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Jenevora's Running Commentary Episode 60: Singing is fundamental

Welcome to Jenevora’s Running Commentary. This is a series of short chats and ideas about singing and teaching singing, named after the place where I do a lot of my thinking: on a run. Jenevora’s Running Commentary number 60: Singing is fundamental Singing is a much older form of vocalisation than speech and occupies a much wider network in the brain. Our brains will even turn repeated speech into a song. In this episode I’m exploring why singing may have evolved before language, how singing is organised in the brain, and why that matters for performers, teachers and voice practitioners. Speech relies on small, specialised language centres. Singing, however, is processed more widely across the brain, using multiple pathways. This helps explain why singing can support recovery after stroke or brain injury, and why singing together is such a powerful way to bond as humans. I also share a demonstration of how repeated speech can start to sound like song in the brain, and why infants respond so strongly to singing voices. If you teach or perform, this is a reminder that singing is not a luxury skill. It is a deeply human, connection-making behaviour, and it belongs in children’s lives from the outset. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:16 Singing before speech (evolution and bonding) 0:40 Speech centres vs singing networks in the brain 1:12 Singing and rehabilitation (stroke and brain injury) 1:28 Voice anatomy evolved before language (body before brain) 1:46 Group singing, bonding and hormones (oxytocin, endorphins, cortisol) 2:21 Babies respond to singing more than speech 2:53 Repeated speech becomes song (demo) 3:35 What this means for performers, teachers and kids singing 4:20 Singing needs to start young 4:44 End About Dr Jenevora Williams Dr Jenevora Williams is a voice science PhD and singing teacher specialising in vocal health and voice pedagogy, with particular expertise in young and developing voices. She was the first singing teacher in the UK to be awarded a PhD in voice science, and received the 2010 BVA Van Lawrence Prize for her contribution to voice research. Jenevora’s work spans research, teaching and professional training, and this channel shares practical, evidence-led ideas for singers, teachers and voice practitioners. Work with Jenevora in three ways 1:1 work (sessions and mentoring) Personalised support for singers and voice professionals. This can include vocal technique, vocal health strategy, teaching challenges, and rehabilitation-informed work. Evolving Voice (courses and training) Training and resources designed to support young voices and the people who work with them, including singing teachers, choir leaders and practitioners. Vocal Health Education (training pathways for voice professionals) VHE provides structured education in vocal health and rehabilitation for voice professionals around the world, from foundational training through to advanced specialist pathways.