After a PSP diagnosis last year, my husband began experiencing huskiness and a deterioration in his vocal projection. His speech therapist from The Biggart Hospital suggested he attended a newly set up singing group called Vibrant Voices in order to strengthen his vocal chords. Reluctantly he agreed to give it a try.
The group is led by Fiona, a Speech and Language Therapist, with Carol, a retired music teacher playing piano. Also supporting are Kirsty, a care assistant and a couple of volunteers.
Everyone involved was so friendly, helpful and supportive that we immediately felt relaxed and encouraged to sing out!
On our first few visits we were part of a small group of around eight but gradually over the coming weeks the group grew to over 30 regulars. In fact we have had to relocate to a new venue to accommodate the increasing numbers.
From being a reluctant participant, my husband now looks forward to each session where he can join in with songs from all genres and eras. No one is being judged and everyone is encouraged to ‘sing out and have fun’. We enjoy the music and have a giggle when things go wrong too. Vibrant Voices has become an important social event for us as well as being beneficial for my husband’s wellbeing.
"Vibrant Voices singing group"
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