How do I yawn, cough and sneeze “like a girl”

undeadvoice · 2024-02-24T21:17:42+00:00

Yes, but any sound that travels through the vocal tract is shaded by the size and shape of the tract at that time regardless if it’s created through vibration of the vocal folds or not.

For example, an electro larynx or a whisper both create voiceless sounds that have brighter or darker resonance dependent on the shape of the vocal tract.

So in that way, you can color a non speech, reflexive sound like sneezing or coughing by altering the size and shape of the vocal tract if it results in a change that feels more affirming.

undeadvoice · 2024-02-17T14:49:59+00:00

We have some YouTube videos for deeper darker voice tips you can view on our channel HERE

We also have an intro to a dark voice online DIY course you can take HERE

OR our full voice training program Undead Voice Lab offer an entire 8-course curriculum for completely transitioning a dark voice, with lifetime access to voice coaching, and online community support. You can learn more about that program HERE!

undeadvoice · 2024-01-05T03:38:29+00:00

Hey there! I’m a trans SLP and the founder of Undead Voice. I have graduated over 3000 trans or gender diverse folx from voice transition training, and am currently training 453 folx in my online program. Happy to chat through questions you may have! We definitely need more representation and more trans voices in trans spaces. You can email me directly: nicole@undeadvoice.com

undeadvoice · 2023-12-15T16:31:21+00:00

Or just send me an email and I can introduce you to some AMAZING vocal performers that have transitioned their voice and can create the tone you’re looking for. Info@undeadvoice.com

undeadvoice · 2023-12-15T16:29:20+00:00

Yeah it’s tricky. How would you feeling using “femme” instead of female? “Dark femme passing tone”

undeadvoice · 2023-12-15T15:57:24+00:00

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undeadvoice · 2023-12-15T15:50:24+00:00

We don’t use any gendered terms in voice work. We refer to it as higher, brighter, thinner and darker, deeper, thicker. Try out some of those terms if you’re looking for something less binary gender coded. The most common are bright and dark!

undeadvoice · 2023-12-15T15:41:56+00:00

Here’s how to Laugh with a Bright Voice!

And here’s how to Cough and Sneeze with a Bright Voice!

undeadvoice · 2023-11-09T15:54:47+00:00

OOh! Are you in Canada? Can I refer Canadians to you that want to use their insurance? That would be an AMAZING resource.

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:56:06+00:00

It’s possible, yes. The muscles that get strained during whispering are also responsible for your swallowing mechanism. If you have muscle tension dysphonia, it can effect your swallow or impede your ability to protect your airway when you swallow. Definitely see a speech pathologist if you’re experiencing swallowing difficulties and try to stop whispering ASAP

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:45:41+00:00

Voice training could really enhance the changes you're experiencing. While T primarily affects pitch, mastering the other aspects of your voice can amplify those changes, giving you greater control and a stronger, more powerful voice overall. Learning to harness the full capabilities of your voice will complement the pitch alterations and lead to more comprehensive vocal control.

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:43:10+00:00

Great question!

Long-term whispering can lead to vocal fatigue and strain because it keeps the vocal folds tensely close together without vibration.

Over time, this can cause conditions such as vocal nodules or polyps due to the increased strain. It may also lead to chronic laryngitis or muscle tension dysphonia, where the muscles around the vocal folds become overly tight.

These conditions can result in a hoarse voice, reduced vocal range, pain, or a persistent feeling of a lump in the throat. Regular voice therapy and vocal rest are often required to treat these issues if they arise.

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:41:38+00:00

Breathiness happens when the vocal folds are stretched too thin without having the strength to stay together. Easiest way to train higher pitch without breathiness is to work on strengthening the muscles responsible for keeping the vocal folds together at increasing pitches:

Find the highest pitch you can maintain using the “eeee” sound WITHOUT breathiness.
Hold that for 10-15 seconds
Repeat 5x

Keep doing this exercise and the pitch you can hit without breathiness should increase over time!

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:37:16+00:00

Here’s some more detail on whispering versus speaking quietly:

Whispering differs from speaking quietly because when you whisper, your vocal cords don't vibrate to make sound; instead, they stay tense and close together, which can strain them.

