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Peter Fullerton (he, him) is a transmasculine voice teacher who specializes in transgender voice training, with a niche interest in testosterone's effect on the voice. He offers private voice lessons, vocal coaching, and transition consulting services for vocalists, both in person (in Portland, OR) and over Zoom. Peter works with singers and speakers of all levels, all genders, and all voice types. He also provides consultation services for voice teachers, choral directors, and other voice educators who wish to learn more about the specific needs of transgender and non-binary singers.
For questions regarding services or scheduling, please contact [email protected] or 703.981.6241. |
Peter has worked with over 85 singers who use testosterone therapy in one-on-one sessions, and has additionally served over 400 singers from 12 different countries through the Singing on Testosterone online info session he co-teaches with colleague Eli Conley. He now runs a monthly virtual meet-up group, This Is My Voice on T, over Zoom.
See below for a list of resources for transgender voice training and vocal transition through testosterone therapy!
See below for a list of resources for transgender voice training and vocal transition through testosterone therapy!
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Books
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The Transmasculine Voice: A Guide to Vocal Euphoria - by Stephen Davidson (2024)
Queering Vocal Pedagogy: A Handbook for Teaching Trans and Genderqueer Singers and Fostering Gender-Affirming Spaces - by William Sauerland (2022) Honoring Trans and Gender-Expansive Students in Music Education - by Matthew L. Garrett and Joshua Palkki (2021) Transforming Voice and Communication with Transgender and Gender-Diverse People: An Evidence-Based Process - by Adrienne B. Hancock and Linda L. Siegfriedt (2020) Voice and Communication Therapy with Trans and Non-Binary People - by Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham (2020) Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/Gender Diverse Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide - by Richard K. Adler, Sandy Hirsch, and Jack Pickering (2019) The Singing Teacher’s Guide to Transgender Voices - by Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian Kremer (2018) One Weird Trick: A Users Guide to Transgender Voice - by Liz Jackson Hearns (2018) Marginalized Voices in Music Education - edited by Brent C. Talbot (2018) See Chapter 7, "Can't I Sing with the Girls?" A Transgender Music Educator's Journey, by Sarah J. Bartolome & Melanie E. Stanford The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People - by Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham (2017) Working with Adolescent Voices - by John M. Cooksey, a leading figure in the field of vocal pedagogy for cisgender male voice change (2005) |
Videos |
Singing on Testosterone: Info Session for Transmasculine, Nonbinary, &/or Intersex People - a 90-minute video of this popular info session taught by Peter Fullerton and Eli Conley is now available for purchase!
Vocal Exercises for Singers on Testosterone - YouTube video by voice teacher Eli Conley Vocal Exercises for Singers on Testosterone - video series by voice teacher Eli Conley, available for purchase Seattle Voice Lab - Voice feminization & voice masculinization tips, and other trans voice training videos on YouTube, or click here for TikTok, or click here for Instagram Trans Voice Academy - Trans+ voice training videos from voice teacher Stephen Davidson Q Voice Lessons - Voice training videos from voice coach Quinn Dinsmore on Instagram, or click here for YouTube Transmasc Tension Reducers - Video by Quinn Dinsmore for releasing muscle tension around the voice using SOVT exercises Reducing Vocal Tension - Second video by Quinn Dinsmore for releasing vocal tension through stretches and breathing exercises TransVoice - Visit voice teacher Stephen Davidson on TikTok History-making soprano Breanna Sinclairé hits high notes to increase trans visibility - YouTube video produced by Localish The trans opera singer who went from soprano to tenor - YouTube video produced by The Independent Laverne Cox Sings Opera for Jennifer Hudson! - YouTube video produced by The Jennifer Hudson Show Diving into Gender Aligning Voice Work: Underlying Principles and Practice - SLP Nerdcast video posted on YouTube Gender Expansive Voice Care: Working with Non-Binary Clients - SLP Nerdcast video posted on YouTube Gender Aligning Voice Modifications: The Client's Perspective - SLP Nerdcast video posted on YouTube Laryngeal Massage: De-Stress Your Voice - YouTube video from Karen Sussman, MA CCC-SLP at the Professional Voice Care Center Voice therapy through "bubble phonation" - YouTube video from Diana Orbelo, PhD CCC-SLP at the Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology |
Directories and
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Blurring the Binary - Resources for music educators who work with transgender singers, from music educator/trans advocate Melanie Stapleton
Chorus America: Welcoming Transgender Singers - Resources for transgender choral singers and choral conductors who work with trans and non-binary singers (Trans)itioning Voices - Gender-inclusive resources for singers and choral directors, including a free music library of choral music re-arranged with "line recombination" to accomodate gender diverse singers London Trans Choir - Resource list compiled by London Trans Choir's Director, Stephen Davidson Resources from the April 2018 Transgender Voices Festival - Resource list compiled by One Voice, Minnesota's LGBTQA Mixed Chorus About Transgender People - Information and Resources from the National Center for Transgender Equality Gender Expansive, Genderqueer, Gender Nonconforming - Glossary of terms and videos of gender expansive adults collected by It Gets Better, an organization that provides information and resources for LGBTQ+ youth. Transgender Pulse Resource Locator - Directory of medical providers, including Speech and Language Pathologists, who work with transgender patients The Trevor Project - free, anonymous mental health crisis support services available for LGBTQ young people 24/7. Text, chat, or call to reach a trained counselor |