“Becoming Unhinged”

A Queer Autoethnography in Gender Affirming Voicework

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  • Madge Dietrich Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v24i3.3715

Parole chiave:

gender affirming voicework; queer music therapy; queer theory; voicework; autoethnography

Abstract

This queer autoethnography seeks to analyze and understand my experience of participating in a gender affirming voicework (GAV) research group over the course of an academic year as a music therapy student. Through voicework and relationship with group members, I experienced epiphanies regarding gender, allyship, and music therapy practice which transformed my experience from a desire to help a community I perceived myself as separate from to identifying as a member of the community.

 

Biografia autore

Madge Dietrich, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, USA

Madge Dietrich (they/she) is a New York City-based artist and board-certified music therapist, dedicated to fostering connection and encouraging authenticity. They hold degrees in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University and Musical Theatre from Oklahoma City University, with additional training in Levels 1 and 2 of Gender Affirming Voicework. As a Circlesong facilitator and community musician, Madge promotes inclusion in spiritual and community spaces. Their original music, including the latest release WILD HEART, is available on all streaming platforms. Learn more at www.madgedietrich.com or follow @madge_music on Instagram.

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Pubblicato

2024-11-01

Come citare

Dietrich, M. (2024). “Becoming Unhinged”: A Queer Autoethnography in Gender Affirming Voicework. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 24(3). https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v24i3.3715

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Research