The Full Voice Podcast With Nikki Loney: Recent Episodes
A fun and informative podcast for the independent voice teacher working with singers of all ages. Sharing inspiring interviews with music educators from around the world, the FULL VOICE podcast shares modern teaching tips, vocal pedagogy, business strateg
Sharing inspiring interviews with music educators from around the world, the FULL VOICE Podcast shares pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for your voice studio.
218 | Repertoire Negotiations (Live Office Hours){fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/218/ ⭐This episode is a recording from our FULL VOICE Music Live Office Hours (Free Teacher Webinars) where we tackled one of the biggest pain points teachers bring to us: finding great repertoire for young singers.We dug into two tricky situations: singers who genuinely don't know what they like, and singers who know exactly what they don't like when it comes to the songs you pick. Both come with their own challenges, and we shared teaching strategies to help you navigate them and win the repertoire negotiations.If you've ever struggled to find songs that click with your students, this conversation is for you.⭐ FULL VOICE Live Office Hours are our chance to dig into the real, practical questions voice teachers are wrestling with, no scripted lecture, just an honest working conversation. Missed the live session? You can catch the replay anytime on our YouTube channel.⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Learn more about our Live Office Hours Webinars https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/live-office-hours/🔗 Sign up for our Teaching Young Voices Newsletter https://fullvoicemusic.com/newsletter/⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Nikki Loney has been in repertoire negotiations for over 30 years, first as a private voice teacher and now as a teacher trainer and publisher helping other voice professionals navigate the same tug-of-war. If anyone's earned some hard-won strategies for picking songs young singers will actually love, it's her.🔹 website: https://fullvoicemusic.com/🔹 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released July 31, 2026ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
217 | When Students Leave Your Music Studio{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/217/ ⭐In this episode of the FULL VOICE Podcast, Nikki Loney explores the good, the not-so-good, and the ugly side of students leaving your studio. From graduating seniors and heartfelt goodbyes to ghosting families and awkward exits, this honest conversation reminds teachers that student departures are a normal part of studio life.Perfect for voice teachers, music educators, and private studio owners, this episode reminds us to hold fast to our studio policies, navigate difficult communication professionally, never burn bridges with students or families, and recognize that some students unexpectedly find their way back years later.🔹[2:40] Music studios and student retention🔹[3:15] “The Good” The healthy student goodbyes 🔹[5:25] Families are part of the music studio community🔹[6:28] “Not-so-good” student departures🔹[11:24] Leaving the door open🔹[18:45] Live Office Hours #18 - Summer Studio Strategies🔹[20:10] “The Ugly” Families who ghost you🔹[25:54] Live Office Hours - register for free webinar🔹[27:00] Upcoming Summer Workshop Series ⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Sign up for FULL VOICE Music Live Office Hours Here: https://fullvoicemusic.com/newsletter/Register for Live Teacher workshops here: https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/workshops/Listen to Baby Girl here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdnRdgQZHNghIFrNneczBQFULL VOICE Podcasts about Onboarding: https://fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/166-onboarding-new-students/https://fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/167-onboarding-new-students-part-2/How to Run Your Business without Hating Your Boss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1znZiSyyEjNMWPevetQPVs⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Nikki Loney is the “Boss-of-it-all” at FULL VOICE Music. With 36 years of experience in private voice teaching she understands the ebb and flow of student retention. Inspired by the youngest students in her private voice studio, Nikki challenges teachers to redefine what singing lessons looks like for young voices. She works with music education specialists, children’s composers, and voice experts to create music education resources for professional voice teachers.⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released May 29th, 2026ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
216 | The Voice Teacher’s Role in Vocal Health Challenges with Dr. Heather Nelson{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/216/ ⭐Episode 216 features vocologist, Dr. Heather Nelson and explores the ethics of diagnosing vocal health issues, and how our genuine desire to help can sometimes lead us beyond our scope. Heather brings clarity to what you can and cannot say, and how to support singers with care and professionalism. You’ll also learn how to work with students who are waiting for a medical diagnosis, or who choose not to seek one at all, without overstepping your role. If you’ve ever wondered where the line is, this episode will help you navigate it with confidence.🔹[2:20] About Dr. Heather Nelson🔹[3:40] A “typical” week in the life of a vocologist🔹[7:40] Educational paths for vocology🔹[13:00] Understanding the ‘scope of practice’ boundaries🔹[17:00] Changing voices and vocal health🔹[20:30] Looking for patterns in the singing voice🔹[24:35] Finding the right specialist for voice issue🔹[37:15] How to work with students awaiting medical diagnosis🔹[44:43] How anxiety and depression affect vocal health🔹[51:04] Building a support team around vocal health🔹[54:20] Heather’s Vocal Pedagogy Parties⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 FULL VOICE Music Live Teacher Trainings https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/workshops/🔗 Vocal Ped Parties with Dr. Heather Nelson https://www.drheathernelson.com/contact⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Dr. Heather Nelson is a vocal nerd who loves studying how it all works together, and then telling people about all the cool things she finds. She aims to take all the science-y goodness and translate it into understandable terms and into practical strategies that can actually make a difference to the independent voice teacher and the choir director in the trenches of school music life. Additionally, as a vocologist she loves working with wonky voices who have a little something extra going on, like vocal injuries, tough vocal changes, and sticky voice problems that won't go away. Puns and terrible jokes are her love language, and fun, optimism, and curiosity are the three values that drive her business.🔹website: www.drheathernelson.com🔹instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheathernelson/⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released April 24, 2026ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
Flaherty🔹Two Tellings of the Tragic Tale of Mama Hubbard and Her Pooch🔹Mrs. Hubbard (from Mother Goose Sonnets of John V. Hicks) by David L. McIntyre🔹Old Mother Hubbard (set in the manner of Handel) by Victor Hely-HutchinsonSong Cycle: Going to the Dogs by Bruce Lazarus🔹Song of the Mischievous Dog (D. Thomas)🔹Engraved on the Collar of His Highness’ Dog (A. Pope)🔹The Hairy Dog (H. Asquith)🔹Advice to a Dog Painter (J. Swift)🔹The Dachsund (J.E. Donovan)Beethoven and Haydn Speak of Poodles🔹 Elegie auf den Tod eines Pudels by Ludwig van Beethoven🔹Der schlaue und dienstfertige Pudel by Franz Josef HaydnPups from Opposite Sides of the Tracks🔹Lone Dog (Irene R. McLeod from Tom Tiddler’s Ground) by Benjamin Britten🔹Sophie’s Song (Fredericka von Stade) by Jake HeggieDogs and Romance🔹My Dog Loves Your Dog (from Fox Picture “George White’s Scandals”) by Ray Henderson🔹DOG (from “Eight Unnecessary Songs”) by Susan WernerSongs in Remembrance🔹Old Dog Tray by Stephen Foster🔹Slow March (Inscribed to the Children’s Faithful Friend) by Charles Ives🔹What do I do with the Love? by Phil HallDogs Being Dogs🔹Duetto Buffo di due Good Boys (The Dog Duet, after Rossini, performed with my pianist) by Robbie Ellis🔹For Whom the Dog Tolls (An Opera in One Act for Voice, Piano, Whistle, and Duck Call) by Ashi Day Facebook groups to connect with art song composers and find songs on your recital theme:**🔹American Art Song Composers🔹The African American Art Song Alliance🔹The Art Songs and Lieder Group🔹Classical Art Song Friends⭐ Special Offer: Contact Elizabeth about her $200 discount for FULL VOICE Podcast Listeners Learn more about Elizabeth’s Retreat: https://elizabethsaundersvoice.com/unmuted-reclaiming-your-authentic-expression-through-music-and-mindset/⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Elizabeth is President of the New York Singing Teachers Association, a singing teacher, actor, and performer. After an international career in opera and concert, she expanded into a wider range of vocal styles and acting to explore more authentic human expression. She is the creator and facilitator of Unmuted: Reclaiming your authentic expression through music, a three-day retreat in the Catskills focused on voice, connection, and healthy vocal instincts.🔹https://elizabethsaundersvoice.com/⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released March 27, 2026ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
Vocal Injury with Hannah May{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/214/ ⭐Illness and vocal health challenges touch every voice professional, in our own lives or in the lives of our students. Tasmanian-born singer, songwriter, and voice teacher Hannah May shares her journey through chronic illness and recovery from vocal injury and how that experience transformed the way she holds space for her students and sets clear, compassionate boundaries in her studio. In Episode 214, we explore a story of resilience, perspective, and a powerful redefinition of sustainable singing.🔹[4:12] Tasmania (Lutruwita)🔹[14:13] the impact of voice injury in your life🔹[15:30] Navigating a voice injury diagnosis🔹[19:04] Endometriosis and adenomyosis diagnosis🔹[29:00] The priority of rest and health 🔹[33:00] Sharing information about vocal injury with students🔹[35:00] My vocal health support team🔹[47:05] How I use a student feedback form 🔹[52:00] Find your support team in your health journey🔹[55:00] Songwriting tools and coaching⭐ I’m currently developing a series of tools to support singers/songwriters, set to launch in mid-2026. To stay updated and learn more, follow the studio on Instagram @hm.voicestudio⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Hannah May is a Tasmania/Lutruwita-born singer, songwriter, pianist, and vocal coach with over 20 years of experience in singing, performance, and songwriting. Known for her soulful, genre-blending sound she has performed on iconic stages including the Sydney Opera House, major festivals, and alongside ARIA-winning artists such as Monique Brumby, Clare Bowditch, The Audreys, Wes Carr, and Damon Albarn (UK).Hannah has over 15 years of experience in various pedagogical environments and in 2020, established HM Voice Studio (offering in-person and online coaching), helping singers and songwriters at every stage of their journey develop authentic, confident voices through expert technique and individualised, empathetic support.Hannah’s journey has also been shaped by personal challenges. After being diagnosed with endometriosis and experiencing a voice injury, she gained a deep understanding of the voice’s physical and emotional demands. These experiences have fuelled her passion for holistic vocal health, resilience, and empowerment for herself and everyone that she works with.🔹website: https://www.hannahmaymusic.com.au/🔹instagram: @hannahmaymusic⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released February 27th, 2026ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
213 | Social Media Update with Karen Michaels{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/213/ ⭐In episode #213, returning guest Karen Michaels (voice teacher, performer, and social media strategist) joins Nikki for a practical 2026 update on all things social media. Karen breaks down recent algorithm changes, what’s actually working right now, and how busy voice teachers can show up online with clarity and purpose. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re belting into the void, this episode offers common-sense strategies to help you connect, be seen, and make a real impact in your marketing efforts.🔹[8:01] What platform is best for voice teachers?🔹[15:58] How Important is engaging with others on Social Media?🔹[23:30] Recent changes to the social media algorithms🔹[31:04] Social media posts to avoid🔹[34:46] Using Substack to connect with others⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Follow this link for Karen’s Discount code for FV Podcast Listenershttps://socialbutterflygroup.substack.com/aa615601⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST: Karen MichaelsCEE Chief Executive Everything of the Social. Butterfly Group, Positive Viber, Social Media Strategist for Creatives, Musicians, Voice teachers, actors. Social Media can feel daunting…I know. I get you. I am you. I’ve got YOU!Instagram: IG@socialbutterflygroup Substack: The Social Butterfly Buzz⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released January 30th, 2026ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
at FULL VOICE Music, where she collaborates with an incredible team, vocal music composers, and music education specialists worldwide to create outstanding singing resources. With 34 years of experience teaching private voice lessons, she shares vocal pedagogy insights and best practices to ensure every student leaves the studio with a smile and you build a teaching business you love.⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released December 26, 2025ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
Overfunctioning with Lisa Pinnock{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/211/ ⭐On episode 211 of The FULL VOICE Podcast, Nikki welcomes Lisa Pinnock—music educator, choir director, studio owner, and life coach with over 30 years of experience helping people find their voice.Together, Nikki and Lisa discuss the growing issue of teacher burnout, how overfunctioning shows up in our work, and why intentional pauses can be a powerful reset for creativity, balance, and authenticity.A warm, supportive conversation filled with practical insights and gentle reminders that caring for yourself is part of caring for your students.🎧 Take a breath and enjoy.🔹[08:24] About Lisa Pinnock🔹[14:34] Finding that moment of awareness or “pause.”🔹[16:30] Paying attention to the green, yellow, and red flags🔹[20:02] What is overfunctioning 🔹[26:23] Strategies for resetting during your day🔹[40:00] The challenges of setting boundaries 🔹[49:00] Addressing teacher exhaustion and boundaries🔹[57:40] Work With Lisa⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Check out the new release “Tweens ‘N Teens Songbook” https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/books/songbooks/tweens-n-teens/⭐ MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:▶️ Julia, You’re Fired! from Tweens and Teens Songbook by Nicky Phillips and Sarah Ziegler now available on www.fullvoicemusic.com⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Lisa Pinnock has spent more than three decades helping others find their voice - literally and figuratively. As a music educator, choir director, and longtime studio owner, she’s nurtured countless young singers and pianists to grow in confidence and creativity. Her passion for expression eventually led her into life coaching, where she now helps educators and entrepreneurs rediscover balance, joy, and purpose. Lisa also leads FemCity Markham, a thriving community for women in business grounded in collaboration, connection, and heart.🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisampinnock🔹LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lisapinnockℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released November 28, 2025ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
210 | Vocal Pacing and Stamina with Dr. Jenevora Williams{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/210/ ⭐In episode 210 of The FULL VOICE Podcast, Nikki welcomes world-renowned voice pedagogue Dr. Jenevora Williams for an in-person conversation about vocal pacing, stamina, and vocal health best practices.Experienced teachers know how demanding this time of year can be. They prioritize vocal health, mindful scheduling, and sustainable singing for both themselves and their students. Dr. Williams offers practical strategies for managing vocal load, building awareness, and fostering resilience in the studio and on stage.This inspiring episode is filled with encouragement, science-based insight, and actionable tools to help you and your students sing and teach with confidence, ease, and longevity.🔹[3:43] Reflection from the 2025 International Congress of Voice Teachers🔹[9:06] Understanding stamina in speaking and singing🔹[18:54] Jenevora’s vocal rehabilitation work🔹[24:06] working with tired, overwhelmed singers🔹[29:19] Preparing students for busy performance seasons🔹[43:52] Working with young singers in musical theatre shows🔹[46:30] Best practices for vocal rest🔹[53:15] Finding balance in busy lives🔹[58:38] Dr. Jenevora Williams’ vocal pedagogy programs⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Learn more about Jenevora’s courses https://jenevorawilliams.com/🔗 Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults https://fullvoicemusic.com/product/teaching-singing-to-children-and-young-adults-3rd-edition-by-jenevora-williams/🔗 ONLINE COURSE Voice Growth and Change in Kids and Teens https://fullvoicemusic.com/product/voice-growth-and-change-in-kids-and-teens/⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Dr. Jenevora Williams is a globally renowned voice expert, celebrated for her pioneering research in children’s voices, vocal health, and singing pedagogy. A passionate advocate for student-centred learning environments that are imaginative, playful, and inclusive, Jenevora continues to shape vocational education with her practical experience and dedication to the field. _________________________________________________________________________________________________🔹website: https://jenevorawilliams.com/🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenevorawilliams/⭐ Discover MORE Inspired teaching topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released Friday, October 31st, 2025ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
209 | Student-Centred Voice Teaching with Dr. Shannon Coates{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/209/ ⭐“Student-centred teaching” is a catchy term in education, but the shift from teacher-led to student-led instruction can feel unsettling. For many voice teachers, this approach challenges long-held ideas about their role and identity as educators. In this episode, Dr. Shannon Coates clears up the misunderstandings surrounding student-centered learning and shares inspiration, encouragement, and best practices. Teachers will leave this conversation equipped to adopt a model that fosters autonomy, creativity, and deeper engagement for every singer.Podcast preview bonus: Nikki also shares an exclusive sneak peek of the brand-new podcast How to Run Your Business Without Hating Your Boss, hosted by Michelle Markwart Deveaux and Sarah Campbell. If you love the FULL VOICE Podcast, you’ll definitely want to check out their smart and encouraging business conversations for music educators.🔹[10:04] What is student-led learning?🔹[12:03] Student centered vs student led🔹[18:52] Educator identities 🔹[23:52] Our experience as students🔹[29:19] Simple examples of student-led🔹[38:50] Teach students to know what they need🔹[45:02] Clip from “How to run your business without hating your boss” podcast🔹[47:20] Students taking agency over their choices🔹[50:27] Performance practice🔹[55:00] Stepping back as a teacher🔹[1:03:40] Giving Feedback🔹[1:23:36] Conclusion⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:I’m Dr. Shannon Coates, a Canadian voice educator who somehow turned a career of singing loudly in public into teaching other people how to teach other people how to sing loudly in public. I run The VoicePed UnDegree (because who needs more degrees when we can just DO THE THING), and I spend a lot of time poking holes in compliance-based teaching so we can build something better. My specialty? Helping voice teachers stop pretending they’re the boss of their students and start teaching singers how to boss themselves. Also: lattes, cats, and a lotta hairstyle variety.🔹website: https://drshannoncoates.com/🔹instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceped/🔹youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drshannoncoates🔹facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoiceAndTheArtofTeaching🔹substack: https://substack.com/@voiceped⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released September 26, 2025ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
208 | The Ghosts of Students Past with Nikki Loneyfullvoicemusic.com⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/208/ ⭐In Episode 208, we’re focusing on those students. The challenging ones. The ones we didn’t quite connect with. The ones who made us question our abilities. The ones whose departure had us rewriting our studio policies the very same day.While these moments can feel like failures, they often offer the greatest opportunities for growth. Reflecting on the not-so-successful student experiences helps us become stronger teachers, clearer communicators, and more grounded mentors. Sometimes, it’s the ones who leave that teach us the most.🔹[2:45] Planning for back to school🔹[4:05] Live Office Hours🔹[5:45] When you know better, you do better🔹[10:32] Am I actually any good at teaching singing?🔹[13:31] Students not being a good fit🔹[16:48] Student behavior🔹[17:42] Student that couldn’t stay still🔹[20:41] Always interrupting🔹[23:09] What emotional baggage do you bring into lessons?🔹[26:00] How do we hold space for our students?🔹[28:58] What has stayed with you from “That Student?”🔹[35:12] Grace and growth ⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Live Office Hours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw_nI-cioxA&list=PL6N4UzEQNYqUTQ20q8Dzr4TsqUQ-MrIP6⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Nikki is the "Boss of it All" at FULL VOICE Music, where she collaborates with an incredible team, vocal music composers, and music education specialists worldwide to create outstanding singing resources. With 34 years of experience teaching private voice lessons, she shares vocal pedagogy insights and best practices to ensure every student leaves the studio with a smile and you build a teaching business you love.⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/
207 | Updating Your Lesson Policies with Nikki Loney fullvoicemusic.com⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/207/ ⭐🎙️ Episode #207 - Studio Policies & Business Strategies (with Nikki Loney)Is it time to update your studio policies? Want to strengthen your music teaching business without losing your personality (or your sanity)? In this episode of The Full Voice Podcast, Nikki Loney dives into smart, practical ways to fine-tune your policies and shares essential strategies for running a successful studio.And yes, we promise to make it fun!✅ Tips for updating outdated policies✅ Business strategies that actually work✅ Real talk for real music teachers🎧 Tune in and get inspired to level up your teaching biz!🔹[2:42] Are you going to the ICVT in Toronto? (We are!)🔹[6:00] Why update your policies?🔹[7:50]What policies are, and what they are NOT.🔹[10:00] Reflecting on your teaching year BEFORE you update your policies🔹[15:45] Different types of teaching business models🔹[24:00] How to get people to read your policy🔹[33:00] Helpful ChatGPT prompts to improve your policy🔹[34:42] Communicating the changes to your clients⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Information and registration for the 2025 ICVT https://www.nats.org/icvt2025.html🔗 Wendy Stevens Information on how teachers can use Flex Weeks https://composecreate.com/snow-days-jury-duty-illness-oh-my/🔗 FULL VOICE Music Live Office Hours https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/live-office-hours/⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Nikki is the "Boss of it All" at FULL VOICE Music, where she collaborates with an incredible team, vocal music composers, and music education specialists worldwide to create outstanding singing resources. With 34 years of experience teaching private voice lessons, she shares vocal pedagogy insights and best practices to ensure every student leaves the studio with a smile and you build a teaching business you love.⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released June 27, 2025ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/206/ ⭐In episode 206, Host Nikki Loney is joined by the FULL VOICE Music team, Mim Adams, Bethany Turpin, and Shawn Trotter, for an insightful and candid discussion about the realities or “Hard Truths” of music education. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting your journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives and encouragement for navigating the challenging moments in your teaching studio. 🔹[4:48] Bethany Turpin🔹[6:13] Update on studio rate increase🔹[10:59] They didn’t teach me this in music school!🔹[13:41] Advice to someone getting started🔹[16:07] Administrative responsibilities 🔹[20:57] Vocal Pedagogy 🔹[28:24] Mim Adams🔹[29:21] Colleagues 🔹[31:45] People don’t read🔹[36:05] Every student is different🔹[39:03] Kindness - A beautiful truth🔹[41:29] Hill & Valleys - Connection with the student🔹[55:20] Repertoire 🔹[1:02:25] Shawn Trotter🔹[1:03:23] It’s not about you🔹[1:08:44] Keeping current & doing our best🔹[1:15:38] Helping student teach themselves 🔹[1:17:09] A return to teaching⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Online Courses for Voice Teachers. Use discount code PODCAST to save 20% https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/online-courses/🔗 ICVT Convention Registrationhttps://www.nats.org/icvt2025.html🔗 Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Justin Peterson Podcast Historical Vocal Pedagogy: 93 and 94 Bethany’s Podcast: Raising your Rates #187⭐ ABOUT OUT GUESTS:Mim Adams, Dr. Bethany Turpin, and Shawn Trotter are dedicated music educators and small but mighty team at FULL VOICE Music. With decades of combined experience, they bring a vibrant mix of teaching, performing, composing, and arranging to their work.Together, they share a passion for supporting music educators and making learning musical, meaningful, and fun.⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released May 30, 2025
⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/205/ ⭐In episode #205, Nikki welcomes special guest Jeff Costello, an accomplished musician, vocalist, music educator, and voice teacher with decades of experience.Today’s conversation dives into a surprisingly controversial topic: using YouTube as a teaching tool. While it’s widely used, some voice teachers still see it as a less-than-ideal option for instruction. Jeff and Nikki unpack common misconceptions and share how YouTube can actually be a powerful and effective resource for both teachers and students.Tune in for insights, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on serving your students in the digital age on The FULL VOICE Podcast.🔹[9:40] Meet our Guest, Jeff Costello🔹[20:31] The FB Post That Started It All🔹[23:54] Why Some Teachers are Uncomfortable Using YouTube?🔹[29:20] What is Holding Back Some Teachers🔹[32:12] Student-led Voice Instruction🔹[34:22] What about the Musical Literacy? 🔹[45:50] Why Teachers don’t need to be “relevant” to be effective in their instruction🔹[1:02:28] Credits⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework at Baldwin Wallace University https://cas.bw.edu/departments/teacher-education/lovetri-institute/summer/🔗 Zoom lessons to teachers and professionals all over the world. https://www.zeelandacademyofmusic.com/contact.html⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Jeff Costello earned his Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music) from Central Michigan University in 1991, his Bachelor of Music Education from Grand Valley State University in 1996 and his Master's in Education (Music) from GVSU in 2007.He has been a Professional (including touring regionally) Musician for over thirty years performing in fourteen US states. His band, Paris Blue performed approximately 300 dates per year from 1991 - 1994. Jeff has performed professionally on Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards and has also been a Sound Engineer for 30+ years.Jeff has also been performing in Cos & Cos, an acoustic duo, with his brother Michael for 30 years, was a Public School Choir Director for 24 years, was Music Director for Musicals for 20 years, and also directed a Church Choir for 10 years. Jeff is certified in all three levels of Somatic Voicework(TM) The LoVetri Method and has taken the courses (including several post graduate courses) nearly every summer since 2008, the last ten summers while serving as a faculty member, leading breakout sessions, presenting on audio equipment, how to teach pop rock to choirs, how to teach distorted rock vocal sounds and also serving as the official sound engineer for the LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework(TM) at Baldwin Wallace University in the Cleveland area and is now on the Executive Board.Jeff 's writing has been published in Michigan Music Educators Journal (2007) and a chapter in the book Action-Based Approaches in Popular Music Education (2021) by F-flat books.Music and teaching are Jeff's true passions in life.🔹website: http://zeelandacademyofmusic.com🔹instagram: @zeelandacademyofmusic⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released [April 25, 2025]ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
204 | You Are Doing A Great Job with Nikki Loney⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/204/⭐Teaching is not for the faint of heart—especially if you work with beginners! Students who need more support and repetition in lessons can make us doubt our teaching skills. But here’s the truth: YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.In episode 204 of The FULL VOICE Podcast, we discuss common teacher traps, what teacher patience really is, and how celebrating the small moments in our students' progress can help us better understand their needs and strengthen our confidence in teaching.🔹[0:28] Welcome🔹[3:31] Professional Development with Dr. Jenevora Williams🔹[9:16] Live Office Hours🔹[10:12] Professional Development with Michelle Markwart Deveaux🔹[17:50] Teacher Confidence🔹[35:01] Outro⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Sign up for the VIP Newsletter to register for our Live Office Hourshttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/live-office-hours/🔗 FULL VOICE Teacher Workshops:https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/workshops/🔗 Art of the Inquiry PDFhttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/art-of-the-inquiry-the-secret-to-revenue-relationships-and-retention-pdf/🔗 Teaching Singing to Children and Young eBook on Kobo.comhttps://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/teaching-singing-to-children-and-young-adults-third-edition⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Nikki is the "Boss of it All" at FULL VOICE Music, where she collaborates with an incredible team, vocal music composers, and music education specialists worldwide to create outstanding singing resources. With 34 years of experience teaching private voice lessons, she shares vocal pedagogy insights and best practices to ensure every student leaves the studio with a smile.🔹Website: FULL VOICE Music - North America www.fullvoicemusic.com 🔹Australia/New Zealand au.fullvoicemusic.com🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoiceℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released [March 28, 2025]ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
203 | Non-Competitive Singing Festivals with Linda Fletcher{fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/203/ ⭐In episode 203 of The FULL VOICE Podcast, Nikki talks with esteemed vocal educator Linda Fletcher about the Oakville Vocal Arts Festival. Unlike traditional competitive festivals, this non-competitive event offers singers of all ages a transformative experience that fosters growth, creativity, and a genuine love for singing in a supportive, pressure-free environment.Linda shares her motivation for moving away from competitive events and why this new format resonates with everyone, including adjudicators. She’ll explain how the festival’s mission creates incredible opportunities for vocalists to thrive, why stepping away from competition is so important for developing confidence and artistry, and how events like these are crucial for long-term musical development.🔹[1:42] Oakville Vocal Arts Festival🔹[9:10] Adjudicators🔹[21:40] Workshops🔹[25:57] Singer Songwriter Categories🔹[35:20] Challenges of prepping for exams🔹[52:19] Tips on starting your own festival⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Oakville Vocal Arts Festival https://oakvillevocalartsfestival.ca/🔗 FVM Podcast 176 | Accompanying Young Singers with Linda Fletcher https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/176⭐ ABOUT OUR GUEST:Linda Fletcher is an award-winning music educator who maintains a thriving private voice studio as well as directing two church choirs. Her choral and vocal compositions are performed worldwide, and her songs are favourite exam selections for young singers. In 2016, she was honoured by the Royal Conservatory of Music as a Teacher of Distinction in recognition of her commitment and contributions to music education. With a song in her heart, Linda encourages students to find joy in singing and creating music. 🔹website: http://www.lindafletcher.com/⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released February 28, 2025ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
FVPC 202 | Early Childhood Music with Ben Bowen {fullvoicemusic.com}⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/202/ ⭐In episode 202, Nikki Loney welcomes award-winning childhood music educator and composer Ben Bowen to discuss the life-long impact of music education. This conversation explores the benefits of music for all ages and how Ben’s pop, rock, folk, and jazz melodies inspire and connect singers of every generation.You’ll hear about Ben’s unique approach to creating music that resonates across all age groups, get a sneak peek at some of his favourite tunes (including never-before-heard songs), and discover how music education can uplift and enrich lives for a lifetime.🔹 [12:30] The importance of early childhood music🔹 [27:30] Creatively fulfilling kids' music, lyric discovery, and helping parents sing to their kids🔹 [41:40] Ben's new album and the recording process🔹 [55:12] Facilitating the creative process with your students⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔗 Waiting for the Moon https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/waiting-for-the-moon/🔗 Summer Samba https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/summer-samba-by-ben-bowen/🔗 Ben’s Music on Bandcamp https://mrben.bandcamp.com/⭐ MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:All Songs composed and performed by Ben Bowen▶️ Sing▶️ Waiting for the Moon▶️ Snowball Fight▶️ Here Comes the Train▶️ Dinosaurs⭐ SPECIAL OFFERS:Save 20% off all FULL VOICE Online Courses with code: PODCAST https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/online-courses/⭐ ABOUT OUT GUEST:Ben has been working with kids for 30 years and running preschool music classes since 2009. He has released seven full-length albums, the most recent of which was nominated for Best Children's Album at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Last year, he won a City of Hamilton Arts Award, was invited to join the Recording Academy (the Grammys), and served on the jury for the CFMAs. He performs at venues and festivals all year and is slated to release his eighth studio album this year.🔹website: www.mrbensmusic.ca🔹instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbensmusic🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrbensmusic🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBensMusic⭐ Discover MORE great topics: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/⭐ Find FULL VOICE Music on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fullvoicemusic | https://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/⭐ Discover Ben’s Music in the FULL VOICE Song Library: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/songs/?_song_page_search=Ben+Bowenℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released Jan 31, 2025ℹ️ Offers, discounts, and promotions offered in this episode may be time-sensitive and no longer available at time of listening.
In this special year-end episode, Nikki Loney welcomes back Steve Ferrell, a therapeutic counsellor, meditation expert, and yoga instructor, to discuss self-care strategies for busy educators. This conversation explores the distinction between soothing activities (that temporarily distract) and restorative practices (that truly replenish). You’ll gain practical tips for weaving moments of restoration into your day, even amid a packed schedule.3:00 – How can we keep ourselves healthy while holding space for others?13:30 – Meditation practice, grounding yourself19:57 – Dealing with frenetic student energy, being an empathetic helper, bypassing vs. “that’s not mine.”27:20 – Tools to use for perspective-shifting33:28 – Regulating your nervous system40:52 – Learning to offer tools rather than blanket prescriptions56:16 – Emotional Intelligence1:06:13 – Burnout, self-care, and recovery vs. soothingThis year-end episode is a must-listen for any teacher seeking balance, resilience, and joy in their teaching journey. Let’s close the year by prioritizing ourselves so we can show up fully for our students and loved ones in the new year.About our Guest:Steve is a Therapeutic Counsellor and yoga/Meditation/Mindfulness teacher who works in Hamilton, Ontario, as well as nationally and internationally. He is a Husband to one and a father to two. He has a passion for all things physical and mental health. @movewellfeelgoodLinks Mentioned in this EpisodeYoga Nidrahttps://youtu.be/3bMP0NSwPgw?si=Glnl9XW8jrs-UmG4Non-Sleep Deep Rest protocolhttps://youtu.be/KHIbgSN2qAU?si=rMZdsDD0rJ6TOmGzRULER brochurehttps://www.rulerapproach.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RULER_Brochure.pdfShare your teaching success stories: Nikki@fullvoicemusic.com
Looking for a challenging exercise? (Not for your students, but for you?) Business Expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux takes us through an essential training strategy to help you discover (or rediscover) the "WHY" in your business. What is Institutional Memory?Often informal and intangible, organizational memory constitutes the body of knowledge and know-how an organization has accumulated throughout its history. It is a repertoire of collective knowledge found in an organization's functioning, practices, events, decisions, and interpretation models, which ensures its harmonious and efficient functioning. To this end, title represents essential capital.Why is Institutional Memory important?Intention, intention, intention. Self-awareness. Better decision making. Culture building, brand building Key takeaway: More money with less anxiety.About our guest:Michelle Markwart Deveaux uses her background as a performer and director to make business less annoying. As a facilitator, coach, and consultant, she helps those in decision making roles re-discover their generosity and playfulness, while maintaining high standards of integrity, inclusivity, and sustainable business practice. Michelle has taught workshops and delivered keynotes for places such as University of Utah, New England Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, The Women’s Networking Alliance, and the National Association of the Teachers of Singing. She is the founder of The SpeakEasy Cooperative®, a company dedicated to teaching artists how to own businesses in a culture of on-demand entertainment and embarrassingly awful residuals. Michelle and her husband are raising their two amazing kiddos to be deep thinkers and strong leaders through careful study of The Fugees, Star Trek, and the MCU.Find and Follow Michellehttps://www.facebook.com/thespeakeasycooperativehttps://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperativeThank you to all our listeners! Without you, we would have NEVER made it to episode 200. 😄
In Episode 199 of the FULL VOICE Podcast, Dr. Jenevora Williams joins us to discuss her upcoming book, "Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults," releasing in late November. We'll explore her research and practical approach to vocal pedagogy for young singers. A must-listen for voice teachers and music educators looking to deepen their understanding of working with developing voices.
In our first interview of Season 9, Donna and Nikki discuss all things Christmas and Winter concert related. From when to start planning, tips for successful first performances, Donna and Nikki’s favourite songs, and even ideas for teachers who don’t like planning concerts, this episode is brimming with repertoire and planning ideas! Composer and music educator Donna Rhodenizer brings her sage advice and gentle, creative spirit to the Full Voice Podcast.🎶 Music Mentioned In This Episode 👼 Christmas - Sacred“O Little Town of Bethlehem”“Silent Night”🎅 Christmas - Secular “Hey Santa, Ho Santa!”“It’s A Busy Busy Time of Year”“Mister Santa, I’ve Been Good”“Peace On Earth”☃️ Winter “It’s Snowing (Oh Yes!)/(Oh No!)”https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/its-snowing-oh-yes-oh-no-by-donna-rhodenizer“Four Snow Friends”https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/four-snow-friends-by-donna-rhodenizer“When Winter” https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/when-winter-changing-seasons“Hot Chocolate Warmup Song”https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/hot-chocolate-warm-up-print“Snowflakes”https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/snowflakes-by-donna-rhodenizer-2“Skating”https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/skating-by-donna-rhodenizer“Winter Fantasy” - Jill Galinahttps://www.jwpepper.com/Winter-Fantasy/1427228.item?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6rxtCEw0ve688xfAQG8PiuUoqz09hasAGhz6tTf5Cwg0kfd6Qngk8oaAo7iEALw_wcB🌵 Honourable Mention “Cactus Song”, "Itty Bitty Pretty Kitty Unicorn", and "Waiting for the Moon" on the Full Voice website“Someone Like Me” from Blue Skies and Pirates song collection (watch on YouTube)“It’s Raining Cats and Dogs”🎻 Composers and Performers Donna & Andy’s new CD! https://donnaandandy.com/product/a-jolly-bunch-are-we-donna-andy-cd/Theresa Jennings Music K-8 https://www.musick8.com/
The FULL VOICE Podcast with Nikki Loney offers voice pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for professional voice teachers. The season eight recap episode highlights inspirational teacher takeaways from last season. Season Nine begins September 27th, 2024
Are You Inspired or Tired? In the season eight finale of the FULL VOICE Podcast, we explore the journey of building a business you love. Nikki offers personal and professional development tips to help teachers enhance their businesses and achieve a better work/life balance. Tune in for inspiration, considerations, and practical advice to end your season on a high note. Thank you for tuning into the FULL VOICE Podcast! Stay tuned for season nine, launching in September 2024.Links mentioned in this episode:⌚Live Office HoursA monthly Q&A for voice teachers. Watch recorded episodes on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wQD9rI8P8xP3Wu14W980AQuestions for Voice Teachers:What were the highlights of your teaching year?What were the challenges in your teaching year?Do you need to raise your rates? (probably!) (Bethany DOUBLED her rates:https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/187 )What are your numbers?⭐Training and Professional Development July 1st to 15th - Save 20% off of online courses and workshops 🎁 Use the coupon code: FVLEARN https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/on-saleUltimate Music Theoryhttps://ultimatemusictheory.com/FREE/Low-Cost Professional DevelopmentPodcasts The Voice Culturehttps://open.spotify.com/show/3wB0NFJ4N0oNatrZtBd2kBThis is a Voice - Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayeshttps://vocalprocess.co.uk/this-is-a-voice-podcast/Substack (Newsletters)https://substack.com/BooksDay Trading Attention by Gary Vhttps://garyvaynerchuk.com/attention/Online CoursesFULL VOICE Music Online Courseshttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/online-courses Dr. Shannon Coates Voice Ped Learning Libraryhttps://drshannoncoates.com/the-voiceped-101-library/The Speakeasy Cooperativehttps://thespeakeasycooperative.com/Teach Music Online community with Carly Waltonhttps://www.teachmusic.online/⭐Free Webinar with Carlyhttps://www.teachmusic.online/challengeSystems and Software for TeachersScheduling software: MyMusicStaff https://www.mymusicstaff.com/Acuity https://www.acuityscheduling.com/Fons https://fons.com/Personal Artistic DevelopmentJessica Baldwinhttps://truecolorscreativity.com/the-singers-guidehttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/172-creativity-coachingSarah Rockwoodhttps://www.rockwoodalchemy.com/https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/189/Work/Life Balance Death to the 30-minute Lesson (Blog)Want more life/work balance? https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/death-to-the-30-minute-private-lessonNational Association of Teachers of SingingNATS https://www.nats.org/Voice Teachers for Young Singers Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/VoiceTeachersforYoungSingersThank you for listening - Season Nine of the FULL VOICE Podcast returns in September 2024
Social media expert Karen Michaels shares the latest updates on social media platforms. This conversation covers the new "pay-to-play" features for authenticating Meta accounts, Social Media Optimization (SMO), Substack, and inspirational best practices for teachers using social media to promote and celebrate their businesses.Links mentioned in this episode:Registration for the 2024 NATS Convention in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 28th to July 2nd, 2024Hurry! Registration deadline June 3rdhttps://www.nats.org/knoxville2024.htmlFULL VOICE Music Live Office Hours - Introducing Vocal Jazz Music to Singers with Mim Adamshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFEoCxkVncY&t=916New! Introductory Jazz Workshops - July 15th and 22ndhttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/workshops/Substack https://substack.com/Find and follow Karen on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/socialbutterflygroup/?hl=en
Frustrated teachers, this one's for you. In episode 194, we're addressing the ongoing challenges of practice and turning them into opportunities. We'll explore ways to enhance our instruction, improve communication with families, and create more inclusive spaces.Links mentioned in this episode:Tera Sumpter https://www.instagram.com/terasumpter_slp/Episode 169 | Happy Hormones for Learning with Dr. Jenevora Williamshttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/169-happy-hormones-for-learning/Free Teacher Workshops (Live Office Hours)Sign up for the VIP Teacher Newsletter and be the first to know about new releases, and sign up for Live Office Hourshttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/about-us/vip-newsletter-signup/
Our special guest is Amelia Carr, an accomplished performer, vocal coach, and singing teacher based in London, UK. Amelia focuses on guiding children and young singers in the professional musical theatre industry. With a specialized emphasis on performance anxiety, she brings forth a wealth of experience in this field, having recently concluded extensive research on the subject. In episode 193, Amelia identifies key insights from her research, sharing practical strategies for managing performance anxiety. Additionally, she offers valuable insight into maintaining optimal vocal health for young performers navigating the demands of the industry.About our GuestAmelia is a vocal coach specializing in working with young voices in the professional musical theatre industry. Amelia has a keen interest in performance skills and recently completed a vast research project resulting in strategies for helping young performers with Performance-related Anxiety. Amelia is about to embark on a Medicinal Herbalist course, hoping to integrate another of her passions into her teaching practice. When outside of work in the real world, Amelia uses her newly acquired super skills to play the best role yet, Mumma to wee Hamish and enjoys exploring nature when taking time out.Find and Follow Ameliahttps://www.ameliacarrvoice.com/@AmeliaCarrVoice on Insta and FacebookFULL VOICE Music: Teacher Workshops in April 2024Be sure to register for our upcoming teacher training workshops in April. Hurry! They do sell out.Play-based Learning, Engagement, and Lesson Pacing in the Voice Studiohttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/play-based-learning-engagement-and-lesson-pacing-workshop/Vocal Growth and Change in Kids and Teens with Dr. Jenevora Williamshttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/voice-growth-and-change-in-kids-and-teens-with-dr-jenevora-williams/
In episode 192 of the FULL VOICE Podcast, our guest is Nashville composer and arranger Garrett Breeze, renowned for his extensive catalog of contemporary choral and competitive show choir music. Garrett discusses his journey, creative process, and how he thrives in this unique musical niche. We also dive into his resources for composers, arrangers, and songwriters, namely his podcast, Selling Sheet Music, and his arranging courses—inspiration for everyone in the music industry.About our guest:Garrett Breeze is a Nashville-based composer best known for his catalog of more than 1,500 choral arrangements of popular music, including more than 1,000 written for competitive show choir.He has worn many hats during his career as a freelance orchestrator and music preparer including work on 11 large-format films, Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir, video games such as World of Warcraft and Overwatch, and artists such as Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Smith, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael W. Smith, Santino Fontana, Sutton Foster, and Tauren Wells. His original production music has been used in commercial spots on all the major television networks and in shows such as Access Hollywood, Judge Judy, Lego Masters, and NOVA.In 2022 he ventured into podcasting with his show Selling Sheet Music, which quickly became a leading voice in the publishing industry.Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Music from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Commercial Composition and Arranging from Belmont University. Visit garrettbreeze.com for more information or to book Garrett for a commission or other event.Find and follow Garrett:Host, "Selling Sheet Music" Podcast (Listen HERE)Author, "Teaching Arranging in the Choral Classroom" (Download HERE)https://garrettbreeze.com (choral commissions & blog)https://breezetunes.com (show choir arrangements)Visit the new FULL VOICE Music Youtube Channel for our LIVE OFFICE Hours replay.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wQD9rI8P8xP3Wu14W980AVisit our website and sign up for the VIP Teacher Newsletter. Discover exceptional resources and professional development for inspired teaching and Happy Singing! https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/about-us/vip-newsletter-signup/
Episode 191 of the FULL VOICE Podcast features musical theatre repertoire for young(ish) performers with Nicky Phillips, co-creator of the Tweens n' Teens Songbook. Nicky discusses the inspiration and creative process behind this project. Nicky shares details about her successful online voice studio and gives FULL VOICE Podcast listeners a preview of the exciting new music from the upcoming Tweens 'n Teens Volume Two. The Tweens 'n Teens Songbook https://www.nickyphillips.com/tweensnteenssongbookNicky's online voice studiowww.nickyphillipsvocalstudio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyphillips_music/Songs by Nicky Phillips and Sarah Ziegler featured in this podcast:Julia, You're Fired! featuring Elena HolderJulia for Justice featuring Sophia Manicone (From the upcoming Volume 2)It's Just Not My Thing featuring Sarah BockDino Kid featuring Layla CapersAbout our GuestNicky Phillips is an award-winning composer, lyricist, and teacher.She is currently a member of the BMI-Lehman Engel Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop, where she was awarded the Jean Banks Award for outstanding achievement in Musical Theatre. An alumnus of the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project, Nicky was mentored by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Craig Carnelia. Her work has been showcased at Lincoln Center, 54 Below, Don't Tell Mama, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and The New York Theatre Barn. She has had writing residencies at CAP21, the Human Race Theatre Company and was awarded the artist in residence at the Margret and H.A.Rey Center. She was honored to have written an original song for Colm Wilkinson that was featured in Music of the Night-a tribute to Colm Wilkinson.As a musical theatre writer, Nicky's musical works include: The Last Party (Toronto Fringe Festival); Rey Of Light (ASCAP Stephen Schwartz Workshop, Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals, CMTP); In Between (Bravo Academy); Stagefright (Prospect Theatre Musical Theatre Lab); Becoming Tussaud (In Development); Bus Trip (BMI); contributed material to Touch Me: Songs for a (dis)Connected Age (Forte Musical Theatre Guild); In Flanders Fields (First commissioned and produced by Smile Theatre Company, additional productions at Golden Apple Theatre and Lunchbox Theatre in Calgary where it was nominated for a Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding Production). As a composer for the theatre, Nicky has written music for the following plays: The Snow Queen (Theatre New Brunswick); Buyer and Cellar (Alberta Theatre Projects); Old Man And The River (Theatre Direct); Jane Eyre, The Penelopiad and The 39 Steps, (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre). She is a proud member of ASCAP where she was awarded a 2018 ASCAP Plus Award.When not writing, Nicky is teaching private voice lessons to singers around the county in her online studio!
