The Voice Science Podcast
Josh Manuel | VoSci
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The Voice Science Podcast is your go-to resource for singers who want to understand the science behind great vocal technique. Hosted by Josh Manuel, founder of VoSci, this podcast breaks down complex voice topics into clear, actionable insights—so you can sing with more confidence, skill, and artistry.
Each short, focused episode explores common myths, key vocal concepts, and research-backed techniques to help you build a stronger, healthier, and more versatile voice. Whether you’re a singer, voice teacher, or just curious about how the voice works, you’ll get practical takeaways to apply in your own singing journey.
🎙️ Tune in, level up your knowledge, and take your voice to the next level—backed by science!
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S2E20 Do You Know Your Type? A Model for Understanding Different Types of Students
Not all students want the same thing — and assuming they do is one of the most common sources of frustration for both teachers and students.In this episode, contributor Timothy Wilds introduces a…
S2E19 Why Does My Voice Strain? (And How to Fix It)
Vocal strain is one of the most common complaints singers bring into the studio — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Drew walks through the mechanical cause of most strain, why the…
S2E18 A Case for Voice Teacher/Trainer Licensure
Anyone can legally teach voice lessons in the United States. No degree. No clinical hours. No exam. No license. In this episode, contributor Timothy Wilds makes a direct and sometimes uncomfortable…
The Reason You Can't Sing Has Nothing to Do With Your Voice
When someone tells me they can't sing, I usually hear: I tried, it didn't sound right, so I assumed the instrument was broken. It almost never is.This episode unpacks why singing lives much closer to…
Your Choir Director Is Your Real Voice Teacher — For Better or Worse
Your Choir Director Is Your Real Voice Teacher — For Better or Worse | The Voice Science Podcast Has your choir director ever told you to "open your mouth," "create more back space," or "raise your…
S2E15 You Can’t Actually Sing from the Diaphragm - Here’s What Actually Works
OverviewA complete rework of Episode 1. Expanded with two new sections — symptom mapping (what failing breath support looks and sounds like) and studio observations (teacher-focused patterns and…
S2E14 The Art of Phrasing
Why Technically Perfect Singing Is Boring — And What Actually Moves People | The Voice Science Podcast (Title A — A/B test against: "What 'Phrase It Better' Actually Means — And How to Do It")Timothy…
S2E13 The Pros & Cons of Voice Classification
Are you a soprano? A baritone? A mezzo? If you’ve ever found yourself obsessing over your voice type, you’re not alone — and this episode is exactly what you need to hear.Written by Timothy Wilds,…
S2E12 Teaching the Singer in Front of You
Most voice teachers teach the same lesson to every student. Same warmup, same exercises, same repertoire suggestions. It's efficient, it's comfortable—and it shortchanges the fundamentally different…
S2E11 Improving the Voice Training Experience
Voice training has the potential to be deeply rewarding—for students and teachers alike. But too often, that early excitement fizzles into disappointment and a disappearing student.In this episode,…
S2E10 The Imagery Debate: Do Metaphors Help or Hurt Your Singing?
"Descend on that high note like a leaf gently falling onto a lake."Beautiful image. But what does a singer actually do with that?In this episode, we tackle the imagery debate head-on. We share a…
S2E9 The Formant Formula: Teaching Contemporary Commercial Music
The finale of our five-part formant series tackles the question every classically-trained voice teacher faces: how do you teach CCM without making students sound operatic?Classical technique uses…
S2E8 Just Sing What's On The Page
"Just sing what's on the page." The advice that made me feel slapped across the face—until I realized I'd been confusing inspiration with artistry for years.This episode explores why learning music…
S2E7 The Formant Formula: Teaching the Classical Voice
You've read about formants. You understand F1, F2, the singer's formant. But when you try to apply it in lessons, your student's eyes glaze over—or worse, they strain trying to find "more…
S2E6 When Singing Stops Being Fun
Singing is supposed to be fun—so why does it stop feeling that way?Josh shares his own journey through singer burnout: from loving choir as a kid, to spending every evening locked in practice rooms…
S2E5 The Formant Formula - The Alto Advantage
That B♭4 in your piece—too thin when you "think soprano," too stuck when you bring in chest voice. You're not doing it wrong. Your voice isn't difficult. You're an alto, and you need both acoustic…
S2E4 Return to Singing — Your Post-Cold Recovery Protocol
Your cold symptoms are gone, but when is your voice actually ready to sing again? Feeling better and being healed aren't the same thing—and that gap is where vocal injuries happen.This episode…
S2E3 The Formant Formula: Why High Voices Cut Through
Why do sopranos struggle to project on high notes while tenors cut through effortlessly? It's not effort—it's acoustics.In Part 2 of our Formant Series, we explain F1:F0 tuning: the formant strategy…
S2E2 Why Your Voice Takes Longer to Heal Than You Do
Your cold symptoms cleared up days ago—so why does your voice still feel off?Cold symptoms resolve in 3-7 days. Vocal fold tissue takes 3-4 weeks to fully heal. That 1-3 week gap where you feel fine…
S2E1 The Formant Formula - Why Low Voices Cut Through
Why do trained male singers cut through orchestras effortlessly while you're straining to be heard over a single guitar? The answer isn't talent—it's acoustic physics.In Part 1 of our 5-episode…
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The Voice Science Podcast has published 61 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Arts, Education.
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