Renée's Blog

Hi, I’m Renée, and I’m a gender-affirming voice teacher. I've always been fascinated by how people use their voices to navigate different aspects of their lives. One of the most intriguing cases that you may already be familiar with is that of Paris Hilton. The Evolution of Paris Hilton's Voice ...

Is this an extremely boring update about my online courses’ return policy? Or is it an exciting new opportunity for you to dip your toe into the trans voice world, risk-free? You decide! 🌟 Hi, I’m Renée, your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher. Over the last three years, I’ve ...

  Hey there, voice explorers! 🌟 After more than three years of creating trans voice videos—over 350 posts!—I've noticed it's becoming a bit like searching for a needle in a haystack for those trying to find specific resources. So, I've rolled up my sleeves and made some exciting changes to make...

Hey there, voice adventurers! Renée here, your friendly neighbourhood gender-affirming voice teacher. Today, we're looking at the quality of vocal weight and how to lighten that quality to create a speaking voice that's less buzzy and thick. And yes, it involves a quirky little trick: plugging on...

Pride month is over and you know what that means! Wrath month… Hi, I’m Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher here to remind you that while Pride month may have concluded, our spirit of pride and liberation doesn’t have to end. For many of us, pride isn’t confined to June; it’s a year-round cel...

Hello everyone! I was on TikTok Live the other day, and Nicole asked a great question about reducing nasality in her voice feminization practice. If you’ve ever felt like you’re voice is more nasal than you'd like, this guide is for you. Nicole’s Concern Nicole mentioned she tried vocal traini...

Hello trans voice pals! Today, I decided to do something very special and share an excerpt from my course Mix & Match: Designing Your Nonbinary Voice. This lesson is from Module 4 on Resonance, and I decided to share it because I know that this can be a very confusing topic. What exactly is reson...

Hi everyone, I’m Renée, your gender-affirming voice teacher, and today, we're addressing a question that resonates with many: How to stay motivated when progress feels incredibly slow and even hopeless. First, let me validate this experience—progress is slow. This isn't just a feeling. In voice ...

So you know you have voice dysphoria, but you’re struggling to describe in specific terms what you don’t like about your own voice and what you do like about the voices of others. I’ve got a tool for you! Last month, I released a new course called Mix & Match: Designing Your Nonbinary Voice. Fo...

I don't think it's just me. This year, Pride month feels different. I've been recovering from a hysterectomy for the last three weeks, which is why you haven't heard from me in a while (more on that in next week's letter). But I couldn't let Pride Month start without sending you a message. For ...