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    The singing teacher's guide to transgender voices / Liz Jackson Hearns, Brian Kremer.

    • Title:The singing teacher's guide to transgender voices / Liz Jackson Hearns, Brian Kremer.
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    • Author/Creator:Jackson Hearns, Liz, author.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Kremer, Brian, author.
    • Published/Created:San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, Inc., [2018]
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Singing--Physiological aspects.
      Voice--Physiological aspects.
      Voice culture--Study and teaching.
      Transgender musicians.
    • Description:xvii, 211 pages ; 26 cm
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9781635500936 paperback
      1635500931 paperback
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE Person
      ch. 1 Deconstructing Gender
      Introduction
      Gender Versus Sex
      Gender Identity, Expression, and Perception
      Gender Spectrum
      Terms and Vocabulary for LBGTQIA+ Identities
      Problematic Terminology
      ch. 2 Communication
      Introduction
      Gender Inclusivity in the Classroom and Studio
      Insidious Gendered Language
      Preferred Name
      Pronouns
      Mistakes Happen
      Safekeeping Someone's Transgender Identity
      Student History
      Successful Communication
      ch. 3 Voice Classification and Repertoire
      Introduction
      Sounding Masculine, Sounding Feminine
      Identifying Voice Type
      Repertoire
      Universal Versus Plot-Specific Lyrics and Libretto
      Opera
      Music Theater
      Art Song
      Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Other Contemporary Commercial Music
      Performance Traditions
      Competitions and Choral Considerations
      Casting
      Implications for Future Research
      ch. 4 Psychological Perspective: An Interview With Kelly George Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist
      pt. TWO Voice
      ch. 5 Respiration and Special Considerations for Transgender Singers
      Introduction
      Body-Shaping Garments
      Talking With Students About Constrictive Garments
      Chest Binders
      Binding for Singers
      Top Surgery
      Waist Trainers
      Types of Waist Trainers
      Corsets for Singers
      Body Alignment and Respiration Without Body-Shaping Garments
      Finding Success Through the Challenges
      ch. 6 Hormone Therapy and Voice
      Introduction
      Masculinizing Hormone Therapy
      Effects of Masculinizing Hormones on the Body
      Effects of Masculinizing Hormones on the Voice
      Singing Through Masculinizing Hormonal Transition
      Feminizing Hormone Therapy
      Effects of Feminizing Hormones on the Body
      Effects of Feminizing Hormones on the Voice
      ch. 7 Pitch and Registration
      Introduction
      Pitch
      Registration
      Considerations for Low-Voice Trans Masculine Singers
      Considerations for High-Voice Trans Feminine Singers
      Natural, Authentic Voice
      ch. 8 Resonance and Articulation
      Introduction
      Resonance and Gender Perception
      Masculinization of Voice Quality
      Feminization of Voice Quality
      Articulation
      All the Branches of The Focus Tree
      ch. 9 Voice Health for Transgender Singers
      Introduction
      Vocal Hygiene
      Hydration During Medical Transition
      Nutrition
      Voice Recovery and Cool Downs
      Potential for Voice Disorders
      Developing Practice Routines
      Voice Feminization Surgery
      Cricothyroid Approximation (CTA)
      Thyrohyoid Elevation
      Anterior Glottoplasty
      Feminization Laryngoplasty (FemLar)
      pt. THREE Experience
      ch. 10 Trans Singers on Singing
      Introduction
      JT
      ALEXA GRÆ
      Regina
      MJ.
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