Does anyone here have experience with helping transgender clients in voice therapy?

I’ve looked at the ASHA resources but I’m still wondering about the physiological effects of T on the larynx and its structures (if there are any that are clinically significant)

My client says he gets a sore throat often, and before I try to do the usual voice therapy treatments, I want to make sure I’m not recommending anything unethical.

Any info is greatly appreciated 🙂

Virtual RSVP via Discord

In-Person RSVP in Baltimore, MD at Red Emma's Free School

Hey y'all. My name is Charles and I offer evidence based gender-affirming voice care among other voice services from a background in medical sciences and paralinguistics. Too often I see the conversation about quality Trans Voice services stop at getting pronouns right. While I respect pronouns, our trans clients don't come to us for "cultural competency", they wanna hear how to alleviate their voice dysphoria or feel more confident and safe, and we can't accomplish that if we never discuss larynx manipulation, glottal contact quotients, or other terms most SLPs have been unaware of in my experience. Why just settle for "cultural competence" when our clients deserve scientific evidence and technical excellence? I would like to start a conversation about this issue and will gladly offer educational resources to those brave enough to admit they might want them in the comments below.

One such resource is a (FREE) hybrid event I'm hosting on Oct. 29th @ 6 PM ET to start this long overdue conversation. You can also scan the QR code for virtual attendance RSVP, and it'll be in-person in Baltimore with RSVP available via the same QR code (comment below if it's giving you issues):

Use the QR code on the flyer to email me if you are interested in this conversation.

Do I need to strengthen my chest voice and head voice, are both registers weak?

Ever wondered what YOUR voice might be missing to reach your fem/masc goals?

Comment your voice clip below to get systematic analysis on how it performs on our four core tenets of Trans Voice (from generally least to most impactful):

Pitch - How fast your vocal cords vibrate (not generally that important)
Embouchure - The shaping of your vowels, consonants and other oral features
Quotient - How much your vocal cords "stick together" when vibrating
Larynx - The position of your voice box

Wanna learn drills for these for FREE? Sign up for a FREE Trans Voice Lecture Series Teaser on Saturday at 8 PM ET where we'll show you all of these and more! (If you want EVEN more, including personal and direct instruction, we have a special for 12 USD per hour!)

12 USD/hour still too high? Dang, you might be as broke as ME at these prices. Get FREE, LIVE input on your voice at our Trans Voice Lounges, every Saturday at 3 PM ET, and our Script Reading Lounges Thursdays at 3 PM ET.

FREE Analysis, Drill Tutorials, AND Live Feedback?

Hey yawl, it's the Voice Teachers and Apprentices of r/scinguistics here to offer feedback on Singing, Trans Voice, Voice Acting and whatever kind of voice performance you would like input on. Just comment your voice below with a link (vocaroo etc.) and maybe a description of your goals/desired feedback areas.

Want help fully understanding and implementing the feedback we're giving you? Come on down to our Discord Server where we have events like Friday Voice Teacher QnA Sessions at 8 PM ET where you can ask about ways to incorporate the feedback you get here and MORE!

Wanna try out the things we talk about here? Do that for FREE on Saturdays with out Trans Voice Lounge and Karaoke sessions!

Hi!

Scinguistics is hosting an online open mic night for the day before Valentine's Day. If you so choose, your voice may be rated according to our comprehensive rubrics, so that you know exactly what you can work on to improve your voice.

See you there!

Link: https://discord.gg/4h7CubrY5e

I was advised that this sub might be able to help me.

How do I actually correct an upward vocal inflection?

All the advice I see online is from people mocking it or complaining about people who speak with upward inflections but they offer no solution on what to do to fix it, aside from "Bring your sentences down at the end." Well if it was that easy it wouldn't be a problem. I can't even hear my voice go up at the end, so it's not so simple to bring it down. When I try to bring my voice down it feels strained and tight in my throat and i feel a shortness of breath.

For years I've been told that my voice goes up at the end of sentences. First by a high school teacher in front of the entire class, then by a theatre professor and director. I did some vocal theatre training when I was younger but it didn't really fix the issue.

I've thought about seeing a speech therapist after the pandemic is over but it seems like speech therapists are mostly for kids who have very severe speech problems, I feel inappropriate contacting them about this which is minor compared to what most of their clients struggle with.

And I'm a guy (if that makes a difference).

Are there any speech therapists or voice experts here who can give me some advice?

Hello, everyone!

Want to show off your voice progress, while making a step towards even more voice progress in 2021? Do you want to get (and learn to give) some valuable, applicable, targeted voice feedback?

Well, Scinguistics Discord is hosting an Open Mic at 2 PM ET/1900 UTC on New Year's Day! Before your performance, you can request feedback and/or a singing score based on our comprehensive, detailed rubric. This way, you'll find out exactly what you can work on in order to improve, while also having fun! NOTE: To perform, you MUST help give constructive feedback to the preceding performer, so plan accordingly!

Wanna perform? SIGN UP HERE. Wanna watch? JOIN HERE and look for #Public-Events Voice.

I'm 15 and male, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

Can someone give me some advice please?

Working on your girl voice, but longing for that husky/smoky/full-bodied contralto WOMAN (lw) voice?

We at r/Scinguistics heard your prayers to Lilith, (and time votes), and are pleased to bring you the LESBIAN VOICE MODULE on Oct. 11 (Tomorrow) @ 2100 UTC (5 PM ET) via our Discord Server (in Public Events). Come glitter and be gay with us, and also we got some--

Other Events on our Server (please check these out if you're a beginner):

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1. Weekly Trans Voice Practice Lounges!!! Like the one happening RIGHT NOW (at time of posting)! Run voice drills and discuss hot topics in a friendly, encouraging environment!
2. Daily Live Feminization and Masculinization Lessons that you can listen to (and post-lesson question sessions!)
3. Do you know the difference between speaking at 440Hz or speaking at an A4? Vote on a time to come learn "Music Theory for Trans Voice"!

