This is where gender-affirming vocal coaches come in.
“At the same time, I was taking a voice disorders class, and there was just a single bullet point on there about gender-affirming voice work,” they told CNN.
“But that was enough for me to look out on my own and seek further education.”There are different approaches to gender-affirming vocal work.
“Transgender vocal training, as it’s sometimes called, sprung up from a marriage of speech pathologists, singing teachers, theater specialists and their techniques.
Freya, who is a lesbian, says gender-affirming work is a skill she can offer to her wider LGBTQ community.
Persons:
Kevin Dorman, Dorman, “, ”, it’s, ” Dorman, Kim Chandler, Alexis Vandom, ” Vandom, Vandom, ” Bryce Chambers, Chambers, Anna Freya, Freya, It’s, ” Freya, “ There’s, There’s, —, ‘
Organizations:
CNN, Alabama Statehouse
Locations:
Greensboro , North Carolina, Alabama, Seattle