THE WORLDS FIRST REUSABLE VARIABLE RESISTANCE
​SOVT TRAINING STRAW FOR SINGERS AND VOCALISTS.
AN ESSENTIAL VOICE TRAINING TOOL FOR SINGERS, VOCALISTS, TEACHERS, AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS.
​IF YOU USE YOUR VOICE PROFESSIONALLY SOVT IS FOR YOU.
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The British Government estimates we use 4.7 billion plastic straws a year...
Voice teachers might use hundreds of straws a month.
Singers might get through a handful of straws a day.
That's a lot of waste - and it's time to change.
​We have eradicated the need for plastic straws in the​ teaching practice and performing arts industry.
​£1 from every purchase gets donated directly to The Ocean Cleanup Project
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#OneSingerOneStraw
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BE A PART OF THE CHANGE!
SINGERS AND TEACHERS FROM
COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE
ARE HELPING FIGHT AGAINST PLASTIC ​WASTE IN THE INDUSTRY
WHILST ALSO ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF OUR SOVT STRAW!
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SOME OF THE BENEFITS...
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HELPS YOU TO
​SING WITH EASE
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HELPS YOU TO
STRENGTHEN ​YOUR VOICE
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PROVIDES A PROTECTIVE
​'AIR CUSHION'
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RECOVER TIRED AND
​FATIGUED VOICES
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GAIN VOCAL POWER
WITHOUT STRAINING
🔬PLUS, THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF SOVT ARE BACKED BY YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Our brand new variable resistance SOVT Training Straw is specifically designed with singers and vocalists in mind, and offers a range of diameters from 7mm to 4mm - all in one. You’ll get a compact keychain container to store everything in, so you’ll always be ready to exercise and warmup. Plus, you’ll also get 6 Piano Tracks with over 20 minutes of material, as well as a .PDF guide to help you get the most out of your straw.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY...

ANDY FOLLIN

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As a long time advocate of SOVT exercises, it's great that someone has taken the straw concept and made it more effective, whilst giving consideration to environmental concerns. All round, a great product that I shall be recommending to all my clients!

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ANON

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​Loving the straw. My students are very interested in using it! The ARA arrived yesterday! It works great. I'm loving it. I have TMD and chronically tight neck muscles. Using the straw is allowing me to get really in tune with what's happening and to relax more when I'm using it. 

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LYDIA HART (SLT)

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It is very pretty 😍 and I love the compact and slick packaging, you could chuck it in your bag and know that it will stay clean and damage free! I am used to, and like, the pressure from a standard plastic straw and I found I could replicate this nicely.

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7 RESISTANCE MODES
Our unique telescopic design allows for six native resistance settings as standard, and one bonus resistance setting with our included 4mm Aperture Reducer Attachment (ARA). Singers can also take advantage of the straws length and use it in combination with a glass of water to create an even more dynamic workout.
SAVE THE PLANET
We care about the planet. By investing in a sustainable, recyclable product we have eradicated the need for plastic straws, helping in the fight to prevent plastic from polluting our oceans. ​#OneSingerOneStraw.

Whilst this is good, it doesn't undo the damage already done, so we are very proud to be supporting The Ocean Cleanup Project to help clean up our oceans from plastic pollutants. We pledge to donate £1 from every SOVT Straw purchase directly to the OCP*.
*Donations will be gifted to The Ocean Cleanup Project on the 1st of each month for the cumulative total of the month previous.

 ​DANIELLE LO PASSO (DIRECTOR OF VOCAL ADRENALINE)

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Just wanted to say a huge thank you for designing such a great product! I’m new to the realm of straws for singing and am loving the technique but was weary of the environmental impact. I love your ‘one singer, one straw’ motto! The carry case is so cute and so easy to just throw in a bag and the keyring feature is super handy! Our students are clipping them onto their music books so they can bring them to class and not forget them which is brilliant! They’ve all been very impressed with how ‘pretty’ the colour is too haha. It’s compact, looks nice and so easy to use. It’s quickly becoming a staple in our studio now!

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WHAT IS SOVT? A BRIEF LOOK AT THE MAGIC...
WHAT IS SOVT ANYWAY?
SOVT stands for 'Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract' - which actually is just a really elaborate way of saying that the mouth is partially closed. This partial occlusion allows air to be reflected backward from the lips, decompressing and helping the vocal folds vibrate more easily, and with less muscular effort.
WHY IS SOVT USEFUL FOR SINGERS AND VOICE USERS?
​SOVT exercises help with creating sufficient airflow as well as helping to check that the voice isn't being overworked. More importantly, SOVT is gentle enough to be used as a way of warming up the voice for singing, warming down the voice after singing, and everywhere in between - these exercises can also be used as a 'reset' button. In addition, SOVT can be used to help ease tired and fatigued vocal folds, as the exercise works to minimise the vocal fold collisions by providing a protective 'air cushion'. Exercises using the OB1 ToolKit: SOVT STRAW and a water bottle also allow for immediate visual feedback, which is invaluable for some singers who struggle to feel and place sensations within the body.
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SOVT - FREE EBOOK
​Download my FREE ebook - The Essential Guide To SOVT, featuring a foreword by Dr. Gillyanne Kayes of Vocal Process. The book explores the science behind semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, whilst also diving into the different techniques, sounds, and applications for SOVT. You'll learn why I think using a straw dominates the SOVT exercise domain, with two immensely practical techniques that I think every single teacher, singer, and voice user should use as part of their daily teaching/vocal routine, as well as several other complimentary exercises, sounds, and techniques.
STRAW FOR LIFE
Our straws are made from FDA certified food-grade stainless steel 304. It's tough, durable, easy to clean, and safe for food. We've also included a special cleaner for the inside of the straw, or, you can put it in a dishwasher!
6 PIANO TRACKS
We’ve included six Piano Tracks with your OB1 TOOLKIT: SOVT STRAW - that's over 20 minutes of material to start you off with exercising and warming up.

They’re a great way of checking your voice is in good shape, and they also offer a gentle warmup and stretch, even if your voice is tired. 
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