In service-oriented or membership-based businesses, (such as music schools), there is a natural ebb and flow of students. However, some students remain engaged for significantly longer, sometimes spanning years to decades. Is there a magic formula that keeps students with us for extended periods of time?Nikki shares her recent visit to Ontario to see former students perform in Musical Theater shows and discusses the different musical journeys of three unique singers. Tying that together with helpful teacher considerations for celebrating students and improved communication for better student retention. Friends and colleagues! Nikki and the Full Voice Team wish you the happiest of seasons and best wishes for an exciting and prosperous New Year. Voice Pedagogy for Children (Online Course for Voice Professionals)Register for the Happy Singing Teacher Course before Dec 24th and save $100 - https://fullvoicemusic.mykajabi.com/offers/vW3vbyhqPlease be sure to visit our website to take advantage of our 25% off digitals Boxing Week sale from Dec 26th to Dec 31, 2023 🎉Use the coupon code BOXINGWEEKhttps://fullvoicemusic.comUpcoming Live Teacher Training Workshops in 2024Sunday, January 21st, 7 PM ET Play-based Learning, Engagement, and Lesson Pacing in the Voice StudioTransform your voice teaching with a 90-minute live workshop on Play-based Learning, Engagement, and Lesson Pacing. If your lessons with younger singers feel like an eternity and you struggle to keep them focused, this workshop is tailor-made for you.https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/play-based-learning-engagement-and-lesson-pacing-workshop/Sunday, January 28th, 6PM ETNeurodiversity in the Voice Studio with Dr. Shannon CoatesAn introductory presentation for voice professionals looking to explore neurodiversity-affirming teaching methods in their studios and classrooms. Shannon discusses practical techniques, innovative communication methods, and flexible curriculum ideas to help each student harness their unique abilities.https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/neurodiversity-in-the-voice-studio-workshop-with-dr-shannon-coates/Sunday, February 4th, 6 PM 2024 Introductory Small Group Class Teacher Workshop. Developed exclusively for voice teachers, this live, online workshop equips you with the confidence and resources to create inclusive, engaging, and educational introductory small-group vocal classes for young singers. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/introductory-small-group-vocal-class-workshop/The Speakeasy Cooperative: Become a member of the one and only small business owner community started by voice teachers dedicated to demolishing the traps of the starving artist mentality one fabulous human at a time. (Without being an asshat)https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/speakeasy/
"Student-led learning and teaching is easier when you have a rich artistic personal life because the ego is already fed on a much healthier diet and therefore can disentangle from the student's progress." Artistic Embodiment Coach Sarah Rockwood discusses celebrating and nurturing our artistic selves. Sarah also offers straightforward techniques for rekindling our creativity and redefining the concept of being an 'artist,' irrespective of whether we engage in formal performances.About Sarah RockwoodI'm a singer/songwriter, actor, author, director, playwright, music producer, artistic embodiment coach, inexhaustible optimist, and unflinchingly forthright human being.At my core, I am a storyteller. The form simply changes based on the needs of the tale; some become songs, others novels, and some stories can be told with a simple moment of stillness. However, there are clear themes that run through my work: the pain of being misunderstood, the joy of discovery, and the deep calm that comes from embracing one's power.I bring this energy to my coaching as I help artists stand at the leading edge of their greatness and build lives that fully represent them.👉Find and follow Sarah:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rockwood_sarah/Website: https://www.rockwoodalchemy.com/Podcast: Elemental Alchemyhttps://www.rockwoodalchemy.com/contact-1-2Special Offer: 👉Use the Coupon Code FULLVOICE10 to save 10% off of Sarah's services, 1-Hour coaching (Magic Hour) 12-Week Program (Book of You)_____________________________________________________________________New Teacher WorkshopMonday, November 20th, 2023 11AM ETJoin us for an insightful online presentation on Voice Growth and Change in Kids and Teens with Dr. Jenevora Williams.👉https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/voice-growth-and-change-in-kids-and-teens-with-dr-jenevora-williams/
Business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses "Paying it Forward," or pricing our singing services in a way that not only supports us but also allows teachers to make a meaningful impact. A heartfelt discussion about the struggles of valuing our expertise, understanding business systems, balancing financial sustainability, and fostering a mindset of generosity converge.Links mentioned in this podcast:Spooky Singing Resourceshttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/voice-teaching-resources/halloween/Pumpkin Spice Songhttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/pumpkin-spice-song/Happy Singing Teacher Course: Registration is now openhttps://fullvoicemusic.mykajabi.com/offers/vW3vbyhq/checkoutFrom Michelle's website:I’m tired of watching my fellow voice practitioners spiraling into the same shiny object syndrome, the same alone-ness, and the same scarcity and competition-driven tropes pushed by all the pushy marketers and my-way-is-the-right-way “influencers.”Using what I’ve learned from years of working with hundreds of micro-businesses, we will work toward long-term growth and sustainability that ebbs and flows WITH you while maintaining your cash flow and your mental health – because I HAVE BEEN THERE in the midst of transition after transition, change after change.The SpeakEasy Cooperative is a for-profit community organization dedicated to embracing, engaging, and expanding the humans who run voice-related businesses to bring maximum impact and intention to every income stream we touch.https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/Find and Follow Michelle (The Original BEASTYBOSS):https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative/
We all get nervous about price increases. Teachers lose sleep, worrying about what would happen if they raised rates with a slight increase. What would happen if you DOUBLED your rates? Bethany did the math and discovered that she needed a significant increase to make a living. Did it work out for her? Did she lose all her students?... Listen to the season eight premiere episode and find out!
About our guest
Bethany is a voice and piano teacher from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She works with singers of all ages and teaches private and small group classes. Bethany received her Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Western Ontario. Her interdisciplinary research on voice image is about the psychology of being a singer and how singers relate to their voices.
When Bethany is not working, she likes to read, help at the local community theatre, and take her dog Penny for walks. This fall, She will be returning to school full-time for Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology while she continues to teach full-time. (Because sleep is for the weak, apparently.)
https://www.bethanyturpinmusicstudio.com/ IG: @bethanyturpinmusicstudio FB: bethanyturpinmusicstudio
Hurry! Our Back to School Sale ends September 8th, 2023 Save 20% on song downloads, digital songbooks, and our Happy Singing Teacher Training Course. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/sale/
Season Seven of the FULL VOICE Podcast was an incredible year of interviews and teacher takeaways. Business, Pedagogy, Repertoire recommendations, and so much more. Inspired teachers share their stories and best practices for voice professionals. If you are new to the podcast or need a quick bite of teaching inspiration. Check out this season seven recap episode.
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Podcasts mentioned:
166 Marketing and Branding Coach Sara Campbell (Savvy Music Studio) discusses how teachers can use their websites and social media accounts to clarify their offers, find the right clients, and welcome new students into their studios. Business strategies and best practices for your teaching studio! savvymusicstudio.com/ IG @savvymusicstudio
168 Eden Casteel shares inspiration for teachers looking for new ways to celebrate their students and showcase their teaching studios on episode 168 of the FULL VOICE Podcast. http://www.edencasteel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edencasteel/
169 Voice researcher, author, and internationally renowned pedagogue Dr. Jenevora Williams discusses staying positive with your students and enjoying the happy hormone bath in the brain. https://jenevorawilliams.com/ https://www.evolvingvoice.co.uk/index.htm
173 Music education specialist and children's composer Donna Rhodenizer shares her favourite rounds and teaching strategies to help all singers discover the joy of singing in harmony. https://donnaandandy.com/
174 Years before the pandemic, Carly Walton moved her busy piano studio online. Teaching her students while traveling the world with her family, she discovered the opportunities available to the online teacher. Today she shares her expertise and skills in her Teach Music Online community and podcast. https://membership.teachmusic.online/
176 There are many considerations for accompanists supporting young voices. Award-winning private teacher, choral director, and composer Linda Fletcher shares her decades of experience with important reminders for teachers and accompanists working with the youngest singers as they take to the stage for their first performances.
177 In this episode, business coach and founder of the Speakeasy Cooperative, Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares her insights on overcoming those pricing challenges and achieving "pricing peace." She discusses why fair, living-wage lesson pricing is important and gives practical tips for setting prices that align with your business goals. https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
178 Music teacher, author, and entrepreneur Melissa Chin (aka Melissa T.) discusses how she supports online students (some as young as three years old!) and their families. https://www.melissatmusic.com/
179 Do you hear what I hear? Probably not. Nikki and Full Voice Team member Mim Adams discuss foundational music skills of ear-training and audiation exercises for singers. Mim shares teaching strategies for students of all ages to find pitches when singing harmonies.
180 With decades of experience as a singer-songwriter, pianist, and teaching artist, Charlotte Martin is the perfect mentor for aspiring singers who want to hone their skills as songwriters.
184 Social media expert Karen Michaels shares practical uses and helpful resources for music teachers using AI.
In our season finale, friend and colleague Dr. Shannon Coates discusses the changing landscape of vocal pedagogy and identifies shifts to teaching directives (with helpful pithy vocal pedagogy slogans!) that will inspire you to abandon some of your teaching philosophies.
And - that's a wrap!
Thank you to all our season seven guests for an incredible year of interviews. Thank you to all our listeners worldwide for tuning in and supporting our guests. Season Eight will begin in September 2023.
Wishing Everyone inspired teaching and Happy Singing!
Find and Follow Shannon: https://drshannoncoates.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/voiceped/
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Social Media expert Karen Michaels shares websites, resources, and helpful props for teachers using A.I. for their businesses—new technology hacks for better productivity.
Social media expert Karen Michaels shares practical uses and helpful resources for music teachers using AI.
Links and resources mentioned in this podcast: Canva - https://www.canva.com/ Capcut https://www.capcut.com/ Vidyo - https://vidyo.ai/ ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/ Descript (video editing) https://www.descript.com/ https://bard.google.com/ Will a Robot Take My Job? https://willrobotstakemyjob.com/
Find and follow Karen: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialbutterflygroup/ Sign up for Karen's Positive Vibes Newsletter: https://socialbutterflygroup.substack.com/
Liz Jackson Hearns, (she/her & they/them) the co-founder and owner of the Voice Lab in Chicago, talks about her journey and the changes to her business model that allowed her to create a voice studio that honoured both students and teachers. The mission of the Voice Lab is to "provide high-quality, personalized education for students, a fair and joyful working environment for staff, leadership, and training for teachers, and a place where community members can be accepted as themselves." Liz also shares details about the upcoming "Pedagogy for Whole Humans" event from July 1st to 3rd.About our guest:Liz Jackson Hearns (she/her & they/them)Master of Music from North Park University; Vocology from University of Utah and University of IowaLiz teaches fellow voice teachers who are eager to support their transgender and non-binary students through workshops, public speaking, training sessions, and online courses. Liz is the author of One Weird Trick: A User’s Guide to Transgender Voice and co-author of The Singing Teacher’s Guide to Transgender Voices.https://thevoicelabinc.com/The Voice Lab's MissionOur mission is to cultivate transformative relationships through voice and music education.The core components of private lessons and workshops are not just technique and repertoire, but soul-healing and personal development through sound and song.We value exceptional teaching and commitment to learning over credentials. We value honest expression over “correctness” and classical definitions of “proper” music making. We acknowledge power dynamics through agency-giving practices and grace to make mistakes. We value diversity and strive continually to create spaces that are of, by, and for our clients and team.Voice Pedagogy for Whole HumansLove your students (even more)!You already know that voice work is a deeply personal and healing process, and bringing your best to your students motivates you to keep building your skills.You also know that there is always more to learn, more to examine and explore. Deep understanding comes from asking hard questions and grappling with answers that shift our perspective. And it starts within you.Let’s learn together to become better teachers, artists, and whole humans.To register for this event:https://thevoicelabinc.thinkific.com/collections
NATS members Alisa Belflower and Karen Brunssen share the exciting details about the new genres and the Children and Youth Categories that will be available as part of the NATS National Student Audition program. Discover new opportunities for your students to perform for professional adjudication.Links mentioned in this episode:https://www.nats.org/nats-membership.htmlhttps://www.nats.org/national_student_auditions.htmlFor questions about the National Student Auditions: vpauditions@nats.orgAbout our guests:Karen Brunssen, mezzo soprano, Professor of Voice, Co-Chair Department of Music Performance, Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, Past-President of NATS. Author of The Evolving Singing Voice: Changes Across the Life Span Plural Publishing, Karen has presented for NATS, EVTA, AOTOS, Choral Canada, ACDA, Chorus America, ICVT, IFCM, many colleges, and universities, and has done teaching residencies in Zurich and in England at Cambridge University. She performed in concert, oratorio, and opera in Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, Switzerland, and throughout the United States.ALISA BELFLOWER joined the Korff School of Music’s faculty and the Carson School of Theatre and Film’s faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2000. She teaches voice and acting as well as serving as musical director, coach, and/or staging director for UNL productions. Alisa also works as an Associate Producer in Development with the Lied Center for Performing Arts. As an advocate of new works, she directs developmental staged readings with renowned guest composers-in-residence and is a resident stage director in ASCAP’s Midwest New Musical Theatre Workshop. Having presented her research and performed internationally, Alisa is currently in her second term as the West Central NATS Region's Governor and is the NATS National Vice President of Auditions 2022-2024.
