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Voice Study Centre Senior Lecturer Claire Thomas Publishes in the International Journal of Music and Performing Arts

Monday 19th May 2025

We're proud to share that our Senior Lecturer, Claire Thomas, has published a new paper in the International Journal of Music and Performing Arts.

Her research explores the potential links between the additional demands on the musical theatre performer and potential increase in laryngeal tension.

👉View the paper here

Congratulations, Claire!

Dr Claire Thomas

Claire is a singer, singing teacher and voice researcher. She currently lectures in singing on the Musical Theatre programmes at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and runs a private singing studio just outside Edinburgh.


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