Programs

SingWell creates inclusive opportunities for people to sing together — spaces where “bad singing” is welcome, people can participate on their own schedules and comfort level, and evidence-based approaches are used to support people with diverse abilities and needs. Because singing is for everyone.

Participation, not performance

Singing is a natural and ancient human activity, and the benefits come from taking part, not how you sound. You don’t need to think of yourself as a singer to experience these benefits — all voices are welcome!

Connection comes first

Finding meaningful opportunities to connect with others can be hard in today’s world. Our programs are intentionally designed to help people feel more connected from the very first session, with relationships that continue to grow over time.

Grounded in evidence

SingWell was founded by researchers studying the benefits of group singing. Our programs and facilitators are guided by best practices to support meaningful, inclusive experiences that actively boost health and wellbeing.

Join on your own terms

Our sessions are drop-in and flexible—you won’t fall behind if you miss one. You’re always welcome to participate at your own pace, whether that means singing fully or simply being in the room.

Current SingWell groups

Chigamik Community Health Centre

MIDLAND, ON

A weekly group designed for individuals living with respiratory challenges. New program participants are welcome to join the program at any point!

Want to see a SingWell group near you?

Let us know where you’re from and what you’d love to see in your community.

Bring a SingWell group to your organization

You’re already doing the hard work of supporting your community. SingWell offers something that humans have known for millennia and science has now confirmed: the power of singing together.

SingWell brings evidence-based group singing programs to community organizations serving older adults and others who stand to benefit from group singing’s boosts to health and wellbeing.

We handle everything that happens in a session. You bring the space, the people, and the mission. Together, we create something that feels bigger than the sum of its parts.

What we offer

Foster organic peer support

Our groups bring together people who often share similar challenges, in a setting designed to foster trust, connection and confidence. Participants form meaningful relationships of mutual support that often carry over beyond the program setting.

Energize your team

Group singing is an ability-focused, relational, and joyful activity. Research shows it can boost staff morale and strengthen relationships between caregivers and the people they support.

Strengthen your funding case

SingWell's roots are in scientific research on the impacts of group singing. We help organizations demonstrate meaningful, credible outcomes to the funders and stakeholders who need to see results.

Expand who you reach

For those who struggle to engage socially or start healthy activities, group singing can be a springboard into broader participation. It builds breath, confidence, and connection in a way that feels joyful rather than clinical.

Improve client outcomes

Group singing supports physical, psychological, and social wellbeing simultaneously — helping your organization deliver meaningful impact through one streamlined program.

Tap into Canada's growing social prescribing movement.

Social prescribing is changing how health and community organizations work together. As more health practitioners and service users look to connect with community-based programs, we’re working to make trusted group singing programs a regular feature of these care pathways.

Get in touch with us to explore what a program in your community could look like.