Renée's Blog

Why do we work on changing our voice? Why not just accept our “actual” voice? I got a comment on YouTube the other day that I’m certain meant to troll my account, but I want to answer this person’s question in good faith. They said: “Why aren’t we teaching people to accept their own actual voi...

The curtain has finally closed on winter, and with March 19th marking the first day of spring, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. Winter offers us a chance to retreat and recharge, but spring heralds a time for renewal and growth. It's a season that invites us to unfurl and embrace the potent...

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: you do not need to be trans to transition! The last time I said this, people did not like it!! But please hear me out! I obviously believe that you do not need to transition to identify as trans. If you identify as any gender other than the one you we...

Welcome, friends! Today, we're answering a question that I get asked in every single TikTok Live that I do, "I'm newly out as trans, where do I start on my voice training journey?" 1. Embracing Your Unique Voice Path In my last TikTok live, a user named LunarOracleUWU shared that she was newly ...

Hello, pals! I'm Renée, your companion and cheerleader on what promises to be an exhilarating journey toward voice affirmation and exploration. On Monday, I was beyond thrilled to introduce "Mix & Match: Designing Your Nonbinary Voice"—a course crafted with love for nonbinary individuals like us,...

Hey there! I’m Renée, your go-to gender-affirming voice teacher. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s a tad more serious than my usual fare, but don’t worry—I promise to keep it light. So, you’re standing at a crossroads: one path leads you to modify your voice, and the other to, well, embraci...

Hello, lovelies! It's your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher, Renée, here. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on a truly special experience, one that unfolded in the most 21st-century way possible—live on TikTok. Imagine, if you will, someone was brave enough to come on strea...

Hey there! It's Renée, your gender-affirming voice teacher, here to chat about something that's been on my mind lately: the concept of a day that doesn't count. You know, like February 29th in leap years? It's the perfect opportunity to imagine a day where you can do anything without consequences...

Today I want to explore a common question that I get asked by my trans voice training students: After trans voice training, can you switch back to your old voice on the fly? Well, get ready because I'm here to tell you that the answer is a resounding yes! Multilingual Voices: A Common Phenomenon...

Hey trans voice explorers! 🧭 Yesterday was Motivation Monday and I released a TikTok with one of my absolute favourite tips for achieving your goal. This of course refers to your voice goals, but this tip is a good one for any goal that you're trying to reach. This tip is all about shifting fro...