I have a passion for bringing live music into retirement communities, assisted livings, and memory care homes. The power of singing along in a group reduces feelings of isolation and promoties a sense of well-being and happiness in all who participate!
Quite a few years ago I heard a segment on the radio called "Singing: The Key To a Long Life.' I had been playing in retirement communities and nursing homes for a few years at that point and never heard so succinctly what a glorious impact singing together has in our lives, as I had witnessed in my work.
I would like to share a bit from that program, by British composer, Brian Eno. He says:
"I believe that singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, super self-confidence, heightened sexual attractiveness and a better sense of humor. A recent long-term study conducted in Scandinavia sought to discover which activities related to a healthy and happy later life. Three stood out: camping, dancing and singing.
Well, there are physiological benefits, obviously: You use your lungs in a way that you probably don't for the rest of your day, breathing deeply and openly. And there are psychological benefits, too: Singing aloud leaves you with a sense of levity and contentedness. And then there are what I would call "civilizational benefits." When you sing with a group of people, you learn how to subsume yourself into a group consciousness because a capella singing is all about the immersion of the self into the community. That's one of the great feelings — to stop being me for a little while and to become us. That way lies empathy, the great social virtue."
My shows can be tailored for all the special dates of the year-and I love to take requests!
Here's a little Chuck Berry
My playlist includes fun, upbeat music to dance to. I also have a leopard skin suitcase full of instruments to bring along for residents to play!
My playlist includes fun, upbeat music to dance to. I also have a leopard skin suitcase full of instruments for residents to play!
The power of songs and singing together
Memphis is my dog who loves to meet the residents!
The more the merrier! Performances can be solo, duo, trio or full band.
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