The Voice Science Podcast
Episodes
The Art of Phrasing
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why Technically Perfect Singing Is Boring — And What Actually Moves People | The Voice Science Podcast (Title A — A/B test against: "What &ap...
The Pros & Cons of Voice Classification
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 exa...
Teaching the Singer in Front of You
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most voice teachers teach the same lesson to every student. Same warmup, same exercises, same repertoire suggestions. It's efficient, it's c...
Improving the Voice Training Experience
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Voice training has the potential to be deeply rewarding—for students and teachers alike. But too often, that early excitement fizzles into disappoin...
The Imagery Debate: Do Metaphors Help or Hurt Your Singing?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"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 epi...
The Formant Formula: Teaching Contemporary Commercial Music
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The finale of our five-part formant series tackles the question every classically-trained voice teacher faces: how do you teach CCM without making stu...
Just Sing What's On The Page
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Just sing what's on the page." The advice that made me feel slapped across the face—until I realized I'd been confusing inspira...
The Formant Formula: Teaching the Classical Voice
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
When Singing Stops Being Fun
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
The Formant Formula - The Alto Advantage
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Return to Singing — Your Post-Cold Recovery Protocol
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
The Formant Formula: Why High Voices Cut Through
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
Why Your Voice Takes Longer to Heal Than You Do
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Formant Formula - Why Low Voices Cut Through
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do trained male singers cut through orchestras effortlessly while you're straining to be heard over a single guitar? The answer isn't ta...
Skip the Resolution, Start the Practice
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do singing resolutions fail every January? It's not your discipline—it's the model itself. In this Season 1 finale, we break down the ...
Do Vocal Warm-Ups Actually Work?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone says warm-ups are essential. Everyone says they protect your voice. But when we looked at the research, the honest answer surprised us.The in...
Why Voice Teachers Struggle (And Why It's Not Your Fault)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
93% of voice teachers experience imposter syndrome. 52% burn out. And 44% never collaborate with another teacher. If you've been teaching alone a...
The Aging Voice: What Actually Happens and What You Can Do About It
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your voice changes as you age—but 85% of people who get the right help actually improve. This episode covers what really happens to your voice over ...
Stop Hunting for Notes: Learn to Sight Read Music
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stop hunting for notes at the piano. Sight reading is the most practical skill singers can develop—and it's completely learnable with the right...
How To Learn A Song - 7 Tips to Learn Songs Faster
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to learn songs quickly and accurately? Most singers waste hours repeating the same mistakes. In this episode, you'll discover the 7-st...
Teaching Confidence: How Great Teachers Build Bravery in Singers
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you teach someone to feel confident when they sing? In this episode, we explore the psychology and pedagogy behind building genuine vocal confi...
Screams, Growls, and Science: The Basics of Extreme Vocals
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the science behind extreme vocals, screaming, and growling in metal music. Are harsh vocals safe? How do death metal singers create those int...
What Head Voice ACTUALLY Is (and How to Fix It Fast)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is head voice, really — and why does it fall apart when you try to sing higher?Most singers are told to “relax” or “place the sound in th...
How to get 1% Better at Singing Every Day
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to stop chasing rare “breakthroughs” and start building consistent progress? In this episode of VoSci, we dive into how to get 1% better at ...
Does Knowing How Singing Works Kill the Magic?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many singers fear that understanding how singing works will somehow destroy the mystery—that too much knowledge will make the art mechanical. But wh...
Support: It’s Not Just for the Breath
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most singers think “support” begins and ends with breath control. Ask almost anyone on the street what good singing requires, and you’ll hear it...
How to Sing with Confidence
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence can feel elusive for singers—everyone wants it, but few know how to build it. In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, we unpack wha...
Why Classical Singing Isn’t the Universal Foundation
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is classical training really the best foundation for every singer? For generations, singers have been told that if you can sing classically, you can s...
Beyond Favorites: Choosing Songs That Grow Your Voice
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right songs to sing isn’t as simple as picking a favorite tune. A good choice can motivate practice, support vocal growth, and bring jo...
Your Thoughts (About Singing) Matter
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoughts about singing shape how you sing—for better or worse. In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, written by Timothy Wilds, we dive ...
What Does Your Nose Know About Singing?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re singing through your nose.” Some singers hear this as the worst critique possible. Others are told it’s exactly what they should do. S...
