The Voice Science Podcast

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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  • The Tongue: Hero, Not Hindrance

    Season 1 | Episode 21 Most singers think of the tongue as a source of tension or a problem to fix. But what if the real issue isn’t tension—it’s habit? In this episode, Timothy Wilds dismantles the myths surrounding tongue tension and makes the case for celebrating the tongue’s complexity,…

  • Does Dairy Ruin Your Voice? And Other Real Questions About Singing

    Season 1 | Episode 12 This week, we’re doing something a bit different. Instead of our usual deep-dive into one topic, we took live questions from singers and teachers—and answered them on the spot. It was fast-paced, wide-ranging, and full of insight. Here are the questions we covered: Whether you’re…

  • Anyone Can Sing: True or False?

    Season 1 | Episode 19 What if the real reason people don’t sing isn’t lack of ability—but permission? Today, we’re diving into a question that touches identity, education, and culture: Can anyone learn to sing? And why have so many been told they can’t? Hey, it’s Josh—and welcome back to…

  • The Audition Isn’t Just the Song: How to Prepare Like a Pro

    Season 1 | Episode 18 Here’s something nobody tells you: most casting directors have already made up their minds before you even open your mouth. The way you walk in, your demeanor, whether you followed instructions—it all gets processed in seconds. That’s why audition prep isn’t just about the singing.…

  • Why Your Voice Flips—and Why That’s Normal

    Season 1 | Episode 17 Most people take voice lessons for one reason: they want to sing better. That can mean hitting high notes, singing on pitch, or just feeling more confident. Whatever the goal, it usually comes down to replacing worry with the kind of confidence that comes from…

  • Good Teacher, Better Student: What Makes Voice Lessons Actually Work

    Season 1 | Episode 16 What makes voice lessons actually work? For a lot of singers, the answer seems simple: find a good teacher. But the real answer’s more complicated—and more powerful. The right teacher matters. So does being the kind of student who actually improves.

  • How to Train a Boy’s Voice: Vocal Development, Puberty, and Repertoire That Works

    Season 1 | Episode 15 Why do so few boys take voice lessons? Even in my own studio—over the past two years, only five of my ninety-three students were boys under 15. And when one of them shows up, it’s not just rare. It’s an opportunity—to shape how they see…

  • What Every Voice Teacher Should Know About Training CCM

    Season 1 | Episode 14 You wouldn’t train swimmers without water—but that’s exactly what’s happening in voice studios when we teach contemporary singers without the tools they actually use. Microphones, amplification, and stylistic nuance aren’t optional—they’re central to how these singers perform. Today’s episode of The Voice Science Podcast was…

  • How to Sing Legato: A Practical Guide for Smoother, Connected Phrasing

    Season 1 | Episode 13 Ever been told to “sing it more legato” and realized you’re not totally sure how to do that? You’re not alone. Legato gets mentioned constantly in lessons, auditions, and rehearsals—but few singers are taught how to build it from the ground up. In this episode,…

  • What Instrumentalists Know About Singing That Most Singers Don’t

    Season 1 | Episode 12 One of the things that keeps coming up when I am talking to instrumentalists is the difference in the practice habits between instrumentalists in general and vocalists. One only has to go into a university practice room hall to notice the difference. In these practice…