Music can set boundaries without words — guiding children where to move or pause. It creates a safe emotional container where exploration feels natural. Soundscapes can spark imagination by suggesting worlds and moods beyond the physical space. Musical rhythms help children connect to each other through shared timing and flow. The right score supports freedom instead of control — giving kids permission to lead the experience. Behind the scenes: scoring Purpose Playground Working on this project was unlike any traditional film or sync job. Instead of scoring to a locked picture, I was scoring to a feeling — curiosity itself. The challenge was to create music that could hold space for dozens of children to explore at once, without dictating how they should feel or move. I used playful motifs, layered textures, and subtle shifts in tempo to create a sound world that was open, inviting, and flexible. The result? A score that didn’t just sit in the background — it became part of the playground itself.