I had stopped singing for a while and needed to rebuild up my vocal muscles. This was just what I needed.
I am completely blown away by this small device. It is so genuisly created and brings very speedy and fantastic results. I keep recommending it to all my singer friends.
This tool has been great to help me lift my soft palate. I feel so much more opening and I am more aware of my soft palate. I hadn’t realized it but it tended to collapse after a good onset. This tool really enables me to be hyper aware of my soft palate now.
I am new to this type of vocal exercise and it seemed a little difficult at first, but I watched a few videos and getting the hang of it. I do see an improvement and doing warm ups with it before practice has helped quite a bit.
My son is a professional musician. I bought this for his birthday and he thinks it's fabulous. I am planning to buy one for his wife who is also sings with his band.
I have been using it for a few days. Since it is summer, my chorus group is on a break, and I also lack the discipline to practice alone; however, I found this device to be an easy way to spend 10 to 15 minutes a day on singing scales and appoggio. After I used the device, I sang normally and without any effort, I could achieve the tone and volume I desired. Great device.
The only thing I would say is: I hope it comes with a video demonstration about how to use it correctly. At the beginning, I was worried about using it wrong and damaging my vocal cords. The YouTube videos are very short and are shown mainly by men. We need a teaching video for those who might not have voice training. Luckily, with all the years of my training and the skills I have achieved, I applied them to utilizing this device.
So far, I think it's helpful.
I have a slightly paralyzed vocal cord. I’m a nationally touring eccentric clown and perform about 200 shows a year. I’ve been requested to use SVOT twice a day and as part of my pre-show warm up. This device seems a perfect fit for my lifestyle: I wear it around my neck so it’s handy when going to a job and departing to start recovery.
I like the material used to make this device. Seems sturdy. The lanyard doesn’t look like it will last so I’ll replace it. My career depends on my vocal capacity and I hope this helps.
Comes in very handy when I am singing! Especially when I am doing one song in a show. Sometimes, I even keep it in my bra so I have it handy!
This was recommend to me by singing teacher to help with my high larynx. I was so shocked at how well it worked. Using it for warm-up really makes a difference. Unfortunately I let my son try it out and he likes it so much he won’t give it back LOL.
I hesitated for quite some time about the Vocal Trainer, mainly due to the cost. I kept watching the videos and reviews and finally decided to move forward, and I genuinely wish I had done so much sooner. The progress over the first few weeks has been truly incredible. I can see a difference in sustain and the ease of runs in both higher and lower octaves. I use this twice a day during my usual 10-minute vocal warm-ups (Jacobs Vocal Academy).
My high notes -- all of my notes -- are more clear and more powerful. This little tool is amazing.
I been using it for a week and I can feel a difference already.
I will recommend it.
I use this tool every day to help my voice get warm and stay warm safely. It’s especially handy when I need to warm up on public transport and don’t want to look insane doing lip trills and “ng’s”.
I'm a 20+ year professional singer and voice coach. Not only have I worked through all the bad habits myself and achieved a level of performing that is truly satisfying, but I've worked tirelessly to get my clients to experience their own vocal power and freedom. As I'm sure all the other voice professionals can agree... I've learned a million different ways to describe how to achieve this vocal experience. And I can have a student leave the studio with total connection... only to have them find they can't achieve it by themselves at home. So then they practice all week with bad technique again and we start over next lesson. That's why this is SO EXCITING! Now my students can go home and do their drills with this little baby and BAM - no straws in water and all that stuff... and their voice can find its perfect placement! This is making my job so much easier and I've only had it for a month! And I'm never going to be without it on my gigs... and I"m telling everyone about it. Thanks for creating this ingenious little gadget for us singers.
For several years I've used the straw and water method and this is definitely more convenient, with a more exact measurement system of resistance. It did take a bit to get used to the rectangular shape of the mouthpiece.
As a barbershop singer, I was taught to use a straw in water to provide resistance. This is SO much better! I hang it around my neck and use it for warm ups, when I want to work a phrase or passage that I seem to lack air on, and I have control over the amount of resistance so I am sure I am gradually increasing and strengthening my breath support!
Thank you so much for this handy tool. I am a professional singer and as I have gotten older, I am having to learn new techniques for singing. This little tool has been so great in helping me find my voice again! So thank you!
With the little time I have used it, I can feel that I’m making progress on my vocal technique. I anticipate that with more time spent on this trainer, I will achieve even more. It is very simple to use, yet gives me feedback that I find has helped my singing.
Thank you for this innovative products.
I have only had it a few days, and I use it every day, and time will tell. I totally get the concept, and I look forward to allowing the time it takes to help my vocals. I am also impressed by the surrounding support and information in the form of videos and written material. Thank you!
Heard immediate improvements in our older voices and can sing in the church choir once again!
Cant say enough about this thing! It does everything they say it does.