We all use our voices as we navigate our day-to-day lives, but some of us use them more than others. I usually refer to these folks as ‘professional voice users’ or ‘heavy voice users’. Just as an elite athlete needs to take care of their muscles, a heavy voice user needs to pay special attention to the care of their voice.
Hydration And Harmony: How Drinking Water Benefits Your Voice Read Post »
Voice feminization in speech therapy, exploring its techniques, challenges, and the remarkable impact it can have on individuals’ lives.
Voice Feminization in Speech Therapy Read Post »
Generally, when we speak, our pitch rises and falls. The term used for this rising and falling of pitch is called intonation. Intonation is a very useful feature in speech, and we will further read about the types, uses and implications of intonation in speaking.
Intonation And Its Effects On Speech Read Post »
Gender is a social construct and therefore, “gendered” voice is also a construct. When working on modifying your voice, first you have to understand the different elements at play in how a voice will sound.
Breaking Down Voice Feminization Read Post »
Gendered expectations and feedback influence our vocal presentations from a young age. When adults speak to children and assume their gender, they alter the pitch and tone of their voices.
Gendered Vocal Behavior Read Post »
There are many reasons to ditch gendered language. In this brief article I will give some examples of language to revisit and rationale, as we move toward a more inclusive society.
Let’s Revisit Gendered Language Read Post »
Some people who are transgender/nonbinary use testosterone in order to change elements of their gender presentation. On occasion, someone who has been on testosterone for many years continues to be misgendered due to their vocal presentation. Why does this happen? Is there a way to make sure your voice changes with testosterone? How does vocal change occur, and why doesn’t it happen for all people?
Testosterone (T) And Gender Voice Modification Read Post »
Being misgendered can range from uncomfortable to unsafe. Correcting someone on the spot isn’t always an option. Here are some situation-specific tips for when it happens to you.
Misgendered? Communicate Effectively Without Losing Your Cool Read Post »
Often I have a lot of clients telling me that they are having difficulties with the ‘L’ sound. So why is it so hard to say the ‘L’ in words in English such as ‘ball’, when you already have this sound in your language as well? The reason is because there are differences in how we pronounce the ‘L’ sound in English.
Differences Between Pitch, Intonation, and Inflection Read Post »
Certain ways of attempting to sound more feminine are unsustainable, damaging to the vocal cords and/or simply will not lead to a passable feminine voice. Let’s explore some of the common mistakes and misunderstandings that can prevent someone from achieving a natural and sustainable feminine voice.
Why Am I Struggling to Feminize My Voice? Read Post »
Many transgender individuals experience incongruence between their gender identity and the sex they were assigned at birth. This incongruence can lead to gender dysphoria which can be psychologically distressing for those who experience it. At Well Said, we are dedicated to helping our transgender and gender non-conforming clients find their authentic, congruent voice.
Transgender Communication Training – Finding Your Congruent Voice Read Post »
At our adult specialty clinic, our experienced team of speech-language pathologists offer voice and communication support to individuals who are transgender or on the gender spectrum.
We assist in the process of finding your authentic voice in order to feel the security of gender-self congruence. You may be looking to develop your authentic voice through adjusting your pitch, intonation, articulation, vocabulary, body language, gestures, and/or mannerisms.
We have specialized training and experience working with transgender voice for gender nonconforming or gender non-binary, or individuals on the gender spectrum
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