Billie Eilish performs onstage during in New York City in May 2024. When Billie Eilish first hit the music scene as a teenager, she captivated audiences with her soft, whispery voice.

Billie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed that By Terry Gross Published December 17, 2024 at 3:12 PM EST Listen • 36:37 Arturo Holmes / Getty Images ...

Billie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed that By Terry Gross Published December 17, 2024 at 2:12 PM CST Listen • 36:37 Arturo Holmes / Getty Images ...

Billie and Finneas have been writing songs and recording together since she was 13, and he was 18. At the time, both were being homeschooled, and songwriting was part of the curriculum.

The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.