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The Benefits of Teaching Young Kids How Their Brains Work | KQED

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 18d

Teaching kids about their brains—paired with music & breathing—is a powerful way to build resilience and wellbeing from the earliest years. https://f.mtr.cool/zlnjkwgsqr #research #EduSky @edusky.bsky.social

A Dallas school says brain learning is key to helping students thrive.

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The Benefits of Teaching Young Kids How Their Brains Work | KQED

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 18d

An interesting piece from @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social. https://f.mtr.cool/clakbsugsk

#ArtsandHealth #Wellbeing #Research #EduSky

A Dallas school says brain learning is key to helping students thrive.

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 18d

Have you heard our latest #InspiringVoices Young Sessions podcast episodes yet? Hear how spaces like Lewisham Music are impacting young people with insights from some of their young people and local artists. https://linktr.ee/singupfoundation

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 18d

🍃Finding your flow🍃
There are so many topics and emotions we can explore through music. Here's to all the practitioners out there helping young people ignite their creative spark and process their experiences🔥 #InspiringVoicesPodcast #EduSky #ArtsandHealth #Rap #Songwriting
#YouthWork

"A Virtuous Circle": How Singing Supports Both Child and Parental Wellbeing

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 24d

"I just feel at peace and I feel comfortable. I feel... just ready to share and get feedback."
Hear first-hand what happens when young people find truly safe creative spaces like those created by Lewisham Music: https://f.mtr.cool/cpqatjvxsm @lewisham.gov.uk

#MusicEducation #Edusky #YouthWork

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 28d

Link to Inspiring Voices Podcast discussing the Melodies for Mums Project with Prof Rosie Perkins and Zoe Challenor - "A Virtuous Circle" - How singing supports both child and parental wellbeing -
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMBF...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7C49...

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 28d

Link to Daisy's episode on Inspiring Voices: The Science and Soul of Singing featuring Dr Daisy Fancourt and Howard Goodall -
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2W3...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6pZ1...

The Science and Soul of Singing: Daisy Fancourt & Howard Goodall on why we need music more than ever

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 28d

Fascinating Wellcome Trust podcast episode featuring recent #InspiringVoices guest Dr Daisy Fancourt on creativity & wellbeing.

The "Breathe Melodies for Mums" work she discusses was done with Prof Rosie Perkins - also featured on Inspiring Voices!

#SingingForWellbeing #MusicEd #creativehealth

Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · 29d

‘When Science Finds a Way’, the podcast by @wellcometrust.bsky.social, is back for another season!

The first episode "The arts: can creativity help mental health?" is released today and features Professor Daisy Fancourt speaking on #ArtsAndHealth 🎙️

Listen now: lnk.to/KPParI

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 8

Psychology Today on 'Why Everyone’s Singing Along to K-Pop Demon Hunters' and the power of singing to connect us and remind us who we are:
https://bit.ly/465Xq2u

#Netflix #KPop #MusicEducation #Edusky #MusicEdusky

Excited child singing passionately into a microphone, showcasing musical talent.

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Remember A Charity @rememberacharity.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re delighted to welcome our new members, @singupfoundation.bsky.social! 🎶 Together, we’re working to grow #GiftsinWills, helping charities like theirs to continue to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing for generations to come✨
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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 4

💡 For teachers and music leaders working with children and young people, this is a powerful reminder: singing, rap, and songwriting can help turn tough emotions into creative breakthroughs.
🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/44hdXky

#EduSky #MusicEducation #ArtsandHealth #Songwriting #MentalHealth

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 1

Be inspired and check out our Inspiring Voices Podcast! Hear from young people and a wide range of professionals looking at how singing can support children's mental health & wellbeing. #Edusky #MusicEd

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jBH9qP
Apple: https://bit.ly/3HtzNs7
Youtube:

Inspiring Voices Podcast | Sing Up Foundation

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 1

"I felt like the feelings were leaving my body" 💫 Young musician Mimi Monroe on the power of songwriting in ep.2 of our #InspiringVoices Young Sessions episodes ft young people from #LewishamMusic. Listen now - links in thread! #musiceducation #EduSky @musiceducation.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 28