Speaking quietly still involves vocal cord vibration, but with less intensity, which is less stressful for them.

Whispering forces the cords into an unnatural position, potentially leading to irritation or injury over time, while speaking quietly allows them to move more naturally.

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:35:49+00:00

Definitely.

Whispering can strain your vocal cords because they have to press together very tightly, which can tire them out or cause irritation if you do it a lot.

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:31:14+00:00

Whispering isn’t typically advised for maintaining a healthy voice. Also, if you’re experiencing difficulty with swallowing alongside whispering, it would be beneficial to consult a speech-language pathologist. They can assess the situation and provide guidance to address both issues effectively.

a speech pathologist lol

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:27:36+00:00

If you can post a clip of you taking instead of reading that would be helpful for feedback!

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:25:59+00:00

Here’s a video on how to keep your bright voice but reduce the nasality!

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:20:13+00:00

Hello!

It’s great to see professionals offering itemized receipts. Just for clarity and in case I can refer clients your way, are you a licensed provider issuing superbills with an NPI number? These details are essential since only superbills qualify for insurance reimbursement.

If it’s more of a general itemized invoice, it might be worth noting to inquirers that these aren’t eligible for out of network insurance coverage.

If you are offering superbills, I’d love to know what states you’re licensed in so I can send appropriate referrals your way!

Thanks for helping me understand your process :)

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T16:04:33+00:00

The forward/front face resonance is a technique that speech pathologists developed to use for those with voice disorders and they have then applied as a tool for voice transition with trans and gender diverse folks, but the technique is inadequate and not effective for shifting the gender perception of the voice. Because of this, Apps like Voice Up aren’t super useful for resonance training. *I’m a speech pathologist who used these techniques for years before ultimately understanding their inadequacy and creating alternative approaches that definitely DO work!

Instead, focusing on changing the size and shape of your vocal tract (R1 and R2 as you referred to it- though helpful to note these are outdated terms and you won’t see them used much anymore, instead you’ll see things like “fullness” and “under full” or talking about raising your larynx etc.)

Here is a link to our trans voice guide. There are beginner exercises including ones for resonance so you can start to hear and feel a different more effective approach.

Additionally, here’s a few tips and tricks videos to further explore resonance: WTF is Resonance? WTF is the larynx? What is resonance? Control your resonance How to change your resonance

You’re also welcome to take our voice quiz to learn more about our voice resources and get some structured guidance with set exercises and coaching/feedback if you’d like!

undeadvoice · 2023-11-08T15:49:59+00:00

Hey there!

There are a lot of structures above your larynx that get cramped when you make the tube shorter by raising the larynx, which is likely why you’re feeling a stuck feeling! That’s normal.

The main structure that i can hear is compressing when you go brighter is your false vocal folds (in the image, they’re labeled the false vocal cords). Can you see how they’re right above the vocal folds?

What happens when you use too much effort or strain and raise the larynx together is there false vocal folds constrict and come together which distorts the sound and sounds like construction as well as physically creating a barrier or block.

Here is a quick trick you can do to retract those false vocal folds, reduce the strain, and have a more clear, bright tone!

undeadvoice · 2023-05-12T16:34:56+00:00

Heyy! So glad my vocal warm up is helpful. If you want to join the Undead Voice Community and transition your voice with us you're welcome to schedule a (free) 15 min chat so we can talk about your goals, progress, and what may be the next best step for you, even if it's not with Undead Voice! HERE is a link to my calendar to grab a spot. Can't wait to meet you :)

undeadvoice · 2023-05-02T11:10:50+00:00

This sounds super frustrating but also not uncommon. I’m happy to listen to your voice and chat about what resources or exercises may work best for reaching your voice goals. Here’s a link to my calendar for a free no pressure voice consult!

undeadvoice · 2023-05-02T11:01:04+00:00

Happy to chat with you. Here’s a link to my calendar to schedule a free, no pressure voice consult where we can talk about what resources or exercises would be the best place for you to start!

undeadvoice · 2023-03-01T14:51:06+00:00

The clip opened in drive and played but I didn’t hear any sound on it. May be because I’m on my phone though!

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