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Exploring Trans Voice Tools: A Review of Transcribe! by Seventh String

In my post last week, where I analyzed the unique voice of Jinkx Monsoon, there was a brief moment that caught a lot of attention. I was using an audio analysis tool, and many of you had questions about it. So, I thought it would be helpful to put together a mini-series focused on trans voice too...

How To Romanticize Your Practices

In any practice that requires small, repetitive actions over time, the key to staying on track and achieving your goals is to find a way to keep yourself engaged and motivated. But how do you do that when the payoff isn’t immediate? Since I'm a gender-affirming voice teacher, my focus is on help...

The Story of Trans Vocal Exploration

In just a few days, I will be retiring the very first trans voice course I ever released. As I prepare to say goodbye to this chapter of my work, I wanted to take a moment to share the story of how this course came to be—a story that intertwines personal transformation, passion, and the pursuit o...

Gender-Affirming Voice 101: What is Gender-Affirming Voice?

Hello, fabulous readers! I’m Renée, your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher. Welcome to part one of my eight-part series on the basics of gender-affirming voice work. Trust me, you won't want to miss a beat, so make sure to follow, save, and drop a comment on TikTok, Instagram,...

What is Voice Outside the Binary?

Hey there, lovelies! It’s your friendly neighborhood gender-affirming voice coach, Renée, and today we’re diving deep into the vibrant world of nonbinary voice training. Picture this: voices as diverse and beautiful as the stars in the night sky, each one unique, each one telling its own story. T...

Happy Valentine's Day 🏳️‍⚧️🥰✨

Happy Valentine’s Day! Still don’t have a valentine? Well, don’t worry because I’m here to reveal to you the perfect Valentine. Hi, I’m Renée, I'm a gender-affirming voice teacher, and I’m about to magically reveal your valentine in 3… 2… 1… Drumroll, Please... Did you guess it? Your valentine ...

5 Lessons from Learning Spanish for Trans Voice Success

¡Hola, amigos! Renée here, your friendly gender-affirming voice teacher. Today, I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through my four-year-long adventure of learning Spanish and how the lessons I've picked up along the way can revolutionize your trans voice practice. So, grab a café de olla and l...

Taking Your Feminized Voice from Practice to Real Life

Hey there, I'm Renee, your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher. Recently, during one of my live sessions, a student shared a common struggle that many in the trans voice community face – feeling confident about their feminized voice in practice but stumbling when it comes to usi...

The Evolution of My Voice: A Journey Through 13 Years of Vocal Development

Hey there, wonderful readers! Today, I've got something special in store for you. I'm going to take you on a journey through the evolution of my voice over the past 13 years. It's a bit of a personal experiment, but I thought it would be interesting to share how our voices change over time, wheth...

8 trans musicians you may have never heard of (and my connection to all of them)

Next week is Transgender Awareness Week, with the last day being Trans Day of Remembrance. I know this can be a heavy time, and often, the content that gets shared can skew toward some of the harder parts of being trans. So I just wanted to remind you - Yes, sometimes being trans may give us so...