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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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The Paradox of Progress: Why You Feel Like You're Getting Worse at Your Trans Voice Practice nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Jul 06, 2023

Have you ever experienced that when you start your trans voice practice, it feels like you're going backwards instead of forwards? Trust me, you're not alone. I'm Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher, and I've worked with countless trans voice students who have experienced this...

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You have my permission to be happy motivation nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Jun 26, 2023

In the video above, I'm wearing my party shirt because I really want you to stop and listen to what I have to say. Isn't it so shiny?

If you have been considering modifying your voice to align better with the gender presentation that you want to put out into the world, I just want to give you...

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ADHD Voice Practice Hacks: Find Consistency with These Three Tricks! disability nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Jun 15, 2023

Having a consistent voice practice routine is essential for anyone working on modifying their voice, but for individuals with ADHD, maintaining consistency can be a challenge. In this blog post, we'll explore some helpful voice practice hacks specifically designed for people with ADHD. We'll...

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Volume Knob Exercise (improve volume control in your masculine voice) masculinize your voice without testosterone voice masculinization Jun 08, 2023

Do you struggle with speaking louder without resorting to a higher pitch? Many folks, especially, but not exclusively, those who have undergone testosterone puberty face this challenge. In this blog post, we will explore an exercise called the volume knob exercise that can help you improve volume...

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You are ALREADY an expert at modifying your voice exercise nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization May 18, 2023

One of the things I try to relay to everyone I teach right from the beginning is that you are already an expert at modifying your voice. Humans change their voice all the time to suit different contexts. To better understand this, I want to share with you an exercise that will reveal your...

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The benefits of listening to different types of voices nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization May 15, 2023

The other day, I held an office hour with students from my Trans Vocal Exploration e-course. One student, Rey, made a wonderful comment and gave me permission to share it with you:

"I think the biggest thing that I've been doing so far is trying to notice different people's voices. I think...

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