Certificate in Developing Transgender Singing Voices
The Certificate in Developing Transgender Singing Voices provides singing teachers, voice coaches, and vocal health professionals with the essential knowledge and practical tools to support transgender and gender-diverse singers. This course explores the unique vocal challenges and opportunities associated with voice transition, whether for transgender men, women, or non-binary individuals.
Participants will learn the physiological, psychological, and technical aspects of working with transgender singers, focusing on safe, inclusive, and effective approaches to vocal development.
This 4-week course is ideal for:
Singing teachers and voice coaches
Speech therapists and voice professionals
Choral conductors and music educators
Singers who are transgender or exploring their voice identity
Course details
Certificate of Completion: Yes, included
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Pre-requisites for Entry: None
Intakes: Year-round; enrol anytime and start immediately
Cost: $380 (GST incl)
You’ll learn
The effects of hormone therapy on vocal development.
Techniques for developing healthy singing habits in transitioning voices.
Strategies for supporting transgender singers through vocal challenges.
Creating inclusive, affirming environments for gender-diverse singers.
Understanding vocal range, resonance, and tone in transitioning voices.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Foundations of Transgender Voice Development
Understanding gender identity, voice dysphoria, and the role of singing
Overview of the vocal mechanism: Anatomy and physiology in cisgender and transgender singers
The impact of hormone therapy on the singing voice: Testosterone and oestrogen
Unit 2: Vocal Changes in Transitioning Voices
Common challenges in voice transition: Vocal range, resonance, and stability
Techniques for safe voice exploration during transition
Addressing vocal fatigue, strain, and dysphonia in transgender singers
Unit 3: Developing Transgender Singing Voices
Exercises for improving vocal flexibility, range, and tone
Strategies for supporting transgender women, men, and non-binary singers
Creating affirming and inclusive learning environments
Unit 4: Practical Application and Inclusive Teaching Practice
Case studies: Real-world examples of transgender singers’ vocal journeys
Adapting repertoire and vocal exercises to meet individual needs
Final project: Developing a vocal support plan for a transgender student
Course benefits
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand the vocal and physical changes experienced by transgender singers.
Develop effective techniques for working with transitioning voices.
Create safe, affirming, and inclusive environments for transgender singers.
Adapt vocal exercises and repertoire to meet the needs of individual students.
Gain confidence in supporting transgender and gender-diverse singers in achieving their vocal goals.