Why do we sing?
Singing predates the development of spoken language, so it is not hard to view singing as an art form and an extension of yourself. At its absolute core, it is a pure expression of self and the creation of something beautiful.
Singing is a way of sharing mood and emotions without the use of words.
It doesn’t matter if you are singing for yourself, the school choir, your church, karaoke or for an audition for You are the Voice. The most important thing is to be singing for an intrinsic reason. Find someone that you trust and whose opinion you value to help hone your skills and improve your voice and performance.
“Understanding and appreciating art is so helpful when it comes to processing the hard stuff in the world. Music is a safe place to let out emotions. An outlet for times you feel powerless and it can be invaluable in your emotional survival. Art can be such a powerful tool for children to express themselves.” Jennifer Nettles, Sugarland
After conducting an appropriate warm up, a mindful singer can really let themselves be free and use singing as a platform for their individual self expression. For those that enjoy singing, having this platform that allows the release of strong feelings and emotions helps to highlight the reason why they are passionate about singing.
Some of the reasons to take voice lessons or join a choir include a range of benefits that include an improved self-confidence, increased attention span, improved reading and literacy that includes both music and reading comprehension, improved analysis of literary content, developing connection to real life experiences, improved communication skills, improved breath control which can be beneficial for asthma sufferers, a greater mind and body connection and an emotional outlet that may promote positive mental health.
It is clear that the team from I Have a Voice Orphans Choir is passionate about singing, not only for the music and art but for the additional benefits it provides an individual. Find out more about our program here and the work that we have been doing with our choirs in Mexico and Australia.