassion. Just like a 'break' in a song that disrupts the pattern, music can be a tool to help us break through our emotions and to process challenging emotions.
Sabrina McKenzie
whenmusicbreaks@gmail.com
whenmusicbreaks@gmail.com
Hey!
I'm Sabrina McKenzie - a musician, songwriter, and researcher in music psychology.
Music has always been my happy place - from performing on festival stages to writing and recording my own songs. But now, as a PhD candidate in Music Psychology at the University of Melbourne, I'm dedicated to exploring music and it's impact on our emotions.
My research focuses on how we can use music to cultivate self-compassion - helping us to be kinder and more forgiving with ourselves. But this space isn't just about academic research - it's about exploring the wonder of music, and sharing that with others who feel the same way. That's why I've created When Music Breaks, a space for music lovers, self-compassion seekers, and anyone who's curious about the impact of music on our lives.
we are just getting started
x Sabrina
Winner VYT 2024 Local - University of Melbourne
Australian Music and Psychology Society (AMPS) Student award keynote 2022
Current PhD student- Music Psychology University of Melbourne
Master of Applied Positive Psychology (2020)
Public speaking
3MT University of Melbourne
Runner up in University of Melbourne's Three Minute
Thesis (3MT)- video can be previewed below
contact deets
Sabrina McKenzie
whenmusicbreaks@gmail.com