The book explores the science behind semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, whilst also diving into the different techniques, sounds, and applications for SOVT. You'll learn why I think using a straw dominates the SOVT exercise domain, with immensely practical techniques that I believe every single teacher, singer, and voice user should use as part of their daily teaching/vocal routine.
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The book features my entire process, from how I engineered my own singing straw technology, to my straw-finding protocol, to all of my best exercises, warmups, and cool downs!
I wrote this book to be highly detailed and grounded in the science, yet easy enough to follow for anyone! It includes diagrams, images, and examples for everything!
Includes data from my 1000's of hours spent using state-of-the-art technologies to research, develop and expierment with straws. Plus a review of the literature.
SOVT (semi occluded vocal tract) exercises have been used by singing and voice teachers for decades. We know that they work, but we don't always know why... Until now! I've written this book to share with you all I know about Straw Phonation, including the science and theory behind these transformative techniques, my experiments, data, and exercises, as well as my own protocols for selecting the right straw for you. Understanding the why of SOVT will help you answer the important questions of which straw for which singer, when you should use water and what effect it has, and what changing the diameter or length of the straw does for voicing. I've taken care of the science, made it super accessible, so you can start implementing these techniques straight away
I'm an award winning singing teacher, inventor, and serial entrepreneur. I have a passion for the voice, musical theatre, and making things. I co-host the Five Minute Call - a podcast that explores the lives and stories of theatre makers. And I'm also an archer and keen amateur astronomer.
I've been engaged in voice education for the past 12 years, delivering one-to-one teaching, masterclasses, lectures, and online courses. As well as developing and patenting a new straw phonation tool (called the Resono), and authoring a #1 Amazon "Most Wished For" book on the physics of singing straws.
I was the 2019 recipient of the CCFL Outstanding Singing Teacher Award for my contributions to voice education, and I was also a Finalist at the 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
