I originally posted this in the FTM section until I realized it would be better here. I know mostly ladies are here but I thought I'd throw this out anyway.
I know you don't hear about it very often since it's widely believed that once you get on T it takes care of everything. Lately I've been recording and listening to my voice and I'm quite unpleased. I've been on T for 1 1/2 years and even though my voice has lowered it's not deep enough for me. It sounds too much like a teenager. Some wouldn't consider that too bad... except I'm in my mid-30's.
I also need to work on my speaking because I think it sounds too feminine. It sounds too much like a gay man. No offense to those out there, but when you're not gay it can be troublesome. I don't want people (especially women) to assume something about me I'm not.
I've got a program & training I've started to help deepen my voice. One problem I know I have is I keep my vocal chords tense all the time. I don't know why- I just it's an old habit. I've been working on exercises to correct that. I guess after decades of speaking a certain way it's hard for the brain to naturally retrain itself. It will take time and practice, but I hope this training will help loosen & strengthen my vocal chords and help me learn to speak deeper naturally.
I'm not sure where to start to work on my speaking patterns though to make it more masculine. Anyone have any advise or know of any resources? I've thought about a voice therapist, but considering how the area I live in has few trans resources I believe it will be hard to find one for my situation. I've also heard they're really expensive.
I guess this shows that even with T some of us still need training and help with our voices. I've heard about MTFs having to do voice training but haven't heard much about FTMs. Any guys out there go through training or use programs to help their voice?
