Dear Andrea,
I can see where this is leading, and I really feel like I have seen
some progress. Being able to see and hear you do the exercises is great...
that really helps. I know it had to be tough putting your old voice
on there, but it really is very inspiring. Your old voice is much deeper
than mine, so I know I can do this.
-- J. in Missouri
Hi Andrea!
I've been meaning to send you an e-mail telling you how
much the program has helped me - but I've been very busy lately. When
I saw the CD being offered on your website, it was a good reminder!
I'm very glad you're offering it! I had the same thoughts the customer
who suggested it did - it's a lot more discreet to use the CD than watch
the video.
-- K. in Wisconsin
Dear Calpernia,
I just wanted to send you this feedback on the voice DVD. I received
it in only 6 days. I put it right in my computer and it's just great!
Andrea teaches and explains everything in a way I can easily understand
and it makes it fun to learn and find your female voice. The only trouble
I will have is not straining my voice! I didn't want to turn it off.
My wife watched it also and loved it too. I've been hoping for a tape
like this for such a long time. I never understood any of the other
tapes and all I really learned was to sing in a good female voice. This
tape is worth so much more than what you are selling it for. In my mind
it's priceless;-)))))))
-- M. in Pennsylvania
Andrea,
My voice was never 100% in any given day because of allergies and lack
of stamina. Late afternoon, it was just hopeless. There was nothing
left to give! I can converse for a solid hour without major problem.
But there was always this sneaky resonance that the people at [the university
speech program] just couldn't fix. I am confident that by practicing
the buzz - to - breathy technique, I can find that middle ground that
will bring the success I want. Good stuff!!
-- S. in Kansas
I purchased your voice CD some months ago and it has been
such a help, thank you so much. I am now ma'amed 100% on the phone.
In fact, my ex therapist has called upon me to help other TS's locally
who are struggling with developing a female voice. Along with working
with them, I always recommend your CD.
-- L. in Ohio
Dear Andrea,
I just want to say you are a genius. When I first received your course
about a month ago I was very excited, that is, until I heard my voice
on my recorder. Then I wanted to go and live in a cave somewhere. The
only thing that kept me going was the fact that your voice is lower
than mine and I figured if you could do it so can I. My vocal range
was barely one octave with no resonance or volume. My vocal chords had
rusted over. With help from my niece who had the lead in several Broadway
plays, I increased my range to two octaves (one octave above middle
C). I found that each time I followed your instructions I learned something
new and I realized I had to pay closer attention to everything you said.
While doing exercises 26-30 today I suddenly found my resonance and
the difference was like day and night. On the breathy chants my chest
was like a sounding chamber and I could actually sense everything coming
up from the diaphragm on a strong column of air. The difference in sound
quality was fantastic. I know I have a ways to go, but this is a big
breakthrough for me and now I am certain I can achieve my goal. Anytime
you would like a testimonial I'm your girl.
[a follow-up a few months later]
I have been faithful to your program every day while driving to and
from work and spend a lot of time talking to my best friend-me. I am
totally at home with my new voice and have no problem on the phone or
in public. I think I told you I am intersexed and not transgender.
The only thing about me that wasn't female was my voice which I took
lessons in college to lower when I was still living as a male (thanks
to my parents' ignorance). Now, thanks to you, I feel complete. Like
many of your beginning pupils I was skeptical at first yet persistence
certainly pays off... As far as I'm concerned, you are the ONLY woman
on the web who knows how to teach others to find their female voice.
Your VERY happy pupil,
-- L. in Vermont
Hi Girl!!!
I can not believe the change in my one girl's voice.
I've known this child on-line since she was 14 and she's
21 now and she always had a male sounding voice.
Not a radio DJ or other booming voice, but I mean she
was a lead singer in an industrial band when she was in denial.
I just got off the phone with her, and it's fantastic,
the change in her voice is great.
I've spent so much money buying my kids copies, I will
have to buy one for me, just so I can see what it is you're teaching
these kids that works so well!!!
-- Aunt Jenny @
antijen.org
This evening, I spoke to a class of 28 university grad
students. Nearly three hours with one break. They remained engaged past
their usual ending time. Applause feels pretty darned good and you get
to share some of it!
