I Would Love to Sing, But I Don’t Know How to Start! [Video]

As a long-time performer and vocal coach, I have heard these words spoken many times, especially after one of my concerts or talks. These days, during concerts, which have taken on a more conversational tone, I often mention the great pleasures that singing can bring – no matter your age or level.

And science agrees. In the study, The effects of aging and singing, research has discovered something that many of us already knew in our souls,“that music listening and singing can have an impact on the brain…. and, in turn, could mitigate age-related cognitive decline.”

I try always to have at least one sing along during the show so that we can experience the great joy of lifting our voices together in song. This activity seems to open the emotional floodgates for those in the audience who have a long-held desire to sing. And there are many who do!

After each concert, several people will tell me they would “love to sing, but…” I …