When I do my straw phonation exercises, my throat hurts, still. I am wondering what to do to not get a sore throat even with the breathing. My goal is to sing, but I can't get past even breathing exercises.

ENT says muscle tension.

Speech therapist says dryness. Taking Xylimelts, throat coat, steaming and drinking mucho water. Still no change.

Any ideas or know someone who specializes in the LA area? There has to be a way to fix this issue.

I appreciate all of your time and help.

Hello,
Which technique do you use? there is difference between exercises for solo and choir singing.
it is also possible exercises you practise are too difficult for you if you're new to singing

All it is is take 3 quick breaths into a straw and breathing 3Xs slowly out of the straw.

Oh, I think you use too much compression when belting. try to relax while singing. Just make a breath without lifting your shoulders and sing any note which is comfortable for you loudly but without straining.

Hi, Although you should breathe in through the nose whenever you can. Breathing through the mouth and noticing if it's noisy is helpful to see what is going on.

You should be able to breathe normally through the mouth and hear nothing if you can hear something then you need to open your vocal folds more as they are staying slightly closed which is drying out your vocals and agitating them.

Try the pre-yawn ( there is lots of misleading information out there about this exercise it is a great exercise when done correctly). Try to encourage yourself to yawn. Notice the moment the mouth starts to open and you feel the air rushing in this is the point that the vocals open naturally before the jaw locks open and the tongue locks down with tension. You will know when you have it as your breathing through the mouth will be silent.

Hope this helps

Vocal Coach Dylan