The Singing / Straw Blog
We’ve all heard it: "Hustle harder!" It’s become a badge of honor in today’s world—especially in the world of singers and vocal coaches, where hustling is often seen as the key to success. But what if I told you that...
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I recently got a question that I knew had to be shared with all of you. One of my amazing singers who's in the middle of transitioning asked: "Hi Whitney, I'm transitioning, and my voice coach suggested a singing straw....
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You know that gritty, raspy, growly sound you hear in heavy metal, blues, or even pop? It’s called distortion, and it’s one of those vocal techniques that can make you stand out—but only if you do it the right way....
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I used to believe that if I just had enough talent, I would inevitably find success as a singer. It seemed like all the stars I admired were simply born to sing. But over the years, I got a wake-up...
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I once thought a straw could never improve my voice. But after a presentation from a top voice scientist at a conference, everything changed. That’s when I learned about straw phonation—a technique I had never heard of, and frankly, didn’t...
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