Singing in public

And how it will change your confidence in everything.

This Substack is about life-building, and a lot of it has to do with gaining the confidence to do what you actually desire to do.

Two years ago, I was singing alone at home all the time, never having sung “for real” in front of another soul except myself. But I loved it. I sang every single day, but wouldn’t dare do it in front of anyone else.

“I’m not that good” Who cares?!

“My friends sing better than me” Also, who cares?!

But I did care, and it blocked me from doing it.

But then one of my best friends, Hadassah, became a vocal coach. She asked if I wanted to take lessons and perform a song at a concert – in front of 100 people.

That idea sounded insane to me. But for some reason, I said yes – and I’m so glad I did.

What it’s done for my confidence and self-expression has been incredible. From the first performance – barely moving, eyes closed the whole time – to dancing my heart out on stage singing Shania Twain, I couldn’t be more proud of myself.

Had I stopped myself out of fear of being cringe, I wouldn’t have allowed myself to experience some of the most freeing and soul-expanding moments of my life.

Any time I see someone singing their heart out at karaoke, a little part of me falls in love with the vulnerable human on stage. That’s what this is about. Not talent, but self-expression.

If any of this resonates, I urge you to take a step towards whatever little thing that secretly lights your soul on fire.

Without further ado (and honestly, I can’t believe I’m allowing the internet to see this but…) here’s a series of clips of me singing at different points over the last two years: