Use a Straw to Breath, YES!

I want to give all of you a great tip that is helping our voice students.  It has to do with breathing that builds strong inhalation muscles-a huge need for ALL singers.  Get yourself a straw, not too big and definitely not a small cocktail straw. (that may cause you to work a little too hard!)  Stand with good posture (find this be placing heels, hips, shoulder blades, head against a wall) and breath in through your straw as much air as possible. (remember the phrase, “down and out” when breathing in)  Students always ask how long do I do this?  I usually tell them to make sure the air goes as low as possible causing your abs to come out.  Your objective is to pull in more and more air with each breath developing more lung capacity.   Why the straw?  The resistance the straw causes develops stronger inhalation muscles.  Once mastered, you can have the strength needed when performing to pull in tons of air which can only help you sing better!   Do this 5-10 times a day to build those inhalation muscles for great singing!  Contact us today to start your voice lessons and learn how to master proper breathing!!