The Singing / Straw Blog
Coaching (or parenting) a tween singer can feel like a rollercoaster. One day they are belting confidently, and the next, their voice cracks or strains on a note that used to feel easy. If that sounds familiar, you are not...
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It’s the last day between Christmas and New Year’s, which means, by now you’ve probably either: You’ve lost track of what day it is You’re eating brie for breakfast and calling it protein Or you’re deeply questioning every life decision…...
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The short answer? No. Your voice is not “broken”. But your vocal folds might be hangry for some steam, hydration, and a little bit of compassion. Let’s break it down. A brilliant singer (hi, Andy 👋) recently asked inside the...
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The year we collectively sang our faces off Well, well, well. Look who showed up to warm up. YOU. All 5,968 of you from 59 different countries. Whether you were sipping oat milk in L.A. or belting arias in your...
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OK, singer. Let’s talk about what really happens to your voice as you get older. Not in a womp-womp, eulogy-for-your-high-notes kind of way. But in an honest, hopeful, let’s-do-something-about-it way. So, Your Range Isn’t What It Used to Be? Back...
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