Singing about the benefits

When Brighton Pop Choir’s Charity Concert finished on December 8 last year I was bursting with pride. Some members were so scared of making a sound at the start of term but with some gentle coaxing, a lot of laughter and support they were belting it out by the end.

Let me tell you why it’s so good.

Seratonin and oxytocin are the happy hormones that are released when singing.

The expression of emotions is paramount to good health both mentally and physically.

Anthony Robbins once said: “If you can’t, then you must.” This premise applies to a lot of our members because often they are lacking confidence around their singing voices.

In truth, with the help of a choir, facing these fears isn’t a big hurdle at all, it’s actually the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Learning to sing is all about utilising the natural sounds we make when we are charged with an emotion or feeling.

It’s something we already know how to do, it’s just that we don’t think of these noises as singing. From my experience, if you can make a noise, you can sing, you might just need a little help shaping it all.

Brighton Pop Choir is non- judgemental and all inclusive and our ethos is collaboration, commitment and fun. Our repertoire is arranged in such a way that it’s easy to learn.

Book your place at www.brightonpopchoir.co.uk

Sally Garozzo – singing teacher

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