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MA Voice Pedagogy Student Joins NATS India Chapter As Secretary And Board Member

Monday 8th August 2022

We are proud that MA student Anupa Paul, has been asked to join the newly founded National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) India Chapter, as Secretary and board member!

“I’m looking forward to serving as the Secretary and board member of the newly founded NATS India Chapter.
 
I came to know about NATS and the Journal of Singing through the Voice Study Center.
 
I’m glad to be part of this exciting venture to build a professional development community for Indian singing teachers and students.”
 
Congratulations, Anupa!

Anupa Paul

Anupa Paul is a voice coach, singing performance coach and choral trainer. She completed her MA Voice Pedagogy with a distinction from Voice Study Center and UWTSD in 2022. 

NATS

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000...


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