Despina Thoma was born and raised in Athens. She began her musical journey at an early age, studying classical guitar and light music singing at the Municipal Conservatory of Agia Varvara. She has been active in the Athens music scene since 2015 and, in recent years, has focused primarily on vocal teaching.
Education & Training
- Associate Diploma in Teaching (Pop Vocals, Upper Level), University of West London
- Popular Music Theory, Grade 8, University of West London
- Studies in classical and acoustic guitar, piano, and songwriting
- Currently preparing for the Licentiate Diploma of the University of West London under the supervision of vocal teacher Eva Lavka
- Participation in choirs and pop vocal ensembles
Seminars & Further Training
- Vocal Teaching Methodology – The Pedagogy of Singing, led by Maria Georgakarakou
- Extreme Vocals (PDVS), led by Alexandros Theogiannis and Chrysa Tsaltampasi
- Music Therapy: Theoretical Approaches, Practical Applications and Experiential Exercises for Healthcare and Education Professionals, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Discography
As a singer and songwriter with the experimental funk band Loose Ties:
- Promethea (EP, 2020)
- Retrospect (LP, 2021)
- All About U (EP, 2022)
- Odd One Out (LP, 2023)
