Profession Voice Trainers?

[Guest Anira]

Hello again everyone. I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with actual voice trainers? I'm planning on getting the finding your female voice thing from Stealth.inc off of amazon. but i was wondering if a voice trainer might be able to give a more tailored approach. mainly cause i've heard alot of people say "oh i'll never be able to do as good as she does in the video" and i have a tendency to get discouraged easily.. thank you major depressive disorder...... /sarcasm. but yeah i think i might actually benefit more from having someone to encourage me when i'm getting discouraged, and help point out where i need to make adjustments, than i would watching a video over and over. but i will prolly try the video for a bit and see if it does help... i'm still debating on this part. i know i'd like to avoid surgical methods if i can when it comes to my voice.

as always. any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Guest]

Hi Anira,

My plans were to go to a voice trainer this year. It hasn't happened yet, probably won't since other priorities have arisen. I also bought the Deep Stealth CD, but, for myself, had difficulty getting enough private time to practice.

In the local area, I believe that there are several voice trainers to choose from, and pricing is modest (less than electrolysis). But beyond that, I've no experience to lend.

If it's any encouragement, I went full time with a terrible voice. I believe that it has improved - the old male monotone is giving way to a more melodic voice as I've become more relaxed. My mate is a constant encouragement to me in those times when I forget. It's a practice, to be perfected. If I do go to a coach, it will be a long time in the future at this point - "Help me pass on the phone, please!!!"

Love, Megan.

[KathrynJulia]

Hi Anita:

I have a 3 CD Rom set that I play daily in my car to and from work. When I started out, my voice sounded about as feminine as a steel garbage can bouncing down the highway. After six months, I am literally amazed at the difference that daily practice in the car to and from work has made. It's key to have water available to keep your throat hydrated. Beautiful voices come from practice and more practice. At first your vocal chords will tire easily. I can now reach notes that half of all woman can only dream of. I would have bet the farm 6 months ago that it would be impossible for me to reach those levels, but I'm hammering it every day now. Several weeks ago, I was able to completely fool my executive assistant. She wanted to know who that woman is who is answering your phone. I had the hardest time keeping a straight face, but enjoyed the feeling as awesome. You can do it. Just keep telling yourself you have to practice until you get it right. It's one of the most important things you can do in transition is perfect your voice. Kathryn

[Guest Ney'ite]

I believe Deep Stealth Productions / GenderLife posts most, if not all, their "Finding Your Female Voice" on YouTube, free of charge. Here is the link to their video pages. From personal experience, it takes time and a LOT of practice, but is not impossible.

http://www.youtube.com/user/deepstealth/videos