I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of the lands where I live and work, and pay my respects to their continuing culture. I also acknowledge all First Nations Peoples on whose lands I work and research. In First Nations cultures, music and language are deeply intertwined; they carry stories, teach lessons, and help preserve knowledge and identity. This connection continues to inspire my work and thinking about the links between rhythm, language, creativity and learning.