18-03-2022, 06:38 AM
Hi Aria! I'll go and look into setting up a Discord for us then if I can at least get a few more people interested. I'll post links to what I've used there when I do. One thing I'd like to avoid however is being flooded with trolls/bullies/creeps as I heard that happened to the forum Discord and because I know how awful some people can be. I'm sure it will attract less since this would be focused on vocal work and practice but if there is any ideas on how to go about keeping those sort out I'd like to hear them.
From my experience, voice work is indeed scary when you start. It took me so long before I had the courage to try to speak with my closest online friend (someone not part of this forum). She was a big motivator for me, and as she is transfem too, her voice was an amazing inspiration for me to continue forward. I hope that maybe my voice and others that join can be that inspiration for people who have yet to find their own girl voice.
In short there is certainly a lot to be worried about with voice work. You're being judged if you like it or not in most situations. Especially in real life scenarios. The voice can make or break your presentation in the eyes and ears of others more than probably anything else. I'd say it's likely the most important aspect of transitioning for male to female. But--we all need to start somewhere. I'd like that to be with other like minded people willing to help each other out. A place where people can feel comfortable sharing their audio clips, or, if they work up to it, live chatting with others, and not feel like it's the end of the world if they make a male slip or if their voice isn't quite on the level yet.
Of course if anyone else feels more qualified to start a Discord group feel free to. I've never made my own but I am fairly tech savvy and it doesn't seem too hard. I use to record audio years back too so I have a some experience with recording programs if that is ever needed. I don't know if I'd be the most reliable in setting up consistent times for live practice sessions or anything however. At the start I assume we'd sort of do that organically and just get to speaking with each other enough to feel comfy.
From my experience, voice work is indeed scary when you start. It took me so long before I had the courage to try to speak with my closest online friend (someone not part of this forum). She was a big motivator for me, and as she is transfem too, her voice was an amazing inspiration for me to continue forward. I hope that maybe my voice and others that join can be that inspiration for people who have yet to find their own girl voice.
In short there is certainly a lot to be worried about with voice work. You're being judged if you like it or not in most situations. Especially in real life scenarios. The voice can make or break your presentation in the eyes and ears of others more than probably anything else. I'd say it's likely the most important aspect of transitioning for male to female. But--we all need to start somewhere. I'd like that to be with other like minded people willing to help each other out. A place where people can feel comfortable sharing their audio clips, or, if they work up to it, live chatting with others, and not feel like it's the end of the world if they make a male slip or if their voice isn't quite on the level yet.
Of course if anyone else feels more qualified to start a Discord group feel free to. I've never made my own but I am fairly tech savvy and it doesn't seem too hard. I use to record audio years back too so I have a some experience with recording programs if that is ever needed. I don't know if I'd be the most reliable in setting up consistent times for live practice sessions or anything however. At the start I assume we'd sort of do that organically and just get to speaking with each other enough to feel comfy.