Azita, an old Iranian singer

The result is an unrealistic view of what it takes to sing in a musical setting. A hundred years ago, singing was a regular part of life for almost everyone. Special talent wasn’t considered necessary to participate in musical life in church or folk music. Things have certainly changed since then, but the takeaway is that you don’t have to be a pop star to sing well, or write an impactful song. Once you get your head around this perspective, you’ll feel less self-conscious about not sounding great right away.