The Importance of Proper Breathing
Online References & Other Useful Links
This web site has been created by Verena Tay for the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning (CDTL), National University of Singapore.
The views expressed in these web pages are meant as general self-help advice and do not necessarily reflect the views of CDTL or NUS. If you encounter any difficulties, please consult a trained medical and/or voice professional immediately.
Last modified:
18 August 2003
Copyright © 2002-2003, Verena Tay
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Verena Tay worked at CDTL as a Publications Officer from October 1998 until August 2003. Since 1986, she has acted, directed and written for The Necessary Stage, Action Theatre, TheatreWorks, Practice Theatre, Mime Unlimited and other Singaporean theatre groups. Besides theatre, Verena also has a keen interest in alternative health therapies; in 1996, she attended a professional course in Swedish massage. While at CDTL, Verena conducted occasional 'Voice Awareness' workshops as part of CDTL's training programmes for NUS teaching staff—this web site was a natural progression from these workshops. From October 2003 to November 2004, Verena will be pursuing an MA in Voice Studies at the internationally renowned Central School of Speech and Drama in London.