Renée's Blog

Hey there, lovely readers! Today, I want to talk about something that I've encountered countless times in my journey as a voice coach. It's a common narrative that many aspiring singers and speakers carry with them - the belief that they are somehow different, that they are the exception, and tha...

Hey there, folks! I hope you're all having a fantastic day. In the video above, I was on a little walk, and something crossed my mind that I wanted to share with you all. It's a little nugget of wisdom I picked up during my time in rehab for chronic pain, of all places. You see, one of the exerci...

Hey there, I'm Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher, and today I want to address a question that many of my students ask: "If I learn to change my voice, will I have to consciously be doing it all the time, or will it just become normal?" It's a valid concern, and I'm here to shed some light o...

With my students, something I always recommend is having some method of logging or tracking your practice. I know that everyone has different learning styles and ways of keeping track of things so today I want to give you five different methods for tracking your trans voice practice. Below you w...

Hey there, it's Renée, your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher, coming at you with a message that might just change the way you think about your voice. Whether you're trans, exploring new vocal horizons, or just curious about your vocal anatomy, I've got something important to ...

How did I get into teaching gender-affirming voice lessons when I started as a singing teacher? I'm Renée, and I'm a gender-affirming voice teacher, and recently I was on Allie Tyler's podcast, The Voicepreneur, where she asked me how I got so specific about my voice teaching niche. Watch the ex...

Hey there, lovely readers! I've got something exciting to share with you today that's not only fun but also incredibly something you can play with friends. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-expression, keep on reading! Let's set the stage for a fantastic adven...

Welcome, trans voice explorers! Today, I'm thrilled to share an insightful excerpt from a recent session with Rae, a dedicated student from my course Masculinize Your Voice Without Testosterone, as well as the founder of Origami Customs, a gender-affirming clothing brand out of Montreal that make...

Hey there! I'm Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher, and today, I want to delve into the fascinating world of nonverbal communication. Now, nonverbal communication might not be my primary area of expertise, but it's an important aspect to consider, especially because of its close ties to speec...

Hey there, it's me, Renée – your gender-affirming voice teacher! Let's talk about a tool that has both been my ally and my nemesis on my voice training journey – the mirror! You know, I totally get it when Rein asks, "I've been practicing voice training (ftm), but every time I try to go deeper, ...