Smooth Your Break Part 2 (Vocal Workout to fix that crack!) with the Singing / Straw

[@altamesebenavram1841]

Thank you so much for the lessons. I used to have a beautiful singing voice but my husband got sick and for several years we’ve been isolated and I haven’t been singing. I know that I’ve grown older but I think my weakened voice is more from not using it than it is from aging. I’m trying to sing more around the house now and I’m using your straws. Hopefully, some of the strength and clarity that I use to have will come back. Thank you again. ❤

[@SingingStraw]

You are so welcome! Keep up the great work!

[@scottcrain2428]

Love how you incorporate the vocal science terminology. Very thorough. Great video! 👏

[@SingingStraw]

Thanks Scott :)

[@jpmusic2441]

I am an SLP and singer and I love your videos.

[@sairoraoni]

Doing this daily! Thank you so much for this great workout. Hopefully I'll see a big difference soon :)

[@SingingStraw]

Yay! Keep me posted!

[@officialWWM]

So, how are you going?

[@hannahgresens3363]

How are you doing

[@user-zp9pm4bg6q]

This is part of my daily routine also. And I can see effect. I’m so glad that I found you. Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@SingingStraw]

Love to hear that! Keep up the great work!

[@josuefisher6083]

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[@jalenconor5631]

@Josue Fisher Lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

[@Jahwula]

I really enjoyed this video. I have a huge voice and my mix hasn’t been so mixxy lately. It really engaged my lower back allowing me to breathe deeper then I was before. One of my favorites!

[@SingingStraw]

I'm so glad!

[@tripeee58]

U R the best! ThkU

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!

[@biancafischer4398]

Thank you!!!

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!

[@sharonchanks9364]

Love that you give us the technical too! I'm learning! 😀

[@SingingStraw]

So glad! Keep up the great work!

[@GinaMarieTVUK]

love it

[@SingingStraw]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rodneyporter715]

I truly love you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@SingingStraw]

Oh my goodness! Thank YOU for being here :)

[@MichalTowberVocalCoaching]

second! Great vid as usual, W!

[@SingingStraw]

Thank you so much Miki!

[@RickyRapidZ]

2:50 4:19 6:12 8:58 10:47

[@user-zp9pm4bg6q]

Thank you so much for all your explanation. I really like this exercises!❤️❤️❤️

[@SingingStraw]

Love to hear that! You're so welcome!

[@videotesting3098]

Wonderful vid! In Exercise 3, can you explain what you mean when you say "lighten up"? :)

[@louiselovemusicproduction]

Love these! Much more effective now that I am using your actual singing straws, not just a plastic one. I have to warm up using 2 straws, before I can do this workout with just 1 straw. Just wondering, how do you not have saliva dripping out of your straw? I'm soaked! Am I doing it wrong?

[@SingingStraw]

SO happy to hear that you are noticing a difference! As for the spit, it happens! It's completely normal and happens to me as well.

[@tomciappa3694]

Where would I find the explanation about the differences of using multiple straws? At the moment, using two straws is much smoother and easier to hold tone. When I go to one straw it is more difficult to smooth out the sound. Thanks!

[@SingingStraw]

Hey! Using 2 or 3 straws at once is perfectly fine if you feel the resistance is too much with just 1 straw. With time you can work up to just one straw. :)

[@noahsonnenberg6996]

Hi! Thanks so much for this great video! I'm noticing that when I try to go into my head voice using just one straw, it's really difficult and I can barely manage to make any sound come out at all. But using two straws it's much easier. I am a bass/low baritone, so it's quite hard for me to reach higher notes anyways. Should I continue to use two straws, or should I try and get better at using just one?

[@SingingStraw]

Keep using 2 straws until you feel more comfortable! With practice, you will probably notice that it becomes easier and will be able to build up to using one straw! The thinner the diameter straws, the more backpressure and resistance in the vocal tract. You will get there with practice! You got this!

[@joyfranz4122]

Question: does it matter which of the 3 singing straws I use? Which straw is for is for what specifically? Thank you

[@SingingStraw]

Use the straw size that feels best for your voice! If you have the Original set, you can use 1, 2, or 3 straws at a time to vary the resistance. If you have the PRO, I would start with the 3mm and then you can see if your voice needs to go up or down a diameter from there. Hope that helps!

[@Suyana]

I just got the singing straws and I'm excited to start practicing, but I do notice that my voice falls away a lot when using he straw! (mostly in the middle/higher ranges) and that it is coming out very wobbly as well at times... Can you give me some tips/advice/insights to why this is and how to solve this? Thank you!!

[@SingingStraw]

You mean that you lose sound, or puff out? That's normal - it just takes time to adjust to the sensation of the back pressure, give it time and those notes should come back soon!

[@Suyana]

@@SingingStraw I lose sound! ... thank you for the quick reply. :-)

[@rickparma]

just started the straw and so my break into my headvoice is very thick because I mostly built my chest and belting register so I can literally belt a G5 without strain and wiping out my voice. so my bridge to head voice in my mid and upper range is a thick raspy bump... Will this help me even smooth this out for me.

[@SingingStraw]

Absolutely!

[@mariebellnero585]

Hello, my name is Marie. How much do you charge for a 30 min lesson? I want to work on my mix voice.

[@SingingStraw]

Hi! My schedule is currently booked, but I recommend checking out my studio Songbird Studios: www.songbirdsf.com as we have an incredibly talented staff of vocal coaches that I work directly with!

[@mariebellnero585]

@@SingingStraw okay thank!

[@yanahanein2554]

My jaw and neck feels tight/tired after doing this? Why is that happen?

[@SingingStraw]

Ooh take it easy then! The goal is to reduce tension, and if you’re feeling fatigued try doubling up and trying to relax into it more, don’t fight the back pressure. Try that and let me know how it goes!

[@mihaelagrigore8713]

what does it mean when I can't hold the notes and the sound comes out vibrated (trough the straw)?

[@SingingStraw]

I think you mean if the tone comes out unsteady? No worries, its just a sign to work on your stability, airflow and support - the more you practice with the S/S - the better that will get! I'm doing a bootcamp in Jan - jump on the waitlist and we can work together in the new year! www.becomeabettersinger.com/

[@mihaelagrigore8713]

@@SingingStraw yes, "unsteady" was the right word. Thank you!

[@akashsharmaa16]

Throat becomes little tight after doing this and i loose lower octave notes for that particular time is this okay ?

[@SingingStraw]

Ah, interesting. I would say you should check in with your neck and posture if you're feeling tightness - we don't want that. The resistance feeling is what you want, but that shouldn't feel "tight". I'd suggest going up to 2 or 3 straws and seeing if you can get rid of that tightness feeling!

[@akashsharmaa16]

@@SingingStraw sure thanks 🎶😁

[@blackbird45]

Need french translation

[@SingingStraw]

I will see what I can do!

[@miniskillet0587]

Should I be holding the straw lightly with my teeth also. Idk what I'm doing 😕

[@SingingStraw]

Nope! Relax your jaw and open slightly so that your teeth are not touching the straw at all. Focus on keeping your lips sealed around the straw but keeping looseness in the jaw/teeth. Hope that helps!

[@robbienelz5596]

First

[@SingingStraw]

Ha, you got it!

[@officialWWM]

Soooooo…it’s a straw? 🤔

[@SingingStraw]

Technically, yes - but a special straw designed specifically to help you sing better! Check it out here: singingstraw.com/

[@jeanbarry7455]

Great vocal work out but to much talking

[@SingingStraw]

We have a few "No Talking" exercises! Be sure to check those out! :) You can view them in our playlists