What an exciting start to the day! 🥳Singing is back in the spotlight, and our very own Baz Chapman has just gone live on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour speaking about the benefits of singing and getting more teens involved. 📻 Tune in here: https://f.mtr.cool/oeevdnfdtx

#choirs #edusky #musiceducation

What makes a space feel truly safe for young people? 🤔
Blue Cabin's Safe Spaces guide breaks it down into 6 essential elements:

TWO DAYS LEFT for our survey (closes FRIDAY)

What do practitioners actually need?

→ More training?
→ Better resources?
→ Evidence-based guidance?
→ Peer support?

7 mins, confidential, all welcome: https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026

Teachers, music leaders, youth workers - your voice matters

Good news from our friends at Sing Up! 💛
As a charity dedicated to improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing through singing, we’re delighted to share that this year’s #SingUpDay anthem — ‘We Get Up Again’ — is now live and ready for you to explore.

Your voice matters. 🎤
We need your insights on children's mental health & singing.
7-minute survey closes Jan 17.
Your insights inform our State of Play 2025 report.

https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026
#PractitionerVoice #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth

When we know that half of all mental health disorders begin by age 14, we cannot overlook the power of collective singing...

Have you got 7 minutes to help us? ⏰

We're gathering insights from practitioners about children's mental health & singing. Your experience shapes our State of Play report.

Quick survey, closes Jan 17.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS72MHB

#ChildMentalHealth #MusicEducation #EduSky #artsinhealth #musiced

Are you seeing the kids' mental health crisis firsthand? 🚨 Teachers, therapists, youth workers: We need your insights on challenges & solutions. How can the Sing Up Foundation support you? Your feedback will shape our report. Share your thoughts! #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #ArtsandHealth #Edusky

This is your sign to create something beautiful. Just get started. What you need: courage to begin and commitment to learning and listening - from the people you serve and from experts. #MusicEducation #CommunityMusic #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Choirs

Music is an incredible leveller of a playing field. Many autistic young people face barriers to music participation because programs aren't designed for their needs. Explore our new resources for autism-friendly singing: https://f.mtr.cool/litexhdhfv #MusicEducation #Inclusion

Nat Vesty from Sutton Music Trust on running inclusive #choirs: stay open-minded, be reflective, adapt. Check out our brilliant case study looking at the Trust's autism-friendly choir: https://f.mtr.cool/splvoaqdnf #MusicEducation

Music isn't a luxury—it's essential for our health and wellbeing 🎵 https://f.mtr.cool/vsgumzgznm

#MusicEducation #EduSky #ArtsandHealth #Research

Want to create an autism-friendly choir? Our new planning checklist guides you from research to launch with autism-specific considerations, training tips, and success indicators.
Get the free resource: bit.ly/4nRj8z2 #EduSky #MusicEducation

We've been sharing about autism-friendly singing recently—and if you found those posts helpful, you may also like this episode from our #InspiringVoicesPodcast 'Singing and neurodiversity'. https://f.mtr.cool/kfiazgzrwk #EduSky #MusicEducation #Youth

Thinking of starting your own autism-friendly choir? Try our top tips 🎵
https://f.mtr.cool/ietbccnjxv

When we create autism-friendly singing spaces, remarkable things happen. Anxiety decreases. Confidence grows. Joy becomes accessible.
Read our new case study looking at Sutton Music Trust's great work in this area👉 Link in bio #EduSky #Choirs #Autism #InclusiveSinging #MentalHealth #MusicEducation

Inclusion isn’t a buzzword—it’s a commitment. Every child deserves to feel safe and valued and we know how important this is for their wellbeing. Let’s keep asking 'how can we make space for every voice?'. https://f.mtr.cool/lerhgyzhpy

#MusicEducation #EduSky @musiceducation.bsky.socialrofile/did:plc:syog5hosueggne3cc62mcijj" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@musiceducation.bsky.social

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

🍃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

"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

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

💡 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

"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

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

📢 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