Abstract
Speech-language pathology, vocal music, and music education literature reveal similar and complementary approaches to the transgender voice. The purpose of this qualitative pilot study was to explore what, if any, impact having a vocal music background has on how a speech-language pathologist (SLP) works with transgender and non-binary voice modification clients. Two SLPs were interviewed regarding their vocal music backgrounds, their work with transgender voice modification clients, and their thoughts on how music and voice modification training intersect. Results of the study indicate that a musical background may be beneficial to both the SLP and clients. Musical training provided the SLP with a broader range of tools for training clients in voice modification techniques, including the ability to model exercises, and manipulate timbre, resonance, and placement of the voice with great nuance. Both SLPs explicitly cite their vocal music background as being helpful in their practice. Further refinement of the interview protocol, as well as multiple interviews with a larger pool of subjects, will determine if the results of this study are generalisable.
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