Exploring whether songwriting improves wellbeing

[Dr Nick Troop]

Hi I’m Dr Nick Troop from the University of Hertfordshire

I’m a songwriter and a Health Psychologist and would very much appreciate your help to explore the effects (if any) songwriting may have on various aspects of your well-being.

Previous studies have suggested that music/song-writing can have many benefits, including those associated with wellbeing. Others suggest that songwriting may simply reflect the state of mind the writer is already in.

So if you are a songwriter (novice or experienced) or someone who would like to start songwriting, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are already a song-writer, you can find out more about the study and participate here:

"Songwriters" - songwriting, health and well-being


If you have never written a song before but think you'd like to take it up, you can find out more about the study and participate here:

"New songwriters" - songwriting, health and well-being



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