The Courage to Sing: Breaking Free from Shame and Silence For decades, we’ve met incredible people who carry a deep fear of singing – those who won’t even sing “Happy Birthday” aloud, who believe they’re tone-deaf, or who’ve been told they simply can’t sing. Many have followed us quietly on social media for years, gathering courage from afar, while others have sat in their cars outside our workshops, too scared to step inside, before they take that first step. Why is singing something that can feel so hard and scary?  Often, it starts with shame – a feeling that took root early on when someone said, “You can’t sing.” Maybe it was a teacher, a family member, or a friend. That one comment can echo for years, silencing a voice that just wants to be heard. We lose the simple, beautiful joy of singing out loud and in community, and the fear grows so big that even singing at home or with family feels impossible. But here’s the truth: it’s never too late. We regularly welcome s...