In episode 181, Nikki shares a behind-the-scenes look at the FULL VOICE Music team's tools, software, and platforms to create and distribute their products. You will find this episode inspiring if you are a music creator interested in publishing print or digital products! Products mentioned in this episode:Affinity Publisher https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/Graphics and fontshttps://creativemarket.com/Team collaboration and communicationhttps://www.notion.so/Music Notation Programs:https://www.finalemusic.com/https://musescore.org/enDatabasehttps://www.airtable.com/Print on Demand Serviceshttps://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/https://www.ingramspark.com/
With decades of experience as a singer-songwriter, pianist, and teaching artist, Charlotte Martin is the perfect mentor for aspiring singers who want to hone their skills as songwriters. Her poetic lyrics, powerful voice, and dynamic performances have earned her a loyal following, and she has helped countless students discover their unique voices and express themselves through their music. Charlotte works with students of all ages, including young children. Insights from a passionate teaching artist - right here on the FULL VOICE PODCAST Music previewed on this podcast: Atlantis from the release:Title: Take Me In The Night Release Date: June 16th, 2023Label: Something Like A Label Mixed and Mastered by Donny Ingram for Dreamcatcher StudiosProduced and Recorded by Charlotte Martin Co-written by Charlotte and students from Something Like A Music School/ BMI Word Tree Music You can find and follow Charlotte:https://www.charlottemartinmusic.com/https://www.somethinglikeavoicelesson.com/https://www.facebook.com/CharMarMusic/
Do you hear what I hear? Probably not. Nikki and Full Voice Team member Mim Adams discuss foundational music skills of ear-training and audiation exercises for singers. Mim shares teaching strategies for students of all ages to find pitches when singing harmonies. Nikki and Mim share details and activities from the new release, Songs and Studies for Kids! Introductory B.You can find our new songbook, Songs and Studies for Kids! Introductory B on our website:https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/voice-teaching-resources/songs-and-studies-for-kids/And on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Studies-Kids-Introductory-B/dp/1897539460/
Music teacher, author, and entrepreneur Melissa Chin (aka Melissa T.) discusses how she supports online students (some as young as three years old!) and their families. In addition, she shares her technology must-haves, how she hosts in-person and virtual recitals, and how the demand for her engaging online services led her to launch Melissa T Music Lessons.com with a growing team of talented music teachers. Find and follow Melissahttps://www.instagram.com/melissatmusic/https://www.melissatmusic.com/About our GuestMelissa Chin is a singer, songwriter, piano, and vocal instructor and author of My Journey My Music: Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids. She has over 20 years of musical experience in performance and teaching and a Master of Education Degree with a concentration in Counseling Psychology. You can find My Journey My Music on Amazon Worldwide.https://www.amazon.com/My-Journey-Music-Beginner-Lessons-ebook/dp/B09XRDYM7T
Pricing your lessons can be a sensitive topic, particularly for teachers who may struggle with setting prices that reflect the true value of their work. In this episode, business coach and founder of the Speakeasy Cooperative, Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares her insights on overcoming those pricing challenges and achieving "pricing peace." In episode 177, She discusses why fair, living-wage lesson pricing is important and practical tips for setting prices that align with your business goals.Whether you're a new teacher just starting or a seasoned business owner looking to refine your pricing strategy, you won't want to miss this episode. (Recorded at the 2022 NATS Convention in Chicago)From Michelle's website:I’m tired of watching my fellow voice practitioners spiraling into the same shiny object syndrome, the same alone-ness, and the same scarcity and competition-driven tropes pushed by all the pushy marketers and my-way-is-the-right-way “influencers.”Using what I’ve learned from years of working with hundreds of micro-businesses, we will work toward long-term growth and sustainability that ebbs and flows WITH you, while maintaining your cash flow and your mental health – because I HAVE BEEN THERE in the midst of transition after transition, change after change.The SpeakEasy Cooperative is a for-profit community organization dedicated to embracing, engaging, and expanding the humans who run voice-related businesses to bring maximum impact and intention to every income stream we touch.https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
There are many considerations for accompanists supporting young voices. Award-winning private teacher, choral director, and composer Linda Fletcher shares her decades of experience with essential reminders for teachers and accompanists working with the youngest singers as they take to the stage for their first performances.About our GuestComposer, Voice and Piano teacher, Music DirectorLinda Fletcher is an award-winning music educator who maintains a thriving private voice studio as well as directing two church choirs. Her choral and vocal compositions are performed worldwide, and her songs are favourite exam selections for young singers. In 2016, she was honoured by the Royal Conservatory of Music as a Teacher of Distinction to recognize her commitment and contributions to music education. With a song in her heart, Linda encourages students to find joy in singing and creating music.Discover more music from Linda:www.lindafletchermusic.comDiscover Linda's Music on FULL VOICE Musichttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/?s=linda+fletcherChildren's Songs of Praise on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Songs-Praise-Worship-Singers/dp/1897539347
Social Media Expert Karen Michaels shares new trends and best practices for using social media to promote your teaching studio. Highlights include simple strategies for many platforms and good news about how often you have to post to be effective. Don't forget to check out Karen's podcast, Your Creative GPShttps://www.podpage.com/your-creative-gps/episodes/Sign up for Karen's Positive Vibes Newsletter:https://socialbutterflygroup.substack.com/Find and follow Karen on the socials:IG:https://www.instagram.com/socialbutterflygroup/
Years before the pandemic, Carly Watson moved her busy piano studio online. Teaching her students while traveling the world with her family, she discovered the opportunities available to the online teacher. Today she shares her expertise and skills in her Teach Music Online community and podcast. In episode 174, Carly talks about online pedagogy, marketing, and life balance.Find and Follow Carly:IG @teachmusiconlinePodcast: Teach Music Online Podcast with Carly Watsonhttps://www.teachmusic.online/podcastFree Marketing Course: https://www.teachmusic.online/trainingTeach Music Online Community:https://membership.teachmusic.online/About Carly:Carly Walton is from Mesa, Arizona, and currently lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and four daughters. She studied piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston. After finishing her degree in Boston, she opened a piano studio in Arizona and taught choral music in local charter schools. In 2013, after some of her piano students moved out of state, she decided to experiment with teaching piano lessons online. Carly shifted her studio exclusively online in 2017, which allowed her to travel to 15 countries with her husband and baby girl- all while still teaching! In 2018, Carly began developing business and tech courses for instrumental music teachers to help them build a global online music studio. Since then, she has created several courses focusing on digital marketing, website building, and online course creation. Her courses have been used by teachers worldwide.
Fun Fact! Rounds and canons are powerful teaching tools with endless opportunities for students of all ages. in episode 173, Music education specialist and children's composer Donna Rhodenizer shares her favourite rounds and teaching strategies to help all singers discover the joy of singing in harmony.Visit the FULL VOICE blog for our article (with links) 10 Reasons You Need More Canonshttps://www.fullvoicemusic.com/10-reasons-you-need-more-canons/Wishing all our friends and colleagues a happy holiday and an exciting new year! Thank you for listening.
Jessica Baldwin is a life coach for singers, an indie-soul singer-songwriter, and a popular musics voice specialist. Her journey as an artist led to the creation of her business, True Colors Voice and Artist Coaching, which provides trauma-informed life, creativity, and voice coaching to singer-artists to help them courageously come out of hiding, get clearer about their artist identity and vibrantly be the artists they want to be. In episode 172, Jessica shares some helpful, creative coaching exercises she uses when working with her clients.
Find and follow Jessica https://truecolorsvoiceandartist.com/
Singing national anthems at events is a unique and high-pressure performance experience. Seasoned performer and voice teacher Karen Michaels shares essential preparation and performance strategies. Teacher and performer takeaways on episode 171 of the FULL VOICE Podcast.
Visit our new website for fun, and educational music kids love to sing. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/
FULL VOICE Song Sale: November 18 to 28, 2022
Student engagement and lesson pacing are two aspects of inspired teaching that go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other. Nikki discusses student observation, making connections, and how to organize (or modify) comprehensive voice lessons that make everyone smile.
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/170/
Links mentioned in this episode:
O Christmas Tree: Seasonal Singing Activities and Holiday Music https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/voice-teaching-resources/o-christmas-tree/
O Christmas Tree Song Download: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/o-christmas-tree-ssa-sab/
Private Music Teacher Agenda and Planner https://www.amazon.com/Private-Music-Teacher-Planner-Agenda/dp/1897539355
Why does being happy and positive help us to learn better? Voice researcher, author, and internationally renowned pedagogue Dr. Jenevora Williams discusses how to stay positive with your students and enjoy the happy hormone bath in the brain.
Dr. Jenevora Williams is a leading exponent in the field of vocal health and singing teaching. After a successful career in Opera, Jenevora turned her attention to investigating healthy and efficient vocal function. The combination of academic study and practical experience has resulted in a unique perception for understanding the human voice. She was the first singing teacher to be awarded a PhD in voice science in the UK, and won the 2010 BVA Van Lawrence Prize for her outstanding contribution to voice research. Her book, Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults, has been enormously popular with singing teachers throughout the world. She is well-known for her imaginative and rigorous training courses for singing teachers in the UK, the US and Europe. As a teacher of singing, she works with professional singers of all ages, as well as working in and training teachers for Vocal Rehabilitation for BAPAM and the NHS.
Find and follow Dr. Williams https://jenevorawilliams.com/ https://www.evolvingvoice.co.uk/index.htm
Teachers work endlessly to prepare singers for recital performances, yet getting students excited or willing to participate in your formal, seasonal recital can be challenging. Eden Casteel shares inspiration for teachers looking for new ways to celebrate their students and showcase their teaching studios on episode 168 of the FULL VOICE Podcast.
Find and follow Eden Casteel http://www.edencasteel.com/
We continue to walk through the processes of welcoming new clients to our studios. In this episode, Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses discovery calls, trial lessons, initial fit consultations, and how to talk about policies and money with ease and professionalism.
Find and follow Michelle: https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/ The Art of Inquiry - The secret to Revenue, Relationships and Retention https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/art-of-inquiry-revenue-relationships-retention/
Welcome to season 7 of the FULL VOICE Podcast! Marketing and Branding Coach Sara Campbell (Savvy Music Studio) discusses how teachers can use their websites and social media accounts to clarify their offers, find the right students, and welcome new clients into their studios. Business strategies and best practices for your teaching studio!
Find and Follow Sara: https://savvymusicstudio.com/ IG @savvymusicstudio Use code FVPODCAST to save $100 for her Branding Bootcamp Course:
Check out our new release: Songs and Studies for Kids! Introductory A https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/voice-teaching-resources/songs-and-studies-for-kids/
Organizing teaching materials is no simple task. Printed music, digital files, mp3 tracks, sheet music, music games - even if you get them organized, THEN how best to distribute them to your students so that everyone can enjoy productive lessons? Heidi Heaver is an elementary music teacher with over 30 years of experience. She is also a member of the FULL VOICE Team and is responsible for keeping Nikki organized. (A daunting task indeed) Heidi shares organizational strategies for teachers in the season finale of season six of the FULL VOICE Podcast
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/165-2/
Links mentioned in this podcast:
https://www.notion.so/ https://Musicology.ca https://www.mymusicstaff.com/ https://www.dropbox.com/
Find and Follow our new Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/songsandstudiesforkids/
Popular Musics Specialist Jessica Baldwin shares strategies for allowing our young singers to experience a more comprehensive sample of music genres so we can enable them to find their true music passions and appropriate educational opportunities. Next, heather Nelson discusses the causes and symptoms of dry mouth. Finally, website expert Angela Winter talks about the three things we need before we can start a new website project.
In episode 164
Serving Young Musicians with Jessica Baldwin (5:15) Find and Follow Jessica: https://www.jessbaldwin.com/studio https://truecolorsvoiceandartist.com/
Dry Mouth with Dr. Heather Nelson (29:17) Find and Follow Heather: https://www.drheathernelson.com/
Websites 101 with Angela Winter (42:47) Find and Follow Angela: https://www.awakenedcreator.com/
In Podcast 163, Yoga and Meditation teacher Steve Ferrell helps us all find simple moments of presence and mindfulness during this busy time of year. Then, website design expert Angela Winter discusses the deep work clients need to do to develop a beautiful, functional website that works.
www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcasts/163-2
Mindfulness for Busy People with Steve Ferrell (3:37)
Yoga and meditation coach, Steve Ferrell, shares simple activities that can bring us back to the moment at hand. Find and follow Steve: IG @movewellfeelgood
Websites that Work with Angela Winter (32:00)
Website design expert Angela Winter discusses helpful details about building a beautiful and functional website. Find and follow Angela: https://www.awakenedcreator.com/portfolio IG @angelapwinter
Donna Rhodenizer talks about connecting with students so teachers can discover better repertoire choices for young singers. She also discusses the challenges of getting students to perform after a long hiatus. Next, Takenya Battle shares new online teaching platforms developed for online music lessons and how she helps families make the switch. Finally, Karen Michaels gives us an overview and best practices for using TikTok as a business tool. Fabulous guests and timely topics on episode 162 of the FULL VOICE Podcast.
Connecting with Repertoire with Donna Rhodenizer (2:42) Donna Rhodenizer shares strategies for choosing music your students will love to sing. (Hint! You have to get to know them first!) Donna also shares teaching strategies as we return to in-person performances in our studios and schools.
Find and follow Donna: https://donnaandandy.com/
New Music: My Treehouse by Donna Rhodenizer https://donnaandandy.com/songs-for-young-singers-my-treehouse
Music Teaching Platforms with Takenya Battle (32:41) Music teacher and technology expert Takenya Battle shares new platforms for teaching music and how she helps her families navigate the change to a new platform.
Find and follow Takenya: https://www.instagram.com/kenyaskeys/ @kenyaskeys
TikTok 101 with Karen Michaels (43:08)
Music teacher and social media expert Karen Michaels gives us an overview and best practices for using TikTok to promote your teaching studio.
Find and follow Karen: https://www.instagram.com/socialbutterflygroup/
Listen to Karen's new podcast: Your Creative GPS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-creative-gps/id1603864414
Looking back on your teaching career, what would you have done differently? Where did you get stuck? What caused you the most (unnecessary) suffering? In episode 161, Nikki shares her top five game-changing decisions that significantly impacted business, family, and life balance.
Don't forget to check out our new website - www.fullvoicemusic.com
In episode 160, Jessica Baldwin shares an inside look at the work in creativity coaching, namely self-acceptance, and self-expansion. Brenda Earle Stokes talks about identifying the performer's goals and needs and how she introduces musicianship skills to all her students.
In this episode:
Self Acceptance and Self Expansion - Jessica Baldwin (4:45) Contemporary Voice Specialist, creativity coach, and indie singer-songwriter Jessica shares an inside look at the work in creativity coaching.
Visit her website for more information about her upcoming courses:
https://truecolorsvoiceandartist.com/ https://singinginpopularmusics.com
Inspiring Musicianship Skills - Brenda Earle Stokes (20:15)
Piano and voice teacher Brenda Earle Stokes talks about identifying the performer's goals and needs and how she introduces musicianship skills to her students.
Find and follow Brenda: https://www.instagram.com/brendaearlestokes/ www.pianoandvoicewithbrenda.com https://theversatilemusician.teachable.com/
Talented music professionals often 'wear many hats' to earn a substantial income. Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about how teachers can be strategic in creating multiple revenue streams within their teaching studios, creating earning opportunities and life balance.
Podcast 159
Find and follow Michelle: https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/ https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/how-to-run-your-voice-biz-without-hating-your-boss-2022/ https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/speakeasy/ https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative/
Megan Durham is a voice teacher, singing voice specialist, and trauma-informed voice care facilitator. In episode 158, Megan defines trauma and how trauma can show up in our bodies and studios. In addition, Megan outlines helpful resources and action steps for teachers looking for more information about trauma-informed voice care.
About Megan Durham I am a voice teacher, singing voice specialist, and trauma-informed voice care facilitator. I am grateful to live and work in Louisville, Ky, with my husband, toddler, one-on-the-way, and doggo, Alfie. Find and Follow Megan:
Website: www.respirevocalwellness.com IG: @respirevocalwellness
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
My Grandmother’s Hands - Remaa Menakem https://www.resmaa.com/ The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/ David Treleaven - Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness https://davidtreleaven.com/ Jane Clapp - Jungian Somatics for Conscious Living https://www.janeclapp.com/ Staci Haines - The Politics of Trauma https://thepoliticsoftrauma.com/ Mia Mingus - Leaving Evidence Website https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/ Kai Cheng Thom Website https://kaichengthom.com/ The Embody Lab https://www.theembodylab.com/
In episode 157, Nikki shares why students (of all ages) may not be ready to sing in their lessons and how we can best support them. Next, studio Marketing and Branding expert Sara Campbell discusses branding strategies unique to our industry and how music teachers can stand out from their competition. Finally, Heather Nelson gives us an anatomy lesson about the sinuses.
In this episode:
When Students Won’t Sing with Nikki (3:31)
Teachers have amazing lessons plans and singing activities always at the ready but what do you do when your students don’t want to sing? Nikki shares insight into why students may be hesitant to sing for us and most importantly, how teachers can support them.
Branding Bootcamp with Sara Campbell (28:33)
Studio Marketing and Branding expert Sara Campbell discusses branding strategies unique to our industry and how music teachers can stand out from their competition. Find and follow Sara here:
https://savvymusicstudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/savvymusicstudio Branding Bootcamp: https://savvymusicstudio.com/branding-bootcamp/
The Sinuses with Dr. Heather Nelson (50:20)
Vocologist, Heather Nelson discusses fun facts about the sinuses. Find and follow Heather here: https://www.drheathernelson.com/
Sam Webster Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMRHZcgwdSE_9wbwcP8aRJw
In episode 156, FULL VOICE co-creator Mim Adams shares straightforward singing activities and resources for introducing improvisation skills to young singers. Then, social Media Expert Karen Michaels discusses the business strategy of newsletters, including how to repurpose your social media content.
In episode 156:
Improvisation for Young Singers with Mim Adams (3:48) Mim Adams shares first steps, simple singing activities, and fun resources for introducing improvisational skills.
Resources mentioned in this interview: SO LA Llama Fun (Part of the Llama Song Adventures download) Sing and Swing Freebie https://www.thefullvoice.com/free-resources/singswing
Youtube backing tracks: Cello drones for tuning and improvisation playlist (user: Musician’s Practice Partner) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kHG9fAU_mcPFJcKzx2J2eNlWt9g5At7Lw
“One Chord Vamp - Pop” playlist (user: Jam It! Backing Tracks) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJYuC05wwL-KEBGteOpPxV_maFXT3aQqw
“Sad Emotional Piano Backing Tracks” (user: Tom Bailey Backing Tracks) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7GKPAtpTPWYqYkdOenZejHH0CRGeYyP
Business Newsletters with Karen Michaels (42:45) Karen Michaels talks about business newsletters and how teachers can make them part of their studio marketing message.
Resources mentioned in this episode: Time Buddy App (for Apple)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/time-buddy-easy-time-zones/id719765848
Mailchimp https://mailchimp.com/Constant Contact
In Tune (music game) https://www.halfnotelabs.com/
Find and follow Karen: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialbutterflygroup/
Dog Lovers! If you are a music teacher with a home studio AND a canine pet - this interview is for you (but mostly your dog!) Dog trainer Tracy Franken shares insight on the nature of dogs and simple strategies to help our pets in and out of our professional spaces.
Tracy Franken has been living with and studying large packs of dogs for over 25 years. Her approach of putting the dogs' innate needs first flips modern-day dog training on its head. Dog lovers from around the world are raving about her courses and information from her website:
https://www.beyondobedience.ca/ From Chaos to Calm Online Program www.beyondobedience.ca/chaos-to-calm
Find and follow Tracy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondObedience YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeyondObedienceK9 IG: @livingbeyondobedience TikTok: @tracybeyondobedience
In episode 154, Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses the difference between online and brick and mortar businesses, specifically for teachers transitioning to online lessons offerings. Phyllis Horridge talks about managers and agents and how teachers can productively work with them. Nikki shares successful online group performance opportunities for vocalists of all ages.
In this podcast 154
Online vs. Brick/Mortar Business with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (4:33)
Michelle discusses the differences between online teaching businesses vs. brick and mortar businesses and specifically how these types of businesses are marketed. Find and follow Michelle:
https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
Working with Managers and Agents with Phyllis Horridge (39:46)
Talented students in your studio may have an additional team of professionals. Phyllis Horridge helps us understand the differences between agents and managers and how we can work productively with these industry professionals. Find and follow Phyllis
https://www.instagram.com/phyllis.sings/
Online Group Performances for All Ages with Nikki Loney (50:13)
Opportunities for our students to perform are essential offerings for the music teacher. Nikki shares successful online group singing activities for all ages in your studio.
We welcome 2022 with expert book recommendations for voice teachers. If the holidays brought you a gift card or two and you need some inspiration for your book library, we know you will enjoy this show. A big thank you to all our expert guests and to our listeners who tune in to our show. Nikki and the team from FULL VOICE Music wish you a happy and prosperous new year!
In this podcast:
FULL VOICE Podcast experts share their favorite book recommendations everything from business, learning, teaching, creativity, mindfulness, breathing, self-improvement, and entertainment.
