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MA Voice Pedagogy Student Presents At Israeli Voice Association Panel

Thursday 2nd March 2023

We are proud of MA Voice Pedagogy student Ruti Halvani for having presented in a panel arranged by the Israeli Voice Association in January.

The panel focused on vocal warm-up, and "panel members were Israeli experts from all fields: an ENT doctor, a speech therapist and voice development teachers from various schools of thought".

Congratulations, Ruti!

Ruti Halvani

Ruti Halvani is a vocal and performance coach, author and opera singer from Israel. Since 1994 Ruti has performed as an opera singer and in classical concerts...


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