Thank you for watching. Do you LOVE or HATE straw exercises? Let me know in the comments below. If you have any questions about straw exercises, let me know.
❤❤❤❤ These exercises truly healed my vocal nodes. I thought I was never going to be able to sing again. I was taught by a vocal coach here to use coffee straws and in the beginning I had to use 4-5 at a time but as my vocal cords strengthened, I removed them one-by-one and got down to where I'm just using one.
I've found the straw exercises very helpful in releasing strain. I carry half of a straw in my pocket and if I feel like I'm straining or getting hoarse in a social situation, I will use it as a quick "tune up" and it always helps, even if just temporarily.
The straw has drastically improved my singing voice and it helps to relax my throat. I find it very useful to find the correct resonance placement for the song. The only thing I have observed is that the resonance or vibration of muscle is very hard to find when singing higher key. it may be just a little at the nasopharyngeal area, am I correct? If not, please correct me. Thanks so much. Really appreciate your introduction and detail explanation how to make the exercise effective. You are the best.
It is absolutely true that as you are ascending in range, you will "loose" the sensations. They may be felt somewhere else though and they may be smaller.
First of all, thank you very much for your valuable sharing. I watch your videos every day. I discovered you a month ago. I feel like I have found a treasure. Thanks to your content, I have a daily routine and I am more aware of my voice and my body. I am a singer and also a teacher. I actively use my voice and I benefit a lot from the information you provide. I would like to ask a few questions. Do you have a video about Lax vox therapy? If not, can you inform us? I do exercises with the doctor vox device instead of straw exercises. I also have another question. I feel that there is air flow in my voice when I hit high notes and my vocal cords are not fully closed. How can I prevent this. Are there exercises that will help full closure in high notes? I would be very grateful if you enlighten us. Sincerely.
Those are great questions. I do not have a video about Lax vox therapy but straw exercises are basically the same. I have a lot of videos on that. To achieve a fuller closure of the vocal folds in the upper register, I suggest you try lip trills. Also, make the sound more "whiny" or "whimpery" to close them better. I hope this helps.
The size of the straw definitely matters. Also, your goals and what you are working towards matters. This is not a magical tool that solves all voice problems.
@@healthyvoicetips Well, there is no help to self-do students after all . Only lessons as live *walk ins* face to face : *one on one sessions* might do the job.
The same way as you would for lower notes. You still need to chose a pitch that you can comfortably do without tension and then you sustain the sound for as long as you can without pushing.
I am a pediatrician and I lost my voice because of laryngitis and glottis incompetence. ENT specialist recommended me to have voice therapy. Unfortunately, there is no speech specialist in my country. Can I try straw exercise for my condition? Or do I need other ones? Please kindly give your suggestions!
Straw will not hurt you. They can help with better vocal fold closure but I don't know the reason for your condition. You may also need some other type of exercises.
Hello! I've been suffering from muscle tension dysphonia for a while. I have a very quiet voice and usually when I use a low resistance straw, my voice feels harder to use, whereas with a high resistance straw it's kinda hit or miss. When using a high resistance straw I feel like its harder to phonate through it, but I dont feel any tension around my neck like I feel with a low resistance straw. Is this "resistance" that I'm feeling the back pressure you've talked about?
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A bit more than a week now, I’ve been trying straw phonation. Noticing a DECREASE in chest voice range and power, vibrato, belt, and most concerning, the back of my throat (area behind epiglottis) and what feels like the velum or the post-nasal drip area of nasal passages are swollen with no fixes. Am I trying to do too much, get results too fast? Is that why there’s swelling and loss of skills? Please advise?
Hi, I always recommend to study each particular case, so if you're interested in receiving a personal response contact me here: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/
There may be many reasons. Did you try some of the suggestions from this video? Also, straw exercises should not be the only exercise you do. They should be a part of a bigger plan.
Thank you for watching. Do you LOVE or HATE straw exercises? Let me know in the comments below. If you have any questions about straw exercises, let me know.
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❤❤❤❤ These exercises truly healed my vocal nodes. I thought I was never going to be able to sing again. I was taught by a vocal coach here to use coffee straws and in the beginning I had to use 4-5 at a time but as my vocal cords strengthened, I removed them one-by-one and got down to where I'm just using one.
I've found the straw exercises very helpful in releasing strain. I carry half of a straw in my pocket and if I feel like I'm straining or getting hoarse in a social situation, I will use it as a quick "tune up" and it always helps, even if just temporarily.
I love the word you used "tune up". I am going to use it! Thank you!
I love straw exercises. Our online choir is doing a course on straw phonation starting next Monday and I can’t wait to learn more!
That is very cool! Let me know how it goes. Choir with straws!!!
Wow! I wish I had discovered your training many years ago. Now I need to find the right size straws to practice with. Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing, very happy to connect with you 😍😍😍💥💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for your message!
It is really working but you guys have to do is don't give up
Absolutely! It's never a quick fix!
