Quick Exit

Renée's Blog

Thoughts, feelings, updates, and more

My Categories

Portrait of Renée smiling and playing a ukuele
Life

Birthdays, big moves, and the byways of life.

Portrait of Renée playing the piano
Music

Singing, songwriting, new releases, and recommendations.

colourful illustration of a larynx against a neck
Trans Voice

Learning to love your voice and need some support?

René sitting cross legged on a pink background wearing a cloth mask
Disability

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

Portrait of Renée smiling
Interviews

Catch up on all my podcast interviews and features!

Latest from my blog

Q: Why does my voice still crack after one year on testosterone? testosterone voice masculinization Feb 02, 2024

The other day on TikTok Live, I had a conversation with a viewer who shared their concern about their voice still cracking after being on testosterone for over a year. Together, we delved into various exercises to address this common issue. In this blog post, I'll share the insights and exercises...

Read More
A New Instrument: Navigating Singing and Testosterone testosterone voice masculinization Oct 16, 2023

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...

Read More
 
What should you expect to happen to your voice on Testosterone? gender life testosterone trans voice Feb 22, 2023

When it comes to the voice changes that you can expect on testosterone, what is a reasonable timeline? I've talked to a lot of different people who have taken testosterone exogenously, and the one thing that I can say for sure is that there is no timeline. Everybody's voice changes at varying...

Read More
 
What is Straw Phonation? mindful voice feminization testosterone trans trans voice Feb 13, 2023

In this post I'm going to be answering the question, "What is straw phonation and how can I use it in my trans voice practice?"

Simply put, straw phonation is when you phonate (speak or make vocal sounds) through a straw. When you are phonating normally, air comes up from your lungs, and your...

Read More
 
Q: Why do I feel more air resistance after taking testosterone? testosterone trans voice Jan 17, 2023

 This one is for my T boys: my boys on testosterone.

I want to answer the question that I've heard from a lot of you, "Why is it that when I take testosterone, I feel a lot of air resistance or a lot of pressure when I try and speak or sing?"

This is something that's really common,...

Read More
 
What is the "T" voice? testosterone trans voice Sep 26, 2022

This commenter on TikTok says, “So you know how “T voice” is something that is audible to other queer people? Could you explain what the features of that voice are?”

The “T voice” that this commenter is referring to is the voice that some people get as a...

Read More

Stay Connected

Join my mailing list to receive regular tips, inspiration, updates, offerings, and more ✨

How can I help you?

ipad with the cover of the Trans Guide to Vocal Anatomy ebook

Learn How Your Voice Works

This workbook will teach you about the muscles and cartilage that control your voice, which will help you control them better.

Download for FREE
c

Practice Games For Endurance

This workbook will teach you easy games that will help you maintain your target voice for longer.

Download for FREE
An imac, macbook, ipad, and iphone showing screenshots of the trans vocal exploration e-course

Voice Warm-Up Videos

Follow along with me as I teach you a secret weapon to help you gain control of your voice.

Access for FREE