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Voice Study Centre Lecturer Appointed Associate Editor of The VASTA Voice

Wednesday 8th March 2023

We are so proud of Voice Study Centre Lecturer Sophie Scott!

Sophie has recently been appointed as Associate Editor of The VASTA Voice!

Sophie has said, "I'm so inspired by the accomplishments of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association community and grateful and excited to be taking a more active role within it."

Congratulations, Sophie!

Sophie Scott

Sophie Scott (MA English, PG Dip vocal pedagogy, PG Dip acting, ALAM) is a vocal, performance and presentation skills coach and a Sustained Dialogue Moderator...

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