Nikki Loney (3:30)
Breath by James Nestor https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/ Sane Singing by Brian Lee https://www.amazon.com/Sane-Singing-Guide-Vocal-Progress/dp/0999777483
Michelle Markwart Deveaux (8:28) Range by David Epstein https://davidepstein.com/the-range/
Steve Ferrell (19:18) Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom https://www.mitchalbom.com/books/tuesdays-with-morrie/ After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield https://jackkornfield.com/after-the-ecstasy-the-laundry/
Everyday Parenting Toolkit by Dr. Alan Kazdin http://alankazdin.com/portfolio-items/everyday-parenting-toolkit/
The Art of Bop Drumming by John Rileyhttps://www.johnriley.org/publications.xml
Heather Nelson (27:15) The Harry Potter Audio Books Narrated by Jim Dale https://www.audible.ca/series/Harry-Potter-Audiobooks/B0716WMLJB
Takenya Battle (34:30) We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/9781400221622/we-should-all-be-millionaires/
Jessica Baldwin (41:43) The Artists Way by Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/
Coaching the Artist Within by Eric Maisel https://ericmaisel.com/coaching-the-artist-within/
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon https://austinkleon.com/steal/
Karen Michaels (47:05) Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
The Art of Business of Online Writing by Nicolas Cole http://www.nicolascole.com/bookstore/the-art-and-business-of-online-writing
In episode 152, Musician, sound engineer (and sound editor of the FULL VOICE Podcast), Shawn Trotter talks about microphones and sound systems for singing teachers. Then, NATS Executive Director Allen Henderson shares the exciting details about the 2022 NATS Convention in Chicago, and Dana Lentini talks about children's different ages and stages in voice lessons.
In Podcast 152
Microphones and sound systems for voice teachers with Shawn Trotter (3:55)
Shawn Trotter talks about microphones and sound system options for voice teachers. Links mentioned in this interview: Shure SM58: https://www.shure.com/en-MEA/products/microphones/sm58Behringer B105D: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0E2W Mackie SRM150: https://mackie.com/products/srm150-compact-powered-paYorkville Excursion: https://yorkville.com/loudspeakers/excursion/product/exm-mobile/
2022 NATS National Convention with Allen Henderson (36:19)
Executive director, Allen Henderson shares exciting details, performers, and learning opportunities at the upcoming 2022 NATS convention in Chicago https://www.nats.org/chicago2022.html
Ages and Stages of the Child Singer with Dana Lentini (1:01:32)
Voice teacher and author, Dana Lentini shares helpful information about structuring small group classes while considering the different ages and stages of the child singer.
Find and follow Dana for more information and upcoming teacher training courses. https://www.born2singkids.com/courses
In Episode 151, Jessica Baldwin returns to discuss the 5 Most Surprising Things About Popular Music for teachers new to the genre. Shannon Coates challenges us to rethink our approach with the students who are not practicing. Takenya Battle discusses the I AM statement to help teachers define their marketing messages, and Yoga and meditation teacher Steve Farrell helps us understand why some students may not be following our instructional cues.
In this episode:
5 Surprising things about popular music (for classical teachers) - Jessica Baldwin (1:08)Music played in the intro: Alarm Call by Jessica Baldwin
Contemporary Voice Specialist, creativity coach, and indie singer-songwriter, Jessica explains the prominent (and often surprising) differences in popular music and in coaching an artist to discover their unique path.
Visit her website for more information about her upcoming course: Artist Coaching for Teachers
https://truecolorsvoiceandartist.com/https://singinginpopularmusics.com
"Lazy Students" with Shannon Coates (25:38)
Dr. Shannon Coates challenges teachers to understand that there is no such thing as a "lazy" student. Discovering the students' motivations can go a long way in helping the student connect with your instruction and inspiring practice effort. Find and follow Shannon:
https://drshannoncoates.com/
The I AM statement with Takenya Battle (47:01)
Voice and multi-instrumental teacher Takenya Battle talks about the importance of crafting your own I AM statement as part of their marketing efforts. Find and follow Takenya: https://kenyaskeys.com/@kenyaskeys
Improving Instructional Cues with Steve Ferrell (59:54)
Yoga and meditation coach, Steve Ferrell, helps us understand why some students struggle with our instructional language and what teachers can do to improve their verbal cues and instructions. Find and follow Steve: @SteveFerrellYoga
In episode 150, Shannon Coates challenges teachers to rethink the warm-up part of a lesson. Voice and acting teacher Phyllis Horridge talks about preparing monologues. Social media expert Karen Michaels shares the new IG updates, and Vocologist Heather Nelson discusses teaching singers with breathing challenges.
In this episode:
Rethinking Vocal Pedagogy: Warm-Ups with Shannon Coates (4:40)
Do we need to warm up our voices at the beginning of a voice lesson? Shannon offers some interesting perspectives on what we "thought" was a necessary part of a vocal lesson. Find and follow Shannon https://www.shannon-coates.com/
Preparing Monologues with Phyllis Horridge (18:47)
Voice and acting teacher Phyllis Horridge shares the six steps in preparing a monologue. Find and Follow PhyllisWebsite: http://www.phyllissings.comTikTok: @phyllis.sings https://www.tiktok.com/@phyllis.singsInstagram: @phyllis.sings https://www.instagram.com/phyllis.sings/
Instagram Update with Karen Michaels (30:48)
Social media platforms are constantly changing. Fear not! Karen Michaels has all the information about the new changes so teachers can leverage the platform for their studios. Find and follow Karenhttps://www.flow.page/socialbutterflygroup
Teaching Singers with Breathing Challenges with Dr. Heather Nelson (59:43)
Heather Nelson discusses teachers' considerations when teaching breathing techniques to students with breathing challenges such as asthma, COPD, or long covid. Find and follow Heather drheathernelson.com/pedagogy-list-landing-page for email sign-upsInstagram.com/drheathernelsonFacebook.com/drheathernelson
In episode 149, Nikki talks with Full Voice Music team member Mim Adams about foundational rhythm activities for singers of all ages. Then, Dr. Shannon Coates challenges teachers to redefine what successful practicing can look like for students.
In Episode 149
Feel the Beat: Rhythm Activities for Singers with Mim Adams (4:11)
Rhythm is one of the foundational music skills and is often overlooked in the voice studio. Nikki and Mim discuss different ways to incorporate rhythm activities within a voice lesson. https://mimadams.com/
Debunking the Myths in Vocal Pedagogy: Practicing with Shannon Coates (56:00)
Shannon Coates is passionate about helping teachers level up their pedagogy skills. In this episode, she challenges teachers to redefine what successful practicing looks like in today’s music studio. https://www.shannon-coates.com/
In episode #148, Nikki talks about partner lessons both in-person and online. Shannon Coates is helping us debunk some of the long-standing myths in vocal pedagogy. Executive director of NATS, Allen Henderson outlines the upcoming opportunities within the NATS organization. Nikki shares a clip from her conversation with Brian Lee and Justin Petersen of The Voice Culture Podcast.
Episode 148
Partner Lessons with Nikki Loney (5:58)Allowing your students to invite a friend into the lesson can make for a fun, productive lesson. They can also help to welcome more students into your studio.
Hummy Hummingbirds https://www.thefullvoice.com/new-songs/hummingbirds
Busting the Myths in Voice Pedagogy with Shannon Coates (17:23) https://www.shannon-coates.com/
NATS Opportunities and Deadlines with Allen Henderson (31:23) https://www.nats.org/
The Voice Culture Podcast Episode #18 (1:02:54) Justin Petersen and Brian Lee have a fabulous podcast for voice teachers. Please give it a listen. https://thevoiceculture.com/
In podcast 147, Popular Musics Specialist and creativity coach Jessica Baldwin talks about finding your authentic, artistic voice. Dana Lentini discusses the opportunities in offering beginner group vocal classes.
Finding Your Authentic Artistic Voice - Jessica Baldwin (2:08)
Jessica Baldwin is a popular musics voice specialist, creativity coach, and indie soul singer-songwriter. After completing her master's in classical vocal pedagogy and performance, she started her personal artistry walkabout after a teacher led her to The Artist's Way. She also devoured whatever she could find about CCM vocal pedagogy, attended her first CCM Institute in 2009, and was eventually appointed to the faculty of the Institute in 2016. While she still loves nerding out on vocal pedagogy and helping singers create the sounds they want, her true passion is in helping singer-artists connect to the why behind their sounds, songs, and style, walking alongside them as they find their own path to artistic authenticity.
https://truecolorsvoiceandartist.com/ https://singinginpopularmusics.com
Upcoming programs with Jessica https://truecolorsvoiceandartist.com/out-of-the-classical-closet
https://truecolorsvoiceandartist.com/teacher-development-circle
Small Group Classes with Dana Lentini (44:45)
As a voice teacher and pedagogue with expertise in developing teaching techniques for the young singer, Dana is an advocate for young singers. She is passionate about teaching prepubescent voices in the private studio.
Dana is the founder of Born 2 Sing Kids, a voice program designed to meet the needs of children ages 5-13 in the development of beginning singing and performing techniques. Her book, Teaching the Child Singer, can be found on Amazon and Sheet Music Plus
website: http://www.born2singkids.com
In Episode 146
Michelle Markwart Deveaux (4:28) Voice Teacher and business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about business boundaries - What they are, and most importantly, the many ways that you can enforce them.
Find and follow Michelle: New Speakeasy Cooperative Website https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
Finding Ideal Clients with Takenya Battle (33:38) Music Teacher and Technology Superstar Takenya Battle talks about finding your ideal client and what tools and platforms you can use to do that.
Find and follow Takenya: https://kenyaskeys.com/@kenyaskeys
Links mentioned in this episode:
Trello https://trello.com/en Ripl https://www.ripl.com/ Buffer https://buffer.com/ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ Hootsuite https://signup.hootsuite.com/ Remind App https://www.remind.com/
Halloween Fun with Donna Rhodenizer (58:42) Music educator and composer Donna Rhodenizer shares teaching opportunities with the Halloween theme in lesson studios and classrooms.
Find and follow donna: https://donnaandandy.com/welcome-greeting-name-songs-and-games/ https://donnaandandy.com/5-halloweensongs/ https://elementarymusicwithdonna.com/
Bonus: Visit our Halloween page for ALL our spooky singing tricks and treats. {including FREEBIE FRIDAY!}
www.thefullvoice.com/halloween
In episode 145, Nikki talks about age-appropriate first solos for young singers. Voice Teacher and actor Phyllis Horridge shares strategies for finding monologues for all ages. Social Media expert Karen Michaels talks about best practices for using alt text on images for your website and social media posting. Dr. Heather Nelson shares mindful considerations on breathing pedagogy for singers.
Age-appropriate First Solos for Young Singers with Nikki Loney (3:41)
Getting started with young singers in the voice studio comes with many challenges (adventures?), and getting started with music where they can enjoy “quick wins” is important. Here are links to Nikki’s favourite resources:
https://www.bethsnotesplus.com/ https://donnaandandy.com/
First, We Sing!: 100 Little Songs and Rhymes by Susan Brumfield
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1540027104
Free Song Downloads: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs by Donna Rhodenizer https://www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources/rainingcatsanddogs Hot Chocolate Warm-Up Song
Discover new music on the Full Voice Listening Library https://www.thefullvoice.com/listening-library
Finding First Monologues - Phyllis Horridge (16:23)
Phyllis Horridge holds a Masters Degree in Music (Education) from George Mason University, and a Bachelors Degree in Music (Vocal Performance), with a minor in theatre, from Lynchburg College in Virginia. She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), the Speakeasy Cooperative (SECO) for Independent Voice Teachers, and the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). She trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts while living in NYC. Phyllis has performed professionally at regional theatres and toured all over the country for a number of years before calling Louisiana home. She runs Phyllis & Friends Singing Lessons, a boutique multi-teacher studio that offers singing, acting, and audition prep in-person and online.
Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.shelsilverstein.com/
Find and Follow Phyllis:
Website: http://www.phyllissings.com TikTok: @phyllis.sings https://www.tiktok.com/@phyllis.sings Instagram: @phyllis.sings https://www.instagram.com/phyllis.sings/
Using Alt Text on Images - Karen Michaels (30:07)
Are you using alt text on your online images? What is alt text? It is not just about SEO - alt text on Instagram is the description that identifies the content of an image and allows screen readers to describe your photos to blind or visually impaired users. Social media expert Karen Michaels shares best practices for using alt text on all your online visuals.
Find and follow Karen:
https://www.flow.page/socialbutterflygroup
Breathing Pedagogy - Dr. Heather Nelson (39:00)
Heather shares mindful considerations for voice teachers
About Dr. Heather Nelson, I love all the things about vocal science and pedagogy, and my favorite thing is taking all that nerdy goodness and breaking it into digestible chunks that are not only fun and fascinating but actually make a difference in how voice teachers teach.
Find and follow Heather Instagram.com/drheathernelson Facebook.com/drheathernelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ32J0yEdy7f9j89_xq8A0g
The sixth season of the FULL VOICE Podcast kicks off with an in-depth interview with creator/director/educator/pianist Ann Baltz.
Ann shares her holistic teaching philosophy and strategies for using clear language and positive observations to move students to their performance goals.
About our guest: Ann Baltz is recognized as one of the leading opera educators in America today. Inspired by her work with visionary Wesley Balk at the Merola Opera Program and as music director of his Minnesota Opera Institute, Baltz's revolutionary holistic approach to singer training became OperaWorks™, a vanguard of performer education which was the first of its kind to incorporate the cross-disciplinary education vital to singers. Founded in 1987, OperaWorks now boasts an impressive list of over 2,000 alumni worldwide, expanded pedagogical training for teachers and coaches, and documented success of Baltz's teaching methods in the International Journal of Music Education. https://www.annbaltz.com/
OperaWorks Attitude Cards, Gesture/Movement Cards, and Musicality Cards https://www.annbaltz.com/shop
The fifth season of the FULL VOICE Podcast comes to a close with Michelle Markwart Deveaux talking about Clifton Strengths. Shannon Coates discusses the Curse of Knowledge, Karen Michaels talks about the business applications of Pinterest, and Nikki shares insight and remedies for post recital regrets.
Find and follow the FULL VOICE PODCAST on Instagram @thefullvoicepodcast
In episode #143
Clifton Strengths with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (5:34)
Find out more about Clifton Strengths
https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253676/how-cliftonstrengths-works.aspx Find and follow Michelle: Www.faithculturekiss.com/speakeasy
Curse of Knowledge with Shannon Coates (27:39)
The curse of knowledge can trip up the most seasoned teachers. Shannon shares information about this cognitive bias and how to avoid some serious teacher pitfalls.
Find and Follow Shannon Coates - Voice & the Art of Teaching https://www.shannon-coates.com/Shannon on IG https://www.instagram.com/voiceped/
Pinterest for Business with Karen Michaels (43:00)
Social Media Expert Karen Michaels talks about how teachers can use Pinterest as an asset for your teaching studio. Find and follow Karen here: https://www.flow.page/socialbutterflygroup
Post Recital Regrets with Nikki Loney (55:00)
Students and families may be feeling down after a performance. We can help them navigate the disappointment and help celebrate their efforts.
Find the compliment cards on our blog here:https://www.thefullvoice.com/full-voice-blog/compliment-cards Find and follow Nikki on Instagram @thefullvoicehttps://www.instagram.com/thefullvoice/
In episode 142, Nikki talks about simple tweaks to your online lessons that can keep students singing and smiling. Karen Michaels shares an update for teachers using YouTube. Dr. Heather Nelson is sharing fun facts about the Uvula.
New Repertoire Spotlight: You and Me by Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker
Keep Students Engaged in Online Learning (2:30) Are your online students fading fast? Nikki shares simple tweaks to your lesson presentation to keep students smiling and singing. Links mentioned in this episode:
https://wheelofnames.com/ https://bongo.cat/
New Repertoire Spotlight (20:45) ”You and Me” is a gentle and poignant look into the special relationship of best friends.
Ages: 12 and under Pages: 5 pages including full score (PVC), leadsheet, lyric sheet. Range: D4 to D5 Themes: Friendship Teaching Focus: Expressive singing, larger intervals, longer phrases
YouTube Update with Karen Michaels (23:11)
Social Media Expert Karen Michaels shares updates on the YouTube platform including YouTube shorts and using hashtags on your videos. You can find all of Karen’s resources here:
https://www.flow.page/socialbutterflygroup
The Uvula with Heather Nelson (34:57)
Dr. Heather Nelson shares information about the uvula Past Episodes with Dr. Heather Nelson https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/128 - Restorative Vocal Exercises https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/130 - The Cricothyroid Muscle https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/131 - The thyroarytenoid muscle https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/134 - Vocal Fry
Find and follow Heather HERE: drheathernelson.com/pedagogy-list-landing-page for email sign-ups Instagram.com/drheathernelson Facebook.com/drheathernelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ32J0yEdy7f9j89_xq8A0g
In episode 141, Nikki shares teaching activities that build harmony singing skills. Shannon Coates is helping teachers understand the term messy learning and what progress can look like in voice lessons. Takenya Battle shares digital libraries for voice teachers. Heather Nelson talks about the epiglottis.
New Repertoire spotlight: The Giraffe by Donna Rhodenizer
Teaching Harmony Skills with Nikki Loney (3:00)
Links mentioned in this segment:
Hummy Hummingbirds by Donna Rhodenizer https://www.thefullvoice.com/new-songs/hummingbirds Four Seasons Harmony Studies by Glyn Lehmann https://www.thefullvoice.com/new-songs/four-seasons-harmony Brenda Earle Stokes Crash Course in Solfege interview (38:00) https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/133 Four Snow Friends by Donna Rhodenzier https://www.thefullvoice.com/new-songs/snowfriends
New Repertoire Spotlight: The Giraffe by Donna Rhodenizer (27:45) “The Giraffe” is a short and lovely song about the gentle giraffe. (The song is short, the giraffe is tall.) This simple melody also offers musical exploration and sight-reading exercises.
Ages: 8 and under Range: C4 to C5 Themes: Giraffe, animals, animal sounds, sunny days Pages: 5, full score, leadsheet, lyrics Teaching Focus: diction, singing steps, small intervals, and staccato notes.
Get your copy of this lovely song here: https://www.thefullvoice.com/new-songs/giraffe
Messy Learning with Dr. Shannon Coates (31:00) Shannon shares how teachers can embrace the long and complex road to learning how to sing. Understanding messy learning can make us better teachers.
Shannon Coates teaches undergraduate vocal pedagogy in several universities and runs a successful private teaching studio. She is most passionate about sharing all aspects of the voice and singing and cultivating the art of teaching with professional teachers.
Find and follow Shannon HERE: - Voice & the Art of Teaching https://www.shannon-coates.com/ Instagram @voiceped
Digital Libraries for Music Teachers with Takenya Battle (49:05) Organizing your resources is fun and saves you time!
Takenya Battle is a master musician, teacher, and entrepreneur who helps children and adults arrange, articulate, and amplify their inner musician with online voice and piano lessons. She teaches music educators how to keep time with today’s technologies while still leveraging their traditional musical knowledge.
Find and follow Takenya HERE: @kenyaskeys Sign up for Takenya’s Virtual Recitals Made Easy Guide here https://kenyaskeys.com/virtual-recitals-made-easy-guide/
The Epiglottis with Dr. Heather Nelson (1:03:05) About Dr. Heather Nelson I love all the things about vocal science and pedagogy. My favorite thing is taking all that nerdy goodness and breaking it into digestible chunks that are fun and fascinating and actually make a difference in how voice teachers teach. Find and follow Heather HERE: drheathernelson.com/pedagogy-list-landing-page for email sign-ups @drheathernelson
In Podcast 140, Nancy Bos talks about the book Singing Thru the Change and the upcoming online global summit, Celebrate Singing for Women in Midlife and Beyond. Technology expert Takenya Battle talks about online music collaboration platforms. Steve Ferrell shares strategies to help students and teachers with body awareness and helpful movement ideas.
In podcast 140
Celebrate Singing Summit with Nancy Bos (5:59)
Vocologist, Podcaster, Author Nancy Bos returns to the podcast to discuss the best-selling book: Singing Through the Change and the exciting global summit: Celebrate Singing for Women in Midlife and Beyond.
https://celebratesinging.live/ https://celebratesinging.live/register https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Through-Change-Midlife-Menopause/dp/B086Y6J3YW
Online Collaborative Platforms with Takenya Battle (28:49)
Technology expert Takenya Battle shares three exciting online platforms for music collaboration and how teachers can use them in exciting music lessons.
