Vocal Straws - SOVT Straw - Singing Straw
SOVT VOCAL STRAW: $79.95
This includes:
• Telescopic Cleaner (comes inside straw)
The SOVT Vocal Straw comes in a recycled cardboard presentation package.
The straw fits neatly into a pocket, pencil case or purse for easy access when you are at work, out and about or even on stage.
BACKGROUND TO THE STRAW
The SOVT Vocal Straw
has been specifically engineered to enhance the vocal development benefits of straw phonation, enabling you to build vocal strength, gain vocal power without straining, and speak or sing with ease. SOVT stands for "Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract" - which is an elaborate way of saying that the mouth is partially occluded or closed.
As stated by the UK Founder of Rayvox and the developer of the SOVT Vocal Straw, Oren Boder, BSc(Hons) MBPsS DipLCM(TD) DipNYVC 25+ CPD
"We've taken care of the science, so you can take care of your voice!"
SOVT VOCAL STRAW FEATURES:
- 12 resistance modes
- 3 stage telescopic body
- Modifiable apertures
- 304 stainless steel
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HOW DOES IT WORK FOR ME?
- Helps you sing with ease
- Recover tired and fatigued voices
- Gain vocal power without straining
- Helps increase your vocal range
“ What can cause a voice problem? While most voice problems are caused by a combination of factors, the most common cause is ‘vocal load’ i.e. talking or singing for extended periods without giving the voice rest breaks, talking or singing over noise or without proper amplification, talking or singing when you have a throat infection or in a way that harms your voice.”
Speech Pathology Australia Fact Sheet: Voice [brochure]. Retrieved from Speech Pathology Australia Website: Fact Sheets
For further reading on the voice therapy using SOVT techniques, see this article from the Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research (JSLHR):
ONE STRAW - THREE LENGTHS
✅ Beneficial in addressing the tight feeling associated with vocal fatigue/voice strain - it's an "easy to use" hands-on tool that travels with you, in a small bag or pocket
✅ Useful as a warm up tool before speaking or singing - great for vocal coaches and singing teachers looking for ways to engage and support their students
✅ Adopted into a daily "recovery process" for a tired or hoarse voice after many hours of voice usage. For example, the SOVT straw can be used by performers, teachers, clinicians or other professional voice users
✅ Helpful for singers - work towards increasing your vocal range through short, "easy to implement" vocal straw exercises
✅ Protective against vocal habits which use excessive force - discover the sensation of speaking with a protective "air cushion" surrounding the vocal folds
✅ Included in a Vocal Hygiene Program - the straw can be used to develop healthy "diaphragmatic" breathing which may assist with breath support, relaxation and a reduction in signs and symptoms of anxiety
HOW DOES IT WORK? WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO (1 min 57 sec)
SOVT Singing Straw - Explainer Video - How It Works
ABOUT THE FOUNDER OF THE SOVT STRAW:
Oren Boder, BSc(Hons) MBPsS DipLCM(TD) DipNYVC 25+ CPDOren is an award winning singing teacher, voice researcher, entrepreneur, and inventor of the SOVT Singing Straw, and is proudly supported by both the Prince’s Trust and Virgin Startup. Oren believes in enriching lives through the arts, and through the pursuit of meaningful science, develops innovative tools and resources to help singers enhance and improve their vocal development, health, and wellbeing, whilst also having an impact on the universe.
Oren's journey started at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where he trained in singing and vocal technique, as well as studying internationally in Holland in collaboration with the London College of Music, and then with New York Vocal Coaching (NYVC). Oren also holds a degree in Psychology. His current pedagogical focus is on researching and developing vocal development tools and techniques that involve singing through straws, using state of the art computer simulations to explore the interactions of airflow and air pressures of different straw types and their effects on the voice.
The SOVT Singing Straw is a precision engineered patent-pending vocal development tool designed to help singers enhance the benefits of straw phonation. With a minimum of 12 variable resistance configurations, the SOVT Straw enables easy rebalancing of air pressure and realignment the vocal folds, whilst also encouraging efficient vocal fold vibration to help singers vocalise with ease, gain vocal power without straining, and recover tired and fatigued voices.
OREN BODER - FOUNDER OF THE SOVT STRAW
INTRODUCING YOUR AUSTRALIAN SOVT CONTACT: Todd Keys Email Todd Keys
Todd Keys is a Vocal Coach at All Areas Speech Pathology where he provides services to speech pathology clients (as a trained speech pathology assistant under the supervision of the company speech pathologists). In his role of Vocal Coach, Todd conducts Vocal Health Assessments, Habilitation and Rehabilitation as well as working with a broad range of singing students.
Todd’s clients include people with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Selective Mutism and other disabilities which may impact on different aspects of voice quality and use. Over the past three years, Todd has assisted speech pathology clients and singing students with anxiety-based Muscle Tension Dysphonias, Myofascial difficulties and TMJ Tension. His repertoire of interventions includes working on breath support, pitch and vocal transitions. As Todd introduces the use of the SOVT straw with suitable clients, he is finding benefits in many areas such as improving breath exhalations and strengthening phonation abilities.
TODD KEYS ON STAGE IN 2019
Before embarking on his journey as a Vocal Coach, Todd worked in Professional Musical Theatre and Opera as a performer for 13 years. During this time, he reports that he was blessed to work alongside many outstanding performers and Directors, including Dame Julie Andrews, Sir Richard E Grant, Anthony Warlow, Kate Cebrano, Eddie Perfect and Reg Livermore. Todd spent time touring Asia and Australia with companies such as ‘Sydney Symphony Orchestra’, ‘The Gordon Frost Organisation’, ‘The Really Useful Group’ and ‘Opera Australia’.
Todd has completed studies in Vocal Coaching with ‘The Voice College’ ( The Voice College - The Voice College - Home ) He has also completed his Vocal Health First Aid certificate through Vocal Health Education (UK) ( Vocal Health – Vocal Health Education – providing relevant training for promoting healthy voice use ) and through this process was introduced to SOVT straws.
In Todd’s words to Oren Boder: “Your product is fantastic! I have thoroughly enjoyed using this myself and recommending to everyone I speak to.”
Due to the amazing feedback from students, and the improvements Todd has observed in his clients who are using the SOVT straw, All Areas Speech Pathology has now become the official distributor of the SOVT Straw in Australia.
Are you a singing teacher, music industry professional or interested voice user looking for more information for yourself or your students? We encourage you to contact Todd to discuss next steps:
AFTER PURCHASE SUPPORT WITH TRAINING AND RESOURCES
We provide support for our customers and clients with:
- Information on Vocal Straws Australia, including links to our social media platforms and tips for unpacking and cleaning your straw click here
- Free training videos to get started using your straw click here
- Beginner level 'Self-Study' Workshops to get started with your straw: See our shop to book "Voice Care for Singers" and/or "Straw Phonation Basics" - both aimed at beginner level and also suitable for people with prior straw phonation experience click here
- Dates for upcoming 'live' interactive workshops and information on booking a private tutorial click here
- Info on vocal coaching sessions send email request
Vocal Straws Australia (VSA) has a membership program with discounts on workshops and other benefits. For more information: click here
Speech Pathologists: For all enquiries, call 1300 787 136 or email our speech pathology team at All Areas Speech Pathology
The SOVT Straw is made from 304 Stainless Steel
