Welcome to Gender-Affirming Voice 101! In this instalment, Part 7: Where to Start, we’ll explore the first steps you can take to begin your journey toward creating a voice that feels safe, comfortable, and authentically you.

The Journey So Far

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Welcome back to Gender-Affirming Voice 101! I'm thrilled you’re here for Part 6, where we dive into the fascinating world of inflection—a key element in shaping your unique voice.

Hi, I’m Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher, and I’m here to guide you...

Hi, I’m Renée, a gender-affirming voice teacher. Recently, during a TikTok Live session, someone asked me an intriguing question: “Does my masculine voice have to be monotonous?” It’s a question that touches on deeper issues of gender expression and the stereotypes...

Welcome back to Gender-Affirming Voice 101! Today, we’re diving into Part 5 of our series, where we'll explore the concept of vocal weight—also known as vocal fold mass, heaviness and lightness, or thickness and thinness.

Understanding Vocal Weight

Vocal weight refers to the heaviness...

Welcome back to Gender-Affirming Voice 101! This is part 4 of our 8-part series, where we explore the basics of gender-affirming voice work. Today, we’re focusing on Pitch—also known as the fundamental frequency, which determines the highness or lowness of your voice.

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Welcome back to Gender-Affirming Voice 101! This is part 3 of our 8-part series, where we explore the concept of Resonance—a vital element in shaping your vocal identity. Resonance can be thought of as brightness and darkness, vocal space, or even the "gender dial" that helps you fine-tune...