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MA Voice Pedagogy Graduates Tessa Smith-Whicker and Jenna Brown have had their research published!

Thursday 26th September 2024

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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