Listen in as we sit down with youths at Lewisham Music and explore the power of creative spaces, great facilitation and having opportunities for self-expression through music. https://bit.ly/44hdXky #musiceducation #youthwork #edusky

Inspiring Voices is a new music education podcast from the Sing Up Foundation where we consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 28

LifeofKwasi on creative freedom in our Young Sessions episode. Sometimes we need reminding that creativity is meant to be experimental, not perfect. Young Sessions episode 1 is live on Inspiring Voices:
https://bit.ly/44hdXky - a @SingUpFoundation podcast. @edusky.bsky.social #edusky #musiceducation

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

Inspiring Voices: Young Sessions 🎧

Listen now on:
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jBH9qP
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3HtzNs7
Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4juq55X
Youtube: https://bit.ly/4dSlpFW

@edusky.bsky.social #edusky #youthwork #musiceducation #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 New #InspiringVoicesPodcast drop: two ‘Young Sessions’ episodes feat. young musicians at Lewisham Music. 🎙️ Hear how they channel creativity, express emotions & find clarity with support from great facilitators.👇Listen now via links in thread. @edusky.bsky.social #EduSky #youthwork #musiceducation

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎤 "What's the special sauce for #youthwork?" Spoiler: it's not about having all the answers. New Young Sessions episodes launch next Wednesday feat. young artists speaking their truth about music as medicine. 🎧https://singupfoundation.org.uk/inspiring-voices #musiceducation #youthvoice #wellbeing

Find out more about how to apply for a 2026 MQ Research Fellowship

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Sing Up @singup.bsky.social · Aug 12

We couldn't agree more, which is why we've been paying careful attention to your membership survey responses to make sure we're making it easy for you to spread the joy of #singing far and wide. Not a member yet? Explore our resources at https://www.singup.org #edusky #musiceducation

Quote from a Sing Up survey respondent: "My utmost priority in teaching music to children is to incorporate singing, as it nurtures personal and social development."

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 Exciting opportunity for mental health researchers looking at children and young people! 🚨
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-mq-fellowships-tickets-1415143334809?aff=LinkedIn

#research #singing #music #wellbeing #MQfellowships

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 16

Theatre director Luqman Ali on the diversity within Muslim communities which include those with rich musical traditions spanning centuries. Check out our latest podcast ep. on tackling cultural barriers & racism in music education 👉https://bit.ly/44iL080

#EduSky #MusicEducation #CulturalDiversity

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 9

"When you reach the heart, you reach a place where people understand values which are beyond competition, which are beyond difference." Theatre director Luqman Ali on what children really need in schools - recognition of their humanity.💛http://bit.ly/44hdXky

#EduSky #InclusiveEducation #MusicEd

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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 4

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Voices of Change: tackling racism and cultural barriers in and through music by Inspiring Voices

We explore how racial and cultural barriers in music education impact children & young people's mental health & wellbeing, and examine the healing potential of inclusive singing practices. Baz and Cel...

Voices of Change: tackling racism and cultural barriers in and through music

Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 4

Children don't need us to "bring race into the room" - they've already noticed differences. They need us to create inclusive spaces where ALL voices belong.

🎧🎥Listen/Watch the full episode "Voices of change: Tackling racism and cultural barriers in and through music" -
Youtube: bit.ly/44iL080

We explore how racial and cultural barriers in music education impact children & young people's mental health & wellbeing, and examine the healing potential of inclusive singing practices. Baz and Celi are joined by Luqman Ali, co-founder and artistic director of Khayaal Theatre Company, the UK's first professional theatre company dedicated to Muslim literature and culture, and Natasha Hendry, a music psychologist whose research focuses on racial barriers in music education. The conversation delves into the intersection of race and culture, the concept of "weathering" - the long-term health impacts of experiencing racism - and how singing can provide both immediate healing and contribute to broader social justice efforts. The guests share personal experiences of exclusion from formal music education, discuss the diversity within Muslim communities regarding music and singing, and offer practical guidance for educators wanting to create more inclusive musical environments.