Susan Waters

Susan Waters is a Professor of Voice at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. She leads an international studio at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, mentoring young artists globally through programs like the IOA Gent, National Opera Studio, and ROH Jette Parker Young Artist programme. Her research focuses on vocal technique, including the Accent Method, and she founded the Virtual Opera Studio, an online platform for ensemble performance.

As a RAM alumna, she graduated with distinction as a pianist and later specialized in opera studies at Guildhall. Her career transitioned from solo lyric soprano performances to full-time teaching and collaborative arts. She maintains an active performer profile as an accompanist while directing interdisciplinary performance projects.

• Research Interests: Vocal pedagogy, ensemble dynamics, articulation in singing, and the application of the Accent Method.
• Global Impact: Her students perform in leading ensembles like The King’s Singers and English National Opera, and she delivers masterclasses across Europe, Australia, and the Philippines.