Singing Through Tone Deafness

Author Tim Falconer didn't take his congenital amusia lying down. With the help of neuroscientists and vocal coaches, he tried to teach himself to sing against all odds.

The Scientist Staff

Mar 16, 2017 | 1 min read

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