Top 3 Tips for Changing Your Voice from Androgynous to Feminine

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[@marti7343]

Raise the Larynx. Relax and eliminate tension. Keep the vocal weight light by keeping the vocal folds as separated as possible. Keep the sound high in your throat, forward, and nasal. Practice, practice, practice. Take lessons with Olivia. She is the best.

[@marti7343]

My challenge has been making my feminine voice my natural voice. While I do not go back to where I was, my voice still fluctuates from where I want it. I would love to someday not think about it anymore. I am getting there with using my feminine voice always. If you are MtoF, the goal is to just open your mouth and sound like a woman. It can happen if you keep trying. I have come a long way with Olivia's help. If you practice, it does not have to take that long.

[@NeilBraun]

This is the first video I've seen of yours, and while it's really great and I understand what you are doing.... Everyone within a mile of me was just informed that it is Monday (it is, and late at night) by a voice that sounded more or less like a cross between Kermit the Frog, and a fog horn. I've watched a lot of stuff on this subject (yours made sense instantly, most do not) and what I'm starting to think is that either I'm kinda hopeless, or I need to go to actual classes. I've tried recording myself but instead of helping it's making me dislike my voice even more. I think in some cases that maybe having someone who knows this stuff present who can say "yes that was good (or not)" or "no no no, a little less Kermit and absolutely no foghorn" could help a lot. I'm not giving up, and will watch your other videos, thank you for making them!

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Hi! My pleasure. So glad this is easy to understand. It can be challenging to learn on your own, but not impossible!! You've got this!!

[@SunniestAutumn]

Thank you for these videos, Olivia! It can't be overstated how important they can be for some of us.

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Of course!! So happy that they are helpful.

[@ChandraGrace-sx6zb]

I think your tips, and the way you present them, is intuitive and easy to follow. They also track with what I learned from my own vocal coach. Voice was the one element of transition that seemed to come easily for me, but I had to seek help due to vocal strain, and I definitely encourage others to get professional guidance if possible to learn to do things in a healthy way. Other strategies that have been helpful for me are "ee"-ing my vowels, giving my voice a bit of a musical quality to ensure I'm getting good movement, and making sure I'm getting good breath support and keeping my neck, shoulders, and vocal tract relaxed.

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Thank you so much for this feedback! Love everything that you've mentioned here. Sounds like you're working with a great teacher and you're really getting in touch with your own voice. Awesome work!! :)

[@lorenakademar5267]

Thank you for the tips!

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

My pleasure!! Hope they help! :)

[@cindyjames1326]

Thank you Olivia! I've been learning a lot watching your videos. Your a good teacher with clear explanations. I hope I can build all your suggestions into my natural voice.

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Thank you so much, Cindy! Keep after it, I hope it's going great for you! :)

[@AuliaAF]

I'm not transitioning physically, but your tips helped making confused face of people in gas station as I 100% looked male but often ordered gas in feminine voice (although I don't know how correct the result is). Thanks a lot ^__^

[@NeilBraun]

@AuliaAF That is seriously funny, I love it! Using voice lessons for anarchy is not something I've ever thought of.

[@AuliaAF]

@@NeilBraun You misunderstand, I'm not transitioning physically but always am undecided of my gender identity. Although I don't deny it's fun to see that confused face 🤣, I'd be much happier if they call me "miss."

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Love it! So glad it's been helpful! :)

[@gerardocubero8803]

Hola yo tengo que hacer una obra de teatro represento a una chica y nesesito practicar para hacer voz femenina con estos consejos me ayudan gracias

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

¡Maravilloso! Me alegra mucho que este vídeo haya sido útil. ¡¡Te deseo la mejor de las suertes!! ¡Gracias por ver!

[@lxvxsxck]

I'm able to get the proper resonance, and pitch but I still don't have feminine innotations / accent. I've listened to lots of feminine voices to try to pick up on it but I just can't seem to get it down. Does anyone have any tips? I'm losing hope 🙁

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Hi! I'm sorry, that's so frustrating! I'd suggest really slowing things down and exaggerating the movement in pitch. You could listen to a recording of a voice you like at like 75% speed and speak along with them.

[@ArtemisCooke]

How can I do it too

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

You can do it! Check out my other videos on resonance. That's a great place to start.

[@Chaos_Inkarnate]

I just recently came out as trans, I'm finding it very difficult in training my voice. To me it just sounds forced instead of natural.

[@oliviaflanigan5938]

Congrats on coming out! It takes time. Try to check in with your body as you're speaking. Do you feel tension in your neck, shoulders, jaw? Move around a little bit and take a relaxed breath and try again. Also, some of these techniques might sound "unnatural" to you for a while until you're able to get comfortable with them! Keep at it!! You've got this!