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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA

@themusicalself.bsky.social
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Voice Psychologist & Holistic Singing Teacher 🎶 SEND Music Practitioner | Specialist in Voice Confidence Coaching & Neurodiverse Music Pedagogy |🎓BSc MA MISM GMBPsS 🎤 Soul Singer 🎹 www.themusicalself.com

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · 12/05/2026
The arts are demonstrably, measurably, biologically good for us. A necessity, not a luxury.
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Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’
Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes
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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Lifts mood

Singing can bring energy, joy and release, helping people feel brighter in the moment.Gives feelingsa voice

Creativity can help people express thoughts, emotions and stories.Reduces isolation

Singing with others creates shared experience, connection and a sense of belonging.Builds confidence

Learning, creating and performing can help people feel capable, valued and proud of what they can do.
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
My first Substack post has gone live...The Role of Silence in Being Heard.
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The Role of Silence in Being Heard.
A common thread that runs throughout my work is the desire to be heard.
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Come and say hello on Substack! I have just opened a new space for thoughtful reflections on the voice, singing, and how our sound can shape our sense of self. Looking forward to connecting!
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Welcome
Welcome, and thank you for being here.
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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
We're creating a nationwide support network through vocal workshops, community singing groups, and training to boost the wellbeing of displaced children and young refugees through singing. We're aiming to raise £10,000 for this essential work, with each donation being matched: bit.ly/BigGiveChoru...
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Chorus of Hope - singing with young refugees – Big Give
An action research and practitioner development project that will take major strides in building and disseminating a model for singing …
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Please join me for a FREE Reflect and Connect Session on Inclusive #Voice Practice, looking at #mentalhealth and #neurodiversity. Taking place for #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, on Wednesday 19th March at 12.30pm BST. #InclusiveMusicEd www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-...
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Inclusive Voice Practice - Reflect and Connect Session
Come join us for a virtual session where we reflect on our inclusive practice for voice work, in a friendly and supportive environment.
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Join us for the next cycle of #SingingforHealthResearch discussions. The next topic is #Voice and #CognitiveBenefits. A collaborative enterprise between York St John University, Royal College of #Music, and the #Singing for Health Network. Discussions led by @stephenclift.bsky.social. DM for info🙏🏼
A lady singing with her hands up. People near by are listening and joining in
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Big thanks to the team at the Royal Opera House for a wonderful CPD session last week exploring the #CreateandSing #sensory focussed resources for #PMLD. Using the #multisensory world of #Opera to engage #creativity is inspiring. The responses this week are so heartwarming.
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
This is the core of all my #voicework. Thank you @singupfoundation.bsky.social for the space 🤲🏼🙏🏼and to my lovely students and clients for their continued trust. #SEND #Neurodiversity #Actors #Singers #Musicians #Stammering #Autism #MentalHealth #PalliativeCare #Bereavement #MusicEducation
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Excited to announce the first Topic for the Singing for Health Research Project this year; Voice and Communication. Further details can be found in the link in my bio. The project is a collaborative enterprise between the Royal College of Music, @yorkstjohn.bsky.social & Singing for Health Network
A boy and adult playing with some toys and communicating. The text outlines dates which can be found at www.singingforhealthresearch.co.uk.
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Welcome back to all my lovely studio members. I am looking forward to reconnecting with you all. My first blog post of 2025 explores voice confidence, which is the key theme for all our work, whether you are an actor, singer, or community member. www.themusicalself.com/blog/voice-c...
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Voice Confidence — The Musical Self | The Home Of Gentle, Informed, And Ethical Singing For All Voices.
The image features a chair, with an orange cushion placed in front of a microphone, map and laptop.
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Thank you to the @singupfoundation.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss my passion; Singing and Neurodiversity on their latest podcast episode. We spoke about the psychology of singing, music education, and inclusion in practice. www.singupfoundation.org/inspiring-vo...
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Inspiring Voices Podcast | Sing Up Foundation
Inspiring Voices is a new music education podcast from the Sing Up Foundation where we consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
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Stephen Clift @stephenclift.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Great to see you here Abi! Stephen
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Abi Mann-Daraz BSc MA @themusicalself.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Hi Bluesky. I'm very new to the platform. Thank you so much for the follows. 🙏 I'm here for all things related to voice confidence, pedagogy & psychology, inclusive music education, therapeutic voice practice, SEND music, and creative arts for palliative care and bereavement support. 🦋
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