Testimonials

“It's hard for me to overstate how dramatic the difference working with Ryan made in my life. Not long ago I was trying and failing with online resources, I was often afraid to speak and would make my voice small and quiet in the hope that people wouldn't notice. Working with Ryan the past few months has been great, she helped me find a voice that I feel confident using, a voice that I love and feel is completely my own. It has been truly life-changing, and I would recommend working with her to anyone without reservation.”

— A.H.

“I loved it. It was so great. It made me feel so much more confident!”

— F.R.

“The difference in my voice during the time that I have worked with Mrs. Samantha from Authentic Voices was truly astounding, I had no idea that it was even possible for me to reach such high ranges until I began voice therapy. As a transgender woman myself, having a very feminine voice is critical in so many ways and Authentic Voices helped me meet and exceed my goals well beyond anything I could have ever hoped for. Now I have a much higher range, better pitch and superior voice control which both makes me feel and sound very feminine all thanks to the lessons taught to me by Samantha from Authentic Voices. I could not have asked for a better teacher. My time in voice therapy has helped my full feminine transition reach new heights and I can now go out in public and interact with people with full confidence that my voice will sound the way that it should.”

— M.T.

“As a former client, I highly recommend Ryan Ellenbaum. Allies for transgender women are few and far between these days, but Ryan patiently worked with me on my voice, mannerisms, and other fine points. Her concern and smile are genuine. I’d recommend her services to any transgender woman seeking voice therapy, and anyone else as well. She really is that skilled.”

— S.K.

“Authentic Voices, LLC has been an incredible help to me throughout the early stages of my transition. I went from music related voice knowledge but no ability to apply techniques to my speaking voice, to a voice that feels authentic and that I'm comfortable with in just a few months. The feedback provided to me by Samantha was invaluable and helped me to shape my voice in a direction that I was completely unable to in my own bubble. If you're on the fence about pursuing voice therapy, give it a shot; you may be surprised at how much progress you watch yourself make.”

— P.E.

“I loved working with Ryan! She expertly adjusted her instructions and homework to my skill level and provided excellent guidance as I developed my voice. She has an ear for fine details and genuinely cares about her clients and their voice goals. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking voice training.”

— C.J.

“Having worked with Ryan from Authentic Voices for several months now, I am amazed by the progress I have made with my voice. I don't feel like I want to run and hide every time I have to talk anymore. For the first time ever, it actually feels like my voice is truly my own. The work Ryan put in crafting specific exercises/practices to suit my needs was just awesome!”

— L.J.

“My work with Samantha has instilled a level of confidence I was doubtful I’d ever be able to reach when I first started my social transition. In many areas of my life, I have to speak in front of large audiences. It was amazing to watch my own confidence grow in just a few months as I felt more comfortable with my voice and confident that it really sounded like me when I was talking. Samantha was not only extremely knowledgeable when it came to diverse approaches to masculinize my voice, but she was kind, thoughtful, and fun to work with. She’s someone who will take the time to understand your goals and continuously check in and adjust your plan to ensure you reach them.”

— L.Q.