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Podcast Interview: The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone

Recently, I was invited to be on the live show, The Backpack Show, with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone, which describes itself as a business podcast but fun. Watch the reply below or scroll down to read a summary.   During the podcast, I had the opportunity to share various aspects of my...

5 Lessons from Learning Spanish for Trans Voice Success

¡Hola, amigos! Renée here, your friendly gender-affirming voice teacher. Today, I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through my four-year-long adventure of learning Spanish and how the lessons I've picked up along the way can revolutionize your trans voice practice. So, grab a café de olla and l...

What trans voice courses should I make in 2024?

Hey there, lovely people! As I sit here on the eve of my 36th birthday, I can't help but feel a mix of excitement and gratitude for another year of life. Yep, you heard it right – tomorrow, December 28, is my birthday, and I'm ready to celebrate with a big "woo!" Now, I know what you're thinking...

Finding Your Feminine Voice: Beyond Pitch and Resonance

Hey there, it's Renée, your go-to gender-affirming voice teacher! Today, let's delve into a fantastic question from one of my commenters: "What do I do if I can control both pitch and resonance, but it still doesn’t sound feminine?" Well, grab a cup of tea and get comfy because I've got three tra...

Dealing with Dysphoria in Your Trans Voice Practice

Hey there, I'm Renée, and I'm a gender-affirming voice teacher! Today, I want to look into a question that I get asked all the time, brought up by Jasmine in my TikTok comment section: how to deal with dysphoria while working on your voice. Trust me, I get it—it's one of the toughest aspects of t...

Taking Your Feminized Voice from Practice to Real Life

Hey there, I'm Renee, your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher. Recently, during one of my live sessions, a student shared a common struggle that many in the trans voice community face – feeling confident about their feminized voice in practice but stumbling when it comes to usi...

Yep, I’m disabled ♿️

Monday, December 3rd was International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) and it made me realize that since I’ve been talking about trans voice so much for the past several years, that few of my followers are aware that in addition to identifying as trans, I also identify as disabled. I ha...

The Evolution of My Voice: A Journey Through 13 Years of Vocal Development

Hey there, wonderful readers! Today, I've got something special in store for you. I'm going to take you on a journey through the evolution of my voice over the past 13 years. It's a bit of a personal experiment, but I thought it would be interesting to share how our voices change over time, wheth...

The Surprising Benefits of Voice Training for Individuals with Joint Hypermobility

Hi there, I'm Renée, and I want to look into an intriguing question that came up during one of my recent live sessions as a gender-affirming voice teacher on TikTok. A student asked whether having joint hypermobility could impact their transgender voice training. It's a fascinating topic, and I'd...

Embracing Trans Joy: A Reflection on Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day dedicated to honoring the memories of those who have lost their lives to acts of transphobic violence. It's a day that carries a weight of sorrow and reflection, reminding us of the challenges faced by the transgender community. However, in t...