Singing for Breathing is a friendly and fun way for people with chronic lung health problems to learn to breathe better. The group meets in person and over Zoom to practice relaxation techniques and breath and vocal exercises, and sing songs together. New members always welcome.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- Singing helps you manage and make better use of your lung capacity;
- Singing and vocalising can make you feel good – by releasing endorphins and lowering levels of cortisol;
- You will become part of a friendly, supportive community of people who also live with breathing difficulties.
”The classes have helped my lungs and my voice feels much stronger now.”
“A wonderfully welcoming, inspiring and supportive class.”
How to contact
Where to go
Available Throughout East Cambridgeshire District
UK
Brown's Field Youth and Community Centre
Green End Road
Cambridge CB4 1RU
UK
What to expect
Singing for Breathing is facilitated by Joanna Burton, a singer and community singing group leader. The group meets fortnightly at Brown’s Field Community Centre in Cambridge and also fortnightly online over Zoom. For dates and times of upcoming sessions visit the Talking in Tune website.
Each session begins with a 30 minute catch-up and chat, before beginning the practical exercises. The practical part of each session lasts for an hour. Starting with a guided relaxation, you will be led through a selection of breath, body and voice exercises, leading into singing two or three songs as a group. The leaders try to choose songs which will be easy to learn by ear and which will lift your spirits.
If you would like to join the sessions contact Joanna at [email protected] for full, friendly instructions.
More information
In order to take part in the online sessions you will need to have access to a device with Zoom downloaded onto it. For the sessions you should wear loose-fitting clothes, have some water to hand, and a supportive but comfortable place to sit. During these Zoom sessions participants mute their microphones when singing, so you will only be able to hear yourself and the person leading.
Cambridge Singing for Breathing is a project of local community music charity, Talking in Tune.
There is a cost to attend the sessions. Visit the website for more information.
How to contact
Where to go
Available Throughout East Cambridgeshire District
UK
Brown's Field Youth and Community Centre
Green End Road
Cambridge CB4 1RU
UK
