Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

I remembered a friend of mine used to make tapes of her singing carols, and sent those as Christmas presents along with her cards and gifts. I thought that was neat and was wondering how hard it is to ...

Can anybody become a singer? It’s a question that’s been debated by many, probably since the first time someone tried to carry a tune. Weighing the value of learned skill versus innate ability is ...

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 ...

Spring and early summer are times when the air is filled with bird song. Even people who don’t consider themselves “birders” often appreciate the sounds of birds as a nice backdrop to their ...

Complex learning processes like speaking or singing follow similar patterns. Using the example of zebra finches, researchers have investigated how young birds imitate the courtship songs of their ...

If you've spent your whole life singing, and suddenly you have a different voice, how do you relearn how to use it? One musician in Sacramento has become a lighthouse for people with this experience - ...

Whether it’s Barbra Streisand’s goosebump-raising 19-second note in “A Piece of the Sky,” or Bill Withers’ iconic 18-second one in “Lovely Day,” the ability to hold a note requires a singer to ...