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Every 4th Friday of the month we gather at the Old Town Library 201 Peterson St Fort Collins from 1-2:30 pm for a ukulele play along. Everyone is welcome!

Just bring your ukulele and a chord chart. We play along to YouTube videos.

04/25/2026

Thanks for joining us yesterday strumming and singing!

04/22/2026

Is there a song you want to play or learn on Friday?

04/18/2026

Come and strum and sing with us Friday, April 24th!

03/29/2026

Saturday, May 9, is the Denver UkeFest at Swallow Hill Music. It's a great event!

03/29/2026

Strumming and singing is so therapeutic! Come join us April 24th😁

Follow @goodneuroscience to understand your brain.

When you sing in a group, your brain releases oxytocin, the hormone responsible for bonding, trust, and the feeling of safety.

A 2022 study measured this directly and found oxytocin levels were significantly higher after group singing compared to group speaking. Singing together also reduced cortisol and enhanced feelings of social connection more than comparable non-musical activities. 

The mechanism seems to involve synchronisation. Matching pitch, rhythm, and breathing with others creates a level of coordination your brain reads as deep social alignment. This is why singing with people feels qualitatively different from just talking with them.

Studies:
Endogenous oxytocin, cortisol, and testosterone in response to group singing. Hormones and Behavior
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2021.105105

Changes in mood, oxytocin, and cortisol following group and individual singing: A pilot study. Psychology of Music, 
https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356211042668

The neurochemistry and social flow of singing: bonding and oxytocin. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
 https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00518

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.

Follow @goodneuroscience to optimize your brain health.

#neuroscience #brainhealth #neurobiology #singingbenefits #groupsinging 03/28/2026

Follow @goodneuroscience to understand your brain. When you sing in a group, your brain releases oxytocin, the hormone responsible for bonding, trust, and the feeling of safety.
 A 2022 study measured this directly and found oxytocin levels were significantly higher after group singing compared to group speaking. Singing together also reduced cortisol and enhanced feelings of social connection more than comparable non-musical activities.  The mechanism seems to involve synchronisation. Matching pitch, rhythm, and breathing with others creates a level of coordination your brain reads as deep social alignment. This is why singing with people feels qualitatively different from just talking with them. 
Studies: Endogenous oxytocin, cortisol, and testosterone in response to group singing. Hormones and Behavior
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2021.105105 Changes in mood, oxytocin, and cortisol following group and individual singing: A pilot study. Psychology of Music,  https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356211042668
 The neurochemistry and social flow of singing: bonding and oxytocin. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
 https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00518
 Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine. Follow @goodneuroscience to optimize your brain health. #neuroscience #brainhealth #neurobiology #singingbenefits #groupsinging

03/28/2026
03/23/2026

Come and join us Friday at 1pm!

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Old Town Library 201 Peterson Street
Fort Collins, CO
80525