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The Tongue: Hero, Not Hindrance

The Tongue: Hero, Not Hindrance

Update: 2025-08-05
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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, agility, and central role in vocal production. You’ll explore how tongue habituation affects vowels, consonants, resonance, and even laryngeal position—and walk away with practical strategies to free up your singing.


Whether you’re a voice teacher, a singer looking to level up, or just curious about the biomechanics of sound, this episode will change how you think about one of the most important muscles in your vocal system.

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The Tongue: Hero, Not Hindrance

The Tongue: Hero, Not Hindrance

Josh Manuel | VoSci