Renée's Blog

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 ...

I am thrilled to finally announce the launch of my new course, Mix and Match: Designing Your Nonbinary Voice, available as of today! Cue the confetti and maybe a little celebratory scream because, oh boy, has it been a journey! Creating this course has been nothing short of a labour of love—lite...

Hey there, lovely humans! It’s Renée Yoxon here, your go-to gender-affirming voice teacher, and oh boy, do I have some thrilling news to share! 🌟 Today marks the grand opening for pre-orders of my brand new course, Mix & Match: Designing Your Nonbinary Voice. Yes, you heard it right—the wait is a...

Put a finger down if you hate listening to recordings of yourself and everyone is telling you that you have to make regular voice recordings in order to track practice Hi, I’m Renée, I’m a gender-affirming voice teacher and if you also put a finger down, I hear you! My students HATE listening to...

Hello, lovely readers! Today, I come bearing insights that might just transform the way you approach your voice training sessions. I’m Renée, your guide through the intricate world of gender-affirming voice training, and I need to share something very important! Have you ever considered the possi...

Hello! 🌈 Today, we're looking at something a bit louder than our usual chat – quite literally! We're tackling the art of shouting... but make it feminine. Picture this: You're at a concert, or maybe you're trying to catch your friend's attention across a busy street. How do you shout without losi...

Why do we work on changing our voice? Why not just accept our “actual” voice? I got a comment on YouTube the other day that I’m certain meant to troll my account, but I want to answer this person’s question in good faith. They said: “Why aren’t we teaching people to accept their own actual voi...

The curtain has finally closed on winter, and with March 19th marking the first day of spring, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. Winter offers us a chance to retreat and recharge, but spring heralds a time for renewal and growth. It's a season that invites us to unfurl and embrace the potent...

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: you do not need to be trans to transition! The last time I said this, people did not like it!! But please hear me out! I obviously believe that you do not need to transition to identify as trans. If you identify as any gender other than the one you we...