3 Reasons You Think Your Voice Sounds "Fake": Vocal Feminization

[@marti7343]

It takes time and practice. I have been doing voice training going on six months with Olivia. She is wonderful. I did weekly sessions for my first twelve weeks with her and then went to once a month. I am a singer, so my progress may have been a bit quicker than normal. Regardless of where you are, you can develop your voice to where you want it. Yes, I sometimes think my voice is not natural. As Olivia says a big part of all of it is you are "Finding a piece of you!" and "Getting to know your voice!" She has reinforced my changes and tells me I am doing fine. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you keep at it you get to where you want to be. I would only add to really make it your voice, you need to use more and more regularly. Sometimes this can be hard because it is filled with emotion, just like your transition is. This can be especially a challenge with people you have known for a long time before you started your transition. Remember, you are not used to hearing yourself as female and neither are the people you have been around a long time. Regardless, developing a feminine voice is a big part of becoming the woman you want to be and know you are.❤

[@lorenakademar5267]

Thank you Olivia for all the advices!

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Of course! My pleasure!

[@Vahlee-A]

I live with two other trans women whose voices sound authentic. But they both had years of singing practice, so it was slightly easier for them. The core lessons I've heard are making my adam apple go higher, but that hurts. Ive worked at making my voice physically higher by just speaking in a higher voice, but at times I sound childish, and I still default to my masculine voice when angry or irritated. 😢

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Hey! It can definitely take time to achieve a sound that feels natural to you. Voice training should not hurt! Be careful not to squeeze or overly tense when you work on resonance. Try starting with easy sounds like hums to feel the resonance in the front of your face!