 Paddy captures the imaginations of his young audiences with range of musical sounds and actions. Children wonder at the saw, jaw harp, and Native flute. They love to move to the rhythms of the guitar and penny whistle.
Paddy uses a variety of upbeat songs, actions, and rhythms to engage young hearts and minds of children all ages - from two to teens!
Paddy has developed a close relationship with the wonderful staff and recreation therapists at the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre. He brings his fun brand of Music Therapy to the children and youth with multiple physical, developmental, and associated behavioral needs who attend the OCTC’s excellent programs.
Paddy volunteers his services with Roger’s house and The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa.
“You have an innate ability to work with all of our clients regardless of age or ability, and your facilitation techniques provide our staff with a moment to connect with our children/youth in a musical, fun, and positive way.”
Katie Downey, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Life Span - Core Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre
“The clients and staff enjoyed your music so much last time. The staff were just raving about you! We had a client who can't sit still for more than 5 minutes sit and listen to your whole presentation! Kudos to you!!”
Suzanne Heale, Ottawa Spirit Program (program for youth with developmental challenges)
“It was, once again, our absolute pleasure to spend the afternoon with you. It has yet to cease to amaze me how perfectly global your philosophy, music and games are. Allowing opportunities for people to enjoy an experience on such a....cellular level is a true gift. Not everyone may be able to intellectualize why their time with you was so marvelous but they will feel it and embrace it.”
Marcia White, ROH Early Intervention Program (no longer in operation)
Paddy’s shows have included:
- Huron Towers Daycare
- Canada Day Celebrations Renfrew
- Renfrew Hospital (Victoria) Children's Christmas Party
- Teddy Bears Picnic
- ROH - Childrens' Outpatient Therapeutic Camp Weekend
- Beacon Hill Play Group
- Childrens' Bridge
- Telesat Childrens' Christmas Party
- Sandy Hill Daycare
- Elsie Stapleford Daycare
- Childrens' Miracle Network
- Featherstone School - Music Workshops K-3
- Beaverbrook Library
- Hazeldean Library
- Fallingbrook School - Grade 5 music class
- Hawthorne School - 7/8 Spec. Ed.
- ROH - Meadow Creek Kids Early Intervention Program
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