Top 5 Exercises We Use in MTF Voice Training That You Can Try at Home
- natasha492
- Jun 9
- 3 min read
If you're exploring MTF voice training and searching for "voice coaching near me", you're not alone, and the best part? We are entirely telehealth so voice coaching will always be "near you".
Many transfeminine individuals are seeking ways to align their voice with their identity, not only to reduce dysphoria but to feel more confident in daily interactions.
At Gender Voice Centre, we specialise in gender-affirming voice therapy that blends evidence-based techniques with accessible, supportive coaching. Whether you're working with a speech pathologist or practicing solo, here are five core exercises we use in our sessions that you can start at home today.
1. The Forward-Focused Hum ("mm-hmm")
This hum is a staple in our MTF voice training programs. The goal? To bring your vocal energy forward — away from your throat and chest, and into your face.
Try this:
Gently hum “mm-hmm” like you're agreeing with someone.
Lightly touch your nose and cheekbones — you should feel a soft buzz.
This “buzz” is your facial resonance, which helps your voice sound lighter and brighter.
Practice 5–10 of these daily. Don’t force pitch, just focus on feeling the vibration forward in your face.
2. "M + Vowel" Extensions
Once you’ve found your facial resonance, extend it into vowel sounds.
Say:
mmmmay
mmmmeee
mmmmyyy
mmmmow
mmmmmoo
Each word should glide smoothly from a hum to a vowel, maintaining that forward buzz the whole way through. Smile gently, it helps narrow your mouth and keep the sound bright.
Tip: Try blocking your ears or lightly pinching your nose while saying these. It helps you focus on feeling, not just hearing, your resonance.
3. Shaping Vowels with the "EE" Position
Vowels shape the tone of your voice more than you might think. In MTF voice training, we aim for a high and forward tongue, similar to the vowel sound in “ee” as in “feet.”
Try saying these words while keeping your tongue high and forward:
May
My
Moo
Mate
Might
Hold a long “ee” before saying each word to keep the tongue in the right position. This shapes your voice into a brighter, more feminine tone.
4. Intonation Practice: Making Your Voice More Expressive
Intonation is the melody of your voice, and one of the most powerful tools in feminising speech.
Practice saying:“They came home late last night.”Now try it four different ways, emphasising a different word each time:
They came home late last night
They came home late last night
They came home late last night
They came home late last night
Focus on changing pitch, not volume. Feminine intonation often involves more pitch variation, especially in social or friendly settings.
5. Glides and Vocal Function Exercises
These exercises help stretch and balance your vocal folds, essential for building stamina and control.
Try this:
Glide from your lowest to highest note on a lip trill (“brrrr”) or on the word “whoop”
Then glide down from your highest to lowest
Sustain a quiet “eee” for as long as possible
These warm-ups support healthy pitch control and can be done in just a few minutes a day.
Looking for Voice Coaching Near You?
We hear this question all the time: “Is there voice coaching near me?” The answer is yes, and you don’t even have to leave home.
Gender Voice Centre is a telehealth-based service, which means you can access experienced, gender-affirming voice coaching from anywhere in Australia. Whether you're in a major city or a remote area, we meet you where you are... literally.
Final Thoughts
Voice training is about more than just sounding “feminine.” It’s about feeling comfortable, confident, and congruent. These at-home exercises are a great place to start — and when you're ready for professional support, we're here to help.
If you're searching for MTF voice training or voice coaching near me, reach out to us at Gender Voice Centre. We offer structured, supportive online sessions designed specifically for transgender women and transfeminine folks.
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