Renée's Blog

There's a common assumption in the transgender community: testosterone does all the work when it comes to masculinizing your voice, so trans men and transmasculine people don't need voice training. But that's only part of the story. As a gender-affirming voice teacher who's work...

For years, I’ve been a self-proclaimed Voice Tools hater. That little app, with its pink-and-blue pitch bars and percent-gender readouts, always rubbed me the wrong way. But recently, my perspective has shifted. I still have some big issues with it (we’ll get into those), but I’ve also found new ...

If you’ve been practicing your trans voice in private but freeze up when it’s time to use it in public, you’re not alone. Many trans and nonbinary people struggle with the leap from voice exercises to real-world conversations. It’s completely understandable—voice training is both a psychological ...

I'm thrilled to share that I was recently interviewed on the Straight Wife Trans Life podcast, hosted by Liese! In this episode, we dive into all things gender-affirming voice — from how I started teaching, to why I focus on trans and nonbinary voice work, to practical advice for anyone beginning...

When people think about masculinizing their voice, they usually focus on how they speak—but what about everything else? Shouting, laughing, coughing, and other non-speech sounds all contribute to how your voice is perceived. If you've ever worked on deepening your speaking voice, only to let out...

If you're working on voice feminization, chances are you've made at least one of these mistakes. Maybe all of them. (No judgment—I've seen it countless times in my years as a gender-affirming voice teacher.) The good news? Most voice feminization mistakes are completely fixable o...

This week, I did something a little different—a Q&A video with my friend and longtime collaborator, my editor and director, Tea! We asked you for your questions about voice training, gender presentation, video production, and our creative partnership, and you really delivered. We covered a lot, ...

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...

How to Lighten Your Voice Without Strain If you’ve ever wondered how to make your voice sound lighter or more feminine without tension or strain, you’re not alone.  How do I make my voice sound lighter? Why does my voice feel heavy or buzzy when I speak? Is there an easy way to train this w...

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 ...