Singing for Wellbeing
It’s exciting to think that we’re slowly becoming more aware of the wider and deeper impact that singing in a group can have on a person.
In the past decade or so, there have been a range of research projects looking into these effects, and some of our founder members were participants in a pioneering study in collaboration with The Royal
It’s exciting to think that we’re slowly becoming more aware of the wider and deeper impact that singing in a group can have on a person.
In the past decade or so, there have been a range of research projects looking into these effects, and some of our founder members were participants in a pioneering study in collaboration with The Royal Marsden, Royal College of Music Centre for Performance Science and Tenovus Cancer Care.
What the science agrees on is that there are multiple benefits, some of which include:
- Reductions in anxiety and depression.
- Boosts to immune function.
- Reduced stress and inflammation levels after just an hour of singing.
- Improves social bonding and creates a strong sense of community and social inclusion which is critical in combatting l
What the science agrees on is that there are multiple benefits, some of which include:
- Reductions in anxiety and depression.
- Boosts to immune function.
- Reduced stress and inflammation levels after just an hour of singing.
- Improves social bonding and creates a strong sense of community and social inclusion which is critical in combatting loneliness.
- Provides a powerful and healthy way to express emotions.
- Increases belief in yourself and your self-efficacy. Through learning a new skill and engaging with others, your belief in your abilities impacts other areas of your life.
If you're interested in knowing more about how singing can help benefit you, then check out Sing Up Foundation.