Sarah Byrne

Student Music Therapist
Bay of Plenty Regional Centre

Sarah is a Tauranga-based music therapy student who will be working with the regional Bay of Plenty Raukatauri team during her placement. Sarah is a 2023 recipient of The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust Master of Music Therapy Award, sponsored by Mr. Ellis Coxon, and supported by the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust. 

Sarah grew up learning classical piano and enjoys working with a variety of instruments as well as voice. Alongside her music studies, Sarah has a post-graduate degree in primary teaching and is especially passionate about the ability of music to improve the wellbeing/hauora of our tamariki.  

Having worked in a number of community-focused organisations previously, Sarah believes music therapy has a special role to play in supporting self-expression and identity building for people of all ages and backgrounds. She is looking forward to contributing to the Raukatauri team while continuing to gain valuable music therapy experience. 

Outside of music therapy, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, reading and exploring the wonderful nature of New Zealand.