April NATS Chat - Beyond the Straw: Expanding the SOVT Toolkit

Beyond the Straw: Expanding the SOVT Toolkit

Featuring Nandhu Radhakrishnan & Lynn Maxfield
Co-Hosts: Marci Rosenberg and Kari Ragan  

Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTs) are widely embraced in voice training and therapy, yet their full potential often remains underexplored. This NATS Chat will go beyond the familiar straw, featuring Dr. Nandhu Radhakrishnan, creator of the Nasal Resistance Technique (NRT), and co-host Marci Rosenberg in conversation with SOVT researcher Dr. Lynn Maxfield. Together, they’ll highlight under-recognized tools, including NRT, the anesthesia mask, puffy cheeks, and the Acapella PEP device while discussing their applications in habilitation and rehabilitation. Whether you're a teacher, clinician, or performer, this session will expand your toolkit and deepen your understanding of semi-occlusion strategies.

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The 2025/26 NATS Chat season is sponsored by Inside View Press.