Find and follow Takenya: @kenyaskeys https://keyofeasy.com/
Links mentioned in this interview https://academy.musico.io/ https://www.soundtrap.com/ https://www.bandlab.com/
Body Awareness and Movement with Steve Ferrell (40:48)
Yoga, movement, and meditation teacher Steve Ferrell talks about helping students with body awareness and how allowing more movement in the lesson can have great benefits. Find and follow Steve: IG @movewellfeelgood
In episode 139, Social Media Expert Karen Michaels shares strategies for teachers interested in blogging for your teaching business. Dr. Heather Nelson continues her conversation about the Vagus Nerve, and Christine Thomas O’Meally shares the exciting details about World Voice Weekend. In episode 139
Blogging for Your Teaching Business with Karen Michaels (3:30)
Social media expert Karen Michaels shares her strategies and best practices for teachers interested in blogging. Sign up for Karen’s Blogging Inspo class on Friday, April 16th, 2021 https://thesocialbutterflygroupcoaching.as.me/blogginginspo
Links mentioned in this interview: https://keywordseverywhere.com/
The Vagus Nerve (Part 2) with Heather Nelson (24:05)
Dr. Heather Nelson shares more information about the vagus nerve (Part 2)About Dr. Heather Nelson I love all the things about vocal science and pedagogy, and my favorite thing is taking all that nerdy goodness and breaking into digestible chunks that are not only fun and fascinating but actually make a difference in how voice teachers teach. Find and follow Heather HERE: drheathernelson.com/pedagogy-list-landing-page for email sign-ups Instagram.com/drheathernelson Facebook.com/drheathernelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ32J0yEdy7f9j89_xq8A0g
World Voice Weekend with Christine Thomas- O’Meally (40:57)
Mezzo-soprano Christine Thomas-O'Meally shares her exciting two-day series of masterclasses, workshops, and concerts call World Voice Weekend on April 17th and 18th. For more information and to sign up please visit: https://mezzoidvoicestudio.blog/world-voice-weekend-2021/
Where were you a year ago today? Where are you now? How are you preparing for what is to come? Michelle Markwart Deveaux joins us for a reflective look back on our lives and businesses and a hopeful look ahead to the possibilities that lie ahead.
Michelle Markwart Deveaux is the CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios and Founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. When she’s not teaching singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice to change the world, Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development. Put simply? She runs a company that shows people how to be who they are meant to be, so they can run the businesses they were born to run (while having a helluvalotta fun doing it.) She’s been featured on the likes of What Works with Tara McMullin, Rebel Therapist, The Women's Advocate, Dr. Dan’s Voice Essentials, and here on the Full Voice. A frequent speaker and workshop leader, Michelle will next be presenting at the Vocology in Practice International Voice Conference.
Find and follow Michelle: Www.faithculturekiss.com/speakeasy
In podcast #137 Meredith Colby shares her passion for teaching healthy singing to microphone singers. Takenya Battle helps shares productivity hacks for busy voice teachers and Dr. Heather Nelson discusses the vagus nerve.
In this podcast:
Training Microphone Singers with Meredith Colby (4:52)
Meredith Colby helps voice teachers create confident teaching and singing of CCM/Pop & Rock. A private, independent voice teacher with over 30 years’ experience, Meredith is also a public speaker and professional trainer. Informed by her background as a busy freelance singer and her love of neuroscience, Meredith created Neuro-Vocal Method, a way to train voices for healthy "microphone singing" based on brain science. She's the author of Money Notes: How to Sing High, Loud, Healthy, & Forever and continues to serve the voice teaching community through blogs, articles, broadcasts, and classes. Find and follow Meredith here: https://www.meredithcolby.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MeredithColby.NeuroVocalMethod
How to Digitally Duplicate Yourself (Productivity Hacks) with Takenya Battle (44:29)
Yes, it is possible to be in more than one place. Takenya shares helpful technology hacks that allow you to serve your students without burning yourself out! About Takenya The founder of Kenya’s Keys Voice & Piano Studio, Kenya specializes in the key of easy. She teaches music educators how to keep time with today’s technologies while still leveraging their traditional musical knowledge. Get her Top 3 Ways To Incorporate Smart Digital Tools In Your Music Programs (even if you're not tech-savvy). Find and follow Takenya here: https://keyofeasy.com/ Links mentioned in this segment: https://www.mymusicstaff.com/ https://www.google.com/intl/en_jm/drive/ https://evernote.com/
The Vagus Nerve (Part One) with Dr. Heather Nelson (54:03)
About Dr. Heather Nelson I love all the things about vocal science and pedagogy, and my favorite thing is taking all that nerdy goodness and breaking into digestible chunks that are not only fun and fascinating but actually make a difference in how voice teachers teach. Find and follow Heather HERE: drheathernelson.com/pedagogy-list-landing-page for email sign-ups Instagram.com/drheathernelson Facebook.com/drheathernelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ32J0yEdy7f9j89_xq8A0g
In podcast #136, Nikki talks about Imposter Syndrome, what it is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. Brian Lee shares his art song house concert initiative and a brilliant warm-up of the week. NATS is now looking for nominations for their national executive positions for 2022.
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/136
In this podcast:
Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor phenomenon, impostorism, fraud syndrome, or the impostor experience) is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud." (Wikipedia)
Links mentioned https://impostorsyndrome.com/ Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Nancy Young (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Thoughts-Successful-Women-Impostor/dp/0307452719
Imposter Cure by Dr. Jessamy Hibberd (book) https://www.amazon.com/Imposter-Cure-mind-trap-imposter-syndrome/dp/1783253061
Interview with Dr. Jessamy Hibbert on Deliciously Ella Podcast https://deliciouslyella.com/podcast/imposter-syndrome-and-self-doubt/
Art Song with a new house concert initiative with Brian Lee (33:45)
D. Brian Lee is a teacher, writer, and singer. His book, Sane Singing: A Guide to Vocal Progress (2018), has been enthusiastically reviewed as a philosophy of voice study, with practical advice on finding and evaluating voice training. He maintains independent voice studios in Potomac, Maryland, and New York City. His students can be heard on Broadway, and in opera, theatre, and national television. https://vocalability.comhttps://artsongadventure.org and https://singerlove.com
Warm-up of the Week: Vocalising on NG-OH-AH
NATS National Office: Suggest Nominees
Due by Monday, March 22, 2021
NATS is fortunate for the legacy of excellent national leadership that shapes the direction of our professional association. As a NATS member, you are invited to submit suggestions for nominees for the national offices that will be filled as of July 2022.
https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/National_Officer_Nomination_Form.html
In Podcast #135, Dr. Shannon Coates shares three simple activities to lift low energy students. Steve Farrell offers mindful strategies for self-care. Nikki shares a jazzy dominant seventh study (free download), and Allen Henderson talks about the NATS Live Learning Centre.
In Episode 135
Lifting Low Energy Students with Dr. Shannon Coates (4:18) Shannon shares three simple activities for lifting the energy of low energy students. Shannon Coates teaches undergraduate vocal pedagogy in several universities and runs a successful private teaching studio. She is most passionate about sharing all aspects of the voice and singing and cultivating the art of teaching with professional teachers.
Shannon Coates - Voice & the Art of Teaching https://www.shannon-coates.com/
Self Care for Teachers with Steve Ferrell (15:17) Steve talks about holding space for others and practicing self-care. Steve Ferrell is a Yoga Teacher, Movement Educator, Author, Meditation and Mindfulness Facilitator, Therapeutic Counsellor, Musician, Husband to one and Father of two, and all around funny guy. Steve works locally in the Hamilton area as well as nationally and internationally. No matter what setting he is working in, he blends every aspect of his background into a unique, mindful and playful experience.Steve’s Book: Mindful Yoga Based Acceptance Commitment Therapy https://www.amazon.ca/Mindful-Yoga-Based-Acceptance-Commitment-Therapy/dp/1684032350
Warm-up of the Week - Freebie Friday Download (33:03)
Nikki shares a new jazzy study that assists singers in singing dominant seventh chords. Get your free download here: www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Coming soon: Introductory Vocal Jazz Studies (May 2021)
NATS Live Learning Centre - Dr. Allen Henderson (44:20) Executive Director of NATS talks about the Live Learning Center. https://nats.sclivelearningcenter.com/MVSite/default.aspx
In Episode #134, Author of “Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults,” Dr. Jenevora Williams shares her research, strategies, and online courses for working with growing voices. Social Media expert Karen Michaels talks about hashtags and how to use them effectively. Wendy Jones shares a messa di voce with straw vocal exercise, and Dr. Heather Nelson dispels the myths about vocal fry.
In this episode:
Teaching Singing to Children with Dr. Jenevora Williams (3:07)
In our podcast she talks about her research in children’s voices and offers strategies for helping students with pitch. She shares details about her new online courses available in 2021. Dr Jenevora Williams is a passionate pedagogue and a leading exponent in the field of vocal health and singing teaching. She was the first singing teacher to be awarded a PhD in voice science in the UK, and won the 2010 BVA Van Lawrence Prize for her outstanding contribution to voice research. You can find the links mentioned in the podcast here: http://www.jenevorawilliams.com Vocal Health First Aid Course: https://vocalhealth.co.uk/vhfa/ Online Courses: http://www.jenevorawilliams.com/news/new-courses/# Jenevora’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvB9gXV_cAj0e29wrWzMwew
Hashtags with Karen Michaels (34.35)
Social Media expert, Karen Michaels (Social Media Butterfly Group) explains the function of hashtags and how to use them effectively in the different social media platforms. https://www.flow.page/socialbutterflygroup
Warm-Up of the Week with Wendy Jones (46:10) Wendy Jones shares a messa di voce and straw exercise for warm-up of the week.
Wendy Jones resides in the Asheville area and runs her private voice studio: One World Voice Studio. She also serves on the faculty of Western Carolina University, where she teaches Contemporary and Commercial Voice and the faculty Brevard College where she teaches voice and directs the opera workshop. Wendy is an active member of NATS and is also a member of the Speakeasy Cooperative, PAVA, the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Jazz Educator’s Network, and the Association for Popular Music Education. https://www.wljonesoneworldvoice.com/
Understanding Vocal Fry with Dr. Heather Nelson (49:58) Vocologist Heather Nelson talks about the misunderstandings of vocal fry and how it can be used as a tool in the study of voice. https://www.drheathernelson.com/
Returning guest Steve Farrell (yoga, meditation, therapeutic counselor) shares strategies for creating "safe" spaces for our students online and in-person. Brenda Earle Stokes talks about her online courses in piano and solfege. Shannon Coates shares exciting ways you can continue your professional vocal pedagogy learning. Discover a fantastic new podcast for voice teachers - The Voice Culture Podcast.
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/133
In this episode:
Creating Supported Spaces for Learning with Steve Ferrell (3:00)
Steve Ferrell is a Yoga Teacher, Movement Educator, Author, Meditation and Mindfulness Facilitator, Therapeutic Counsellor, Musician, Husband to one and Father of two, and all around funny guy. Steve works locally in the Hamilton area as well as nationally and internationally. No matter what setting he is working in, he blends every aspect of his background into a unique, mindful and playful experience.
Steve’s Book: Mindful Yoga Based Acceptance Commitment Therapyhttps://www.amazon.ca/Mindful-Yoga-Based-Acceptance-Commitment-Therapy/dp/1684032350
Singer-Friendly Online Courses with Brenda Earle Stokes (38:50)Brenda Earle Stokes is a pianist, vocalist, composer, and educator based in New York City. An in-demand performer, Stokes is also the owner and creator of Piano Skills for Singers – a series of online piano courses with hundreds of students worldwide. A classically trained pianist, Stokes completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in jazz piano at York University in Toronto and her Master’s degree in jazz piano at Manhattan School of Music. Brenda's passion is for encouraging musicians from all backgrounds to find their true voice in music.
Find Brenda here: Website: www.pianoandvoicewithbrenda.com Online Courses: https://theversatilemusician.teachable.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pianoskillsforsingers
Continuing your Professional Development with Shannon Coates (1:01:25)
Shannon Coates teaches undergraduate vocal pedagogy in several universities and runs a successful private teaching studio. She is most passionate about sharing all aspects of the voice and singing and cultivating the art of teaching with professional teachers. Join her mailing list for 10% savings on courses (such as The Vocal Instrument 101) and classes (such as Formant-Free Pedagogy).
Mailing list link and product links all on her website: www.shannon-coates.com
The Voice Culture Podcast with Brian Lee (1:17:25)
Join voice teachers and pedagogues Brian Lee and Justin Petersen as they traverse the rich historical legacy of voice training from the greatest minds and teachers of the art, as well as application for the modern teacher and singer of voice. Each episode features lively conversation, fascinating historical insights, and practical application for today's singer.
The Voice Culture Podcast: https://thevoiceculture.com
In podcast 132, Brian Lee shares helpful mindset, pedagogy, and repertoire for changing male voices. Eden Casteel shares the fun of OperaWorks emotion flashcards, and Michelle Markwart Deveaux clarifies money term definitions.
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/132 www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
In Podcast 132
Strategies for Changing Male Voice with Brian Lee (9:07) D. Brian Lee is a teacher, writer, and singer. His book, Sane Singing: A Guide to Vocal Progress (2018), has been enthusiastically reviewed as a philosophy of voice study, with practical advice on finding and evaluating voice training. He maintains independent voice studios in Potomac, Maryland, and New York City. His students can be heard on Broadway, and in opera, theatre, and national television. You can find Brian’s website here: https://vocalability.com
Other links mentioned in this interview: Boys' voice change: https://vocalability.com/tag/boys/ The book Sane Singing: A Guide to Vocal Progress https://sanesinging.com/
Ann Baltz’s OperaWorks(TM) Emotion cards - with Eden Casteel (41:04) Returning guest Eden Casteel shares the fun and pedagogy when using the OperaWorks attitude cards. https://www.operaworks.org/ https://www.annbaltz.com/shop
Money Term Definitions with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (46:15) (Part Five) Business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux clarifies the business/money terms in your teaching business.
Link for SpeakEasy Co-op (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group) www.thespeakeasycoop.comLink for Michelle’s site www.faithculturekiss.com
Financial books/podcasts mentioned in this episode: https://katenorthrup.com/moneyalovestory/ https://theabundancecode.com/ You are a badass at Making Money https://jensincero.com/shop/ https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/financial-intimacy/
In episode 131, Nikki demonstrates her kid-friendly online teaching strategies and shares the NATS #fightthefatigue campaign. Dr. Heather Nelson gives us a refresher on the TA muscle. Business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about quarterly business planning for successful studios. Online teaching pedagogy, anatomy, resources, and business basics right here on the FULL VOICE Podcast.
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/131
Episode 131
Online Teaching Strategies (4:49)Nikki shares her kid-approved online singing activities for private and small group classes. For detailed lesson plans and activity pages, visit our teacher blog:
https://www.thefullvoice.com/full-voice-blog/engaging-online-lessons https://www.thefullvoice.com/full-voice-blog/online-singing-strategies https://www.thefullvoice.com/full-voice-blog/onlinegrouplessons
Warm-up of the Week: It’s FREEBIE Friday! Check out our free resources page for a new warm-up song “Hot Chocolate” www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
The Thyroarytenoid Muscle with Dr. Heather Nelson (29:15)
Dr. Heather Nelson gives a brief introduction/refresher segment about the thyroarytenoid muscle. You can find Heather Nelson at drheathernelson.com IG @drheathernelson
NATS #fightthefatigue Campaign (40:54)
During this unprecedented time NATS and the NATS community have sprung into action to provide a comprehensive list of resources to help the singing community adapt to the new realities facing our industry. https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/_article.html/What_s_New/_FightTheFatigue_with_NATS
(Part 4) Business planning with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (42:04)Business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares the importance of quarterly and yearly business planning.
Link for SpeakEasy Co-op (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group) www.thespeakeasycoop.comLink for Michelle’s site www.faithculturekiss.com
Studio owner Jessica Saunders shares details about her successful LIVE virtual recitals. Social Media Expert Karen Michaels is helping us with graphic and copy guidelines for our social media posting. Vocologist Heather Nelson discusses the cricothyroid muscle, and our Business Expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux is discussing how to define your studio offerings. Pedagogy and business strategies for you and your voice teaching studio, right here on episode 130 of the FULL VOICE Podcast.
Episode 130 www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/130
Live Virtual Recitals with Dr. Jessica Saunders (2:00) Jessica Saunders is the owner of Saunders Vocal Studios, a private voice studio based in Iowa, where her studio motto is "Building Confidence One Note at a Time!". She also serves as an adjunct professor of voice at Kirkwood Community College. Jessica has been teaching for 7 years and works with students ages 8 to adult. She is passionate about working with young singers because she was in voice lessons at the age of seven and believes that children make amazing voice students. She just wished The Full Voice workbooks had been around when she was a child. Jessica is a member of NATS and currently serves as the Central Region Audition Coordinator Co-Chair; she is also a member of the Speakeasy Cooperative.
Warm-Up of the Week: Falling Leaves Legato Study
Social Media best practices with Graphics and Copy with Karen Michaels - (26:05) Social media expert Karen Michaels discusses best practices for using graphics and copy on your Facebook, IG, and LinkedIn posts.
Links mentioned in this episode: Canva.com https://www.canva.com/ Word Swag http://wordswag.co/ Lumyer app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lumyer-photo-animator-editor/id949876643 Bazaart Photo Editor https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bazaart-photo-editor-design/id515094775
The Cricothyroid Muscle - Dr. Heather Nelson (36:35) Vocologist Dr. Heather Nelson gives an overview of the cricothyroid muscle. You can find Heather Nelson at drheathernelson.com. IG @drheathernelson The Cricothyroid Muscle
Your Voice Studio Offers (part three) - With Michelle Markwart Deveaux (42:30) Lessons, workshops, audition prep, and small group classes are just some of the offerings teachers may consider as part of their business services. Michelle continues this mini-series by discussing how to develop, package, and market your studio offerings.
Link for SpeakEasy Coop (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group) www.thespeakeasycoop.com
Link for Michelle’s site www.faithculturekiss.com
Episode 129 is all about VIRTUAL RECITALS. Our tech expert, Takenya Battle, breaks down the FIVE details we need to consider when hosting a virtual recital. Nikki shares experiences in streaming self-tape videos on a Facebook Watch Party and using a zoom to share recorded videos. Executive Director Allen Henderson sharing details about the NATS Intern program. Voice teacher Aimee woods shares her experience streaming content on YouTube. This episode offers fantastic teacher takeaways, essential best practices that you MUST abide by, and timely advice so you can avoid online disasters and celebrate your singing students.
Episode 129
Virtual Recital Overview - Takenya Battle (5:00)
Takenya Battle is a master musician, teacher, and entrepreneur who helps children and adults arrange, articulate, and amplify their inner musician with online voice and piano lessons. She teaches music educators how to keep time with today’s technologies while still leveraging their traditional musical knowledge. Find her at @kenyaskeys https://kenyaskeys.com/virtual-recitals-made-easy-guide/
Self-Tape Recitals with Nikki (11:49)
Lights, camera, action? Self-tape recordings are now a thing, and they will be a thing for the foreseeable future. Nikki shares her experience helping students with self-tape submission and how they leveled up in work ethic and ability. A Facebook watch party recital is an option for sharing your recital; however, there are essential guidelines for sharing copyrighted music.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/guide-perfect-self-tape-1758/
Facebook copyright FAQ https://www.facebook.com/help/1020633957973118/
NATS Intern Program with Allen Henderson (27:25)
The NATS Intern Program is an exceptional training experience that seeks to pair expert and recognized master teachers with talented early career members of NATS. Within an intensive format designed to promote the dynamic exchange of ideas and techniques, the goal is to substantially improve the studio teaching skills of voice interns and collaborative piano interns' coaching skills. Deadline for submission: Dec 15th, 2020.
