MA Voice Pedagogy Graduates Tessa Smith-Whicker and Jenna Brown have had their research published!
Thursday 26th September 2024
Voice Study Centre
We're delighted to announce that MA Voice Pedagogy Graduates Tessa Smith-Whicker and Jenna Brown have had their research published in the 'Journal of Popular Music Education'.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1386/jpme_00140_1
Congratulations!
Tessa Smith-Whicker
Tessa has been teaching for over 15 years, following completion of a BA(hons) degree in Jazz Studies at Leeds Conservatoire (nee Leeds College of Music)...
Jenna Brown
Jenna Brown is a mezzo-soprano performing as a soloist in concert and recital, as well as in choirs. She teaches singers of all ages 1:1 and in groups, working as teacher, vocal coach and conductor.
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