How can I keep from singing?

10 days ago

The author, Daniel Janus, unexpectedly started singing at age 38 in 2022, which became a significant part of his life.
He previously viewed musical ability as an innate gift and felt excluded, but a chain of events led him to try singing.
His wife joined a singing retreat, which led to lessons and a concert that inspired him to take his first lesson with teacher Olga.
He discovered 'euphorism', a teaching philosophy focused on love, creativity, and self-expression rather than rigid technique.
Singing brings him immersive flow, boosts energy, and helps with ADHD-related dopamine flow, making lessons a weekly highlight.
He has made progress in vocal range and skill, overcoming beliefs like having a 'wooden ear' and learning to appreciate imperfection.
The experience changed his perspective: he enjoys karaoke for its social, imperfect nature and found that liking a song doesn't correlate with singing it comfortably.
He concludes that it's never too late to learn and find joy in being a beginner, inspired by the hymn 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'.

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