MA Voice Pedagogy Alumnus Besfort Williams Appointed as Singing Voice Rehab Consultant!
Monday 3rd February 2025
Voice Study Centre
We are delighted that Voice Study Centre alumnus, Besfort Williams, has been appointed as the Singing Voice Rehab Consultant at Guys Hospital!
Besfort shared "I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining and working alongside a world class team, helping professional performers in crises."
We know how hard Besfort has worked for this role, and we couldn't be prouder!
A heartfelt congratulations from all at Voice Study Centre.
Besfort Williams
Besfort Williams has been teaching singing for almost 20 years. He is a Somatic Voicework ™ Faculty Member, and is a Franklin Method Movement Educator.
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