Voice Study Centre Alumna Lorraine Worley to Present at AOTOS!
Thursday 27th February 2025
Voice Study Centre
We are incredibly proud to announce that our wonderful alumna, Lorraine Worley, will be presenting at the Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS).
Lorraine’s presentation is titled "From Bird Brains to Applied Neuroscience and Voice: Why should a singer and well seasoned teacher feel the need for change?".
Read more about it here.
Congratulations, Lorraine!
Lorraine Worley
Lorraine Worley is a retired opera singer and recitalist who has been teaching for over 50 years. She currently teaches at Bristol Cathedral Choir School and Backwell Academy. She also runs her own private practice from home (online or live).
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