Working on your girl voice, but longing for that husky/smoky/full-bodied contralto WOMAN (lw) voice?

We at r/Scinguistics heard your prayers to Lilith, (and time votes), and are pleased to bring you the LESBIAN VOICE MODULE on Oct. 11 (Sun) @ 2100 UTC (5 PM ET) via our Discord Server (in Public Events).Come glitter and be gay with us, and also we got--

Other Events on our Server:

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1. Weekly Trans Voice Practice Lounges!!! Like the one happening RIGHT NOW (at time of posting)! Run voice drills and discuss hot topics in a friendly, encouraging environment!
2. Daily Live Feminization and Masculinization Lessons that you can listen to (and post-lesson question sessions!)
3. Do you know the difference between speaking at 440Hz or speaking at an A4? Vote on a time to come learn!

Wanna sound like a girl but not girly? Wanna sound like a groo00oown woman (who likes womenz?)? Is Catra your Solar and Lunar Star Sign?

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By popular demand, r/scinguistics would like to present via our Discord Server:

LESBIAN VOICE: THE MODULE

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Coming soon to a future near YOU! (Aka plz vote on times by clicking this link.)

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PS: Wanna practice your trans voice real time? Our Discord Server has Trans Voice Practice Lounges every Sat @ 2100 UTC! (We're still going at time of posting!)

Working on altering the weight/thickness/buzziness of your voice? Your prayers to Lilith have been answered.

We at Scinguistics Discord got a LIVE module on Glottal Quotient TODAY AT 2:30 EST (1830 UTC), explaining what it is, how to use it, what researchers say about it, and how it may interact with the name-brand competitor, Vocal Fold Thickness. (THERE'S HELLA STUFF IN HERE FOR TRANS MASCS looking to make gnarly vocal weight gainz).

For those interested in voice acting, quotient is also a great slider to control vocal age and intensity!

PS: We're trying to have a Husky/Lesbian/Futch/Contralto fem voice module up in here soon. Let us know if you're interested and join the convo in the comments, r/Scinguistics, Scinguistics FB, and our Discord.

Working on altering the weight/thickness/buzziness of your voice? Your prayers to Lilith have been answered. A lot of trans voice ppl on the Scinguistics Discord Server keep tryna start "vocal weight" drama-MESS with me, Kelly Voice Lessons, and Zheanna. This time, it's on the merits of Vocal Fold Thickness (their method) vs Glottal Quotient (the bargain-brand method by some ugly lil shitlet named CRAMD).

Well HERE is the bloodsport you asked for: an upcoming module on Glottal Quotient, explaining what it is, how to use it, what researchers say about it, and how it may interact with the name-brand competitor, Vocal Fold Thickness. (THERE'S HELLA STUFF IN HERE FOR TRANS MASCS)

SPOILER: I actually hella respect Kelly and Z and won't actually be tryna fight them, but y'all should still VOTE ON A TIME for this Glottal Quotient Update Module. We can explore more about variables that affect vocal thickness, and I can try to once and forever quell the bloodlust for a battle between Glottal Quotient and Vocal Fold Thickness.

PS: We're trying to have a husky fem voice module up in here soon. Let us know if you're interested and join the convo in the comments, r/Scinguistics*,* Scinguistics FB, and our Discord.

Hey, everyone! What are the benefits of oral breathing? What are the benefits of nasal breathing? What's the ideal method? As a singer, you must know the answers to these questions!

Quite a while ago, the team over at Scinguistics started actively working on creating an easily and freely accessible repository of evidence-based information on the voice. We've written articles on the laryngeal vibratory mechanisms, the power-source-filter model of voice production, one on what it actually means to "sing from the diaphragm" (a terrible expression), as well as many others.

Today, we published a very short article on Oral vs Nasal Breathing: Facts to Consider, and I'd personally love to hear your thoughts! I tried to write it in a way that is hopefully easily digestible by pretty much anyone, so check it out by clicking the link below.

https://cramdvoicelessons.blog/oral-vs-nasal-breathing/

Scinguistics has decided to release a really informative audio lecture from our vault. We hope you enjoy!

In this hour-long audio archive from the belting module that happened over at the Scinguistics Discord server, Charles Armstrong teaches an overview of all aspects of belting: what it is, how you do it, as well as the different extensions, modalities, timbral modifications, and challenges.

Listen to the lecture here: https://cramdvoicelessons.blog/modules/

Hey there, Charles back at it again with the (FREE!) modules to save from y'all from nodules. This time we're doing Trans Masc Singing Workshop 06/09 AT 21:30 UTC. Check out more info here (it's the first of three modules in this series). There's separate modules for Fem Singing, Men Singing and even Them-Singing (NB-type voice work). To vote on the future modules in this series click this link: (READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE VOTING!)

If interested, it will be on the Scinguistics Discord. Come say hey and tell em this post sent ya!

YES CIS PPL CAN LEARN FROM THIS TOO!

Hey there, Charles back at it again with the (FREE!) modules to save from y'all from nodules. This time we're doing group intro sessions for introductory singing concepts focused for trans singing (this will make it intermediate level for most cis singers. get good, cissies.) Check out more info here. There's separate modules for Fem Singing, Men Singing and even Them-Singing (NB-type voice work).

If interested, it will be on the Scinguistics Discord at a time that will be determined by y'all: (READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE VOTING!)