Kathleen Bell

Kathleen Mary Bell is a highly qualified voice educator, currently serving as the Lead Tutor of Research and Singing. She holds a BM and MM in Vocal Performance, along with a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Voice Pedagogy, reflecting her extensive academic background in voice science and vocal pedagogy.

Kathleen has earned a DMA in Voice Pedagogy and is certified in Vocology, as well as certified in all three levels of Somatic VoiceWork. Her areas of expertise include vocology, vocal health, voice science, and both contemporary and classical singing styles. She is deeply interested in practice-based research, arts in practice, and teaching adult learners, with a focus on higher education teaching styles.

Kathleen is an internationally recognized faculty presenter with various voice organizations, including the International Congress of Voice Teachers, Music Theatre Educators Alliance, Pan American Vocology Association, and The Voice Foundation. She is also a trained vocologist by the National Center for Voice and Speech. Her expertise in vocal pedagogy has led her to present at numerous prestigious events worldwide.

Kathleen has presented papers and workshops at prominent international conferences. Some of her most notable presentations include:

• PEVOC15, Santander, Spain (September 2024): "Musical Theatre Sound for Middle Eastern Voice" and "Applications of Pilates Exercises for Singers."
• MTEA International Conference, Guildford, UK (July 2024): Joint Workshop on "Music Theatre Creation and Training in the UAE."
• Al Rahahala Festival, Amman, Jordan (July 2024 & July 2025): Singing Workshop.
• Global Connections, Performance Pedagogy & Practice Conference (June 2023): "What is this Thing? MENA Region Musical Theatre: Experimental Practice in Action."
• The NAMM Show, Los Angeles, CA (April 2023): "Dialogue Between Cultures: Music Theatre Education in the UAE."
• International Congress of Voice Teachers, Vienna, Austria (August 2022): Lecture on "Registrational Pitch Parameters for Contemporary Singing Training."

Kathleen has also contributed to numerous workshops and presentations on vocal health and pedagogical practices, including topics related to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) and its effects on singers.

Kathleen feels honored to work collaboratively with a diverse population of creative artists, including faculty, staff, and students. Her passion for vocal pedagogy, research, and collaboration drives her continuous contributions to the field of voice science and performance.

Kathleen Bell 

Lead Tutor of Research and Singing