Sing for Health
It's official - singing is good for you!
20,000 Voices has been one of a growing number of organisations which has been promoting the health benefits of singing recently. We have long been aware that one of the reasons people take up regular singing in a group or choir is that it makes them feel better. We are also aware that when children sing together they are happier, work better and achieve more.
Singing improves breathing, develops core muscles, exercises the brain (memory, concentration, linking left and right brain function), engages the emotions and encourages a feeling of belonging. Singers report benefits in all these areas, but even more they report a huge improvement in their overall mood.
Explore our Sing for Health page - which has articles by singers and medical practitioners about singing for your health, and maintaining a healthy voice; as well as links to research and further information;
Do you have a singing & health story to tell? Please get in touch with us on info@20000voices.org.
Singing - the best antidepressant
Read what singing has done for Susan Latimer......
All singing is good for you
An article in the Guardian - Keeping Body and Soul in Tune - reinforces our belief that singing is good for you.
Singing - is good for you
James Davey, director of Chantage - winner of Radio 3 Choir of the Year summarises some research into why singing is good for you. Click to read The Science Bit about singing. For section headings click more.....
Sue's Ten Top Tips
Susan Hollingworth has worked with 20,000 Voices on several occasions, and after running a "Mend Your Voice" course sent us these useful tips on how to use and care for your voice.
Singing - an enriching decision
"This decision turned out to be one of the most enriching I have ever made."
Find out why .......
