You can make a big difference in the health and spirits of those most affected by the CoronaVirus

JUST BY SINGING

Seniors in elderly homes are among the highest risk for the potentially devastating effects the Corona Virus.

The visitation restrictions of the COVID19/Coronavirus epidemic can mean an escalation the added health risks that accompany isolation, anxiety and depression.

There has never been a time when your voice was needed more.

BE A PART OF HELPING OTHERS BY TAKING PART IN THIS CHALLENGE NOW

“We can make a bigger difference than you know by reaching out to those most at risk by recording cover songs!

Will you help me make a difference?”

– Kim Snyder, creator of The Voice Club

WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW

Record a video of you (or your kids) singing any song.

We’ve included links to karaoke tracks for the top songs of the 1930’s – 1950’s below, but any song is fine.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR RECORDING:

A brief introduction: your name & city/state
An upbeat thoughtful comment (suggested): Think of what you’d say if your favorite grandparent were on the other end.
(Your cover song)

SPECIAL TIPS

If you currently have a loved one who is at high risk for CoronaVirus (including non-seniors at risk for health issues), please dedicate your song to them by name. And send it to them!
If you don’t want to add a video, consider adding slides of pictures of your parents/grandparents or just pretty scenes. (Pexels has beautiful free photos)

ATTACH YOUR VIDEO IN THE FORM BELOW

CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

Singing & listening to others sing is a MEDICALLY PROVEN HEALTH BOOSTER:

It helps fight anxiety by releasing oxytocin, the hormone responsible for relieving anxiety and depression
It improves mood by releasing endorphins, the ‘feel good’ hormone
It lowers stress by releasing cortisol, the stress-inhibiting hormone
It boosts immunity by increasing brain chemicals that help the body to be more resilient
It improves sleep through the combined physiological effects that make sleep more restful and more reparative to the body.

What is the benefit of someone singing TO you?

It reminds you that you’re not alone
It reminds you that you are valued
It transports you to cherished memories you made when you first heard the song
It distracts you from the negative, but real, issues
AND IT’S ACTUALLY BEING USED TO MANAGE PAIN IN MEDICAL FACILITIES ACROSS THE WORLD

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO DO THAT FOR OTHERS RIGHT NOW

This is not a talent contest

Studies have proven that BOTH the singer and the listener will get EVERY SINGLE MEDICAL BENEFIT of singing….even if you don’t hit a note!

…besides, if you do, it’s bound to make someone laugh…and we all know what good medicine THAT is.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

We will compile your songs into a playlist and contact elder care facilities to make it available to their residents, starting with Seattle, where so many elderly and their families have been impacted by Coronavirus.

Then, with your help, we’ll spread the healthy-boosting encouragement out far and wide.

Singing live with an instrument is always preferred.

If that’s not possible for you right now, don’t let that stop you.

Narrow down your song(s) and listen to a few karaoke tracks. Pick the one that sounds the best to you and record away!

*Don’t forget to include your introduction and closing thoughts as described above*

CAN’T (OR DON’T WANT TO) DO ‘VIDEO’?

NO PROBLEM!

RECORD THE AUDIO OF YOUR GREETING, SONG & WELL WISHES & INCLUDE A PHOTO BACKGROUND – OR BETTER YET, PIX OF YOU AN A LOVED ONE LIKE A GRANDPARENT & DEDICATE YOUR SONG TO THEM!

WINDOWS USERS: click here to learn how to add photos to your video. Just lay photos right over the entire video before you save your video.

MAC USERS: click here to learn how to place photos on top of your video. Same process. Instead of inserting photos, you just drag them on top of your video and stretch them to cover as much as you want. Then save!

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