MA alumna Lisa Howarth starts teaching role at the University of Southampton!
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Voice Study Centre
MA Voice Pedagogy alumna Lisa Howarth has started a new teaching role at the University of Southampton!
Lisa will be a Part Time Lecturer in Classical Voice; her role will include giving 1:1 lessons to the undergraduate musicians and postgraduate singers on the MMus Performance course.
This is an exciting new chapter for Lisa as she brings her wealth of experience as a performer and educator to this new position.
With her background in performance and teaching, she is well-equipped to guide and support her students in developing their voices.
We have no doubt that she will be a valuable asset to the university, and her students will benefit greatly from her expertise.
Congratulations, Lisa!
Lisa Howarth
Lisa Howarth is an English soprano and singing teacher who has just started a new role as a Part Time Lecturer in Classical Voice at the University of Southampton, during which she will give 1:1 lessons to the musicians and singers on the MMus Performance course.
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