Singing Therapy Useful for Improving Speech and Voice

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Singing Therapy Useful for Improving Speech and Voice

The Brainwave Singers group is different from others, as they suffer from a

neurological condition and indulge themselves in singing in order to improve

their speech and voice.

In 2009, New Zealand's first singing group offering music therapy for people

with neurological conditions was launched. The choir was inspired by the success

of a similar kind of launch in London.

Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Speech and Language Therapist Robin

s said that singing makes everyone feel good.

The cofounder of the Brainwave Singers also said that researchers have

discovered that music therapy can also be beneficial for those people, who are

suffering from Parkinson's disease or Aphasia (stroke).

He said many Parkinson patients have joined the group and have developed

positive attitude towards life by staying away from the negative effects of the

disease.

Robin said, " The theory is that Parkinson's will most likely get the better of

you if you let it, so throwing vocal and breathing exercises back at it, seems

to go a long way to holding the symptoms at bay " .

Mr. s gave an example of Colin, who has significantly reduced the use of

inhaler after attending singing therapy classes. Colin's wife said he can now

breathe easily and also has a stronger voice.