Renée's Blog

Some days, you wake up ready to train like a trans voice athlete. Other days? Just existing is enough of a challenge. If you're exhausted, burnt out, or just don’t have the motivation to practice, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to train like a voice athlete every day to make prog...

If someone sent you this post, congratulations—you’ve been chosen! They trust you enough to let you in on a personal part of their journey: gender-affirming voice training. No pressure. But also… a little bit of pressure. So, let’s talk about what voice training is, what to expect, and how you ...

Think trans voice training is just about managing dysphoria? Think again! Voice practices can help with so much more—whether you realize it or not. In this post, we’re diving into five reasons to try voice training that go beyond the common assumption that it’s only for dysphoria. You’ll see how...

When it comes to transforming your voice, you’ve probably heard the same debate over and over: voice training versus voice surgery. Which one is better? Is surgery a “quick fix” but too expensive? Is training safer but slower? And ultimately—how do you figure out which option is right for you? S...

Do you ever feel like your voice just... isn’t you? Like, you know it’s not where you want it to be, but you’re not even sure where to start—or where you’re trying to go? You’re not alone, and trust me, you don’t have to figure it all out today. If you’re feeling stuck, maybe voice dysphoria is ...

In December, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, one of the largest professional development events for speech-language pathologists. It’s a place where thousands of professionals come together to share cutting-edge resear...

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dustyn Baulkham for an episode of Queerpreneurs Unleashed, where we had a deep and meaningful conversation about gender-affirming voice work, my journey as a trans voice teacher, and the impact of finding and embracing one's authentic voice. It wa...

If you’re exploring gender-affirming voice training, you might be asking yourself, “Can I really do this? Do I have what it takes to change my voice?” Let me stop you right there because I’m here to tell you: YES, you absolutely can. Hi, I’m Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher, and in my yea...

When it comes to modifying the perceived gender of your speaking voice, there’s one big question that everyone wants to know: Which impacts our voice more—biology or behaviour? In other words, is it the physiology of your voice (the size and shape of your vocal instrument, influenced by hormones...

There are many reasons you might want to work on your trans voice training without letting anyone know. Maybe you’re not out as trans to your family or roommates yet and aren’t ready to have that conversation. Maybe you’re testing the waters, exploring your voice as a way to dip your toes into yo...