Acerca de

All humans are moved and motivated by music.  We hear a song on the radio and it immediately carries us back to some time in the past.  Perhaps to our school days, or to a holiday destination, or to a loved one…..

 

Music is one of the most powerful instincts we share and has the power to transport us in so many ways - but singing can do much more.   Apart from bringing people and communities together, Singing encourages deep breathing and releases endorphins, so we literally feel better when we sing.

 

If you are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, singing can help in many more ways.  Apart from exercising all the muscles involved in breathing, a Sing to Beat Parkinson’s session can help in the following ways:

 

By encouraging the use of facial muscles

By exercising the tongue and lip muscles

By improving diction

By exercising the vocal folds

By increasing volume and vocal range

By encouraging physical coordination

 

What will you find if you come to a Sing to Beat Parkinson’s session?  You will not be in a choir, you will not be expected to read music, you will not be expected to do anything outside your comfort zone.  You will be encouraged to exercise and strengthen the muscles of the larynx, the face and body in an easygoing and enjoyable way.