The benefits of music and singing on the body and mind...

 

“…an average of 30 fewer visits to the doctor as well as fewer eyesight problems, less incidence of depression, less need for medication and fewer falls and other injuries. … Their everyday voice quality is better… the tone of their speaking voice does not seem to age as much and they report easier breathing and better posture as well.”

John Sparks, Former Vice-President of the American Symphony Orchestra League, reporting results of study of a Senior Singers Chorale, average age 80, at the Centre on Aging, Health and Humanities, George Washington University, Washington D.C.

 

“Singing causes endorphins to be released the brain, specifically the pituitary gland where they are most concentrated. By inhibiting something called Substance P they interfere with pain signals to the brain. They belong to a family of neurotransmitters which act like natural opiates.”

Carolyn Norgate, Osteopath.

 

 “Singers reported improved lung capacity, high energy, relieved asthma, better posture plus enhanced feelings of relaxation, mood and confidence. In a follow-up questionnaire, 89% of the singers reported intense happiness while singing, 79% felt less stressed and 75% experienced heightened adrenaline and wakefulness.”

Study by Profs. Stephen Clift & Grenville Hancox, Canterbury Christ Church University

 

“People who sing regularly can improve their breathing, increase their supply of oxygen, stimulate their circulation and get their bodies energised.”

Prof. W. Seidner, University Clinic Chairte, Berlin

 

 “Singing is a wonderful form of exercise. It makes you exercise the head, neck and trunk, giving you greater strength and flexibility…The increased air flow and oxygenation of the blood increase aerobic capacity overall.”

Bob Parker, National Association of Choirs

 

“Singing has the effect of massaging all the organs. … It’s like giving your body an internal workout.”

Mandy Fox, Singing teacher

 

‘”There is an increased release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural pleasure-giving and pain-killing chemicals.”

Prof. Graham Welch, Director of the Centre for Advanced studies in Music, Roehampton Institute, London

 

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