SOVTs

SOVTs

SOVT Exercises Therapeutic Back-pressure Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (“SOVTs”) are a category of vocal exercises wherein we’re not releasing our breath freely and instead are “occluding” the vocal tract to create back-pressure....
Isolated Tongue

Isolated Tongue

Isolated Tongue Jaw and Tongue Independence This exercises helps to overcome the strong tie between tongue and jaw for optimal mechanical efficiency. Focus on a soft jaw while using your tongue to life and form a “y” sound to sing the syllable...
Primary Vowels

Primary Vowels

Primary Vowels Clarity of Tone This exercise helps build awareness of vowel clarity, an important element to gain control over before attempting vowel modification for belting or other extreme singing. Prefer to skip the instructional intro? Jump to the related Piano...
Straw Singing

Straw Singing

Straw Singing Vocal Exercise: SOVT This classic SOVT (Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract) exercise is a simple way to rebalance and realign your vocal production. Focus on even airflow to help maximize the benefits. This is a great tool to keep in your back pocket for warming...
Sliding Fifths

Sliding Fifths

Sliding Fifths Even Air Pressure and Volume This exercise targets these skills: Release of tension, Balanced and consistent air flow, Maintaining connection (or “line”) throughout a phrase, Ear-training for the interval of a Fifth. Be sure to practice...