FortUke

Thanks for joining us yesterday strumming and singing!

https://youtu.be/0VR3AHYFvNk?si=JruXJ01OmWn2lzOT

https://youtu.be/aqhXvHta5Yk?si=R4uCoRDViD4dd3ip

https://youtu.be/1xF4hMu8dEA?si=hvPkgoT0-3LM_awD

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

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

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

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

Come and join us Friday at 1pm!