An Overview Of The Research Into Singing And Mental Health
Monday 11th October 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (London Time)
In honour of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10th October, we invite you to join a Lunchtime Lecture on Monday 11th October with Voice Study Centre Tutor Emily Foulkes.
This session will provide an overview of some of the key research into Singing and Mental Health with a focus on group singing. It will present some of the research specifically on Covid-19 and mental health and some of the emerging research on singing during covid.
Emily Foulkes
Emily gained a Distinction in her Master’s in Voice Pedagogy, specialising in Singing for Mental Health, Pain Management, and Trauma-Informed Practice...
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