Lavant Road Surgery, Chichester patients’ participation group
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Lavant Road Surgery, Chichesterpatients’ participation group
Dr. Rod PatonDr. Eileen Pankhurst
Dr. Julia PotterDr. Ruth Lowrywww.chi.ac.uk
Vox Anima Singing for Health the ‘Lifemusic’ Way
Singing in the UK (especially England) The Lifemusic Method The‘Vox Anima’ Singing for Health Project Interim outcomes and evaluations
Outline
Absence of ‘universal tongue’ (folksong) Strong media norms (e.g. ‘The Voice’ ‘X Factor’) Traditional choral societies exclusive Schools tend to narrowly define ‘singing’ Growth of community choirs Grassroots movements (NVPN, Sound Sense) Wider concept of voicework from therapeutic
practice ‘Gareth Malone’ effect Surge of interest in therapeutic value of singing
Singing in the UK
“I’ll do ‘owt but sing…” (participant before session)
“You made me sing you b*****d!” (same participant after session)
“I can’t sing – I’m tone deaf” “I wouldn’t inflict my voice on anybody.” (John
Humphries, broadcaster) Embarrassed laughter – protestations - flushing “Maybe you used to sing like an angel but now
you sing like a crow.” (music examiner to 15-year old student.)
Common Attitudes and Responses to Singing
Lifemusic challenges cultural norms
Everyone is musical
There are no wrong notes in music
Every sound has a meaning
Music making is an act of trust
Lifemusic Precepts
The myth of talent Re-defining musicality Challenging cultural
norms Musical ability defined as
sporting prowess Quality of experience
more important than value of musical object
Originality and imagination not dependent on physical or mental dexterity
Everyone is musical
Only ‘norms’ Imposition of “right” notes
political not musical Canonic values embedded in
musical style Potential for abuse ‘errors’ might be hidden
intentions (Brian Eno) Individuality and expression
limited by notion of ‘rightness’ Non-judgemental approach
necessary for creative life and for therapeutic focus
Schooling destroys creativity (Ken Robinson)
No wrong notes
The myth of the beautiful (not just in music)
Fallacious notion that there is a right way to sing
Exploring full potential of voice
Stepping outside of the familiar
Range of vocal texture linked to human potential
Different voices open up new channels - mental, emotional, physical
Every Sound has a Meaning
Liminality and improvisation (Even Ruud)
Communitas Hearing – Listening
– Sensing – Feeling Structures of trust Affect attunement
(Daniel Stern)
Trust
Participation Improvisation Communication Well-being
Lifemusic Ingredients
Direction of travel – from inner to outerConnects with the moment
Cannot be commodifiedOpens pathways of healing
Promotes synchronicity
Improvisation
The group had been performing an improvisation called “rainbows” when one of the participants actually saw one through the window.
“It’s a rainbow!
Improvisation and wellness
“Composition says ‘I’ improvisation says ‘we’ (Joachim Berendt)
Warming up - awakening Improvising - imagining Communicating - sharing Performing - witnessing
Vox Anima Method
Single GP practice – Chichester Patients’ Participation group University/community engagement Taster sessions Lottery funded Aims and expectations variable Average attendance 40-50 Total attendance since Jan 2012, 180+ Measuring well-being and health benefits Model disseminated through practice managers
Singing for Health – the model
Warm-ups…body and brain gym
Chi gong – stretching and singing
Speechsong Improvisation with holding
forms Traditional songs Rounds and canons World music – chants and joiks Spirituals Originals – specially composed
music Participants’ choices
What to sing?
3 models of evaluation
1) Psychological/Social2) Physiological3) The Lifemusic questionnaire
Measuring well-being
4 data collection points – April/July/Sep/Dec General health conditions and lifestyle Body composition Peak flow Cortisol in saliva Daily record sheets – sleep, medication,
resting pulse, waist circumference Evidence of improved sense of well-being
and “looking after oneself” Medical data inconclusive
Physiological tests
Motivation (Self regulation questionnaire) Quality of Life Social support network 2 time points of evaluation 1 month apart
Love of singing, fun and enjoyment (Intrinsic motivation)
Modest improvement in quality of life Strengthens self-identity
Psychological measurement
Makes you more cheerful Improves breathing Relaxing Increases alertness Promotes friendship Increases confidence Raises energy levels – revitalizing Reduces stress Promotes community, develops friendships Creates unique feeling of achievement/satisfaction Uplifting (spiritually) Helps people sleep more deeply Physical exercise Raises mental alertness Enhances concentration Opens up the personality Sense of elation Simple enjoyment Raises sense of perception – increases ability to notice detail Combats depression
Reported Benefits (General)
I believe that singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, super self-confidence, heightened sexual attractiveness and a better sense of humor. A recent long-
term study conducted in Scandinavia sought to discover which activities related to a healthy and happy later life. Three stood out: camping, dancing and singing.
Brian Eno
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