How To

A GUIDE TO USING VOICE STRAWS AND CUPS

Welcome to your Voice Straw journey. Whether you’re a singer, voice actor, professional speaker, or just want to learn how to vocalize better, the Voice Straw is here to help you get your voice in top shape to eliminate strain, cracking, flipping, and discomfort.

  • Is Voice Straw Right For You?

    Voice Straw isn't "magic". It's founded on over 20 years of science and lab work on why straw phonation and tube singing really works.

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  • Who Is Voice Straw For?

    This system is a game changer for all voice users. Get your vocal tract and vocal system in perfect alignment and perfect balance, so your voice to be as effective, strong, and efficient as possible.

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  • Why You Should Use A Straw

    This system gets your vocal tract and vocal folds in in their correct position so you can reach vocal freedom.

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We believe vocalizing should feel easy.

The Voice Straw is a simple tool that yields big results.

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Get Started in 4 Easy Steps

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Step 1:

WASHING YOUR STRAWS

Put a dab of dish soap on the cleaning brush. Scrub the inside
and outside of each straw, end-to-end. Rinse straws thoroughly
with hot water. Let straws air dry in a dry, ventilated place. Do not
put straws away wet. Clean and rinse cleaning brush regularly.
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Step 2:

FIND YOUR RESTING LARYNX POSITION

Place your hand on your larynx, where your Adam’s apple is (or would be). Pant like a small dog. The larynx should rise. Now, pant like a big dog. The larynx should lower. The resting position of your larynx should be between these two extremes.

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Step 3:

SELECT THE CORRECT STRAW SIZE

Start with the biggest straw first. Make sure your larynx is in its resting position. Wrap your lips tight around the straw, making sure no air is escaping through your mouth or nose. Blow air into the straw in a steady stream. Now, give a gentle whoop, like you’re starting a cold car.

If you feel like you’re blowing air into the straw with no resistance, choose a smaller size.

Repeat the above exercises with smaller straws. If you feel tension or squeezing in your throat, choose a larger size.

When you have the correct size, you should feel a gentle expansion in the throat when you blow into the straw. There should be no pain or tension.

The right straw size for you may vary day-to-day. You may need to use a larger size after a difficult vocal session or if your voice is tired. Repeat this process every time you practice with the straw to ensure the right fit.

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Step 4:

START YOUR VOCAL EXERCISES

Once you’ve found the correct straw size, start with some gentle low-to high pitch glides into the straw. Experiment with dynamics.

When you feel comfortable vocalizing into the straw, you’re ready to begin the exercises included in this kit.

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Step 5:

ADD THE CUP

When you’ve moved through the straw-only exercises included in this kit, you’re ready to add the cup. The cup allows you to add vowels and consonants while maintaining comfortable pressure in the throat.

Washing your cups

Submerge cups in hot, soapy water. Scrub the inside and outside of each cup. Rinse the cups thoroughly with hot water. Let cups air dry in a dry, ventilated place. Do not put cups away wet. Clean and rinse cleaning brush regularly.

Choosing the right cup size

If you’re using the largest straw size, use the white cup. If you’re using any of the smaller straw sizes, use the black cup.

Adding the cup to the straw

Insert the straw into the cup. Form a tight seal around your lips with the cup. Make sure no air is escaping. The straw should not be inside your mouth.


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Straw Tip!

CREATE MORE PRESURE USING WATER

If you’d like to experiment with creating more pressure from the straw, try putting the end of the straw in water. Start with blowing gentle bubbles, and gradually incorporate your vocal exercises.

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What is Voice Straw?

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Let customers speak for us

from 158 reviews

Love the straws . It has been a game changer in my voice and expanded my range seamlessly

Tracey Frakes
The Voice Straw Set
Speech Therapist Recommended

I am doing some rehab and my speech therapist recommended doing straw exercises. Got the kit and she was so impressed she took down the info to share with other patients. I've already started to notice a difference. As a voice actor this is a game changer and I can record longer w/out my voice getting rough.

Aminda R Courtwright
The Voice Straw & Cup Combo Kit
AMAZING!

I’m a professional singer and have had used my share of disposable coffee stirrers and straws. I was skeptical to make this purchase but so glad I did! It has changed my singing in just a few weeks. Everything feels so easy! My voice is smoother, more supported, and everything just feels right. I love the different size options to adjust for how my voice is feeling day to day or exercise to exercise. Highly recommend buying these straws and cups.

Nicole McMahan
The Voice Straw & Cup Combo Kit
Excellent Product

This tool is extremely helpful to get my voice up and running. You will be happy with the results!

Tony P
The Voice Straw & Cup Combo Kit
Works great for my warm up and cool downs

I use the straws and exercises at least 4x a week to help keep my placement in line. I even keep one of the straws in my car so I can warm up and cool down before and after gigs and I can definitely tell the difference.

Amanda Cunningham
The Voice Straw & Cup Combo Kit
Great Singing & Speaking Tool

This is an absolutely great tool for helping to both sing and speak without any strain!! With practice, it will help to position both larynx and teaches you to put your chest in right position for optimal singing/voice tone and breathing!!! Almost overnight it changed the way I speak and sing!! I would highly recommend it especially if you cannot get a good singing tone out of your mouth and if your voice is easily strained when you sing or speak!!

Daren Bryk
The Voice Straw & Cup Combo Kit
Nothing but Raves

It came beautifully packaged . . . that I wasn't expecting. The storage bag is convenient and chic! The multiple straw options is a game changer. They are easy to clean and I can just throw them in my bag so I have them when needed. I love the exercises provided as well. Nothing but Raves!

Songbird
The Voice Straw & Cup Combo Kit

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