What is the special magic that comes from singing in a group? David Lawrence attempts to explain it through is own experiences as a conductor of singing across a huge range of contexts, from inner city youth choirs to symphony choruses to the vast Young Voices children's stadium singing concerts. To close Season 1 of Inspiring Voices, David and podcast host Baz look back on their various choral collaborations over the years through a wellbeing lens, covering teenage singing, the National Teachers' Choir, singing and conducting for the non-confident adult, and how to get the best from any choir ..read more

International non-binary beatbox star, former world looping champion and disability and mental health ambassador SK Shlomo talks about beatboxing as a great way in to vocal work, and how anyone can get it going. With amazing honesty they open up about their own journey through music and battles with identity, mental health and suicide, which led to their extraordinary new project, Breathe. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, le ..read more

Baz talks to leading researcher Professor Graham Welch about why humans sing, why and how it is good for our health and wellbeing, and how people involved in this work should become researchers themselves, to help increase our understanding. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in impro ..read more

Experienced community musician and trainer Mark Bick chats with Baz about the rise of the community music sector, and the attributes of a really effective music leader working with young people who are labelled as challenging or vulnerable. A must-listen for anyone working, or interested in working, in this context. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the unique role of ..read more

Jane Wheeler has led singing across the globe, as well as setting up Living Song in the UK. She talks to Baz about the special power of the voice, and the amazing way that singing can connect people across countries and cultures. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children ..read more

What's it like delivering music sessions in some of the most challenging educational settings? In this fascinating extended length episode, Sheffield musician Chris Morris talks about his work with Yorkshire Youth & Music, finding ways to connect with young people through music, in particular through singing and songwriting - often with transformational results. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and o ..read more

Baz chats to vocalist, clarinettist, composer and workshop leader Aga Serugo Lugo about the value of group singing, the power of performance and tips for leading singing successfully. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbein ..read more

In this episode Inspiring Voices podcast host Baz Chapman speaks to Sophie Garner - wellbeing music specialist, educator, writer and speaker. She shares her advice on how to get started with singing with any group, and through stories from across her career, demonstrates the extraordinary power of getting young people involved in creating songs. She also introduces her books on singing to support children & young people's mental health & wellbeing. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform child ..read more

This season on Inspiring Voices, the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation, join us on this inspirational journey. Through conversations with singers, music leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in transforming children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. New episodes available fortnightly. Featuring conversations between Baz Chapman and a diverse range of guests including: Mark Bick, Sophie Garner, David Lawrence, Chris Morris, Aga Serugo-Lugo, SK Shlomo, Ben Turner, Jane Wh ..read more

Coming in September - Join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The Sing Up Foundation believes in the power of singing to improve health and wellbeing – so listen in and be inspired! #HereForCulture Supported using public funding by Arts Council England as part of the Cultural Recovery Fund ..read more