Renée's Blog

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...

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, ...

You’ve been working on your voice. Practicing, experimenting, trying out new techniques. And instead of feeling like a radiant, confident version of yourself… you just feel fake. Maybe it sounds weird to you. Maybe it feels like you’re putting on an act. Maybe you’re wondering, Is this even my r...

If someone sent you this post, congratulations—you’ve been chosen! They trust you enough to let you in on a personal part of their journey: gender-affirming voice training. No pressure. But also… a little bit of pressure. So, let’s talk about what voice training is, what to expect, and how you ...

Think trans voice training is just about managing dysphoria? Think again! Voice practices can help with so much more—whether you realize it or not. In this post, we’re diving into five reasons to try voice training that go beyond the common assumption that it’s only for dysphoria. You’ll see how...

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...