The Singing / Straw Blog
So you’ve been singing or speaking allllllll dang day… Rehearsals, recording sessions, another long teaching day, or maybe you just spent an hour belting out that new Lady Gaga song in the shower… And by the time you’re done, your...
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Be honest—warming up your voice can sometimes feel as exciting as folding laundry. You hum, you trill, you run through scales like some kind of human siren… And by the end of it all, you’re wondering if you actually needed...
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Imposter syndrome. It’s that nagging voice in your head that says, Who do you think you are? That makes you second-guess yourself every time you open your mouth to sing. That convinces you everyone else has real talent, and you’re just...
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Your voice is your instrument—are you giving it the care it deserves? When your voice feels tired or strained, the first piece of advice you’ll often hear is “Just rest it.” And while vocal rest is important (especially after heavy...
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As we age, it’s natural for our voices to change. For many women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond, one of the most noticeable shifts is the development of an unintentional vocal quiver—often called the “old lady” quiver. This can...
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