Vocal Wellness Program

“My husband has Parkinson’s and, since we started singing, I believe his speech is improved. We both look forward to continuing the sessions. Thanks so much for this therapy. I recommended Singing With Parkinson’s to my husband’s neurologist so that she can pass it along to others.” - Spouse of Participant

“. . . it was FUN! Parkinsons (and similar) patients need more fun in their lives! I think everybody does!” - SWP Participant

“Just to say a BIG THANK YOU for all the good work you, it is much appreciated, across the pond in the US, but also all over the world and here in Europe!

Your scheme really is unique and your enthusiasm is infectious!” - SWP Participant

“I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in February of this year and immediately began looking for available therapies that I could access that would be focused on some of the common non-motor symptoms of PD. While I found quite a few online resources targeting physical exercise and gait/balance issues, there was not a great deal of resources online focusing on speech/voice therapy.

From a comment I read on the Parkinson Foundation’s webpage, I decided to explore [PHH’s] online workshop focusing on music therapy. I have found immense benefits as I’ve joined [therapist’s] students, twice a week, as she has focused on tools to strengthen and counteract the vocal degradation resulting from PD. [Therapist’s] classes are a mix of voice tone and breathing exercises, followed by working together as we sing a wide variety of songs, putting our breathing exercises to work in a practical effort. We have also been learning the aspects of correct pitch and volume levels as we sing these songs together, under [therapist’s] guidance and instruction. I’ve also had the opportunity to learn more about the role of harmony to work within the scale and musical range of these songs.” - SWP Participant