Gender Affirming
Private Voice Lessons
Ready to find your Authentic voice?
As a trans or gender non-conforming person, your voice is an important part of your identity. Feeling dysphoria or discomfort with your speaking voice can get in the way of feeling joyful and celebrating who you are.
If you’ve checked out a bunch of resources online, you might be feeling overwhelmed, and not quite know where to start or if you’re even doing the exercises the right way. You may have found some success, but without feedback, you’ve hit a plateau.
Working one-on-one can help the process feel much more manageable, and keep your progress going. By uncovering what makes your voice uniquely yours, together, we will work on the elements that will get you to your ideal voice.
In my years of teaching experience, I’ve found that there are so many benefits of taking regular weekly or bi-weekly lessons.
Accountability
Get ongoing feedback
Personalized program
More likely to stay motivated
Gain confidence and allow your natural voice to shine!
Vocal Feminization Private sessions
In trans feminine private vocal lessons, we’ll work on the following topics throughout your lessons:
Breath
Breath is what gets your voice going. We’ll work together to ensure that your voice is properly supported with your air flow.
Warm Ups
Warming up is essential for taking good care of your voice. You’ll learn different warm up options and we’ll develop a routine tailored to you that you can use each day.
Resonance
Resonance is the sound quality of the voice. For vocal feminization, we’ll work on finding a bright, forward resonance by changing the position of your vocal tract. Resonance has the ability to change the gender perception of the voice even more than pitch does!
Pitch
Pitch is how high or low your voice is. We’ll work on moving your pitch to a comfortable, higher pitch that feels natural, sustainable, and feminine.
Vocal Weight
Vocal weight is how heavy or light your voice sounds. For vocal feminization, we’ll work on finding a thinner, lighter vocal quality.
Inflection
Inflection is how your pitch changes to show emphasis while you speak. For vocal feminization, you’ll reflect on your personal inflection style and work on smoothly gliding through changes in pitch.
Articulation
Some consonants create blockages of air followed by a burst of air to make the sound. You’ll learn how to notice this and how to articulate using softer bursts of air.
Client Testimonials
Vocal Masculinization
Private sessions
In trans masculine private voice lessons, we’ll work on the following topics throughout your lessons:
Breath
Breath is what gets your voice going. We’ll work together to ensure that your voice is properly supported with your air flow.
Warm Ups
Warming up is essential for taking good care of your voice. You’ll learn different warm up options and we’ll develop a routine tailored to you that you can use each day.
Pitch
If you’ve decided to go on T, you are probably experiencing a drop in pitch. It can take up to 2 years for your voice to stabilize, so in lessons, we’ll work on exercises to bridge the gaps in your voice and help keep your voice balanced and healthy.
If you’re not on T, we can work on lowering your pitch incrementally.
Resonance
Resonance is the sound quality of the voice. Though T can change the pitch of your voice, we will work together to find a darker, masculine resonance by changing the position of your vocal tract.
Vocal Weight
Vocal weight is how heavy or light your voice sounds. For vocal masculinization, we’ll work on finding a thicker, heavier vocal quality.
Inflection
Inflection is how your pitch moves up and down to show emphasis. For vocal masculinization, you’ll reflect on your personal inflection style, and we’ll work on finding a more masculine speech pattern.
Articulation
Some consonants create blockages of air followed by a burst of air to make the sound. You’ll learn how to notice this and how to articulate using more pressure.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality and trust are of the utmost importance during this process. All lessons take place via Zoom, which means that you’re able to work on your voice from the comfort of your own space. You may record the sessions.
“Working with Olivia was a true pleasure. She is a kind teacher who worked with me to reach my voice goals. Starting out I was anxious about the changes in my voice and how people would react. With Olivia’s patient teaching I have been able to find joy in developing my true voice and using it.”
What can i expect from my first Trans Voice lesson?
Our first consultation is a chance for us to get to know each other. I will learn about your relationship with your voice, your previous (if any) voice training, and what specific or broad goals you have.
I will answer any questions you have about voice training, and give you an overview of the topics we can cover. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan to get you to your goal.
“I worked with Olivia for about a year. I’m trans and wanted my voice to line up more with who I am and wanted to work with a coach who was familiar with trans clients. When I started working with her, I’d had voice training previously, but had lost a lot of ground and gotten really out of practice. Olivia is a fantastic teacher and listened to my questions, and was able to provide detailed answers, feedback, and showed me how to consistently apply the principles we were working on. I am much more confident with how my voice sounds now, and I’m more aware of how people form and shape their voices. I’d recommend working with Olivia to anyone starting out and looking for a really excellent coach or to anyone returning after they’ve taken a break or been unable to practice.”
tools for online trans voice lessons
To get the most out of online lessons, I recommend the following tools:
A laptop, tablet, or phone with Zoom downloaded
Reliable internet connection
Pitch App
Recording App
A quiet, safe space to make sounds
Headphones (optional)
An external mic (optional)
A straw (optional for warming up!)
“I started seeing Olivia via Zoom in July. My voice was not passing at all and I heard of some people developing bad habits that can hurt their vocal cords through YouTube voice feminization videos. While it took a few months for me to start training my voice to hit different tones and resonance, and I definitely was frustrated early on (why wouldn’t my voice improve dramatically after several hours of lessons with very little practice in between?!). So I started practicing more outside of lessons and finally found the time to do the homework that Olivia instructed me to do. She would review the recordings I sent to her before the meeting and provided valuable feedback.
Since my last session about a year ago, I’ve only been misgendered once on the phone that wasn’t due to my deadname. I highly recommend Olivia as not only is she a very effective teacher, she’s also funny and interesting to talk to! My advice is to seriously follow her homework as much as you can! I noticed a drastic change in the rate of improving my voice after I made time :). ”
FAQs
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Lessons cost $100 for 45-minutes.
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Results happen differently for each person! Some might feel a huge change after a month or two, and others might stay for 6-12 months.
To get the best results, it’s important to be able to set aside the time for practice outside of lessons.
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No, unfortunately, I can’t take insurance. If your insurance will cover your voice training, you’ll need to work with a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. If you need a recommendation, I’m happy to provide you with a referral!
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I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, you will be charged the full lesson fee.
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I recommend weekly or bi-weekly lessons, depending on your schedule, budget, and practice regimen.
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Trans voice lessons work great in an online format! It is a wonderful way to be able to work privately and from the comfort of your own space.
Make sure your device is all charged up, check your internet connection, and find a quiet space!
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After you’ve selected and confirmed your lesson time, you’ll get an email with the Zoom link for our session. You’ll also receive a reminder email 24 hours before our lesson with the Zoom link, as well.
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A laptop, tablet, or phone with Zoom downloaded
Reliable internet connection
Pitch App
Recording App
A quiet, safe space to make sounds
Headphones (optional)
An external mic (optional)
A straw (for warming up!)
★★★★★
“Olivia has many qualities that make her an excellent instructor. Patience, kindness, and sense of humor are chief among them. You will feel respected and comfortable around her. Her musical knowledge and talent, as well as her voice training experience, allow her to instruct on the mechanics of finding and using your voice. When a problem arises, she is eager to find a solution. The process certainly worked for me; I would highly recommend her as an instructor!”
- Samantha