Renée's Blog

When it comes to modifying the perceived gender of your speaking voice, there’s one big question that everyone wants to know: Which impacts our voice more—biology or behaviour? In other words, is it the physiology of your voice (the size and shape of your vocal instrument, influenced by hormones...

I'm beyond honoured to share that I’ve been named the Young 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur of the Year by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)! This recognition means so much to me, not just as a business owner, but as someone dedicated to creating gender-affirming voice education that empowers...

Today, I want to talk about something that feels both out of my comfort zone and yet a huge part of my life at the moment: dating as a nonbinary person on dating apps. I'm nonbinary and I'm also single! I've been single since the end of 2021 and only recently started dating again. One of the rea...

When you hear the words "online courses," what's the first thing that comes to mind? I’m Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher. I help trans people create voices that bring them safety and comfort, primarily through my suite of online courses. But today, I want to have a broader conversation a...

Self-motivation can be a challenge, especially when you're on the verge of a big decision—whether it’s starting your gender transition, learning a new language, or transforming any aspect of your life. You might think, “Sure, other people can do that, but I’m not good enough, or smart enough, or ...

Hi, I’m Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher, and I’d love to share what a typical day looks like for me! I have a pretty structured routine that keeps me focused, productive, and happy, even though some might say it’s a bit intense. Here’s a glimpse into how I spend my day. Early Morning: Jo...

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...

Welcome to the final instalment of my mini-series on the basics of gender-affirming voice. Over the past seven parts, we’ve covered a lot of ground—vocal anatomy, pitch, resonance, vocal weight, and more—but there are always questions left to answer. Today, I’ll be addressing six common questions...

Last weekend, I attended the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference! This was my first time attending this conference so I didn’t know what to expect, but I was excited to be there, meet people, and learn as much as possible. I saw amazing workshops and talks hosted by the North Jersey Community...

It’s Bisexual Awareness Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the bisexual community. As someone who has identified as bisexual for most of my life, this week holds a special place in my heart. But lately, I’ve found myself rethinking my relationship with this label. I came out...