Renée's Blog

I recently had the pleasure of joining Ben Ferney on The Queer Economy podcast to talk all things gender-affirming voice, queerness, disability, and what it really looks like to build a business rooted in transformation. We talked about my path from jazz singer to voice teacher, how TikTok unexp...

What does supportive, affirming voice care actually look like? And how do you find a provider who’s the right fit for you? In this interview, I sat down with Nora Mahon, a speech-language pathologist who specializes in gender-affirming voice and co-founded the Vocal Congruence Project. Together,...

It’s the last few days of Pride Month, and I wanted to do something special. I already have a live Trans Voice Q&A happening on Instagram this Monday night (June 30 at 7pm Eastern), but honestly… that didn’t feel like quite enough. So I’m going even bigger. 🎉 I’m giving away THREE spots in my v...

If you’ve ever opened a spectrogram and immediately thought, “What am I looking at?”—you’re not alone. Compared to a tuner, which gives you one clear number, a spectrogram shows a whole world of information all at once. And that’s both the beauty and the challenge of it. Spectrograms can be an i...

To celebrate the end of Pride Month, I’m hosting a live Trans Voice Q&A over on Instagram—and you’re invited! 📅 Monday, June 30 ⏰ 7pm Eastern 📍 instagram.com/reneeyoxon Whether you’re just starting voice training, feeling stuck in the middle, or curious about what’s possible, bring your questio...

If you’ve been exploring voice feminization, you might already know that straw phonation is one of my favourite tools. It’s gentle, effective, and helps build healthy vocal habits, especially when you’re working on resonance and vocal weight. I’ve been using straw exercises for years in my own vo...

Every June, I’m reminded of how powerful and joyful it can be to explore your voice as part of your gender expression—and how daunting it can feel to begin. So if you’re starting your trans voice journey, this post is for you. Whether you’re transfeminine, transmasculine, nonbinary, or anywhere...

Your voice is one of the most personal parts of who you are—and one of the most powerful tools for expressing gender. Whether you're looking for safety, gender euphoria, clarity, or play, learning how your voice works can help you build a version of it that feels just right for you. And the best ...

Every June, I think about how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to go. Pride is a time to honour the trans and queer folks who paved the way, and it’s also a time to affirm ourselves in our joy, our expression, and our voices. Whether you're just starting to explore your voice or you've b...

 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...