NATS Intern Program Submissions: https://www.nats.org/nats-intern-program.html
Streaming on YouTube with Aimee Woods (38:45)
Aimee became director of Magnolia Music Studio Northern Colorado in 2017 and brings a wealth of teaching and performing experience, almost 20 years of teaching, performing, and directing. Aimee offers educational clinics and masterclasses and is Vice President of the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She has performed professional opera and music theater along the Colorado front range. She is Music Director of Fort Collins Children's Theatre in Fort Collins, CO. Aimee teaches all ages and styles, including classical and contemporary vocal styles.
Restream https://restream.io/ Aimee’s recommended link for setting up your zoom stream. https://it.umn.edu/services-technologies/how-tos/zoom-live-stream-youtube-or-custom
In episode 128, Nikki shares strategies for using your student’s current repertoire to focus on technical and warm-up exercises. Allen Henderson shares the NATS COVID-19 resources so teachers can stay informed and stay safe. Dr. Heather Nelson shares the science of restorative vocal exercises for tired voices, and Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about the whys and hows of finding your ideal client in your teaching studio.
Episode #128 www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/128
Song Study for technical and warm-up exercises - Nikki (1:00) Using musical fragments from a student’s repertoire can provide effective technical studies and make lessons more productive. Nikki offers endless ideas to shake up your vocal warm-up routine this season!
COVID Resources with Allen Henderson (15:15)
Versatile artist, teacher, arts administrator, and baritone Allen Henderson is currently Executive Director of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), the world’s largest professional voice teacher association. Allen shares new initiatives and COVID resources available through the NATS organization.
NATS COVID Resource Page https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/_article.html/Featured_Stories_/NATS_COVID_Resources_Page
Voices of COVID Project https://www.nats.org/Voices_of_COVID.html
Restorative Vocal Exercises - Dr. Heather Nelson (28:55) Vocologist Dr. Heather Nelson offers restorative warm-up and cool down vocal exercises and explains the science behind them. You can find Heather Nelson at https://www.drheathernelson.com/
Finding your Ideal Client {Part Two} with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (38:48) Voice teacher and business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares the power of finding your ideal client. Link for SpeakEasy Coop (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group) www.thespeakeasycoop.com Link for Michelle’s site www.faithculturekiss.com
Eden Casteel and Wendy Jones discuss low latency technologies and how they collaborated to test and conquer these new platforms. Takenya Battle shares her all-time favorite music education apps. Social Media expert Karen Michaels inspires us to use live video on our social media channels. We start a five-part series with business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux about starting your own voice studio business. www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/127
Episode 127
Low Latency Technology - Eden Casteel and Wendy Jones (1:36)
Eden Casteel Though she wanted to be Karen Carpenter AND Beverly Sills when she was little, Eden Casteel has grown up to be a multifaceted performer, pianist, producer, and independent studio owner based in Wakefield, Rhode Island. A native of Dublin, Ohio, who moved to Rhode Island in 2010, Eden holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from The University Of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Of Music and a Master of Music degree from The University of Maryland. She is a past president of the Rhode Island chapter of NATS and a charter member of The Speakeasy Cooperative. If you would like to work with Eden, please visit her website: www.edencasteel.com https://edencasteelmusicstudio.as.me/OnlineMusicTechSupport
Wendy Jones resides in the Asheville area and runs her private voice studio: One World Voice Studio. She also serves on the faculty of Western Carolina University, where she teaches Contemporary and Commercial Voice and the faculty Brevard College where she teaches voice and directs the opera workshop. Wendy is an active member of NATS and is also a member of the Speakeasy Cooperative, PAVA, the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Jazz Educator's Network, and the Association for Popular Music Education. https://www.wljonesoneworldvoice.com/
Links mentioned in this interview: Ian Howell's presentation from NATS https://www.ianhowellcountertenor.com/technology-enabled-music-lessons?fbclid=IwAR3-ULDyGayymM3HiXXYyw0F_o_g84DJi113Ks7ZP-T83387IaOWlXA51B0 Soundjack https://www.soundjack.eu/index.php/howto Cleanfeed https://cleanfeed.net/ Soundtrap https://www.soundtrap.com/ jamkazam https://www.jamkazam.com/
Best Music Education Apps with Takenya Battle (49:58)
Takenya shares her all-time favorite music education apps that she uses with students of all ages.
Piano Maestro https://www.joytunes.com/apps https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/the-most-amazing-sheep-game/id550921301 https://www.noterushapp.com/ https://www.meludia.com/en/
Live Video Tips with Karen Michaels (55:46)
Social Media Expert Karen Michaels shares tips and best practices for using live video on your social media channels.
Karen has turned her passion for technology and building her music studio and solo career, into a thriving social media business. From Instagram to Facebook to Google My Business, Karen will get you up and running with a smile. Work with Karen: Karen's Free Social Butterfly Facebook Group https://thesocialbutterflygurusocialmedia.as.me/FullVoicePodcast
Starting Your Voice Studio Business {Part One} with Michelle Markwart Deveaux (1:05:51)
Voice teacher and business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux outlines the three things you need to start a music studio business.
Link for SpeakEasy Coop (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group) www.thespeakeasycoop.com Link for Michelle's site www.faithculturekiss.com
Episode 126
Soprano, voice teacher and author Dana Lentini shares her new book: Teaching the Child Singer. Vocologist, Dr. Heather Nelson discusses neuroscience and how we can apply this knowledge to better lesson pacing. Music teacher and tech expert Takenya Battle outlines how teachers can rock their online studio technology (without spending money). Dr. Shannon Coates inspires teachers to talk less and let our students sing more.
Visit our website: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/126
Teaching the Child Singing- Dana Lentini (3:24)
As a voice teacher and pedagogue with expertise in developing teaching techniques for the young singer, Dana is an advocate for young singers. She is passionate about teaching prepubescent voices in the private studio.
Dana is the founder of Born 2 Sing Kids, a voice program designed to meet the needs of children ages 5-13 in the development of beginning singing and performing techniques. Her new book, Teaching the Child Singer, can be found on Amazon and Sheet Music Plus You can find Dana here: website: http://www.born2singkids.com
Neuroscience and Lesson Pacing - Dr. Heather Nelson (29:17)
Vocologist, Dr. Heather Nelson is unpacking some neuroscience and helping us to understand how we can apply this knowledge in our teaching studios and classrooms for effective lesson pacing. You can find Heather Nelson at drheathernelson.com
Meet our Studio Technology Expert - Takenya Battle (39:10)
Takenya Battle is a master musician, teacher, and entrepreneur who helps children and adults arrange, articulate, and amplify their inner musician with online voice and piano lessons. She teaches music educators how to keep time with today’s technologies while still leveraging their traditional musical knowledge. Find her at @kenyaskeys
Talk Less - Sing More - Dr. Shannon Coates (1:02:00)
Shannon Coates teaches undergraduate vocal pedagogy in several universities and runs a successful private teaching studio. She is most passionate about sharing all aspects of the voice and singing and cultivating the art of teaching with professional teachers.
Join her mailing list for 10% savings on courses (such as The Vocal Instrument 101) and classes (such as Formant-Free Pedagogy).
Mailing list link and product links all on her website: www.shannon-coates.com
Episode 125
Learn how to write professional emails that get opened and read with a quick reply. Voice Teacher and Author, Dana Lentini shares her top 3 props she uses in her teaching studio. Social media expert, Karen Michaels shares Linkedin best practices and how NOT to use hashtags. Executive Director of NATS, Allen Henderson, shares details about the Composer Mentorship Program.
Visit our website: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/125
Crafting Responsive Emails (3:48)
Nikki shares tips and best practices for professional email communications. Common-sense and straightforward rules that will get your emails opened and read with a quick reply. Links mentioned: www.grammarly.com/ www.wisestamp.com/
Favorite Studio Props - Dana Lentini (28:46)
As a voice teacher and pedagogue with expertise in developing teaching techniques for the young singer, Dana is an advocate for young singers. She is passionate about teaching prepubescent voices in the private studio. Dana is the founder of Born 2 Sing Kids, a voice program designed to meet the needs of children ages 5-13 in the development of beginning singing and performing techniques. For more info about her book, Teaching the Child Singer, or her studio and blog, please visit her website: http://www.born2singkids.com
Best Practices for LinkedIn and Hashtags - Karen Michaels (37:36)
Karen has turned her passion for technology and building her music studio and solo career, into a thriving social media business. From Instagram to Facebook to Google My Business, Karen will get you up and running with a smile.
Work with Karen: https://thesocialbutterflygurusocialmedia.as.me/FullVoicePodcast
NATS Composer Mentorship Program - Allen Henderson (53:23)
Versatile artist, teacher, arts administrator, and baritone Allen Henderson is currently Executive Director of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), the world’s largest professional association of voice teachers. Allen shares new initiatives and programs within the NATS organization.
Discover NATS: www.nats.orghttps://www.nats.org/Mentoring_Program_for_Composers.html
We wrap up season four of the FULL VOICE podcast by reflecting on one HECK of a year. Thank you to our global audience of vocal music education experts for tuning in. As of this episode, we now have over 150,000 listens. Thank you for making this podcast part of your professional development. Where are the opportunities for your teaching studio now? Everywhere. See you in September for Season Five!
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/124
Check out Wendy Steven's lesson policy resources. https://composecreate.com/?s=tuition+payments
NATS Virtual 2020 Conference begins June 24th, 2020, Kicking off over 150 presentations about the key topics in our industry today. With the convenience of learning in the comfort of your home and one affordable price, this is a fantastic opportunity to level up your teaching and business skills for your voice teaching business. Social Media Manager, Karen Michaels joins us on the podcast to help us navigate this online learning using the Guidebook app and office hours.
For more information about NATS Virtual 2020:
https://www.nats.org/virtual2020.html
https://www.nats.org/Virtual_2020_-_Schedule.html
Guidebook can be downloaded on any phone or tablet, or accessed from any desktop or laptop computer. https://guidebook.com/getit/
Check out this video for help with downloading the Guide and navigating the app https://youtu.be/C7MdWh5hLNA
Our special guest, Liz Jackson Hearns, is a voice instructor and author specializing in transgender Voice. Liz shares her passion for creating a “gender-affirming voice studio.”
“Voice is such an integral expression of our identity. I am passionate about offering ways for people to explore and develop gender expression through Voice that helps them feel confident and anchored. More and more folks, especially young people, are feeling safe to come out as trans or non-binary, and as voice teachers, we have a wonderful opportunity to provide knowledgeable and affirming voice care.”
For more information about Liz and The Voice Lab, please visit: https://www.thevoicelabinc.com/
For more information about Liz Jackson Hearns' books and other transgender voice resources, please visit: https://www.thevoicelabinc.com/resources-transgender-voice-chicago.html
June 2020 Liz is part of the NATS Virtual Conference and will be presenting: Feminization and Masculinization of Singing Voices: Practical Tools to Shift Gender Perception.
To register for NATS Virtual 2020, please visit here:https://www.nats.org/virtual2020.html
The 2020 NATS National conference has been moved from Knoxville, Tennessee, to a computer screen in the comfort of your home. This event will be live June 24th through June 30th with access to all the presentations for six months after the live event.
Executive Director, Allen Henderson shares all the details and opportunities for all voice teachers who “attend” the virtual conference.
Registration is now open!
https://www.nats.org/Virtual_2020_-_Registration.html
Vocologist and church music director, Heather Nelson, returns to the podcast to discuss her article, Singing, The Church, and COVID-19: A caution for moving forward in our current pandemic. As we are eagerly moving towards lifting the stay at home orders, there are many serious concerns for those of us who make a living from singing. Heather shares her research and some recommendations for consideration for all singing professionals.
To read Heather's full article, click here:
https://www.drheathernelson.com/singingandcovid19
To read her letter to all Church Musician's here: https://www.drheathernelson.com/post/dear-church-musician
Composer and music education specialist Donna Rhodenizer shares her passion and her expertise for writing vocal "studies" for young singers. We discuss the unique challenges in private lessons and in the classroom when helping young singers develop their singing skills and how all music teachers can help students who struggle with pitch. Donna shares many kid-friendly teaching strategies including music writing activities for your youngest students.
It has been almost a month since many brave teachers transitioned their studios to online teaching platforms. Many have settled into what is now the “new normal” with online lessons... But WAIT! Before you ramp up your lesson plans, create even MORE online classes, and prepare everyone for your new and exciting online recital, be sure to check in with your students and families. How are they managing? How can we best serve them?
Podcast guest Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares strategies for voice teachers navigating the uncertainty and challenges as we all move to online singing lessons.
Nate Plummer returns to the podcast to help teachers transitioning to online vocal lessons. After years of teaching online, he shares the do’s and don’ts and some preventative measure that can help lessons go smoothly.
Visit our podcast page for more details. https://thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/116
To see Nate's List of 25 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TEACHING ONLINE post, please go here: https://www.facebook.com/nate.plummer.3/posts/2739061276180202
https://www.stagedoorunlocked.com/
Elizabeth Rotoff returns to the FULL VOICE podcast to discuss stress resiliency for teachers and their students. From breathing and meditation exercises to growth mindset techniques, Elizabeth offers great teacher strategies in mindfulness on and off the stage.
Visit our website: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/115
My Music Staff Minute: Composing professional emails
Links mentioned in our podcast:
Register for NATS Knoxville: www.nats.org/knoxville2020
The Big Life Journal: https://biglifejournal.com/
More about Elizabeth: https://www.thefitsinger.com/
Co-Author Cate Frazier-Neely discusses her upcoming book, "Singing Through Change: Women's Voices in Midlife, Menopause and Beyond" (with Nancy Bos and Joanne Bozeman). Through her health and vocal rehabilitation journey, Cate has become an advocate for connecting health and wellness with singing.
For more information, please visit our podcast page: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/114
My Music Staff Minute: Payment Processing Fees
About our Guest: Cate is a veteran voice teacher, vocologist, singing voice rehabilitation specialist, accomplished musician, and author. She is a former classical singer who toured in regional and national markets in contemporary chamber music and opera, premiering over 300 works by American composers. She works with all styles of music in an organic, heart-centered, and dynamic manner.
Cate is a co-author of the upcoming "Singing Through Change: Women's Voices in Midlife, Menopause and Beyond" with Nancy Bos and Joanne Bozeman.
Ways to work with Cate: https://www.catefnstudios.com/alchemy-teaching-singing https://www.catefnstudios.com/collegial-consults https://www.catefnstudios.com/singing-voice-rehabilitation https://www.catefnstudios.com/vocal-conditioning
Publications and Educational Resources: Publisher's Updates for Book: https://studiobos.com/womens-changing-voicesBlog: https://catefnstudiosblog.com
NATS Knoxville 2020: Singing Through Change: Women's Voices in Midlife, Menopause and Beyond with Nancy Bos, Joanne Bozeman, and Cate Frazier-Neely; Sunday, June 28, early morning session at the NATS convention.
Managing Expectations is a vastly underutilized communication skill that helps us avoid pain and suffering in our business. With better communication, we can avoid conflict and disappointment with our families, not to mention saving us time and money! But communication is a two-way street. Perhaps we need to check in with our expectations and make sure they align with the busy modern family.
My Music Staff Minute: Finding your Teaching Niche
Deadline reminder: Register for the 2020 NATS in Knoxville Convention June 24th to 30th. Earlybird deadline: April 1st, 2020 https://www.nats.org/Knoxville2020.html
Visit our website for more information: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/113
Dr. Nicholas Perna is our special guest with an insightful discussion about his research in Laryngeal Manipulation and the potential benefit it has for the singing profession. The creator and the co-host of the Vocal Fri Podcast, Nicholas, shares his passion for vocal pedagogy, a fantastic vocal warm-up of the week, and his appreciation of nerdy pop culture.
Visit our podcast page for more information: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/112
Links mentioned in this podcast:
My Music Staff Minute: Productivity tips for busy teachers. https://www.mymusicstaff.com/
http://www.vocalfri.com Your weekly dash of voice science, pedagogy, and nerd pop culture.
More information about the 2020 NATS National Convention in Knoxville https://www.nats.org/Knoxville2020.html Early bird registration deadline is April 1st
At the convention: Singers and Self Laryngeal Manipulation: What Singing Teachers Need to Know. Sunday, June 28, • 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Full Voice Podcast and the Vocal Fri Podcast are part of the new NATSCast network.
What do you do when your singers are not enjoying their lessons anymore? You reconnect with families and open the lines of communication! (The sooner, the better!)
Only parents can help us understand what is happening academically, socially, and emotionally in our students' lives. This vital feedback can help us support our students and prevent them from giving up on their lessons.
Visit our podcast page for more information. please visit www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/111
Links mentioned in this episode.
It is FREEBIE FRIDAY! Check out Sing & Swing! A fun exercise to explore swing eighths and scat syllables. www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Hooray! Full Voice Podcast is part of the NATSCast Network.
Come to the NATS convention! Knoxville 2020
Check out Sara Campbell's Facebook live about better communication.
Blog Article: Getting Parents' Feedback Early Helps Teachers All Year
Social Media expert, Karen Michaels shares the latest trends and strategies for music educators using social platforms to promote their businesses. From geo-tagging to using "stories" to share appropriate content. Karen has best practice advice for all of us.
Visit the website to download Karen's 20 Social Media Tips for 2020
Happy New Year! Most of us reflect on making a clean start personally in January, but what about in our music studios? Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares four effective intentions for savvy studio owners to reflect upon to ensure a successful year of teaching.
Freebie Friday Download: Get Michelle's Worksheet and plan your 2020 business strategies!
https://www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Visit the podcast show page: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/109
Visit Michelle's Websites:
Link for SpeakEasy Coop (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group) www.thespeakeasycoop.com
Link for Michelle’s site www.faithculturekiss.com
Teaching artist, author, and presenter, Cynthia Vaughn shares her journey from academia to founding her highly successful Magnolia Music Studio. Through her extensive entrepreneurial journey, she has discovered the importance of hiring the right teachers and discusses why this is crucial for the success of any teaching studio.
For complete show notes visit our website: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/108
Links Mentioned in this podcast:
Private Music Teacher Planner and Agenda https://www.amazon.com/Private-Music-Teacher-Planner-Agenda/dp/1731003439
https://www.magnoliamusicstudio.com/
https://wwnorton.com/books/the-singing-book
https://www.nats.org/
Dianna Swenson is well known in our industry for her advocacy and expertise in working with students of all abilities. Her successful home studio is called Vocal Inclusion, and in this interview, she shares her teaching strategies, resources, and her students' success stories.
For more information, please visit our podcast page: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/107
My Music Staff Minute: Never ending professional development for teachers.
Warm-Up of the Week: Humming/lip bubble along to your favorite song!
Links mentioned in this podcast:
Dianna’s Website www.vocalinclusion.weebly.com
Just Songs Warm-Up for Kids by Susan Anders
4thwallbackstage.com
There are many different business models for the multi-teacher studio. Voice Teacher, Christin Coffee Rondeau, and Flute teacher, Sarah Robertson have created a unique teaching partnership with their studio Sand Dollar Music. Using modern online tools they share administrative and marketing efforts without the overhead of a brick and mortar location.
With over 7000 members, the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is the largest professional organization for the voice professional. Today on the podcast, we are talking to Allen Henderson, the current executive director of NATS, about the opportunities in networking and continuing education that the organization offers its diverse membership. Allen also gives us a sneak peek of some of the events at the upcoming Knoxville convention in 2020.
Warm-up of the Week: Visit our podcast page to download Allen's Uses of the Straw sheet for his favorite SOVT exercises. https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/105
My Music Staff Minute: Setting goals for your teaching studio.
Links mentioned in this podcast: NATS Live Learning Center https://nats.sclivelearningcenter.com/MVSite/default.aspx
NATS Membership https://www.nats.org/nats-membership.html
NATS National Conference https://www.nats.org/Knoxville
There are many ways to introduce a new song to a young student. However, without a slowly paced, careful sequence, even a short, simple melody taught by rote can be a challenge for our young singers. And, teaching by rote is difficult if our students are not engaged. One of our goals in the lesson studio is to gradually move our students from learning by rote to following a score. This takes time and dedication in every lesson or vocal class, but the reward is students who are confident in discovering new music.
