Today’s Pick: A choir for the tone-deaf 🎶


Editors’ Picks • January 14, 2026

If you’re a regular reader of Nice News, you may have caught our recent explainer on the many health benefits that singing can offer, including boosting your mood and fostering feelings of connectedness. Those perks, and the simple joy of song, are why people who lack natural talent in this arena (read: they can’t carry a tune) are gathering together in singing groups. They’re called Tuneless Choirs, and the movement is growing. Have a listen in our article below — it’s not as bad as you might imagine.


Ally Mauch

Associate Editor

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“Magic Occurs”: Tuneless Choirs Provide Joyful Outlets for the Tone-Deaf

“Sing like no one is listening” is inspiring advice, but for those who can’t carry a tune, it’s often put into practice in spaces where, quite literally, no one is listening. And that’s generally fine: Singing is good for you whether or not another human hears. It’s even better, though, when others are involved.

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