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Distinction For MA Alumni Sharon Mari

Sunday 11th April 2021

Voice Study Centre MA student-turned-alumni, Sharon Mari, has been awarded a Distinction in Voice Pedagogy!

Sharon’s research focused on the Psychological Impact Of Voice Disorders.

We wish Sharon huge congratulations and best wishes for her future endeavors.

Sharon Mari

Sharon Mari is a singer, singing teacher and vocal rehabilitation coach with a particular interest in vocal health. She is a member of the multidisciplinary team at the...


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