Promotes well-being
Group singing reduces stress and increases positive affect across diverse populations.
Grape et al., 2002 — Integr. Physiol. Behav. Sci.Magical
Musical
Mycology
What we're doing
Most people put up invisible barriers between themselves and making music.
Politeness. False preconceptions about needing training. Simply not knowing how to start. Musical Mycology dismantles those barriers by wrapping music-making in something enchanting and unintimidating: mushrooms.
The Three Arms
One vision, three ways in.
Why this matters
Making music in groups is important for humans.
Forms social bonds
Shared music-making accelerates social bonding faster than other group activities of similar effort.
Kreutz, 2014 — Music Med.Raises endorphins
Synchronized musical activity raises pain threshold via endorphin release, more so than solo participation.
Dunbar et al., 2012 — Evolut. Psychol.Improves mental health
Sustained group singing programs improve self-reported mental health and community connection.
Grindley et al., 2011 — VicHealthIs fun!
Arbitrary and personal observation.*
* Personal observationWhere we are
Our Timeline
June 13, 2026Limited Beta
We'll be testing core components at a major Renaissance Faire. A free pilot where we will collect data on attach rates and evaluate how the system performs in trying conditions.
August 15, 2026Open Beta, LBE Launch
Other Ren Faires in the wings can now go live. Work begins with the CMU ETC to build out the hardware and prepare for Demo Day.
December 4, 2026Demo Day
Presenting to major industry players in the LBE space. Working to establish the pipeline for permanent installations starting in 2027.
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