What kind of exercises/training would I want to do with a Speech Therapist post-op? I hear voice training is essential for a good outcome but what would I ask the ST to work with me on?

Quote from: Wynternight on May 13, 2015, 01:17:07 PM
What kind of exercises/training would I want to do with a Speech Therapist post-op? I hear voice training is essential for a good outcome but what would I ask the ST to work with me on?

Wynternight, as I understand it, many of the same exercises apply, and most aren't pitch related.

I haven't had voice surgery, but I've been working with Kathe Perez, and her list of things to work on is a good example:

* Respiration- power source
* Phonation- sound source
* Resonance- sound modifier
* Articulation- speech modifier
* Prosody- melodic aspects of speech

I imagine you would want to work on one or more of these depending on how far along you are.

Thank you.

I'm nowhere yet. I'm looking at ways to save for the procedure or fight AETNA to prove medical necessity so it's still some ways off, sadly.

Quote from: Eveline on May 13, 2015, 02:45:36 PM

Quote from: Wynternight on May 13, 2015, 01:17:07 PM
What kind of exercises/training would I want to do with a Speech Therapist post-op? I hear voice training is essential for a good outcome but what would I ask the ST to work with me on?

Wynternight, as I understand it, many of the same exercises apply, and most aren't pitch related.

I haven't had voice surgery, but I've been working with Kathe Perez, and her list of things to work on is a good example:

* Respiration- power source
* Phonation- sound source
* Resonance- sound modifier
* Articulation- speech modifier
* Prosody- melodic aspects of speech

I imagine you would want to work on one or more of these depending on how far along you are.

You could have a look here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,184812.msg1643045.html#msg1643045

and here:

nyspeechandvoicelab dot net /transgender/voice-feminization/

for a few thought that might help...

its important to never overstrain your voice...

and its up to you if you want to start on your own.... risking to make a few errors along the way... or wait for a therapist.

Just be careful not to overdo it,
it might damage your voice.


hugs