Your voice deserves daily care
Guided exercises for vocal strain, tension, and muscle tension dysphonia — built on speech therapy science.
Free to start. No credit card required.
Voice problems are common. Help shouldn't be hard to find.
Muscle tension dysphonia affects up to 40% of people referred to voice clinics. NHS speech therapy waiting lists can stretch to months. VocalCalm gives you evidence-based exercises you can start today — the same techniques speech therapists prescribe, guided step by step.
40%
of voice clinic referrals are MTD
5 min
daily practice to see improvement
4 weeks
to measurable voice quality gains
How it works
A simple daily practice that fits into your routine
Choose your routine
Pick a morning warm-up, evening wind-down, or quick 5-minute reset — each built around clinically validated exercises.
Follow guided exercises
Step-by-step audio and visual guidance with real-time feedback on pitch and volume to ensure correct technique.
Track your progress
Monitor your voice quality over time with daily logs, streak tracking, and charts that show your improvement.
Who it's for
Whether you're managing a diagnosis or protecting your voice, VocalCalm adapts to you
I've been diagnosed with MTD
Structured daily exercises that complement your speech therapy and help maintain gains between sessions.
I'm a teacher with vocal fatigue
Quick routines designed for heavy voice users — warm up before class and recover afterwards.
I'm waiting for speech therapy
Start evidence-based exercises now while you wait for an appointment. Every day matters for your voice.
I want to prevent voice problems
Build healthy vocal habits before issues develop. Ideal for singers, presenters, and anyone who relies on their voice.
Exercises that actually help
Every exercise is based on techniques used by speech and language therapists
Lip Trills
SOVT
Gentle vibrations that reduce vocal cord tension and improve airflow.
Straw Phonation
SOVT
Humming through a straw to create back-pressure that eases vocal strain.
Humming Resonance
Resonant
Nasal humming exercises to find your optimal resonant voice placement.
Vocal Function Exercises
VFE
Systematic warm-up, stretching, and strengthening for vocal folds.
Laryngeal Massage Prep
Relaxation
Guided neck and jaw relaxation to release extrinsic laryngeal tension.
View all 20 exercises
Including SOVT, VFE, resonant & relaxation
Built on clinical evidence
Every exercise in VocalCalm is grounded in peer-reviewed speech therapy research
“Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises are the most evidence-based treatment for muscle tension dysphonia.”
Titze, I.R. (2006). Voice Training and Therapy With a Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.
“Vocal Function Exercises have been shown to improve voice quality in as little as 4 weeks of consistent practice.”
Stemple, J.C., Lee, L., D'Angelo, B., & Zeleznik, M. (1994). Clinical Voice Pathology: Theory and Management.
“Daily practice of just 5 minutes has been shown to maintain voice therapy gains and prevent relapse.”
Roy, N. et al. (2003). An evaluation of the effects of voice therapy. Journal of Voice.
Simple, honest pricing
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What's included
- Lip trills
- Humming (nasal resonance)
- Straw phonation (basic)
- Exercise descriptions & tips
- Morning & evening routines
- Voice quality tracking
- Progress charts
- Pitch & volume feedback
Premium
Everything you need for voice recovery
No charge for 14 days. Cancel anytime.
Everything in Free, plus
- All 20 guided exercises
- Morning, evening & quick reset routines
- Voice quality tracking & daily logs
- Progress charts & insights
- Real-time pitch & volume feedback
- Streak tracking & reminders
- New exercises added regularly
- Priority support
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about VocalCalm and vocal health
What is muscle tension dysphonia (MTD)?
Muscle tension dysphonia is a voice disorder caused by excessive tension in the muscles around the larynx (voice box). It can cause your voice to feel strained, tired, or hoarse — even when there is no structural damage to the vocal cords. It is one of the most common voice disorders, accounting for up to 40% of voice clinic referrals.
Do I need a diagnosis to use VocalCalm?
No. While many of our users have been diagnosed with MTD or a related voice disorder, VocalCalm is designed for anyone experiencing vocal fatigue, strain, or discomfort. The exercises we include — such as semi-occluded vocal tract exercises and vocal function exercises — are widely recommended for general vocal health and prevention, not just treatment.
How long until I see results?
Research shows that consistent daily practice of vocal function exercises can lead to measurable improvements in voice quality within 4 weeks. Many users report their voice feeling less strained within the first week. The key is consistency — even 5 minutes a day makes a difference.
Can VocalCalm replace speech therapy?
VocalCalm is designed to complement professional speech therapy, not replace it. If you have been diagnosed with a voice disorder, we strongly recommend working with a speech and language therapist. VocalCalm is ideal for practising prescribed exercises between appointments, maintaining gains after therapy, or getting started while waiting for an NHS referral.
Is my voice data private?
Absolutely. Any audio captured during exercises is processed locally on your device for real-time feedback and is never stored on our servers. Your progress data is encrypted and stored securely. We will never sell your data or share it with third parties. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.
What equipment do I need?
For most exercises, you just need your phone or computer — no special equipment required. Some exercises use straw phonation, which just needs a standard drinking straw. For exercises with pitch and volume feedback, a built-in microphone works perfectly. We recommend a quiet environment for the best experience.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your Premium subscription at any time from your account settings. When you cancel, you will retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period. You will never be charged after cancellation, and you can always continue using the free exercises.
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