9 Singer Myths: Move On!

Singers come in with all kinds of stories about their voice — stories shaped by age, experience, comparison, or the way someone once spoke to them. These beliefs aren’t flaws. They’re simply starting points. Once we understand what’s possible, the story often shifts.

Here are nine common beliefs singers carry, reframed with clarity and encouragement.

1. “I’m too young.”

Young singers often deliver the most honest performances. Training helps that spark grow into skill and expressive control.

2. “I’m too old.”

Maturity brings depth, nuance, and lived experience. Technique supports the voice you have today and helps your storytelling land with clarity.

3. “I’m too busy.”

A few focused minutes can keep your voice connected and growing. Consistency matters more than time.

4. “YouTube can teach me everything.”

Videos can spark ideas. Personalized coaching helps you understand what your voice needs and how to build healthy habits.

5. “My voice is already great.”

A strong voice becomes unmistakable when technique and artistry work together. Growth doesn’t replace what you have — it refines it.

6. “I already know how to perform.”

Performance evolves. Great singers learn to inhabit a song, not just deliver it.

7. “I gig regularly, so I’m good.”

Gigging builds consistency. Coaching keeps your performances fresh, expressive, and sustainable.

8. “High school choir taught me everything.”

Choir gives you a foundation. Your adult voice may need different tools and a more personal approach.

9. “I took voice in college.”

Early training is a start. Your current artistry deserves support that matches who you are now, not who you were at nineteen.

Closing

Wherever you are in your singing life, your voice is always capable of opening in new ways. The stories we carry can shift — and when they do, the voice follows.

Discover Your Voice… Live Your Dream

RiverSong Reflections

~Patrick Cunningham