The Singing / Straw Blog
Short answer? It’s not uncommon, and it’s usually a cue to adjust, not a sign that straw work is bad for you. Now, quick note before we go any further… I’m not a doctor, and TMJ can be a bit...
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“I’m working on my transition from chest to head and started using the straw… but right in my transition, I can’t get sound through without forcing it. Lower is fine. Higher is fine. But the middle feels stuck.” This question...
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Is my voice broken… or just tired? This is one of the most common questions singers ask themselves, usually mid rehearsal, mid song, or mid Sunday morning service when things suddenly start feeling harder than they did yesterday. Your tone...
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One of the most common questions I hear as a vocal coach sounds something like this: “What are the best warm-ups for [insert your voice part here]?” And every time I hear it, I want to gently pause the conversation...
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So you just CRUSHED your solo in choir practice. And by “crushed,” I mean: You nailed that one impossible section, made someone’s grandma cry, and for a moment... you genuinely considered quitting your day job. The only hiccup? Now every...
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