One of the most common things I hear from students is: “I think my ears just don’t work.” Usually after a few failed attempts, they start believing they’re somehow bad at freediving. But here’s the good news. Most people can learn to equalize. The problem is rarely the ears themselves. The problem is usually that nobody has properly taught them how. The Biggest Myth About Equalization Many beginners think equalization should feel natural. As if one day they’ll simply “get it.