Transgender Voice and Speech
Training for Teachers
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You already know that voice training is a deeply personal and healing process. For transgender and non-binary people, discovering confidence and authenticity through voice is empowering and life-changing.
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Utilize your knowledge of singing to help trans and non-binary students find their authentic speaking voice through this interactive webinar series.
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The next teacher training course begins March 17, 2020!
You will get the most from this course if:
- You have transgender or non-binary students in your studio who are interested in speech
- You know someone who could benefit from trans speech services but you're not sure how to help
- You have some background in vocal pedagogy and anatomy/physiology
- You are committed to engaging in group discussions and interactive webinars (even if you watch them after they've "aired")
- You are excited about offering services to a group of people that needs your expertise and care
Course description
Transgender Voice and Speech: Training for Teachers is a series of interactive webinars intended to provide an introduction and overview of speech training techniques for transgender and non-binary clients. This course equips voice teachers with some of the necessary skills to guide transgender individuals toward healthy and affirming voice and speech styles, building on the strengths that voice teachers already possess as expert listeners and compassionate educators.
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I heard about the course through a Facebook group for teachers of trans singers, and I'm glad I did! Getting to hear examples of the exercises and learning about the biology and physiology was helpful, and the class was really engaging. Seeing Liz work with other students was also enlightening and made it easy to apply concepts with my own students.
--Amanda, instructor at Second City in Chicago |
Liz was very knowledgeable on multiple levels – how the voice is produced, current on transgender community terms and issues, and the pedagogy for trans-specific voice coaching. This course helped to complete the pedagogical and informational puzzle I have been working on. I would definitely recommend it to other teachers!
--Beverly, voice teacher in Oregon |
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The course and $395 fee include:
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Online class schedule:
Live webinars on Tuesdays at 11:30 am central time beginning March 17, 2020 Class 1: Cultural Responsiveness Class 2: How to use One Weird Trick Class 3: Pitch and inflection Class 4: Resonance and articulation Class 5: Trans masculine voice introduction Class 6: Curriculum planning |
About the author, Liz Jackson Hearns
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Liz (she/her/they/them) is the owner of The Voice Lab; co-author of The Singing Teacher's Guide to Transgender Voices and author of One Weird Trick: A User's Guide to Transgender Voice; Co-founder of ResonaTe, Chicago's all-trans chorus; Co-founder of Trans Turning Point, a wellness fair for trans/non-binary folks and trans-owned businesses; and a voice instructor specializing in transgender/non-binary voice.
Voice users and fellow voice teachers seek out Liz's teaching for her ability to combine traditional pedagogy with advanced knowledge of vocology and the science of the voice, in a light-hearted and fun environment. Liz has been working with trans and non-binary students since 2014 through private lessons, workshops, outreach, group sessions, and choirs. Liz also works with voice teachers and educational institutions to train instructors and staff to support trans students in the lesson room, classroom, and beyond. |
