Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA
@themusicalself.bsky.social
Voice Psychologist & Holistic Singing Teacher 🎶 SEND Music Practitioner | Specialist in Voice Confidence Coaching & Neurodiverse Music Pedagogy |🎓BSc MA MISM GMBPsS 🎤 Soul Singer 🎹
www.themusicalself.com
www.singingforhealthresearch.co.uk
www.themusicalself.com
www.singingforhealthresearch.co.uk
My first Substack post has gone live...The Role of Silence in Being Heard.
The Role of Silence in Being Heard.
A common thread that runs throughout my work is the desire to be heard.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
My first Substack post has gone live...The Role of Silence in Being Heard.
Come and say hello on Substack! I have just opened a new space for thoughtful reflections on the voice, singing, and how our sound can shape our sense of self. Looking forward to connecting!
Welcome
Welcome, and thank you for being here.
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May 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Come and say hello on Substack! I have just opened a new space for thoughtful reflections on the voice, singing, and how our sound can shape our sense of self. Looking forward to connecting!
Reposted by Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA
We're creating a nationwide support network through vocal workshops, community singing groups, and training to boost the wellbeing of displaced children and young refugees through singing. We're aiming to raise £10,000 for this essential work, with each donation being matched: bit.ly/BigGiveChoru...
Chorus of Hope - singing with young refugees – Big Give
An action research and practitioner development project that will take major strides in building and disseminating a model for singing …
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March 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We're creating a nationwide support network through vocal workshops, community singing groups, and training to boost the wellbeing of displaced children and young refugees through singing. We're aiming to raise £10,000 for this essential work, with each donation being matched: bit.ly/BigGiveChoru...
Please join me for a FREE Reflect and Connect Session on Inclusive #Voice Practice, looking at #mentalhealth and #neurodiversity. Taking place for #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, on Wednesday 19th March at 12.30pm BST. #InclusiveMusicEd
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Inclusive Voice Practice - Reflect and Connect Session
Come join us for a virtual session where we reflect on our inclusive practice for voice work, in a friendly and supportive environment.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Please join me for a FREE Reflect and Connect Session on Inclusive #Voice Practice, looking at #mentalhealth and #neurodiversity. Taking place for #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, on Wednesday 19th March at 12.30pm BST. #InclusiveMusicEd
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-...
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Join us for the next cycle of #SingingforHealthResearch discussions. The next topic is #Voice and #CognitiveBenefits. A collaborative enterprise between York St John University, Royal College of #Music, and the #Singing for Health Network. Discussions led by @stephenclift.bsky.social. DM for info🙏🏼
February 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Join us for the next cycle of #SingingforHealthResearch discussions. The next topic is #Voice and #CognitiveBenefits. A collaborative enterprise between York St John University, Royal College of #Music, and the #Singing for Health Network. Discussions led by @stephenclift.bsky.social. DM for info🙏🏼
Big thanks to the team at the Royal Opera House for a wonderful CPD session last week exploring the #CreateandSing #sensory focussed resources for #PMLD. Using the #multisensory world of #Opera to engage #creativity is inspiring. The responses this week are so heartwarming.
February 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Big thanks to the team at the Royal Opera House for a wonderful CPD session last week exploring the #CreateandSing #sensory focussed resources for #PMLD. Using the #multisensory world of #Opera to engage #creativity is inspiring. The responses this week are so heartwarming.
This is the core of all my #voicework. Thank you @singupfoundation.bsky.social for the space 🤲🏼🙏🏼and to my lovely students and clients for their continued trust.
#SEND #Neurodiversity #Actors #Singers #Musicians #Stammering #Autism #MentalHealth #PalliativeCare #Bereavement #MusicEducation
#SEND #Neurodiversity #Actors #Singers #Musicians #Stammering #Autism #MentalHealth #PalliativeCare #Bereavement #MusicEducation
"There's intrinsically deep power in singing ... and finding out who you are through your sound... " 🙌
Listen to 'Singing and Neurodiversity', featuring Abi Mann-Daraz (@themusicalself.bsky.social) and Alice Nicholls
#musiced #musiceducation #creativehealth #mentalhealth #singingforwellbeing
Listen to 'Singing and Neurodiversity', featuring Abi Mann-Daraz (@themusicalself.bsky.social) and Alice Nicholls
#musiced #musiceducation #creativehealth #mentalhealth #singingforwellbeing
January 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This is the core of all my #voicework. Thank you @singupfoundation.bsky.social for the space 🤲🏼🙏🏼and to my lovely students and clients for their continued trust.
#SEND #Neurodiversity #Actors #Singers #Musicians #Stammering #Autism #MentalHealth #PalliativeCare #Bereavement #MusicEducation
#SEND #Neurodiversity #Actors #Singers #Musicians #Stammering #Autism #MentalHealth #PalliativeCare #Bereavement #MusicEducation
Excited to announce the first Topic for the Singing for Health Research Project this year; Voice and Communication. Further details can be found in the link in my bio. The project is a collaborative enterprise between the Royal College of Music, @yorkstjohn.bsky.social & Singing for Health Network
January 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Excited to announce the first Topic for the Singing for Health Research Project this year; Voice and Communication. Further details can be found in the link in my bio. The project is a collaborative enterprise between the Royal College of Music, @yorkstjohn.bsky.social & Singing for Health Network
Welcome back to all my lovely studio members. I am looking forward to reconnecting with you all. My first blog post of 2025 explores voice confidence, which is the key theme for all our work, whether you are an actor, singer, or community member.
www.themusicalself.com/blog/voice-c...
www.themusicalself.com/blog/voice-c...
Voice Confidence — The Musical Self | The Home Of Gentle, Informed, And Ethical Singing For All Voices.
The image features a chair, with an orange cushion placed in front of a microphone, map and laptop.
www.themusicalself.com
January 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Welcome back to all my lovely studio members. I am looking forward to reconnecting with you all. My first blog post of 2025 explores voice confidence, which is the key theme for all our work, whether you are an actor, singer, or community member.
www.themusicalself.com/blog/voice-c...
www.themusicalself.com/blog/voice-c...
Thank you to the @singupfoundation.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss my passion; Singing and Neurodiversity on their latest podcast episode. We spoke about the psychology of singing, music education, and inclusion in practice.
www.singupfoundation.org/inspiring-vo...
www.singupfoundation.org/inspiring-vo...
Inspiring Voices Podcast | Sing Up Foundation
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.
www.singupfoundation.org
December 20, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Thank you to the @singupfoundation.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss my passion; Singing and Neurodiversity on their latest podcast episode. We spoke about the psychology of singing, music education, and inclusion in practice.
www.singupfoundation.org/inspiring-vo...
www.singupfoundation.org/inspiring-vo...
Reposted by Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA
Great to see you here Abi! Stephen
Hi Bluesky. I'm very new to the platform. Thank you so much for the follows. 🙏 I'm here for all things related to voice confidence, pedagogy & psychology, inclusive music education, therapeutic voice practice, SEND music, and creative arts for palliative care and bereavement support. 🦋
December 19, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Great to see you here Abi! Stephen
Hi Bluesky. I'm very new to the platform. Thank you so much for the follows. 🙏 I'm here for all things related to voice confidence, pedagogy & psychology, inclusive music education, therapeutic voice practice, SEND music, and creative arts for palliative care and bereavement support. 🦋
December 18, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Hi Bluesky. I'm very new to the platform. Thank you so much for the follows. 🙏 I'm here for all things related to voice confidence, pedagogy & psychology, inclusive music education, therapeutic voice practice, SEND music, and creative arts for palliative care and bereavement support. 🦋