American Songwriter may earn a commission when you purchase through our links. Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing ...

There are a few common misconceptions about learning to sing that I'd like to do my part to clear up. The main one is that the ability to sing is something you're born with—not (necessarily) true.

Eli Conley is a singer-songwriter who specializes in helping trans people on testosterone re-learn how to sing as their voices change. If you've spent your whole life singing but suddenly have a ...

After you’ve gained a better understanding of the mechanics and language around singing, you’ll be able to assess your own strengths and weaknesses. This will allow you to figure out where you can or ...

Realizing I wasn’t good at singing was one of those distinct coming-of-age moments when you learn that the world isn’t as fair as you once thought it was. I think it was my parents who broke the news ...

This story was originally published on May 18, 2022, and has been updated to include a rerun of our episode on this topic. "I'm tone-deaf." "I'm not really a singer." "Oh, I don't sound like them; ...