Did you know that we are designed to sing? The full larynx mechanism only ever comes into use when we sing, not when we talk!

I have sung all my life and also had the privilege of being surrounded by music and song, so for me, singing is as natural as breathing. The good news is, that it can become the same for you.

I would love to help you to discover the joy and freedom of your unique voice. Lessons will focus on the four aspects of singing(breathing, sound production, resonance and articulation) I will help you to develop and strengthen your vocal range, so that you are in control of your voice and can produce a polished, beautiful sound, which can be applied to the songs you choose to sing. You may already be singing, but need help with certain aspects or problem areas

I can be contacted on: jenie@jenieoliver.co.za / 072 424 5663

The Benefits of Singing

Advantages

Scientists say singing boosts immune system. - Singing strengthens the immune system, according to research by scientists at the University of Frankfurt in Germany, published in the latest edition of the US Journal of Behavioral Medicine. The scientists tested the blood of people who sang in a professional choir in the city, before and after a 60 minute rehearsal of Mozart's Requiem.They found that concentrations of immunoglobin A - proteins in the immune system which function as antibodies - and hydrocortisone, an anti-stress hormone, increased significantly during the rehearsal

• Singing releases endorphins into your system and makes you feel energized and uplifted. People who sing are healthier than people who don’t.
• Singing gives the lungs a workout,
• Singing tones abdominal and intercostal muscles and the diaphragm, and stimulates circulation.
• Singing makes us breathe more deeply than many formso f strenuous exercise, so we take in more oxygen, improve aerobic capacity and experience a release of muscle tension as well. - Professor Graham Welch, Director of Educational Research, University of Surrey, Roehampton, UK

Sing yourself happy and fit! If you have ever wondered why choral singers look to be on a high, here are some of the reasons. The health benefits of singing are well documented:

• Singing improves your mood. It releases the same feel-good brain chemicals as sex and it is very effective as a stress reliever and improves sleep
• Singing releases pain-relieving endorphins, helping you to forget that painful tooth/knee/whatever
• Your posture improves
• Lung capacity increases
• Singing clears sinuses and respiratory tubes
• Your mental alertness improves
• Singing tones your facial and stomach muscles
• It boosts your immune system, helping to fight disease and prolonging life expectancy
• Your confidence increases
• Singing increases poise, self-esteem and presentation skills.
• Singing strengthens concentration and memory.
• Singing develops the lungs and promotes superior posture.
• Singing broadens expressive communication.
• Singing adds a rich, more pleasant quality to speech.
• Singing animates the body, mind and spirit.
• Singing enables the performer to delve into characterization/acting.
• Singing stimulates insight into prose and poetry and piques interests in the inner meaning of words.
• Singing enriches one’s ability to appreciate the art of great singers.
• Singing is an ageless enjoyment – you are never too young or too old.
• Singing is therapeutic both emotionally and physically