• General Benefits of Singing:
    • improved mood.
    • improved health.
    • group singing creates a positive, supportive environment.
     
    Physical Effects of Singing:
    • releases endorphins, the brain's "feel good" chemicals.
      • Singers show significantly decreased anxiety and depression rates.
      • Proper use of breath reduces stress.
    • singing for a crowd builds confidence.
    • aerobic benefits (more oxygen in the blood for better circulation).
     
     
    Psychological Effects of Singing:
    • distraction from worries (creates a "stress-free zone").
    • keeps the brain active (melody, harmony, tempo, dynamics, etc).
    • positive social interaction.
      • independence (solos, leadership roles, etc).
      • teamwork.
    • develop creativity through improvisation.


     
    Note: all information found on this page was paraphrased from the following article on How Stuff Works?