Finding Your Unique Singing Voice
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to “find their unique voice,” but what does that really mean? In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, we unpack the idea of v...
The Standard: What Excellence in Singing Really Means
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to live up to The Standard as a singer or teacher?In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, Josh digs into the philosophi...
Without Head Voice, You’re Missing Half Your Instrument
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Head voice isn’t optional—it’s half your instrument. Yet many singers ignore it, thinking they can get by without ever really developing it. In ...
The Tongue: Hero, Not Hindrance
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Does Dairy Ruin Your Voice? And Other Real Questions About Singing
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we took a detour from our usual format to answer real questions from singers, teachers, and curious minds. In this rapid-fire Q&A, we t...
Anyone Can Sing: True or False?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can anyone really learn to sing—or is talent the deciding factor?In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, Josh reads a powerful essay by voice ...
The Audition Isn’t Just the Song: How to Prepare Like a Pro
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Audition Isn’t Just the Song—so why do so many singers only prepare the music?In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, we break down the ...
Why Your Voice Flips—and Why That’s Normal
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why your voice flips, cracks, or shifts gears when you sing? This episode breaks down why that happens—and why it’s not a mistake.Hi, ...
Good Teacher, Better Student: What Makes Voice Lessons Actually Work
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎤 What actually makes voice lessons effective? It’s not just about finding a great teacher—it’s also about being the kind of student who impr...
How to Train a Boy’s Voice: Vocal Development, Puberty, and Repertoire That Works
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so few boys take voice lessons—and how can we change that?In this episode, voice teacher and pedagogue Timothy Wilds joins Drew to unpack the...
What Every Voice Teacher Should Know About Training CCM
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You wouldn’t teach swimming without water—so why are we still training contemporary commercial music (CCM) singers without microphones or amplific...
How to Sing Legato: A Practical Guide for Smoother, Connected Phrasing
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:Legato is one of the most frequently requested—and least clearly defined—skills in singing. In this episode, we unpack what it rea...
What Instrumentalists Know About Singing That Most Singers Don’t
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do instrumentalists seem to improve faster than singers? It’s not about talent—it’s about how they practice.In this episode, Josh explores t...
Vox Agnotology: Why So Much of What We Know About Singing Is Wrong
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many singing myths persist—even in college classrooms?In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, host Josh Manuel explores Vox Agnotolo...
Are Singing Straws a Scam? The Truth About SOVTEs and Vocal Training
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singing straws promise stronger, easier, and healthier singing—but what does the science really say?In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, we...
What Is Vibrato in Singing? The Truth About How It Works (According to Voice Science)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do a trembling hand, an emotional speech, and a soaring operatic note have in common? Vibrato.In this episode of The Voice Science Podcast, we di...
How to Sing with Dynamics: Mastering Loud and Soft Singing
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ How to Sing with Dynamics: Mastering Loud and Soft Singing | The Voice Science PodcastWant more vocal power without straining? Learn the real ...
Singing in Tune: How Pitch Accuracy Actually Works
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ How to Sing in Tune: Master Your Pitch Accuracy | The Voice Science PodcastTired of feeling like your pitch is just a little off when you sing...
The Role of Breathing in Singing: Mastering the Breath
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Voice Science Podcast | Episode [6]Think there’s only one right way to breathe while singing? Think again. In this episode of The Voice Science ...
Vocal Fatigue: Why Your Voice Feels Tired & How to Fix It
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you just can’t sing or speak another word? That frustrating tired, strained feeling in your voice is called vocal fatigue—and it ha...
Ring & Twang: The Secret to a Powerful, Resonant Voice
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how some singers have voices that seem to soar effortlessly, cutting through the mix and filling the room? The answer lies in b...
Why Your High Notes Crack: The Science of Phonatory Threshold Pressure
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why some notes feel effortless while others crack or don’t come out at all? The answer lies in phonatory threshold pressure (PTP)—th...
How to Belt Safely: The Truth About Power and Technique
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Belting is one of the most exciting and misunderstood vocal techniques. Many singers struggle with it, wondering “Am I doing this right?” or “Is...
Unlocking Breath Support: Sing Powerfully Without More Air
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets of breath support in singing with us on the Voice Science Podcast, where we challenge the myth that more air equals more power. Dis...