SOVTs and Vocal Rehabilitation - Semi - Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises

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SOVTs and Vocal Rehabilitation

Vocal heath is important, and for some people, it can be precarious. If you have had vocal trauma from overuse, illness, or pathology, it is important to be seen by a qualified specialist. Most people can start with a visit to an ENT (ear, nose, and throat doctor), otherwise known as an otolaryngologist. If you are a singer or use your voice for a living, it is very important that you communicate your concerns and let them know that you are a vocalist. Once you've been cleared for rehab, it is likely that you will see a SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) to be assessed and build up strength and technique. If you have been cleared to sing and speak, this collection of exercises is great for you.

I recommend SOVTs to EVERYONE, but these vocal warmups and exercises are especially useful for tired voices and aging voices. Enjoy!

Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTs)

These vocal exercises are simply fantastic all around. Use SOVTs as a vocal warmup or vocal cool down. Here are a bunch of SOVT exercises to get you started!

Straw Phonation (more SOVTs)

Grab a straw (or a few!) and let's get to it! Straw phonation or singing through a straw is a great way to train and exercise your voice. Check out these straw phonation vocal warmups!

Lip Trills or "Bubbling" 

Lip trills/bubbling is one of my very favorite ways to warm up the voice and sing with relaxation.  Check out this great vocal warmup with lots of lip trills!

Gentle Vocal Warmup

Check out these gentle vocal warmups. Great for rehabilitating a tired voice or easing back into things when you're tired. These are also great morning vocal warmups!

Morning Vocal Warmups

Speaking of morning vocal warmups, this collection of warmups will get you totally ready to sing, gently, and with ease!

Stemple Vocal Function Exercises

We can't have a post about vocal rehabilitation without the Stemple Vocal Function Exercises. Find them here!

Check out my other videos on my YouTube Channel for more vocal warmups and exercises!