Voice Coaching for Radio: Is It Worth It?

Is professional voice training a smart investment for your radio career? Share experiences and recommendations.

But i got my biggest jump after a coach drilled me on SOVT — blowing through a straw into water for 3–5 minutes before breaks — which immediately killed my throat scratch and steadied my pitch. Coaching was worth it for that single fix, but if your budget’s tight, a short workshop might deliver the same cue without ongoing 1:1. Have you tried the “straw-in-water” bubbles yet?

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