Love cause it’s great .. and love finding your channel. ❤️
Thank you for your kind words!
Thank you!! Answered all my questions
Glad to hear.
I love straw exercises!
Yay! Me too!
Amazing advice👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you!
Love straw exercises
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Love them!
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Ive been diagnosed with bilateral sulcus I’ve been given straw exercises and then surgery
People with various voice issues use straw exercises to improve their vocal function.
Great tips
Glad you think so!
The straw has drastically improved my singing voice and it helps to relax my throat. I find it very useful to find the correct resonance placement for the song. The only thing I have observed is that the resonance or vibration of muscle is very hard to find when singing higher key. it may be just a little at the nasopharyngeal area, am I correct? If not, please correct me. Thanks so much. Really appreciate your introduction and detail explanation how to make the exercise effective. You are the best.
It is absolutely true that as you are ascending in range, you will "loose" the sensations. They may be felt somewhere else though and they may be smaller.
After exercise I count to 10, it sounds good up to number 7
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Thank you!
I’ve been doing this exercise for a while now and it’s working very well. When I’m ready to stop, what is the best way to taper off the exercise?
Good question! Reduce the frequency or the length of the exercise gradually. For example, not every day or for a few minutes less.
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I tried to join this class, cause that's whats happening to me
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First of all, thank you very much for your valuable sharing. I watch your videos every day. I discovered you a month ago. I feel like I have found a treasure. Thanks to your content, I have a daily routine and I am more aware of my voice and my body. I am a singer and also a teacher. I actively use my voice and I benefit a lot from the information you provide. I would like to ask a few questions. Do you have a video about Lax vox therapy? If not, can you inform us? I do exercises with the doctor vox device instead of straw exercises. I also have another question. I feel that there is air flow in my voice when I hit high notes and my vocal cords are not fully closed. How can I prevent this. Are there exercises that will help full closure in high notes? I would be very grateful if you enlighten us. Sincerely.
Those are great questions. I do not have a video about Lax vox therapy but straw exercises are basically the same. I have a lot of videos on that. To achieve a fuller closure of the vocal folds in the upper register, I suggest you try lip trills. Also, make the sound more "whiny" or "whimpery" to close them better. I hope this helps.
@@healthyvoicetips thank you for your help and answer 🙏🥰
I don't make any difference by using the straw . I don't know why , but I know I sing the same. Maybe the size of straw matters. .
The size of the straw definitely matters. Also, your goals and what you are working towards matters. This is not a magical tool that solves all voice problems.
@@healthyvoicetips
Well, there is no help to self-do students after all . Only lessons as live *walk ins* face to face : *one on one sessions* might do the job.
Please suggest solutions for voice problems due to hyperthyroidism
I am sorry but I am not an expert in this area. Speak to your doctor.
How can I use straw exercises to strengthen and sustain higher notes?
May I request you to guide please?
The same way as you would for lower notes. You still need to chose a pitch that you can comfortably do without tension and then you sustain the sound for as long as you can without pushing.
Thank you so much.
I am a pediatrician and I lost my voice because of laryngitis and glottis incompetence. ENT specialist recommended me to have voice therapy. Unfortunately, there is no speech specialist in my country. Can I try straw exercise for my condition? Or do I need other ones? Please kindly give your suggestions!
Straw will not hurt you. They can help with better vocal fold closure but I don't know the reason for your condition. You may also need some other type of exercises.
Hello! I've been suffering from muscle tension dysphonia for a while. I have a very quiet voice and usually when I use a low resistance straw, my voice feels harder to use, whereas with a high resistance straw it's kinda hit or miss. When using a high resistance straw I feel like its harder to phonate through it, but I dont feel any tension around my neck like I feel with a low resistance straw. Is this "resistance" that I'm feeling the back pressure you've talked about?
Hi Katarina~ Where can I find a fancy adjustable straw like yours?
Check out this website here: ob1store.co.uk/discount/KATARINAH15
Use coupon code KATARINAH15 at the checkout page to receive 15% discount on the straw.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you!
A bit more than a week now, I’ve been trying straw phonation. Noticing a DECREASE in chest voice range and power, vibrato, belt, and most concerning, the back of my throat (area behind epiglottis) and what feels like the velum or the post-nasal drip area of nasal passages are swollen with no fixes. Am I trying to do too much, get results too fast? Is that why there’s swelling and loss of skills? Please advise?
Hi, I always recommend to study each particular case, so if you're interested in receiving a personal response contact me here: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/
I dont think i do it properly
Any of the tips from this video helped?
It causes more tension. Maybe I'm doing wrong....
Yes, watch this video and troubleshoot!
Dont know about them
We learn something new every day! Try them and see what you think.
I m doing 1 month straw phonation but voice improvement doesn't improve.what mistake is there
There may be many reasons. Did you try some of the suggestions from this video? Also, straw exercises should not be the only exercise you do. They should be a part of a bigger plan.