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Trans voice exercises and resources to help you reach your goals!
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If you're working on modifying your voice to better align with your gender presentation, then you are probably already used to using a tuner to track pitch (how high or how low a voice is). A lot of my students report being frustrated that there isn't a way to track the resonance (how bright or...
If you've been working on your trans voice practice for a little while, maybe you've found a sound you like that you're able to make in short bursts. Maybe you tried the "Big Dog Little Dog" exercise from a few weeks ago and now you're probably wondering, "How do I go from making a sound that I...
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...
I recently had the great pleasure of being on the podcast Gender Reveal and host Tuck Woodstock asked me a really important question: "What is the difference between a trans voice teacher and a speech language pathologist?" Here's what I had to say:
"There's not a big difference, to be honest....
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...
I've got a quick and easy exercise that is quickly becoming my new favourite for controlling the resonance of your voice! It's called Big Dog Little Dog.
As I've said before, resonance is controlled by the size and shape of your vocal tract. If you have a small vocal tract, you get a brighter...
How can I help you?
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.
Practice Games For Endurance
This workbook will teach you easy games that will help you maintain your target voice for longer.
Voice Warm-Up Videos
Follow along with me as I teach you a secret weapon to help you gain control of your voice.