Six gentle steps before you go live. Gentle is the rule — a warm-up should never feel like effort.
standbystep 1/6 · 6:45 total
0:45Unclench— Roll shoulders, massage the jaw hinge, big slow yawn.
1:00Lip trills— Motorboat sound on loose lips; glide the pitch up and down.
1:00Hums— Comfortable 'mmm' — hunt for the pitch that buzzes lips and nose most.
1:00Sirens— On 'ng', glide low to high and back, smooth and slow.
1:30Tongue twisters— Slow and perfect, then faster. Exaggerate every consonant.
1:30Expressive read— Read anything aloud with 20% more energy and melody than feels natural.
How it works
1.Unclench— Roll shoulders, massage the jaw hinge, big slow yawn. (45s)
2.Lip trills— Motorboat sound on loose lips; glide the pitch up and down. (60s)
3.Hums— Comfortable 'mmm' — hunt for the pitch that buzzes lips and nose most. (60s)
4.Sirens— On 'ng', glide low to high and back, smooth and slow. (60s)
5.Tongue twisters— Slow and perfect, then faster. Exaggerate every consonant. (90s)
6.Expressive read— Read anything aloud with 20% more energy and melody than feels natural. (90s)
Aim for how it sounds and feels, not for mechanics — the numbers here are progress markers, not grades. If your throat feels scratchy, stop for the day; gentle always wins.