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How Voice Study Centre Alumni Abi Mann-Daraz is Supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Tuesday 11th March 2025

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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