Renée's Blog

Recently, I was on TikTok Live, and someone asked me an important question: "What advice do you have for a singer thinking about starting testosterone?" It's a crucial topic for many trans individuals who want to explore the changes that come with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) while continuin...

Is it okay if I get a little personal on main for a second?? The highlight of my summer was officiating the wedding of two of my close friends, who shall remain referred to by their internet aliases, Cupcakedex and Miss_Editor. If you've been following my videos for a while, you might already k...

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...

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 ...

Have you ever wished to sing a song but found it too high or low for your voice? Don't worry; you're not alone! Today, we're diving into the world of singing and gender-affirming voice. Singing can be one of the most powerful and gender-affirming activities, allowing us to explore our identities ...

Are you eager to gain control over your pitch and resonance once and for all? If so, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, we will walk through a follow-along exercise designed to help you isolate and master pitch and resonance. Whether you're new to the world of trans voice training...

What you can see at the beginning of the video above is a clip from Ash Hardell’s latest video, “Trans Kids: Growing Up or Groomed?” If you haven't seen that video, I highly recommend it. But the music that you hear in that video was actually a cover that I recorded! And I love working with Ash. ...

 As a gender-affirming voice teacher, I have encountered numerous students on their trans voice practice journey. Throughout my teaching experience, I have learned some essential lessons on what not to do when helping my students find their authentic voices. In this blog post, I want to share thr...

Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Leah Roseman's podcast, Conversations with Musicians. In this 90-minute podcast, we discussed my music education and early music life, being trans and disabled in the music industry, my pivot to the trans voice space, and so much more! There a...

One of the most powerful tools for creating a strong habit in your life is called Environment Design. This refers to designing your space to either include triggers that cue positive habits or remove triggers that cue bad habits. This can get fun when you start connecting light, music, times of d...