So many people come to me for a first voice lesson & start by saying “I’ve never been able to sing”, and every single one (in my 12+ years of teaching) has ended the lesson somewhere between “oh, maybe I can sing” and “woah, I…
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The things you were taught, praised for, and ridiculed for as a kid/teen inform your behaviour as an adult. This includes how you use your voice/communicate, and in my opinion unpacking these things is a vital part of trans voice training. If you were praised…
Comments closedI have a little story from back when I presented myself as a femme 1940s vintage singer. It’s about how I learnt to like using a deeper voice, and how the things other people say to you can impact your opinion of your voice. I…
Comments closedTrans voice training needs more: Most of all, what trans voice training needs is less stereotyping of what a femme or masc voice “should” sound like. The goal isn’t to hand everyone the exact same voice. It’s to help each individual find a way to…
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