Health Benefits Of Singing
Increased personal confidence & communication skills
Natural anti-depressant - singing releases endorphins, the feel good chemical that makes you feel happy.
Improves mental alertness - Improved blood circulation and an oxygenated blood stream allow more oxygen to reach the brain. This improves mental alertness, concentration, and memory. The Alzheimer’s Society has even established a “Singing for the Brain” service to help people with dementia and Alzheimer’s maintain their memories.
Boosts the immune system - The University of Frankfurt in Germany, found that choral members had higher levels of immunoglobulin A and cortisol -- markers of enhanced immunity -- after they sang Mozart's "Requiem" than before.
Improves posture
Helps with sleep - by strengthening the throat and palate muscles, which can stop snoring and sleep apnea.
Great form of exercise that lowers the heart rate, decreases blood pressure & improves circulation - Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, found that choristers’ heartbeats synchronise when they sing together, bringing about a calming effect that is as beneficial to our health as yoga.
Stress relief, relaxation and improved well-being - singing releases stored muscle tension and decreases the levels of a stress hormone called cortisol in your blood stream - according to a report published in the Journal of Music Therapy in 2004.
Longevity - A joint study by Harvard and Yale Universities in 2008 went one step further, claiming that choral singing in a Connecticut town had increased residents’ life expectancy.
Promotes sense of community, belonging and shared endeavour - “Research led by psychologist Nick Stewart of Bath University indicates that people who participate in a choir enjoy a greater feeling of togetherness and being part of a collective endeavour than others involved in different social activities.”
Equality - Singing in a group puts everyone at an equal level; with different people within the workplace hierarchy joining in, it breaks down those barriers.
Gives an opportunity to meet new colleagues in a different environment
Empowering & inspiring
Nurturing creative expression
Dementia - Choral singing has been used as music therapy in hospitals, care homes and hospices for decades. “Singing enables people with dementia to access memories and joy in times when communication is faltering,” says Sarah Teagle, co-founder of the Forget-Me-Not chorus, a charity for dementia sufferers.
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“Group singing has been scientifically proven to lower stress, relieve anxiety, and elevate endorphins … Oxytocin also enhances feelings of trust and bonding. ”
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““Tallulah holds a calm, safe space for her clients to explore the healing power of sound.””
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’As someone who usually only sings in the shower and is mortified to be overheard, I enjoyed Tallulah’s Harmonia workshop more than I could have believed possible! She is a wonderful facilitator, grounded, encouraging and loving. Under her guidance, I connected with my voice in a new way which I feel inspired to keep exploring and the whole group left the session humming and smiling’”
““Tallulah is a vocal magician and will not only coax out of you your inner voice but will leave you surprised and delighted at what you can do. In my first session, I was amazed to find that I not only can sing but can sing in harmony! In my second session, I found myself singing harmonies in soprano (my voice is normally rather deep). Tallulah holds the space in such a way that you feel utterly supported and safe to experiment, let go and discover the joy of your own voice. “”
“‘Tallulah is an incredibly special person and the effect she has on our clients is breathtaking. We continue to have Tallulah visit our elderly friends as we can see a difference in the lives after she has been.’”
““Tallulah manages to build bridges and inspire young and old alike. Participants are invited into exploring their own voice at their own pace, and before they know it, they are experiencing their first collective improvisation! She brings a great combination of knowledge of her craft, playfulness and a kind approach.””
““After being in Tallulah’s wonderful workshops I found the courage to sing solo and A Capella – Her workshop was so supportive, caring and gentle. I learnt techniques to protect and ground myself.””
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‘I can’t wait to do another Wild Singing workshop with you!”
““Tallulah, thanks so much for the workshop. What a combo! It really worked. Amazing.””