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Rachael Thoms is a Lecturer in Aural Skills and vocal pedagogy at the School of Music, The Australian National University. She holds a PhD in vocal pedagogy (2024), Master of Music (2011), and Bachelor of Music (2010), all from ANU. Her research integrates voice science, neuroscience, and psychology to reform classical/jazz pedagogy for hybrid vocalists. Key interests include improvisation training, vocal sustainability, and gender analysis in jazz.
- Education: PhD (2020–2024), Master (2011), Bachelor (2010)
- Affiliations: Australian Voice Association, ANATS
Her work proposes frameworks for simultaneous development of vocal technique and stylistic fluency. Recent research explores cultural awareness in improvisation pedagogy and historical reinterpretations of 19th-century performance art.
No scientific awards listed. Current research focuses on biopsychosocial training for improvising vocalists. No grants or advising roles explicitly noted. Active performer and educator with projects detailed at rachaelthoms.com.
