No, seriously. Where they at? A query of “transgender speech therapy” yields many results for voice feminization. But when it comes to the transmasculine side of things, resources, information, and anecdotes are few and far between. As a trans guy early in his transition, the process of scouring search results only to be met...
The higher the soft palate, the closer to God — A Rant
Ahh, the soft palate. Or, in scientific terms, the powerhouse of the voice velum: It’s that floppy bit at the back end of the of the roof of the mouth, which touches the back wall of the throat when raised. You see it? Look at it go! Truly a powerhouse. The nasality that the...
Does mixed voice exist? — A Rant
The existence of a M1.5 is a very prevalent myth. Plenty of people think that mixed voice is a distinct mechanism of vocal fold vibration, i.e., a distinct register. But M1.5 doesn't actually exist....
Falsetto for fem voice — A Rant
Ah!, the world of trans voice. Full of people who just one day decided to start teaching trans voice despite having done absolutely no reading or training on the subject....
The Swallowing Method — A Rant
After you read this title, some of you might’ve been left with a question: what is the swallowing method? Well, first and foremost, it’s a It’s just… it’s a damn lie. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let me try to properly explain. For voice feminization, the larynx (also known as...
Singing from the Diaphragm — A Rant
What do singers mean when they talk about singing from the diaphragm? They either mean it as a reference for trying to guide you into feeling the right sensations for abdominal breathing, without explaining the underlying processes, or they legitimately don’t know any better. Besides the very popular diaphragm, the intercostal muscles (the muscles between...