Renée's Blog

 In 2021, I posted a TikTok that went unexpectedly viral. Then another. Then another. Three hundred posts later, I realized that some of the silliest-sounding exercises I shared were also the most effective tips for trans voice training. Let’s talk about why that is and which ones might help you...

Earlier this year, I published a YouTube video exploring what gender-affirming voice surgery can (and can't) do. It sparked a ton of conversation—and it also made me realize that there’s still so much more to say. So I invited voice-specialized speech-language pathologist Tallulah Breslin to sit...

There’s a common assumption that once a trans man starts testosterone, his voice will naturally deepen, settle, and masculinize all on its own. And for some people, that’s mostly true! But for many others, it’s… more complicated. Whether you’re considering voice training for trans men, navigatin...

For years, I’ve been a self-proclaimed Voice Tools hater. That little app, with its pink-and-blue pitch bars and percent-gender readouts, always rubbed me the wrong way. But recently, my perspective has shifted. I still have some big issues with it (we’ll get into those), but I’ve also found new ...

If you’ve been practicing your trans voice in private but freeze up when it’s time to use it in public, you’re not alone. Many trans and nonbinary people struggle with the leap from voice exercises to real-world conversations. It’s completely understandable—voice training is both a psychological ...

I'm thrilled to share that I was recently interviewed on the Straight Wife Trans Life podcast, hosted by Liese! In this episode, we dive into all things gender-affirming voice — from how I started teaching, to why I focus on trans and nonbinary voice work, to practical advice for anyone beginning...

When people think about masculinizing their voice, they usually focus on how they speak—but what about everything else? Shouting, laughing, coughing, and other non-speech sounds all contribute to how your voice is perceived. If you've ever worked on deepening your speaking voice, only to let out...

You know what’s fun? Tier lists. You know what’s not fun? Wasting months struggling with avoidable voice training mistakes. If you’re working on feminizing your voice, you might be making some very common mistakes. Some are totally understandable. Some will slow you down. And some? Jail. Straigh...

This week, I did something a little different—a Q&A video with my friend and longtime collaborator, my editor and director, Tea! We asked you for your questions about voice training, gender presentation, video production, and our creative partnership, and you really delivered. We covered a lot, ...

Some days, you wake up ready to train like a trans voice athlete. Other days? Just existing is enough of a challenge. If you're exhausted, burnt out, or just don’t have the motivation to practice, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to train like a voice athlete every day to make prog...