Can Voice Feminisation harm my voice?

Many clients that come to us having already attempted some voice therapy independently using YouTube videos or voice Apps.  They are often concerned that they may have harmed their voice. 

Inappropriate voice use may strain or cause tension leading to voice damage known as Muscle Tension Dysphonia.  In some research studies, up to 30% of Male to female Transgender Voice clients had a voice disorder in their initial assessment caused by trauma to the voice box (larynx). Muscle Tension Dysphonia can be caused by excessive effort.

You can read more about Muscle Tension Dysphonia here. It can be caused by excessive elevation of the larynx, poor vocal hygiene, excessive tension and using an inappropriate pitch level. Excessive breathiness also leads to excessive tension in the larynx. 

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Our aim is to prevent trauma by teaching you the best ways to achieve a feminine voice.  We are Clinical Specialists in Voice, Voice Feminisation and Voice Coaching.

How can I train my voice to sound feminine?

Trans* Voice - Tips for learning and exploring your voice

In therapy you will be exploring your voice. Repetition outside the clinic room is important to change. It is comparable to going to the gym for your voice. You are developing flexibility and freedom for your voice. When learning and exploring try to:

Be Playful – try out new things

Be Mindful – notice without judging

Be Curious – use all of your sense to explore your voice

Be Imaginative – find your own images, hand gestures to support exercises

Be Positive

Be Regular – Be creative about when and where you practice – little and often.

Be Patient – Let things develop and transfer to situations that are easiest first

Be Reflective – record your voice, keep a diary

Be Sociable – try to step out of solo practice into getting support from others

Adapted from The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People – Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham

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