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Graeme
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Music therapist, guitarist, songwriter. Johannesburg, South Africa. Winning at being alive (so far). He/him
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Blossom Dearie 🌸 is thrilled with the temporary scaffolding outside. She just needs to figure out how to open the window
Grey and white cat on a yellow bookshelf staring at a bird perched on scaffolding outside Grey and white cat on yellow bookshelf showing he fangs, with bird outside in the background Grey and white cat on yellow bookshelf with paw stretched out to try and open a window
March 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Blossom Dearie 🌸 wears an all black outfit designed by Stradivari of Italy
Grey and white cat's face peeking out from inside a black cello bag
March 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Changing strings is always more fun with Blossom Dearie around. (It also takes twice as long).
Headstock of a Telecaster guitar with uncut strings, with a grey and white cat in the background ready to pounce Pictured: a fender Telecaster and a cat under the table playing with a loose guitar string
March 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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This was my alarm clock today
Rooster crowing on a table
March 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Things I've seen today
Close up of the back of a moth with its wings folded and 3 black spots on its back that look like eyes and a mouth A rooster with a red crop, yellow feathers on top of black feathers Lush, dense green trees and bush and a moody sky
March 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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When you are receiving cancer treatment that costs tens of thousands and the drug company gives you a gift of lip balm and a beanie. So grateful 🙏
#fuckcapitalism #fuckcancer
Photo of a blue lip balm with the words "Zydus" and "dedicated to life" printed on it.
February 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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It's uke choir day. Still time to join. We have spare ukuleles so just show up. 11 to 12 every Sunday in Parktown, Johannesburg
5 ukuleles on a chair Flyer for ukulele choir. R120 DM me for info please
February 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Interesting session with a 12 year old.
Top 2 tracks are chords and melody for You are my Sunshine. He played them in on his own.

Bottom 3 tracks he watched the screen and made visual shapes using the midi keyboard to record.

(shared with permission)
#musictherapy #musictherapist #musicking
Screenshot of Cubase midi tracks. Bottom 3 tracks show midi notes that were played to depict shapes and visual patterns
February 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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I love this morning ritual. Blossom Dearie 🌸 settles on my lap every day while I drink coffee in bed
Pic of a grey cat from behind, stretched out on my lap, on a white duvet with blue spots
February 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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My wife co-facilitates these in-person workshops.

A celebration of creative expression, words and ideas. 10 weeks of craft skills, gentle accountability, and community.

All levels/genres welcome. R3800 for 20 hours of tuition and personal feedback.

Contact [email protected] for more info
Flyer: 10-week writing workshop. 20 Feb to 24 April. Thursdays, Parkview, Johannesburg Contact jacquiaires@live.co.za
February 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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This is how I spend my Sunday morning. No experience necessary and we have some spare ukes if you want to come and try! Parktown, Johannesburg
Flyer for a ukulele choir. We meet Sundays from 11 to 12. Join us and play your favourite ukulele songs. R120 drop in or R100 if paid in advance
February 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Hope this helps. Blossom Dearie 🌸 🐈
Photo of a grey and white cat lying on a white towel with the words "don't panic" embroidered in red.
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Blossom Dearie 🌸 is always finding new spaces to sleep. She has her own bed, but hardly ever uses it.
Pictured from above: Grey and white cat looking up at the camera from inside a plastic laundry basket surrounded by colourful socks
January 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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This kit became wobbly and bits were falling off. I took it apart and reassembled it and put velcro under every leg. Feels much more stable. Lego for adults. 🤷‍♀️
#musictherapy #musictherapist #musicking #instruments #therapy #MentalHealth
View from above of a black Alesis electronic drum kit. Colourful rug in the background with djembe drums and an acoustic guitar.
January 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Blossom Dearie 🌸 meets Thelonius Monk
A grey and white cat in front of a watercolour portrait of Thelonius Monk.
January 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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One Blossom Dearie 🌸 pic. I promise to stop now.
Close-up of a dark grey cat's hairy ear sticking out through a round hole in her box
January 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Blossom Dearie 🌸 for caturday
Grey and white cat in a box, staring lovingly at the camera (or is she staring at me?)
January 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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How do I know I'm back at work? I've had to retrieve 2 plectrums from the guitar this morning (and it's only 10:30)
Close-up of a guitar sound hole showing a red plectrum stuck inside
January 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Setting up for my first music therapy sessions this year.

I use music to help people with autism related issues, depression, anxiety, OCD, self-confidence, creativity and more.

Get in touch if you want to know more.
#musictherapy #musictherapist #musicking #instruments #therapy #MentalHealth
Music therapy room with a colourful rug and instruments including a digital piano, djembe drums, zylophones, and guitars
January 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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For some reason Blossom Dearie 🌸 likes to nap on slightly damp towels on the clothes dryer. 🤷‍♀️
Grey and white cat lying on a damp towel on top of a metal clothes drying rack
January 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Happy New year from Blossom Dearie 🌸
(This is her saying goodbye to 2024)
Grey and white cat lying on a bed with her tongue sticking out
January 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Was reminded of this today. Lockdown, March 2020 I led a singalong for our building. People were singing out of the windows and from the roof. Crazy times.
Me with a flat cap, white T-shirt and jeans, playing an acoustic guitar while standing in front of an art deco building
December 16, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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Johannesburg can be the most frustrating city around, but then there are moments like this!

In the middle of our weekly group music session we heard this beautiful sound from outside the therapy room!

A school choir was at the theatre to entertain guests arriving for The Lion King.
December 14, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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Received this gift today! 🎸 😍
A wooden serving board in the shape of an electric guitar
December 13, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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Out before the heat kicks in. Jozi morning
December 13, 2024 at 4:10 AM