Voice therapy can be an incredibly effective process — whether you’re recovering from a vocal issue, managing a long-standing pattern, or working toward a voice that better reflects your identity. But something unexpected can sometimes happen along the way: progress brings conflict. Clients often come to therapy with clear goals. They want to sound stronger, clearer, more expressive, or more aligned with how they feel inside. And many start to see great results. The voice improves, meets those goals… but then comes a surprising reaction…
When to Start Using Your New Voice in Everyday Life
You’ve been working hard in voice therapy. In sessions, you’re producing the voice you want — whether it’s stronger, clearer, smoother, or more aligned with your gender identity. In fact, it might feel completely effortless now. So, when is the right time to start using that voice in everyday life? For many people, the answer should be as soon as possible — but it’s not always that simple.
What Effect Does Testosterone Hormone Therapy Have on the Voice?
Testosterone therapy given to people transitioning into male will have a direct effect on the vocal cords. It will make the vocal cords thicker. Thicker vocal cords in turn, produce a deeper / lower pitch. Although for most people, testosterone can have quite a strong effect, there are people for whom it may only produce a mild effect. It’s rare … Read More
The Highs and the Lows: The Issue of Puberphonia
Generally speaking, cases of puberphonia do not present frequently at the Voice clinician’s door. When they do, our interventions tend to be short and satisfying for both patient and clinician as successful outcomes often come quickly. What is puberphonia? Puberphonia occurs in males whose voices remain high after they have gone through the other physiological changes associated with puberty. The condition … Read More