It's the first time in a long time that I've had to tell
anyone that I'm TS. It's no secret but it's also not an issue. Being
a guest speaker was an honor and a challenge. I'm really happy to share
what I know with people who are going to be school counselors and social
workers. These are the people who can take this knowledge and bring
it to the TS people of tomorrow. I asked them to please do this as I
would consider it the greatest gift ever!
The subject of the effects of testosterone came up. So
I gave them a touch of the old voice. It even scared me! I hated doing
it but they were interested.
My thanks to you for making the tool that helped me train
for this. Let's hope that these students make something good out of
what they have been given!
Thanks Andrea. I think we've helped a few more people
understand.
-- Sue in Kansas
Here's a longer review
from reader Laura Amato!
Andrea!
Without giving a name or any other 'clues', I was called
Ma'am over the phone when calling a retail store to check on availibility
of an item.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS, ESPECIALLY
THE VOICE TRAINING!!!
Love ya'!
-- B. in Georgia
Hi :)
Just wanted to let you know that even though I haven't
really had a problem with my voice, I found your voice dvd really helpful
since I work onboard a plane where I have to speak over the sounds of
the engines for 10 hours at a time and switching constantly between
3 different languages which I have found required almost using different
voices in each language. By using the tape recorder and strengthening
specific parts of my vocal chords by using some of the exercises from
your dvd I found my voice less stressed by the end of the day.. I really
did learn quite a bit.. Very cool stuff :)
The voice DVD is incredible. Though I've never really
had a problem with this, I still learned so much. I was amazed at how
much range you still have. I also found the part on volume helpful since
I work on plane which is the hardest place to keep ones voice softer.
The DVD's didn't make me feel strange or different. I'm not quite sure
how to put that.. But I think I've always been a bit embarrassed because
of my past and the respectful way you treated your audience made a large
difference in how I see myself.
I wish information like this had been available when I had transitioned.
There is so much one has to deal with when transitioning and these dvd's
should be recommended by any therapist or friend dealing with the male
to female transgender community..
To be honest, I believe, these tapes would have been more helpful to
me when I was transitioning than the therapy. Really.. :)
Thank you so much for all your effort and your time. They are great
products and your website is great too.
-- M. in the UK
Hi Andrea:
I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed the tape (I'll
stand in line).
What I did first was listen to it over and over and over
and over, participating every once in a while. Then I slowly started
participating in the excercises. I don't know why, but doing it this
way has served me well. I was doing certain parts and then doing other
parts. I would do the scale exercises for instance and then I'd start
to talk in the voice you're training me to be comfortable with. When
I'd start talking (not even close to where I want to be) I'd think to
myself, "Ohhhh!! That's why she wanted us to do that." :)
That kind of revelation happens over and over, the more I work at it.
You also made me laugh during the whole video. It was
like I was in the room with you. You are super nice and laid back. Everytime
you laughed, giggled or smiled so did I. You could also tell when you
were going, "Ok... pay attention here, this is important"
because your eyes would go from playful to focused. After watching something
over and over you notice more, but I noticed these things after the
first viewing. Subsequently I've grown to notice them more. I still
laugh and
smile.
Also, please tell your editor the cuts, effects and fade
ins/outs were excellent! You have a wonderful product and your hard
work is very easy to see.
-- B. in Oregon
Since about 1999 I've had a voice that's not bad, but not good either.
And, last week, I finally got fed up with it and ordered your Voice
Program DVD. I ordered it Friday and had it Tuesday morning. Since
yesterday, I've devoted a little time each day to it, starting with the
very basic stuff on throat control. I'm taking my time with it so I do
it right.
About 20 minutes ago I had just wrapped up today's session. I forget
exactly what I did, but my throat muscles, without my really thinking
about it, just assumed the position and my voice went up! And it
sounded not-too-bad for a beginner, too. I tried saying a few random
sentences, and it held through much of it! Pretty awesome! There's a
long way to go, but the basics are starting to take, and I'm very happy!
I have to admit that when I was watching through the DVD the first time, I was wondering how in the world I was going to get this done -- it all seemed so complicated. But, one exercise at a time, it really adds up. It's so well-crafted and easy to use. I love it!
-- J. in South Carolina
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