Perfect pitch might be attainable well into adulthood. More formally known as absolute pitch, perfect pitch occurs in around one in every 10,000 people.

I have perfect pitch. It’s the rare ability that allows me to put a note to every sound that I hear, and I mean every sound. For example, I will hear a bird chirp and think to myself, “Oh, that’s G ...

For those with less-than-perfect singing voices, technology offers help. A number of computer programs can correct pitch to make just about anyone sound in tune -- even NPR's Renee Montagne, who ...