There is such a power in singing. A simple Google search can show anyone the health benefits of singing and the physical rejuvenation that can come from singing. Singing for me personally has always been cathartic. Extremely cathartic. I admittedly did some vocally unhealthy scream singing in high school in my car, but no matter my mood, there was always a physical relief that came with singing. I was really able to understand the reason for this when I joined my school choir in high school. One of the first things the directors I have encountered have said to a choir in rehearsal is “come into your body.” There is an intentional focus on breath and posture and emotion that comes with singing. You get to be completely locked into your breathing and then with every fulfilling breath that comes in, there is an equally fulfilling expelling of energy that comes out. This focused and intentional practice was nowhere present in my car scream singing, but the same movement of energy was ever present. Anyone who has played any instrument in their life understands the power that came come from playing a piece that really moves you. The piece that you have been practicing for months and now you are performing, and the excitement and anticipation of the piece moves you. Now if you have played an instrument but have never considered singing, imagine that the energy of that music literally moves through you because you are now the instrument. There is a power in that experience. There is a power in all music making in this way. If you have never considered singing and leave all singing for the car and shower, that is amazing, but next time you are jamming out, consider what it is that makes the moment so freeing! And if you haven’t ever sung in a choir and have thought about it, try it. Because it’s literally every feeling I just described, but with like 30 other people. Talk about powerful. :)
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