Practitioner Scholars

Abi is an Early Career Researcher specialising in the psychology of singing, particularly for stammering, autism, and child & adolescent mental health. She holds a BSc in Psychology and an MA in Voice Pedagogy (Singing for Health). Adopting a phenomenological research philosophy, Abi uses creative methods to explore her research areas and welcomes collaborations with other Arts in Health researchers.

Carla is a singer and singing teacher, with a thriving private practice in Northern Ireland, specialising in musical theatre and contemporary commercial music. She is particularly passionate about inclusive practices in singing.

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Jenna is an accomplished mezzo-soprano, performing as a soloist in concert and recital, and as a choral singer. With a comprehensive background in vocal arts and education, she teaches singers of all ages in one-to-one and group settings, serving as a teacher, vocal coach, and conductor.

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Samyukta is an award-winning singer of Indian Classical Music (ICM) with an active teaching and performance career in New York City. She embarked on her musical journey at age 8, becoming a celebrated classical South Indian (Carnatic) vocalist and performing globally. She has received accolades such as The Brinda Repertory Centenary award for her contributions to Carnatic Music. 

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Jennifer is a freelance Singing and Voice/Accents tutor, primarily working within conservatoire settings. Her expertise lies in working with singing actors, often integrating cross-curricular approaches across various musical styles. Jennifer's studies throughout her MA Voice Pedagogy programme have allowed her to forge deeper connections between the fields of spoken voice, linguistics, and singing, which she actively implements in her teaching studio.

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Jo is a Kent-based community paediatric speech and language therapist, specializing in supporting children with severe and profound hearing loss, and voice disorders. An enthusiastic amateur singer throughout her life, Jo furthered her passion by completing her Post-Graduate Certificate in Voice Pedagogy with The Voice Study Centre in 2020, achieving a distinction. She notably presented her initial research at the British Voice Association’s Choice for Voice Conference in 2021.

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Sarah is an accomplished performer and educator with a BA (Hons) in Acting/Musical Theatre and a distinction in her MA in Voice Pedagogy from The Voice Study Centre. Her extensive performance career includes work as an actor-musician at the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch and various theatre roles across the UK and internationally. She now runs a private voice studio and teaches in performing arts schools.

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Hayley Williams is a versatile contemporary singer and vocal coach, initially trained in classical and musical theatre, now predominantly working as a soul/pop vocalist after completing a degree in Professional Musicianship at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music. She continuously enhances her vocal education, most recently completing a course in vocal pedagogy and holding a Certificate of Figure Proficiency from Estill Levels 1 and 2.

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Michaela is a highly experienced voice, singing, and yoga coach who guides individuals through their vocal exploration. With a blend of extensive vocal training, personal performance experience, and academic study in voice pedagogy, she provides comprehensive support to her clients.

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Tara started her career in Further Education, preparing instrumentalists and vocalists for teaching and performing diplomas. She now works as a freelance voice teacher, accompanist, and conductor, running a busy practice in Alford, Scotland. She is an examiner for London College of Music (LCME) and an adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals (BIFF).

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Anupa is a voice coach, singing performance coach, and choral trainer with a passion for helping professionals use their voice with clarity, confidence, and presence. At VSC, she completed her MA in Voice Pedagogy with distinction in 2022. Her coaching practice, which she offers both online and in-person, combines evidence-based vocal technique with mindset and somatic tools. Anupa works with a diverse range of clients, from executives and educators to creatives, assisting them in enhancing vocal tone and stamina, reducing vocal fatigue, and communicating with ease under pressure. Her expertise lies in helping people sound like their best selves, whether they are leading meetings or delivering keynotes.

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Gökçe is an accomplished interior architect, acoustics designer, and musician whose diverse background has provided her with a high level of proficiency as an acoustician. She is the founder of SOUNTERIA, a UK-based design and consultancy company specializing in architectural acoustics. At SOUNTERIA, Gökçe utilises her unique blend of interior architecture and music expertise to ensure that spaces are designed for optimum sound quality at every stage. From 2017 to 2021, she also shared her knowledge as a lecturer at Bilkent University, where she created and taught a course on Architectural Acoustics.

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Tessa is an experienced singing teacher with over 15 years of experience. She holds a BA(hons) degree in Jazz Studies from Leeds Conservatoire and currently teaches Popular Music vocals at the University of Huddersfield. In addition to her university role, she maintains a private teaching practice, leads choirs, and has a performance career.

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Michele is a Canadian singer, voice teacher, and adjudicator currently based in the United States. She specializes in the music of Verdi and Puccini, having performed internationally for over 20 years in principal operatic roles. After graduating from the Dimon Institute in New York City in 2018, she was certified as a teacher of the Alexander Technique (AT) by the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT). Her work focuses on integrating AT principles and procedures into voice training. Her clientele includes emerging singers and professional operatic performers, and she has conducted workshops and lectures for various professional, student, and avocational groups.

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