The BookSOVT (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, singing straws, vocal tubes, voice straws, and everything in between; 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!
📖 200+ Pages
👨🏼🔬 4000+ Hours of R&D
💪🏻 20+ Exercises and Warmups
💡 3+ Fun Experiments
Learn everything there is to know about straw singing / SOVT from the science & physics, to finding your perfect straw, to warmups & more!- What Is SOVT? Learn what SOVT actually means, and why it's such an important tool for singers.
- Science & Physics: Dive into the science and physics behind the amazing benefits of this technique!
- How Straws Work For Singing: Learn everything there is to know about straws and how they make singing easier!
- Test Exercises To Explore: Discover our baseline test exercises to help you find your minimum effort level.
- Active vs Passive SOVT: Learn the difference between active and passive SOVT techniques.
- Exercises, Warmups, Cool Downs: Discover the very best vocal exercises, warmups, and cool downs with singing straws.
- Find Your Perfect Straw: Learn how to hone in on a configuration of singing straw that'll work wonders for your voice!
- Water Or No Water? Learn what effect using water for SOVT has and why it's a powerful vocal rescue tool.
- Straw Size Matters: Discover why singing straw size is so crucial in determining the efficacy of the SOVT technique.
A Note From The AuthorI'm Oren - an award winning singing teacher, inventor, and serial entrepreneur. I have a passion for the voice and tech, I adore Musical Theatre, and I love building things. I'm a perpetual learner and always seek out new ways to enrich my mind. I've studied at institutions all over the world, including RCSSD (Vocal Technique), LCM (Teaching Voice), NYVC (Vocal Pedagogy), MDX University (Psychology & Music and Engineering), HarvardX (Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence).
I have authored a #1 Amazon "Most Wished For" book on the physics of singing straws, developed new AI tech for singers, and created a new medical device for stoma patients. I was a runner up at the 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards, and I hold several pending-patents for my inventions. I'm also an archer and passionate amateur astronomer.