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Learning to love your voice and need some support?

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Lessons I've learned after 10+ years with chronic pain.

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Dynamic Range in Transgender Voice Training dynamic range nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Dec 11, 2023

Hey there, trans voice friends! Today, I'm diving into the intriguing concept of dynamic range, a facet of our voices that plays a significant role in how we express ourselves. It's a little tricky to put into words, but think of it as the pitch variability that comes into play during speech....

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Yep, I’m disabled ♿️ disability life Dec 07, 2023

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....

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The Evolution of My Voice: A Journey Through 13 Years of Vocal Development life music Dec 05, 2023

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,...

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The Surprising Benefits of Voice Training for Individuals with Joint Hypermobility disability nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Dec 01, 2023

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...

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Podcast Interview: QueerCME Vodcast with Dr. Crystal Beal (they/themme) interviews Nov 29, 2023

 

The other day I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Crystal Beal (they/themme), of the QueerCME Vodcast. They are a gender-affirming care provider, and the founder of QueerDoc, which provides queer and gender-affirming telemedicine by LGBTQ+ identified healthcare providers.

The...

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Navigating Trans Voice Training: Self-Study, Private Lessons, or Online Courses? nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Nov 27, 2023

Whether you're just starting out with your trans voice practice or you've been at it for a while, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the plethora of options available today. In this blog post, I'll delve into the pros and cons of three popular methods: self-study, private lessons, and online...

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