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.

Singing is one of life's simple pleasures, even if you only do it in the shower or with the car windows rolled up. Appropriately enough, singing is the subject of many a song. What are some of your ...