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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...

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...

Finding Your Voice: How Long is the Gender-Affirming Speech Journey?

Hey there, I'm Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher, and today I want to address a question that many of my students ask: "If I learn to change my voice, will I have to consciously be doing it all the time, or will it just become normal?" It's a valid concern, and I'm here to shed some light o...

Can We Normalize Voice Cracking??

Hey there, it's Renée, your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher, coming at you with a message that might just change the way you think about your voice. Whether you're trans, exploring new vocal horizons, or just curious about your vocal anatomy, I've got something important to ...

Gender-Affirming Singing: How to Transpose Songs to Suit Your Voice

Have you ever wished to sing a song but found it too high or low for your voice? Don't worry; you're not alone! Today, we're diving into the world of singing and gender-affirming voice. Singing can be one of the most powerful and gender-affirming activities, allowing us to explore our identities ...

How to Distinguish Pitch & Resonance (Follow-Along Video)

Are you eager to gain control over your pitch and resonance once and for all? If so, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, we will walk through a follow-along exercise designed to help you isolate and master pitch and resonance. Whether you're new to the world of trans voice training...

New Music Release: The Sound of Silence Cover

What you can see at the beginning of the video above is a clip from Ash Hardell’s latest video, “Trans Kids: Growing Up or Groomed?” If you haven't seen that video, I highly recommend it. But the music that you hear in that video was actually a cover that I recorded! And I love working with Ash. ...

3 Things to Avoid in Your Trans Voice Training Practice

 As a gender-affirming voice teacher, I have encountered numerous students on their trans voice practice journey. Throughout my teaching experience, I have learned some essential lessons on what not to do when helping my students find their authentic voices. In this blog post, I want to share thr...