How Voice Study Centre Alumni Abi Mann-Daraz is Supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Voice Study Centre
In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17th March to 23rd March 2025), our wonderful alumni Abi Mann-Daraz is hosting a free lunchtime chat all about inclusive voice practice.
Taking place online on Wednesday 19th March at 12:30 pm – 13:30 pm GMT
This online event is a safe space for individuals to come together and explore their inclusive practice for all voices, in a supportive environment.
For more information about this session, click here.
What a great way to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week – well done Abi!
Abi Mann-Daraz
Abigail runs a busy private practice specialising in harnessing voice and musical confidence through ethical, informed singing teaching, professional voice coaching and neurodiverse sensitive pedagogy.
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