Pitch - 30 Day Crash Course

Voice Feminization Basics
Kathe S. Perez, MA, CCC-SLP
Welcome to your 30 Day Crash Course, an independent voice
feminization study program. You will be guided step-by-step,
through Kathe’s highly sought after voice feminization approach.
You’ll be shown EXACTLY what you need to do to achieve a
passable feminine voice.
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Kathe Perez is an internationally recognized expert
in the care and training of the human voice. She is
the founder and president of Exceptional Voice, Inc.
As a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Kathe
has been working in the field since 1986. She has
been providing voice feminization therapy for the
TG community for years and has helped thousands
gain confidence in the way they speak.
Kathe is thrilled you have chosen the 30 Day Crash
Course, for this part of your journey going from he
to she.
For questions about the content of this program,
please contact Kathe directly at:
[email protected]
For technical help please go to:
[email protected]
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•  Your 30 Day Crash Course consists of one twenty-minute instructional video and two
practice videos for each class, downloadable notes and worksheets.
•  You can participate in the 30 Day Crash Course from anywhere in the world any time of
the day from the privacy of your own home, office or hotel room. •  You can view the streaming videos on your iPhone, iPad or other smartphone or tablet.
They are not downloadable.
•  The 30 Day Crash Course is an independent study course so you can begin it when it best
fits your schedule. You can pause your training and resume when you have more time. You can extend your training and work with each class every two weeks or once a
month. You can redo the course at your leisure to further absorb the concepts behind the
training.
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Instructional & Practice Videos
•  There are five classes in this course. It is suggested that you work with the
material for each class everyday for that week.
•  Motor skills take time to habituate.
•  Stay focused on the exercises, techniques and skills we’re developing for that
week.
•  Be patient with yourself.
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1.  Describe the Nine Elements of an Exceptional Feminine Voice.
2.  Tune your pitch to A3 and maintain an appropriate feminine pitch while
repeating single words.
3.  Begin training your ear (pitch, melodic intonation, resonance).
4.  Create an effective daily practice routine.
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Practice Strategies: There are two essential strategies you will that will greatly
enhance your voice training.
Daily Warm-Up Routine: Your voice will be shaped by a systematic set of vocal
exercises.
Daily Diary: Keeping a written log of your training experience will help you
uncover hidden blocks and challenges to your success. You will be asked to write
in your Daily Diary everyday for 30 days.
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Posture: You will learn the value of proper posture.
Breathing: Abdominal/diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation to developing
an exceptional feminine voice. In your practice videos for Class #1 you will be
provided with the techniques to master this vital skill.
Pitch: Pitch is the first of the Nine Elements of an Exceptional Feminine Voice.” You
will learn how to use your frequency tuner to tune your pitch. You will be guided
to connect breathing with pitch in words.
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Target Speaking Range:
A3 (220 Hz) – E4 (330 Hz)
Pitch Tuning:
A3
Highest Pitch:
G#4 (415 Hz) – D5 (~600Hz)
MPT:
22 – 25 seconds (A3)
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(220 Hz)
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1.  Pitch
2.  Voice Quality
3.  Loudness
4.  Resonance
5.  Articulation
6.  Phrasing
7.  Pacing
8.  Melodic Intonation
9.  Fluency
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Metacognition
“I’m aware that I’m thinking.
Proprioception
Your “felt sense.”
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•  Frequency Tuner (Boss TU 80,
iPhone or Android App)
•  Digital Recorder
•  Musical Note – Frequency Chart
•  Daily Diary Worksheet
•  Word List (Practice Video #2)
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Posture
•  Airflow
•  Experiential Learning
•  Pitch Matching (Practice Video #1)
Breathing
•  Words (Practice Video #2)
•  Phrases
•  Paragraphs
Pitch
•  Conversation
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Meghann, 21 y.o. GG
•  Pitch
•  Resonance
•  Melodic Intonation
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Rachel, 20 y.o. TG
•  Pitch
•  Resonance
•  Melodic Intonation
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1.  Pitch
2.  Voice Quality
3.  Loudness
4.  Resonance
5.  Articulation
6.  Phrasing
7.  Pacing
8.  Melodic Intonation
9.  Fluency
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Success is no accident. Use your Daily Diary worksheet write
your comments.
1.  This is what I was able to accomplish today.
2.  This is what I didn’t get done today, but wish I had.
3.  I am aware (or not aware) of my posture, breathing, pitch
when I practice.
4.  I am confused about…
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Video #1
•  Posture
•  Breathing
•  Pitch
Video #2
•  Daily Warm Up Routine
•  Breathing & Pitch in Words
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