New research out of Northwestern University suggests that singing accurately is not so much a talent as a learned skill that can decline over time if not used.
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Can't Sing? Keep At It
New research out of Northwestern University suggests that singing accurately is not so much a talent as a learned skill that can decline over time if not used.