Here are a few Additional BENEFITS you may feel from singing or taking vocal lessons.
Overall feel more confident as you learn to use and trust your voice in a new way.
For many people singing is a very vulnerable activity. Singing in front of other can make people feel judged, inadequate, or downright terrified. That is usually because the singer does not trust their own voice, and what it can do. Vocal lessons or training can give you the tools to make your voice do what you want it to, so you can sound your best. This confidence effects other parts of your life as well, and you may find yourself more willing to "speak your truth" or be heard by others.
Express yourself more sincerely
Singing is much more than getting notes right. Singing, when done with confidence expresses emotion. The songs that get my attention the most are heart-felt and sincere. Being able to connect with the emotion inside you, and to freely express it in a way that moves people, is at the core of singing. It is a tool that can bleed over into other areas of your life.
Tell your story in a new way.
We all have a story inside us. Things that we want to say or share with others. Singing gives us a whole new way to do that. Whether you sing a song written by others that echo what you would want to say, or whether you scribe you own story and put it to music, singing can be a great way to share your story with others.
Cross things of your "Always wanted to, but..." list.
Is singing more comfortably or publicly on your bucket list? Have you always wanted to sing, but it was never the right time? Perhaps this is the year you learn to free your voice.
Give yourself a new way to play.
Many of us have lives filled with work, and family and household responsibilities. Singing can give you a break from the day-to-day, and give you a new way to play. At home, singing can make washing the dishes or folding laundry more fun. It can make the car ride seem shorter, and singing can get you out of the house spending time with others if you join a choir, go out to a jam, or share a tune a karaoke with friends.
Reduce stress and keeps you healthier.
Studies on singing have proven that the activity has numerous positive health impacts on out body. The act of singing releases endorphins, the brain's "feel good" chemicals. This can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, or anger. "Physically, singing is a form of regular, controlled breathing, since breathing out occurs on the song phrases and inhaling takes place between these,” says Dr. Bjorn Vickhoff, who led a study on the health benefits of singing. “It gives you pretty much the same effect as yoga breathing. It helps you relax, and there are indications that it does provide a heart benefit.”
There are lots of websites out there listing the health benefits of singing. Here are a couple you may want to check out...
http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/07/10/singing-has-the-same-calming-health-benefits-as-yoga-study-finds/
http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/singing-happy.htm
New outlets for creativity with singing or song-writing.
Singing provides many opportunities for creativity and creative expression. Song-writing and improvisational singing are two ways singers express their creative side. Putting an experience to words and then melody can be a fun way to create something new - and a good challenge at the same time.
Feel better about yourself.
For some people, singing more freely improves their self-confidence and more secure in authentically expressing themselves. It makes them more willing to be heard, and can change to way they see themselves.
Allows you to feel really listened to.
This is a big one! And a challenge for many, that I have seen often. In choirs, at jams, and in singing workshops, people are comfortable as long as their voice is hidden in the group. As soon as there is an opportunity to sing individually, people shrink back into the crowd, unwilling to let themselves be heard. I totally understand why. Singing in front to of people can be a very big deal. It's intimidating. People often think, "What if I don't sound very good. Will others laugh or judge? Will I make a fool out of myself?" Many of us have been mocked about our voices in the past. If you have, it makes it that much harder to put yourself out there.
What if you allowed yourself to be really heard? What if you allowed your voice to stand out from the crowd, and risked being listened to? What would you say? How would you feel afterwards? Could this courage carry over into other parts of your life?
You don't need vocal lessons to step out of your comfort zone and be heard, but if you stop yourself from singing in front of others because you are nervous about what you will sound like, lessons can help. They can give you the confidence to trust your voice and what it can do.
For many people singing is a very vulnerable activity. Singing in front of other can make people feel judged, inadequate, or downright terrified. That is usually because the singer does not trust their own voice, and what it can do. Vocal lessons or training can give you the tools to make your voice do what you want it to, so you can sound your best. This confidence effects other parts of your life as well, and you may find yourself more willing to "speak your truth" or be heard by others.
Express yourself more sincerely
Singing is much more than getting notes right. Singing, when done with confidence expresses emotion. The songs that get my attention the most are heart-felt and sincere. Being able to connect with the emotion inside you, and to freely express it in a way that moves people, is at the core of singing. It is a tool that can bleed over into other areas of your life.
Tell your story in a new way.
We all have a story inside us. Things that we want to say or share with others. Singing gives us a whole new way to do that. Whether you sing a song written by others that echo what you would want to say, or whether you scribe you own story and put it to music, singing can be a great way to share your story with others.
Cross things of your "Always wanted to, but..." list.
Is singing more comfortably or publicly on your bucket list? Have you always wanted to sing, but it was never the right time? Perhaps this is the year you learn to free your voice.
Give yourself a new way to play.
Many of us have lives filled with work, and family and household responsibilities. Singing can give you a break from the day-to-day, and give you a new way to play. At home, singing can make washing the dishes or folding laundry more fun. It can make the car ride seem shorter, and singing can get you out of the house spending time with others if you join a choir, go out to a jam, or share a tune a karaoke with friends.
Reduce stress and keeps you healthier.
Studies on singing have proven that the activity has numerous positive health impacts on out body. The act of singing releases endorphins, the brain's "feel good" chemicals. This can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, or anger. "Physically, singing is a form of regular, controlled breathing, since breathing out occurs on the song phrases and inhaling takes place between these,” says Dr. Bjorn Vickhoff, who led a study on the health benefits of singing. “It gives you pretty much the same effect as yoga breathing. It helps you relax, and there are indications that it does provide a heart benefit.”
There are lots of websites out there listing the health benefits of singing. Here are a couple you may want to check out...
http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/07/10/singing-has-the-same-calming-health-benefits-as-yoga-study-finds/
http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/singing-happy.htm
New outlets for creativity with singing or song-writing.
Singing provides many opportunities for creativity and creative expression. Song-writing and improvisational singing are two ways singers express their creative side. Putting an experience to words and then melody can be a fun way to create something new - and a good challenge at the same time.
Feel better about yourself.
For some people, singing more freely improves their self-confidence and more secure in authentically expressing themselves. It makes them more willing to be heard, and can change to way they see themselves.
Allows you to feel really listened to.
This is a big one! And a challenge for many, that I have seen often. In choirs, at jams, and in singing workshops, people are comfortable as long as their voice is hidden in the group. As soon as there is an opportunity to sing individually, people shrink back into the crowd, unwilling to let themselves be heard. I totally understand why. Singing in front to of people can be a very big deal. It's intimidating. People often think, "What if I don't sound very good. Will others laugh or judge? Will I make a fool out of myself?" Many of us have been mocked about our voices in the past. If you have, it makes it that much harder to put yourself out there.
What if you allowed yourself to be really heard? What if you allowed your voice to stand out from the crowd, and risked being listened to? What would you say? How would you feel afterwards? Could this courage carry over into other parts of your life?
You don't need vocal lessons to step out of your comfort zone and be heard, but if you stop yourself from singing in front of others because you are nervous about what you will sound like, lessons can help. They can give you the confidence to trust your voice and what it can do.