Alexa has a compelling conversation with Sing Up Foundation's Baz Chapman and Celi Barberia. They explore how singing can profoundly impact children's mental health and well-being. With alarming statistics showing that 50% of mental health issues are established by age 14, what happens when we normalise singing in schools, and how can it provide a support? Tune in to discover how the foundation is creating lasting change through music

QUOTE
‘Singing can be a lifeline for children facing mental health challenges, and the impact goes far beyond the music itself.’ - Celi Barberia

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
 00:04:00 The science behind singing and wellness
 00:08:30 Sneaking singing into school days
 00:14:45 Why some teachers fear singing and how to overcome it
 00:16:30 How music can heal emotional scars
 00:22:00 Questioning ‘excellence’
 00:26:30 The difference between singing for performance and singing for well-being
 00:34:30 Connecting with boys and young men
 00:45:00 The power of normalising singing in everyday life to build confidence

About the presenter click HERE

RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
Inspiring Voices Podcast Let’s talk singing research with Professor Graham Welch
The Choir with No Name
Ex Cathedra
Singing Teachers Talk Ep.160 Tuning into Trauma: Strategies for Singing Teachers
@kitbrownnn
Emily Foulkes
Singing Teachers Talk Ep.71 Singing for Trauma
SK Shlomo
The Sing Space Choir
Singing Teachers Talk Ep.179 From 1 to 40 Choirs and Touring with Gareth Malone
The Singing School Handbook: How to Make Your School Sing (Faber Music) by Michelle James
Singing Teachers Talk Ep.155 & 156 Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios P1 & P2

ABOUT THE GUESTS
For BAZ and Cell's bios click HERE
Sing Up Foundation believe in the power of singing to improve health and wellbeing for all. With 50% of mental health problems established by the age of 14 and 75% by the age of 24, it’s critical to focus on prevention with young people. The foundation produce, promote and create opportunities for children and young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing through singing. The benefits of singing, songwriting and voice exploration, especially in groups, are wide-ranging with extensive research supporting the physiological, social, psychological and behavioural benefits. Creating a healthier world through song.

Websites: singupfoundation.org

BAST Training is here to help singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher.

Website: basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | Join the Free FB Group

"I am so glad I took the course! It has given me the confidence to move forward in my teaching knowing that I am practising safely, with a wealth of knowledge and support that I simply didn't have before! Hayley Ross, UK...more testimonials