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How often should I practice my trans voice to actually see some progress?

Hey there, friends! So, I was hanging out on TikTok Live the other day, and someone popped the question we've all been pondering: "How often should I practice my trans voice to actually see some progress?" Well, buckle up, because here's my take on it. Picture this: "Hi, I really want to work on...

8 trans musicians you may have never heard of (and my connection to all of them)

Next week is Transgender Awareness Week, with the last day being Trans Day of Remembrance. I know this can be a heavy time, and often, the content that gets shared can skew toward some of the harder parts of being trans. So I just wanted to remind you - Yes, sometimes being trans may give us so...

Mental Practice: How to trans voice train in complete silence 🤫

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted to work on feminizing or masculinizing your voice, but you couldn't make any noise? Maybe you share a room with someone, like a sibling, and you barely have the opportunity to practice. Or perhaps you're not ready to come out yet, and y...

Finding Your Voice: The First Step in Gender-Affirming Voice Training

Hey there! I’m Renée, a gender affirming voice teacher, and I recently had a fantastic conversation during one of my TikTok Live sessions. Someone who was new to voice training popped in and asked me the golden question: “What's the very first step I should take in voice training?” It's a questio...

My Nonbinary Gender Journey

So I am a 35-year-old non-binary person who uses they/them pronouns. And I want to tell you a little bit about how I got here. This is my gender journey! I just wanted to tell you a little bit about how I went from Assigned Female at Birth to proudly nonbinary for the last ten years. As far back...

It's Never Too Late to Begin Your Gender Transition

Hey there! It's me, Renée, and I've got something important to tell you. You probably know that I'm a gender-affirming voice teacher, and over the years, I've had the privilege of meeting and working with hundreds of trans individuals. What I've learned from all these incredible people is that th...

Is Modifying Your Voice a Social or Medical Change?

As a gender-affirming voice teacher, I spend a lot of my time philosophizing and pontificating on the topic of gender transition. It's an ever-changing and complex topic! One question that often arises is whether modifying one's speaking voice to align with their gender presentation falls under t...

My Playful Approach to Correcting Pronouns: The Misgendering Jar

Growing up, I've always had a close bond with my parents, who happen to be Baby Boomers. While they've been accepting of my nonbinary identity, getting them to consistently use the correct pronouns took some time. However, I realized that approaching the situation with humour and levity worked be...

A New Instrument: Navigating Singing and Testosterone

Recently, I was on TikTok Live, and someone asked me an important question: "What advice do you have for a singer thinking about starting testosterone?" It's a crucial topic for many trans individuals who want to explore the changes that come with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) while continuin...

I officiated a lesbian wedding!!

Is it okay if I get a little personal on main for a second?? The highlight of my summer was officiating the wedding of two of my close friends, who shall remain referred to by their internet aliases, Cupcakedex and Miss_Editor. If you've been following my videos for a while, you might already k...