In this interview, Voice Study Centre's Debbie Winter is joined by MA Voice Pedagogy student Aramat Arnheim-Sharon to discuss her contribution to a published book chapter exploring the voice's vibrational properties, wellbeing and emerging health research.
Aramat reflects on her journey into academic research, sharing how postgraduate study helped her develop the skills and confidence to contribute to an international publication.
Together, they explore the relationship between voice, vibration, wellbeing and health, the importance of scientific rigour when investigating emerging areas of research, and Aramat's current MA research and the development of new tools for voice pedagogy.
Watch the full interview below:
Aramat Arnheim-Sharon
Aramat Arnheim-Sharon is a well-known vocologist and voice instructor in Israel. She is the author of ‘LEV – Learn to Evaluate Voice’ and the founder of the Israeli Voice Association (an organization for voice professionals from the medical fields and the arts).
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