I know a guy who really wanted to sing, but wasn't all that great. We encouraged him anyway. He's apparently been really working at it, because the other night he sang really well, as opposed to the indifferent performances of the past. He did even better a few days later. He still has trouble finding the right place and the tune, but once he gets going, his improved self-confidence really shows. I think if we hadn't pushed him a little he'd probably still be singing too soft and off-key.