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 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!

For more information on the Sing Up Foundation, visit: www.singupfoundation.org

Video also available to view on the Sing Up Foundation Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SingUpFoundation

Episode features music from Beccy Owen. Anenome originally written by Beccy Owen and the Refuge, bespoke arrangement for Sing Up Foundation by Beccy Owen.

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England as part of the Cultural Recovery Fund.