I have been singing all my life, it has become second nature to me. I loved and love many kinds of songs, Dutch, English, French chansons, musical, folk, jazz, blues, German theater songs, but I also love Bach, Rossini and the old Italian songs. After my studies of classical singing I worked solo and in choirs for over 25-30 years. Most of those years I really enjoyed my work, but the focus on perfectionism was taking more and more of my fun away and giving me more and more stress. I experienced personally how singing affects body and mind and I felt a need to look for and transfer the depth of my profession. is a specialized singing program for women aged 40+. Singing together creates positive energy, new resilience and connection. The vibration of your singing voice works like a deep massage. That is why singing is a fun and effective way to reduce stress and tension in general. In addition, it clears your brain, supports and regulates your hormonal balance, your heartbeat and strengthens your immune system. Around the age of forty, the hormonal transition in women can bring physical and mental challenges. As a professional singer I combine my many years of practical experience of the healing power of singing with scientific insights. The songs we sing are known, accessible and fun in singing together is paramount. After singing there is room to exchange experiences with each other. With Singpact I will, song by song, give 'hands and feet' on how singing can support you and bring positive energy. Above all, how to store this energy you will access during the singing! I am in contact with several scientists, and respect all the research they do on music and health. I get support from the Erasmus foundation, connected to the Erasmus University Rotterdam, they are the Founders of Music as a Medicine (MAM). Any questions you might have are welcome, love to hear from you! Beste wishes,
Maartje