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The Benefits of Singing for Parkinson’s Disease

  • Photo of Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire performing

    "Music is always a creative process that comes from the heart. It's a feeling, a vibration, that we ride on."

    Maurice White

    Founder of Earth, Wind & Fire
    Lived with Parkinson’s

  • Photo of Ken, a member

    "Tremble Clefs has opened the door to companionship with other people with Parkinson's. I enjoy music and singing; and Tremble Clefs has increased my conversation capabilities overall, giving me more confidence!"

    Ken

    Member of Tremble Clefs

  • A gathering at a Tremble Clefs location

    "When we sing, however, it’s like we’re doing little mini exercises for the same muscles you use to swallow, breathe and cough to make them stronger and work together."

    Elizabeth Stegemoller

    Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Iowa State University

  • Photo of Michael J Fox

    "I discovered that I was part of a Parkinson’s community with similar experiences and similar questions that I’d been dealing with alone."

    Michael J. Fox

    Actor and Founder of the Michael J. Fox Foundation
    Living with Parkinson’s

  • Photo of a volunteer member playing the guitar

    “The Tremble Clefs has provided companionship and friendship, and also continuity of purpose. It has also given me confidence to be able to speak more.”

    Member of Tremble Clefs

  • An event with friends and family

    "Significant improvements in singing quality and voice range, coupled with the absence of decline in speaking quality support group singing as a promising intervention for persons with PD."

    Journal of Music Therapy

    Volume 49, Issue 3, Fall 2012, Pg. 278–302

  • Image of Craig, member living with Parkinsons

    "I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2009. I joined Tremble Clefs in 2018. I love to sing, I love the group, and it helps my voice - what could be better than that?"

    Craig

    Member of Tremble Clefs

  • Image of Neil Diamond

    "I can still sing. I feel good...it's like all the systems in my mind and my body are working as one when I'm singing."

    Neil Diamond

    Singer-songwriter, musician and actor
    Living with Parkinson’s

  • A group of people celebrating

    "Choral singing was perceived by people with stroke and PD to help them self-manage some of the consequences of their condition, including social isolation, low mood, and communication difficulties."

    Laura Fogg-Rogers et al

    National Institute of Health, National Library of Medicine

    Study: Choral singing therapy following stroke or Parkinson’s disease: an exploration of participant experiences

  • Photo of long time members

    “The singing has added many things. It helps the vocal cords but it’s fun. And having fun is not always easy with Parkinson’s.”

    Member of Tremble Clefs

  • Photo of Harry getting ready for a session

    "After being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021, my wife and I joined the North County Support Group. It was there where we first heard of Tremble Clefs. At the first Tremble Clefs meeting that we attended we were overwhelmed by the love and acceptance of group members. I said "This is for me!" I'm amongst friends, brothers and sisters. Tremble Clefs has been a weekly highlight for me."

    Harry

    Member of Tremble Clefs

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