Singing is great for our bodies and our minds!
Check out these scientific research papers for more information about why singing is so good for us:
“…singing represents a promising avenue for fostering cognitive and emotional resilience in aging populations.”
Tragantzopoulou P, Giannouli V. A Song for the Mind: A Literature Review on Singing and Cognitive Health in Aging Populations. Brain Sci. 2025 Feb 21;15(3):227. doi: 10.3390/brainsci15030227. PMID: 40149749; PMCID: PMC11940398.
“By promoting physical and psychological health, music can be an effective treatment option suitable for every environment and people of every age, race, and ethnic background.”
Rebecchini L. Music, mental health, and immunity. Brain Behav Immun Health. 2021 Oct 21;18:100374. doi: 10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100374. PMID: 34761245; PMCID: PMC8566759.
“Consideration in social policy of the encouragement and facilitation of group membership, in particular to singing and music-based activities, should be given to promote wellbeing among the general public.”
Hendry N, Lynam DS, Lafarge C. Singing for Wellbeing: Formulating a Model for Community Group Singing Interventions. Qual Health Res. 2022 Jul;32(8-9):1399-1414. doi: 10.1177/10497323221104718. Epub 2022 May 27. PMID: 35622710; PMCID: PMC9350452.
“…singing interventions may offer unique advantages for people with persistent pain.”
Irons JY, Sheffield D, Ballington F, Stewart DE. A systematic review on the effects of group singing on persistent pain in people with long-term health conditions. Eur J Pain. 2020 Jan;24(1):71-90. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1485. Epub 2019 Oct 15. PMID: 31549451; PMCID: PMC6972717.