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Sing Up Foundation
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We believe in harnessing the power of singing to improve mental health and wellbeing.

We create a healthier world through song.

#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth
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
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Music isn't a luxury—it's essential for our health and wellbeing 🎵 https://f.mtr.cool/vsgumzgznm

#MusicEducation #EduSky #ArtsandHealth #Research
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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
October 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Thinking of starting your own autism-friendly choir? Try our top tips 🎵
https://f.mtr.cool/ietbccnjxv
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🍃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
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"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
September 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
September 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
💡 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
September 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
"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
September 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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
August 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📢 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
August 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🎤 "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
August 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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
July 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
"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
July 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"They absolutely noticed it. They probably noticed it from three years old."

Music psychologist Dr. Natasha Hendry dismantling the "colorblind" myth in education 🎯

New podcast episode on racial barriers in music education

Links in 🧵⬇️

#MusicEducation #InclusiveEducation #Representation #EduSky
July 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🎶✨ The science is clear: arts education isn't just about creativity - it's about building better futures for our children. Discover more fascinating insights about the power of music and arts in child development on the latest Inspiring Voices podcast episode buff.ly/CdcbOob #EduSky
June 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🎧 Dr. Daisy Fancourt breaks down why arts investment isn't just good for wellbeing - it makes financial sense too. NEW episode of Inspiring Voices OUT NOW! We're joined in conversation by Daisy and composer Howard Goodall, exploring why we need music more than ever. Links in 🧵👇 #EduSky
June 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Singer, vocal coach and presenter David Grant MBE on why we need to stop denying young people's reality and start validating their experiences instead. Game-changing advice from our latest Inspiring Voices podcast. 💭 🔥 buff.ly/rDWl8Uu #Parenting #Education #MentalHealth #Validation #EduSky
June 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Music is our free medicine. You don't need to sing well to feel. It's not about how well you do it, it's about what it does for you." David Grant MBE with the reminder we all need about the healing power of music. Latest Inspiring Voices podcast: "Permission to Be". (See thread for links!) 👇 🧵
June 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM