Singing Teacher's Guide to Transgender Voices

The Singing Teacher’s Guide to Transgender Voices, Second Edition remains the first comprehensive resource dedicated to the training and support of transgender and non-binary singers. In this fully revised second edition, the text deepens its commitment to ethical, student-centered voice pedagogy while expanding its examination of the cultural, institutional, and physiological realities that shape the singing lives of trans and gender-diverse students.

Singing education has traditionally been organized around rigid gender binaries, and these structures can create significant barriers for students whose identities fall outside them. This book addresses the emotional, social, and physical challenges these singers face—particularly during transition—and equips teachers with the tools needed to foster healthy, joyful, and sustainable singing experiences. Through evidence-based pedagogy, reflective critique of traditional systems, and authentic first-person narratives, readers are challenged to reimagine voice education as inclusive, responsive, and humane.

Designed for educators in academic, studio, and independent teaching settings, The Singing Teacher’s Guide to Transgender Voices, Second Edition sets a new standard for culturally competent, evidence-informed voice training and advocacy.

New to the Second Edition

• Updated guidance for ethical, student-centered voice pedagogy
• Deeper examination of institutional and pedagogical systems in voice education
• New first-person narratives from trans singers and students
• Expanded discourse on the intersections of gender and singing
• New research and perspectives on singing through testosterone hormone therapy
• Interviews with industry professionals on building a career while trans, contributed by Dr. Jay Marchand Knight
• Technique suggestions for singing voice masculinization and feminization
• Vocal exercises with accompanying digital ancillary material

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Liz Jackson, MM (she/her/they/them) is the owner of The Voice Lab, Inc. in Chicago; Co-Founder of Resonate, Chicago's all-trans chorus; and a voice instructor specializing in trans voice. Singers and voice users from all environments seek out Liz's teaching to illuminate traditional pedagogy with new scientific discoveries and methods in a joyful and creative atmosphere. Liz has been working with transgender and gender nonconforming clients since 2014, helping develop a natural, authentic voice. She also trains fellow voice teachers in cultural and pedagogical competency to work with trans/gnc singers. Liz has a bachelor’s degree from the College of Idaho and a Master's Degree from North Park University, and attended the Summer Vocology Institute at the University of Utah.

Brian Kremer, MM (he/him) is an assistant professor of Voice and Music Theatre at Elon University as well as a professional singer, actor, and voice instructor. He vocal coaches musical productions and teaches courses in voice, specializing in contemporary singing and performance styles including music theatre, rock, pop, jazz, country, R&B, and Hip-Hop. Mr. Kremer guest teaches and presents on various vocal performance topics, and lectures on the training of transgender singers at universities, conferences, and workshops both nationally and internationally. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University and his Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music. He also maintains Kremer Voice Design, a voice studio providing private vocal instruction. www.kremervoicedesign.com