Some people seem to think that only practiced singers can be good singers. I understand their point: people who don’t know how to control their voices often sound amateurish. But what’s wrong with that? Amateurs have been making joyful noises since time immemorial.
I have a degree in musical theater, so I am a trained vocalist. But I don’t always want to use my best voice. Sometimes I just want to sing for the pleasure of making sounds. I believe that if I am truly expressing emotion, it will be conveyed to the listener. Even if I don’t sound pretty or polished, at least I’ll sound sincere.
Whether or not a listener likes someone’s singing is, to some extent, a matter of taste. If the singer is out of tune or has no rhythm, I can see how it might be unpleasant or even downright painful to listen to. But I’ve heard many people with untrained voices sing, and it usually makes me happy to hear them. Many famous singers have unique voices that aren’t necessarily beautiful, but are interesting.
Music is such a vital part of the human experience. It allows us to express heightened emotions when words do not suffice. I would guess that most tribal cultures expect everyone to sing at gatherings, and when they raise their voices together, a rich sound emerges. Song should not be thought of as a realm reserved for good singers. We are all entitled to make music. Maybe if more people were encouraged to sing, the world would be a better place.
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