Tired or hoarse voice? Gentle vocal start using a straw

👉 Download the exercises as a PDF here: https://mia-karlsson-voice-studio-mhg... A simple 3–5 minute straw (Lax Vox) routine for a tired or heavy voice. Does your voice feel tired, hoarse, dry, or heavy? In this video, we go through a short and gentle voice routine using a straw to help your voice get going without pushing. This is not a warm-up and not training – it’s recovery and release. You can use these exercises: – in the morning – between rehearsals – after a long day of speaking or singing What you’ll get – A simple 3–5 minute voice routine – Straw (Lax Vox) exercises – Focus on low intensity and steady airflow – A way to help your voice when it feels heavy or unresponsive Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What you need (straw, optional water) 00:54 With or without water? 01:21 What kind of straw should I have? 02:07 How deep should the straw go into the water? 02:49 Exercises – Preparation 03:18 Exercise 1: Sustained tone 04:23 Exercise 2: Glides 05:37 Exercise 3: 1–5–1 06:50 Exercise 4: Short – short – long 07:55 Ending About the exercises When you phonate through a straw, you create a balanced resistance that helps the vocal folds vibrate more efficiently – without pushing. Focus on: – low volume – steady airflow – minimal effort Finish when your voice feels calmer or clearer – not when you’re tired. About Mia Karlsson Voice Studio Voice teacher & singer with 30 years of experience. Musical theatre roles include Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and Belle in Beauty and the Beast. • Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy (Malmö Academy of Music) + Estill Level 1 & 2 Advanced • Certified Revoice Voice Massage Therapist • Certified EFT practitioner (performance anxiety) • Faculty member at Balettakademien professional musical theatre program 🌐 Website: https://miakarlsson.com On this channel, I share knowledge about voice, technique, and how to use your voice in a sustainable way over time. #voice #voicetraining #singing #vocaltechnique #laxvox #strawexercises #vocalhealth #hoarsevoice #voiceexercises #singinglessons #tiredvoice #ihavenovoicetoday