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Title: T and Singing
Post by: Starry333 on December 03, 2015, 01:34:41 PM
Okay, so a few weeks ago, after about eight or nine years of keeping it inside, I finally came out to myself and many of my college friends that I am a trans man. I've been doing a lot of research on ways of helping with my body dysphoria, and I know that one day I would definitely like to have top and bottom surgery. I've been really struggling with whether taking T is something I want to pursue, though. I really want many of the changes that T brings but I'm also really scared because I am a singer. I have been a singer all my life, and I love my voice. I've never had voice dysphoria, even though I am a soprano. Will I still be able to sing if I take T? I don't mind if I end up with a lower range, I just don't want my singing abilities completely destroyed.
Title: Re: T and Singing
Post by: Bimmer Guy on December 03, 2015, 07:09:53 PM
Quote from: Starry333 on December 03, 2015, 01:34:41 PM
Okay, so a few weeks ago, after about eight or nine years of keeping it inside, I finally came out to myself and many of my college friends that I am a trans man. I've been doing a lot of research on ways of helping with my body dysphoria, and I know that one day I would definitely like to have top and bottom surgery. I've been really struggling with whether taking T is something I want to pursue, though. I really want many of the changes that T brings but I'm also really scared because I am a singer. I have been a singer all my life, and I love my voice. I've never had voice dysphoria, even though I am a soprano. Will I still be able to sing if I take T? I don't mind if I end up with a lower range, I just don't want my singing abilities completely destroyed.

You will find a number of threads on this topic if you do a search.

Also, there is this:  http://transguys.com/features/testosterone-ftm-singing

There is an academic article in the above link you may find helpful, as well.
Title: Re: T and Singing
Post by: Starry333 on December 03, 2015, 10:41:22 PM
Sorry, I'm new to this site and didn't think about searching >.< But thank you so much, you've helped a lot!