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Julia Booth

Julia Booth, Wintec, Senior Academic Staff Member, School of Media Arts

Senior Academic Staff Member
Music and performing arts (theatre and voice), postgraduate supervisor

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Qualifications

  • Masters of Music (1st Class Hons) 

  • Bachelor of Music (Performance Voice) 

  • Adult Teaching Tertiary Practice 

  • Estill Master Trainer 

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What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?

The culture of the programme extends well beyond the classroom, encompassing a vibrant and collaborative community and I deeply value the opportunity to work alongside both the students and the teaching team. The constant flow of diverse projects fosters an intellectually and artistically stimulating atmosphere. I am particularly drawn to the exploration of voice, poetry, and performance as avenues for artistic expression. It is a genuine privilege to support the individual journeys of growth and to be part of a dynamic environment that continually evolves in response to new ideas and approaches to learning

What do you love about your area?

I value the collaborative nature of our teaching approach, which enables us to deepen students’ understanding of craft and artistry through diverse and complementary perspectives. Each iteration of the annual projects brings a fresh array of creative outputs, ensuring the environment remains dynamic and creatively stimulating. The mutual respect between students and staff fosters a positive, supportive atmosphere that nurtures both personal and artistic growth.

Tell us about your experience in the industry

I work as a voice coach and consultant with professional voice users across a range of disciplines, including musical theatre and, most recently, the TV3 series Happiness. I teach internationally alongside Anne-Marie Speed as part of The Voice Explained team, delivering Estill Voice Training courses. In addition to my teaching and coaching work, I remain actively engaged in performance through ongoing research projects and involvement in local productions.

What keeps you busy outside of Media Arts?

When I’m not working in School of Media Arts, you’ll usually find me hanging out with friends, relaxing at Whangamatā, or keeping up with my three daughters. I’ve been known to enjoy a good glass of wine with a toasty fire and maybe a little crochet. 


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