Trying Something New

When was the last time you tried something new, not because you were sure it was perfect for you, but simply because you wanted to see how it feels?

Some of you might know me from TikTok, where we do song reviews and chat about the music industry with artists.

I love those get-togethers so much, the energy, the talent, the inspiration… it even motivates my own singing.

So recently, I decided to look for a choir near me. I’d been part of choirs as a kid, but I stopped for a while, life, you know. Now, after all these years, I decided to jump back in. And honestly? I was excited… but also unsure. Was this really what I was looking for?

But here’s my motto: if we don’t try, we’ll never know.

When I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth and smiles. The choir had been together for about four years, and I was the new one. We introduced ourselves, and when the teacher asked which range I wanted to sing, I said, “Anywhere.” I just wanted to sing.

She smiled and placed me in soprano, where they needed voices the most.

Soprano is powerful, it lets me sing it all out, and I love that.

Listening to Yourself

We started with warm-ups, and I had a moment of real focus: breathing, body, hearing, tone. Not just singing along with the radio. Really hearing myself.

Maybe you’ve experienced that too, suddenly paying attention to your own sound feels different. Strange, maybe even uncomfortable. Some people don’t like hearing themselves. But trust me, it’s worth it.

Here are a few things you can practice:

• Record yourself daily: Sing one short verse, listen back, don’t judge, just notice your tone, breathing, timing.
• Mirror practice: Stand in front of a mirror while singing. Notice your body, shoulders, breathing, expression.
• Humming exercise: Hum a simple melody, place your hand on your chest. Feel the vibration, that’s your sound. That’s you.

Hearing my voice with the others was magical. At first, we all sang our own tones. The teacher laughed and said, “Yes, it sounds chaotic!” But that’s the lesson: even when it seems messy, when you focus on your tone, your voice, and your energy, you find balance.

Then something beautiful happened. Slowly, we started listening to each other. No talking, just singing. What felt like chaos became harmony. We became one melody.

Practicing Harmony

Want to try that feeling yourself? Here’s how:

• Sing the same note together: Don’t start at the same time, join naturally. It’ll sound off at first, but if you keep listening, you’ll align.
• Layer harmonies: One person on the main melody, another adds harmony. Focus on blending, not volume.
• Silent listening: Sing a short part, then stop. Let someone else sing, and just listen. Notice how your voice and theirs connect, even in silence.

That’s the power of listening to yourself first, then others. It’s not just music, it’s life. When you hear your own voice, your needs, your feelings, you become grounded. Combine that with listening to others, and you create something bigger than yourself.

A Moment of Connection

On my first day, there was a lady singing soprano with me. At first, she stood a little apart. But we had to share the same sheet music, so we moved closer. After singing, she said something that touched me deeply:

“When I heard you singing, I could lean on you. I enjoyed our voices together. I really like listening to you.”

And honestly, that was exactly how I felt too. Singing together made me feel confident, not because I was perfect, but because our voices blended. One single voice, one tone, can already create connection.

That’s the beauty of music. You don’t need hundreds of people to create magic — sometimes one person who listens, who matches, who vibes with you, is enough.

Your voice matters.

Not just in singing, not just in music, but in life. Listen to yourself.

Understand who you are. And learn to listen to others without losing your sound. That’s how harmony happens.

That’s how music happens. That’s how life happens.

Don’t be afraid to record yourself, to hear yourself, even if it feels strange at first. And don’t be afraid to blend with others, together, you can create something beautiful.

Here’s a little challenge: this week, take five minutes each day to hear your own voice. Sing, hum, or speak out loud, and listen back. Then, share that moment with someone else, let them hear you, and take time to hear them too.

Because music isn’t just about sound. It’s about connection.

Thank you for being here, thank you for sharing this energy. I can’t wait to hear your stories, your voices, and your thoughts. Let me know if you tried hearing your own voice this week.

Until next time, keep shining, keep singing, and keep listening.

Much love, music family,
Sunny

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