Renée's Blog

When it comes to transforming your voice, you’ve probably heard the same debate over and over: voice training versus voice surgery. Which one is better? Is surgery a “quick fix” but too expensive? Is training safer but slower? And ultimately—how do you figure out which option is right for you? S...

Do you ever feel like your voice just... isn’t you? Like, you know it’s not where you want it to be, but you’re not even sure where to start—or where you’re trying to go? You’re not alone, and trust me, you don’t have to figure it all out today. If you’re feeling stuck, maybe voice dysphoria is ...

In December, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, one of the largest professional development events for speech-language pathologists. It’s a place where thousands of professionals come together to share cutting-edge resear...

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...