SongShine Foundation

1. To train and certify instructors to teach SongShine classes which are designed to strengthen voices damaged by Parkinson's Disease, stroke, other neurological disorders, or aging; 2. To offer regularly scheduled in-person and online SongShine classes; 3. To present workshops to introduce SongShine vocal therapy methods; 4. To continue to create course material using music, speech, creative drama, and imagination.

SongShine classes offer a holistic approach to strengthening neurologically damaged and aging voices. An integration of body awareness and relaxation, breath management, music (vocalises and songs), speech (including diction and articulation), imagination, creative drama, playing a role (becoming another), and emotional engagement are combined to involve the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

Classes are taught in an affirming atmosphere that gives participants an opportunity to take risks, be affirmed, and build community. Voices are strengthened, friendships are made, self-esteem is increased. As an integrated classroom that includes all age-related and neurological disorders, participants are focused on a common goal rather than a specific neurological disorder.

The Result

SongShine Foundation's classes offer a positive learning atmosphere in which:

-voices are strengthened
-spirits are lifted
-memories are released
-community is built
-self-esteem is increased