What Head Voice ACTUALLY Is (and How to Fix It Fast)

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 the mask,” but if relaxing fixed head voice, no one would struggle with it. In this episode, we’ll break down what head voice actually is (and what it’s not), why it fails, and how to fix it fast — using research-backed vocal exercises proven to strengthen and balance your voice.

You’ll learn:

🎙 What head voice actually means in voice science — the balance of the TA and CT muscles

🎯 Why chest-voice dominance causes cracks, strain, and breathiness

💨 How air pressure and vocal fold coordination work together

⚙️ The Vocal Function Exercises (Stemple Protocol) — the only clinically validated routine to train head voice safely and effectively

If you’ve ever wondered why your high notes sound weak, breathy, or unstable, this episode walks you through exactly how to rebuild your upper register with precision and evidence-based methods.

By the end, you’ll understand how to strengthen your head voice, expand your range, and sing higher notes with freedom — no guessing, no squeezing, and no myths.

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🎧 Listen & Subscribe: The Voice Science Podcast

🎵 Topics: Head Voice vs Chest Voice, Mix Voice Training, How to Sing Higher, Vocal Exercises for Singers, Voice Science Explained

✍️ Written by Josh Manuel

🎙 Recorded by Drew Williams-Orozco