The Voice Science Podcast
By 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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Summer Break!
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Breath Support, Part 2 — Where the Air Goes: Finding and Fixing the Leak
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Breath Support, Part 1 — Why "More" Is Almost Always the Wrong Answer
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Do You Know Your Type? A Model for Understanding Different Types of Students
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Why Does My Voice Strain? (And How to Fix It)
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May 26, 2026 |
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A Case for Voice Teacher/Trainer Licensure
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May 12, 2026 |
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The Reason You Can't Sing Has Nothing to Do With Your Voice
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Your Choir Director Is Your Real Voice Teacher — For Better or Worse
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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You Can’t Actually Sing from the Diaphragm - Here’s What Actually Works
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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The Art of Phrasing
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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The Pros & Cons of Voice Classification
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Teaching the Singer in Front of You
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Improving the Voice Training Experience
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The Imagery Debate: Do Metaphors Help or Hurt Your Singing?
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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The Formant Formula: Teaching Contemporary Commercial Music
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Just Sing What's On The Page
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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The Formant Formula: Teaching the Classical Voice
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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When Singing Stops Being Fun
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Formant Formula - The Alto Advantage
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Return to Singing — Your Post-Cold Recovery Protocol
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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The Formant Formula: Why High Voices Cut Through
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Why Your Voice Takes Longer to Heal Than You Do
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Formant Formula - Why Low Voices Cut Through
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Skip the Resolution, Start the Practice
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Do Vocal Warm-Ups Actually Work?
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Why Voice Teachers Struggle (And Why It's Not Your Fault)
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Aging Voice: What Actually Happens and What You Can Do About It
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Stop Hunting for Notes: Learn to Sight Read Music
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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How To Learn A Song - 7 Tips to Learn Songs Faster
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Teaching Confidence: How Great Teachers Build Bravery in Singers
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Screams, Growls, and Science: The Basics of Extreme Vocals
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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What Head Voice ACTUALLY Is (and How to Fix It Fast)
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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How to get 1% Better at Singing Every Day
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Does Knowing How Singing Works Kill the Magic?
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Support: It’s Not Just for the Breath
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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How to Sing with Confidence
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Why Classical Singing Isn’t the Universal Foundation
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Beyond Favorites: Choosing Songs That Grow Your Voice
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Your Thoughts (About Singing) Matter
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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What Does Your Nose Know About Singing?
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Finding Your Unique Singing Voice
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The Standard: What Excellence in Singing Really Means
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Without Head Voice, You’re Missing Half Your Instrument
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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The Tongue: Hero, Not Hindrance
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Does Dairy Ruin Your Voice? And Other Real Questions About Singing
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Anyone Can Sing: True or False?
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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The Audition Isn’t Just the Song: How to Prepare Like a Pro
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Why Your Voice Flips—and Why That’s Normal
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Good Teacher, Better Student: What Makes Voice Lessons Actually Work
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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How to Train a Boy’s Voice: Vocal Development, Puberty, and Repertoire That Works
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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What Every Voice Teacher Should Know About Training CCM
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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How to Sing Legato: A Practical Guide for Smoother, Connected Phrasing
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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What Instrumentalists Know About Singing That Most Singers Don’t
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Vox Agnotology: Why So Much of What We Know About Singing Is Wrong
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May 27, 2025 |
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Are Singing Straws a Scam? The Truth About SOVTEs and Vocal Training
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May 20, 2025 |
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What Is Vibrato in Singing? The Truth About How It Works (According to Voice Science)
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May 13, 2025 |
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How to Sing with Dynamics: Mastering Loud and Soft Singing
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May 06, 2025 |
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Singing in Tune: How Pitch Accuracy Actually Works
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Role of Breathing in Singing: Mastering the Breath
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Vocal Fatigue: Why Your Voice Feels Tired & How to Fix It
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Ring & Twang: The Secret to a Powerful, Resonant Voice
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Why Your High Notes Crack: The Science of Phonatory Threshold Pressure
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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How to Belt Safely: The Truth About Power and Technique
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Unlocking Breath Support: Sing Powerfully Without More Air
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Feb 18, 2025 |