Visit the podcast page: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/104
LInks mentioned in this podcast:
New Music for Young Singers with Donna Rhodenizer https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/87
The Curse of Knowledge https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/73
Teaching New Languages with Tracey Ford https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/71
First, We Sing! 100 Litte Songs and Rhymes (Hal Leonard) https://www.amazon.com/First-Little-Rhymes-primary-Collection/dp/1540027104
Donna’s New Song “It’s Snowing (Oh, Yes!)/It’s Snowing, (Oh, No!) https://www.thefullvoice.com/registered-reproducible-master
Free Resources for Your Teaching Studio {Freebie Friday Downloads} https://www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
How much are you relying on the piano to teach voice? Do you play every note of every exercise your students sing? Are you sitting at the piano bench for the entire vocal lesson?
This podcast is about honoring the unique challenges of the human voice and sharing simple, productive singing activities that can help our students develop independent singing skills and confidence in their voices!
My Music Staff Minute: Keeping great lesson notes
Links mentioned in this episode:
Sane Singing by Brian Lee https://www.amazon.com/Sane-Singing-Guide-Vocal-Progress-ebook/dp/B07D95GC3Y
The Human Nature of the Singing Voice - Peter T. Harrison https://www.amazon.com/Human-Nature-Singing-Voice-Exploring/dp/1903765544
First We Sing, by Susan Brumfield. (Kodaly inspired singing resources for the classroom) There are many levels available and a very helpful teacher guide!
100 Little Songs and Rhymes by Susan Brumfield https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1540027104
Kodály Links
2020 Kodály Training at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada https://music.uwo.ca/outreach/music-education/kodaly-certification-program.html
Organization of American Kodály Educators https://www.oake.org/ Kodály Society of Canada https://www.kodalysocietyofcanada.ca/
Free Tonic sol-fa wall cards and flashcards for your teaching studio or classroom https://www.thefullvoice.com/free-resources/flashcards Vocal exploration activity: Singing Spaceships (exploring lip and tongue trills) https://www.thefullvoice.com/free-resources/singingspaceships
NOW AVAILABLE:
The Private Music Teacher Planner and Agenda - Newly updated with a 2020/21 calendar and 200 pages of organizational bliss for the busy professional music teacher. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1897539274
The forever challenge of getting students to practice is universal. Fear not! There are simple strategies and tools we can use to help inspire students (and families) to enjoy singing activities at home.
My Music Staff Minute: Connecting with your families
Links mentioned in this podcast:
The 2020/21 Private Music Teacher Planner and Agenda NOW available on Amazon. 200 pages of Private Teacher Planning bliss! https://www.amazon.com/Private-Music-Teacher-Planner-Agenda/dp/1897539274
Nancy Bos Singer’s Practice Planner, Log and Journals - Perfect for older students and adults https://www.amazon.com/Singers-Practice-Plan-Log-Journal/dp/1981681310
Super-Cute Singing Lesson Practice Planner and Journal (Three cute animal themes for your young students!) https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Lesson-Practice-Planner-Journal/dp/1897539258
Free practice templates by Wendy Stevens at composecreate.com https://composecreate.com/students/wendys-piano-studio/teaching-resources/motivational-charts/
Check out our free resources page for more fun achievement pages, lyric discovery sheets, active listening sheets and MORE! https://www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Voice teachers wear many hats. Many of us are ‘Teaching Artists,’ trying to balance our performance schedules with the responsibilities of running our teaching studios. Jennifer Cooper shares her passion for both performing and teaching and how she mindfully maintains her busy schedule. Bonus conversation: Jennifer performs an extremely wide variety of music and discusses how she transitioned from a classical background into contemporary genres.
Warm-Up of the Week: Jennifer shares exercises for helping singers with registration.
My Music Staff Minute: Celebrating your studio successes!
For more information please visit our website: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/101
Episode 100 recaps fantastic conversations from the seasons one, two, and three, celebrating the incredible guests who have shared their expertise on our podcast.
AND
It is FREEBIE FRIDAY at Full Voice Music, and our new download is a seasonal singing activity from our new book, O Christmas Tree.
We are exploring beat, rhythm, and introducing rhythmic improvisation with the holiday classic: Jingle Bells.
You can download your copy of our FREEBIE FRIDAY at www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Podcasts mentioned in the episode:
FVPC #8 Repertoire Recommendations with Anne Barnshaw
FVPC #19 Strategies for Students Struggling with Stillness with Shannon Coates
FVPC #37 The Young Singing Larynx with Dana Lentini
FVPC #43 Movement in the Voice Lesson: Interview with Christin Coffee Rondeau
FVPC #85 Mindful Instruction: Interview with Steve Ferrell
FVPC #89 Money Mindset: Interview with Michelle Markwart Deveaux
Returning to the podcast is private music teacher and business coach, Sara Campbell. Our conversation is about branding your business. (Don’t let that marketing term make you uncomfortable.) In this fun conversation, Sara discusses why discovering what makes us unique as teachers and as individuals can change our client messaging in a positive way and then explains how it influences our website copy, social media marketing, and inquiry/onboarding processes.
{October 25th, 2019} Special offer for FULL VOICE Podcast listeners: Use the discount code: THANKSFULLVOICE and get $100 off Sara’s Branding Boot camp course. (Hurry spaces are VERY limited!) Click here to get all the details https://sarasmusicstudio.com/biz-branding-bootcamp/
My Music Staff Minute: Group Music Classes
About our Guest:
Sara Campbell is a biz coach who works with music entrepreneurs to enhance their studios and online businesses. She helps music creatives refine their work practices and systems so that their businesses are not just successful, but fun to run. You can find her offering up business, mindset, and awesometicity tips on FB Live every Wednesday on her coaching page at 12 pm ET.
You can find Sara here:
https://sarasmusicstudio.com/businesscoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/saracampbellbizcoach/
Voice Teacher and business strategist, Michelle Markwart Deveaux returns to the podcast to inspire business-minded teachers to “share their story.” She explains the critical difference between marketing, advertising, and selling and offers insight into why your Facebook ads may not be performing well as they could.
My Music Staff Minute: Basic SEO for your business website
New Holiday Resource: O Christmas Tree: Seasonal Singing Activities and Holiday Music for Intermediate Singers
https://www.thefullvoice.com/ochristmastree
Michelle Markwart Deveaux is a Voice Teacher and business coach with a passion for helping other teachers run a business that they love. Link for SpeakEasy Coop (A Voice Teacher mastermind/co-learning group) www.thespeakeasycoop.com
Link for Michelle’s site www.faithculturekiss.com
Voice Teacher, Kelli Barham, shares her studio success story and her creative strategies for building a supportive community in her teaching studio.
My Music Staff Minute: Using effective keywords on your website.
About our Guest: Kelli is an independent voice teacher in the beautiful Palouse at the border of Washington and Idaho. Though her studio is located in rural wheat fields, she believes that small-town singers deserve professional training just as much as singers in a bigger city. A big focus of her teaching is fostering positive and encouraging relationships between singers and other music professionals while helping them develop the tools to keep singing in their lives beyond their formal training during their adolescent years.
Links mentioned in the podcast: New resource for voice teachers
https://www.thefullvoice.com/ochristmastree
I was teaching my first student on Monday when I learned of my father's sudden passing. We don't like to think about emergencies, but they are a part of life. Are you set up to handle emergencies in your teaching studio?
Links mentioned in this podcast:
Updating Your Studio Policy https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/2016/6/14/updatingpolicies Mind Your Business: Interview with Michelle Markwart Deveaux https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/90
Money Mindset https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/89
Lesson Fee Structures https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/74
Voice teacher, podcaster, vocal pedagogy course creator AND author, John Henny returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Teaching Contemporary Singing.
Visit our show page: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/95
Links mentioned in this podcast.
You can find more about John and his training programs at https://johnhenny.com/
You can purchase John’s new book, Teaching Contemporary Singing on Amazon.
About our Guest:
John Henny is a celebrity voice teacher who has helped train hundreds of successful voice teachers around the world. John has created powerful online education courses for teachers and singers, including The New Science of Singing and Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy.
John hosts one of the top podcasts for singers, The Intelligent Vocalist, where he breaks down the complex issues of singing and performing in a friendly, easy-to-understand style. He also works with singers around the world via webcam lessons.
We continue our conversation with Justin Petersen about historical vocal pedagogy. Justin shares teaching philosophies and technical exercises from the past and how they have an essential place in the voice studios of today.
Visit our podcast page for more information: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/94
Links mentioned in this Podcast:
website www.petersenvoicestudio.comfacebook: www.facebook.com/petersenvoicestudio, Instagram @petersenvoice
Books mentioned in this podcast:
Tosi, Pier Francesco, and John Ernest Galliard. Observations on the Florid Song, Or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers. William Reeves, 1743
Mancini, Giambattista. Practical reflections on the figurative art of singing. RG Badger, 1912.
Celoni, Anna Maria Pellegrini. Grammar, Or, Rules for Singing Well. Ed. Edward Foreman. Pro Musica Press, 2001.
Witherspoon, Herbert. Singing. New York: G Schirmer, 1925.
Brian Lee’s blog about aging voice:https://vocalability.com/no-voice-stays-the-same-forever/
My Music Staff Minute: Making your teaching studio stand out locally.
“Understanding the trajectory of ideas on singing and teaching singing gives one the ability to stand on the shoulders of giants and learn from their successes and their mistakes.. .“ Justin Petersen shares his passion for historical vocal teaching and why it holds an essential place in the modern voice studio. (Part One)
Links from this podcast: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/93
website www.petersenvoicestudio.com facebook: www.facebook.com/petersenvoicestudio, Instagram @petersenvoice
My Music Staff Minute: Automating lesson reminders and using the student portal.
Social media expert, Karen Michaels shares tips and trends for using social media channels for promoting your teaching studio. Savvy music teachers striving to keep things up to date will learn:
~ New features in Instagram and Facebook stories ~ How to use the platforms properly to get maximum exposure ~ How to use Facebook Groups vs. Facebook Business Pages ~ Why you CAN NOT post lessons in the Facebook Marketplace ~ Best practices so your Facebook page does not get shut down. (it happens!)
Work with Karen: If you are looking for help with your social media account for your business check out Karen’s special offer for FULL VOICE Podcast listeners: https://thesocialbutterfly.as.me/fullvoicepodcastlisteners
My Music Staff Minute: Reminding students about lessons and recitals and keeping emails out of the spam folder.
Warm-Up of the Week: Singing ME-OH moving in half steps.
For more information, visit the podcast page: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/92
The 4th Season of the FULL VOICE Podcast is here with a discussion about active listening. Active listening is when we give the music our full attention and focus on the subtle details of the sounds we hear. Listening with intention is the ultimate ear-training exercise for singers of all ages. Nikki shares simple and practical exercises to inspire our students to expand their ears (and their music skills) in every vocal lesson.
Check out this month’s FREEBIE FRIDAY download - Active Listening Challenge. https://www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
The My Music Staff Minute: Why you need to simplify your pricing.
The FULL VOICE Podcast is for you, the private voice teacher navigating the challenges and opportunities in the private voice studio. We share fantastic teaching tips, business strategies, new resources, and fun. Weekly episodes feature:
Interviews with expert guests
My Music Staff Minute
Warm-up of the Week
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This episode is sponsored by the Social Butterfly Guru. You can take advantage of her exclusive offer for Full Voice Podcast listeners here: https://thesocialbutterfly.as.me/fullvoicepodcastlisteners
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We finish the third season of the FULL VOICE Podcast with our friend and business strategist, Michelle Markwart Deveaux. She outlines savvy business strategies for looking at and (most importantly,) understanding your studio numbers. Cash flow sheets, KPI, and projecting for next year - Michelle will help you “GET WITH YOUR NUMBERS."
For more information, please visit our website: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/90
A special thank you to the fine folks at My Music Staff for the My Music Staff Minute: www.mymusicstaff.com
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{Season Four of the FULL VOICE Podcast will debut Friday, August 30th, 2019}
Our relationship with money has a direct impact on how we run our teaching studios. Special guest, Michelle Markwart Deveaux returns to the podcast to discuss “money mindset” and the struggles that creatives often have with the business side of running a private voice studio. Michelle shares great resources and simple exercises to address the uncomfortable conversations about (whisper) money.
My Music Staff Minute: Keeping your business website updated.
For more information and links to resources mentioned, visit our website: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/89
In episode 88. we continue our conversation with music education specialist and composer, Donna Rhodenizer. Donna shares her passion for writing music for young singers and how she thoughtfully creates music that both girls and boys will appreciate and enjoy singing. Donna Rhodenizer song samples in this episode include: 1.) It's a Pirate's Life for me 2.) Bedtime Tango 3.) Best Friends 4.) Cool Bob
Connect with Donna
www.elementarymusicwithdonna.com Sign up for the newsletter! For elementary music classroom teaching strategies and resources.
www.redcastlepublishing.com for printed music: Registered Reproducible Masters, and fantastic song collections
https://www.facebook.com/ElementaryMusicWithDonna/ Follow Donna’s Facebook page and watch the fun videos she shares!
The Happy Singing Teacher Box https://www.thefullvoice.com/happysingingbox
If you have been working with young singers, you have most likely enjoyed teaching a Donna Rhodenizer song (or two, or three) to your vocal students or choir. Donna is celebrating 35 years of teaching and 40 years of composing music for singers of all ages. BONUS!
Debuting on this podcast is a fun and fantastic new song for your young singers called “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” This is available as a Freebie Friday download for your teaching studio!
*** Don’t forget to listen to the Outtake at the end.
For more information about the songs and resources included in this interview, please visit: www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/87
To get your free download and backing track, visit: www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Vocology is the science and practice of vocal habilitation, or vocal training and therapy. For voice teachers interested in learning more about a Singing Voice Specialist, our special guest, Dr. Heather Nelson shares her educational background and how she works with voice clients and partners with medical teams and voice teachers in person and online. A fantastic conversation on the FULL VOICE Podcast.
Visit our website for great teaching resources for your studio. www.thefullvoice.com
The Happy Singing Teacher Box www.thefullvoice.com/happysingingbox
Yoga and Meditation teacher, Steve Ferrell returns to the FULL VOICE Podcast to discuss, the mindful language within our instruction, encouraging our students to explore and how to better deal with difficult people. A fun conversation with insightful teaching strategies that can be used right away in your teaching studio!
My Music Staff Minute: Using Technology in the Teaching Studio
Visit our website: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/85
Recitals are opportunities to celebrate your students’ musical efforts AND a fantastic opportunity to showcase and promote your teaching studio. Public performances can also give teachers the chance to connect with families and build community support within your music business. Big or small, your recital is an essential part of your teaching studio, and Nikki has strategies to make it fun and fabulous.
Warm-Up of the Week: Phyllis Horridge (@phyllis.sings) shares a cute round that is a perfect warm-up for your students before the recital. She also talks about her end of year Karaoke party for her students!
My Music Staff Minute: Making your studio visible on all business platforms.
Private Music teachers wear many hats and often struggle to find the balance between teaching, performing, learning, running a business, and caring for our families. Glory St. Germain is a successful private music teacher and the CEO of Ultimate Music Theory. Glory has authored over 50 music theory books and created an excellent online certification course for music teachers. She knows a thing or two about being productive! In this fun conversation, she is sharing her top productivity tips and the 3 time thieves that prevent us from meeting our goals.
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Private music teacher, Libby Wiebel shares the pros, cons, and things-I-wish-had-known-when-I-got-started about teaching in students' homes. Discover how she set her fee structure and has created an incredibly successful business model by creating a community in her "conceptual music studio." For more information visit our website: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/82
My Music Staff Minute: Accepting Online Payments
Warm-Up of the Week: Going back to the ABC's
First Lessons with new students (and their parents)can be awkward as everyone is trying to get to know each other and understand the routine of your studio. Take care; a well planned first lesson can make or break your business relationship. Nikki shares simple strategies to get everyone started on the right note.
For Links to resources mentioned please visit the podcast page: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/81
My Music Staff Minute: Forecasting in your Music Teaching Business Warm-Up of the Week: Using favorite foods to make your teens smile.
Voice Teacher and Social Media expert, Karen Michaels returns to the FULL VOICE Podcast to answer questions about new Pinterest, and Instagram features that (would most definitely) benefit voice teachers and teaching studios.
For more information, please visit the podcast page: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/80
The My Music Staff Minute: How to make tax time easier.
Feature product: The Singing Lesson Practice Planner and Journal (for kids) now available. https://www.thefullvoice.com/singing-lesson-planner-journal
Liz Craig is a professional private music teacher and an in-demand performing artist. Our conversation is about understanding employment rights. Are you an independent contractor or an employee? What does this mean for you when you accept work for your time and talent? Liz shares some important information for all artists, whether you are teaching, performing, or hiring for your company.
For links mentioned in the show, please visit our podcast page: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/79
My Music Staff Minute: Your website Call To Action (CTA)
Being creative and flexible in your teaching approach is essential in the private teaching studio. Facilitating adaptive lessons is teaching to the students’ individual learning needs. Special guest, Becca Samson is a board certified Music Therapist and a private voice teacher who specializes in adaptive music lessons. Becca shares fantastic teaching strategies for all teachers working with young musicians.
For more information and links to resources mentioned in this interview please visit our website: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/78
My Music Staff Minute: Document Disconnect in your business
Do your voice students TRULY understand the story behind their song? Probably not as much as you would think.🤔 Many of our students struggle with reading skills, and lyrical prose is tricky! (Even our teen and adults can struggle with reading comprehension skills.) Perhaps some time exploring the text of the song could lead to more expressive singing?
This podcast ties in with our recent freebie Friday - LYRIC DISCOVERY download. This simple two-page lyric discovery activity encourages students to dig a little deeper into the meaning of their song.
My Music Staff Minute: Making your business accessible.
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Jeremiah Johnson is an opera singer turned financial expert with a passion for helping musicians make peace with their finances. In episode 76, we are talking about money mindset(for self-employed creatives who just want to make music) and simple strategies for preparing for retirement.
For more information about Jeremiah and links mentioned in this episode, please visit our podcast page:
https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/76
My Music Staff Minute: Your Business Logo
Social media expert, Karen Michaels returns to the podcast to keep us up to date with fantastic opportunities to promote our teaching studios on social platforms. In this episode, she talks about Google My Business and the updates to the Linkedin platform. Karen also shares inspiration and best practices for keeping our social media accounts up to date.
My Music Staff Minute: Writing your story into your business
For links mentioned in this podcast, visit our podcast page www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/75
Voice teacher and business strategist, Michelle Markwart Deveaux discuss the different lesson fee structures that voice teachers can offer their ideal clients. Hourly rates, tuition fees, lesson packages or value-priced packaging all have pros and cons. Which fee structure is best for you? Which is best for your students? Michelle (as always) shares information and inspiration to build a rewarding business you love.
My Music Staff Minute: Outstanding Customer Service for Music Teachers. Click here to start your 30-day free trial today. https://www.mymusicstaff.com/?utm_source=FullVoice
For links mentioned in the podcast, please visit the podcast page: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/74
The Curse of Knowledge is a sneaky cognitive bias that prevents YOU from being the best teacher you can be. Think you're not cursed? It trips up even the most experienced teacher. It can also cause communication challenges when running your teaching studios. Learn about this evil challenge and simple ways you can lift the curse on this episode of the FULL VOICE Podcast.
My Music Staff Minute: Time-saving strategies for busy teachers. Click here to start your 30-day free trial today. https://www.mymusicstaff.com/?utm_source=FullVoice
Please visit the podcast page for more information and links to all resources mentioned in this episode.
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/73
Returning guest, Dana Lentini shares her teaching strategies for discovering and exploring the lyrics of a song with young singers. From young beginners who are just learning to read to students starting new languages, Dana has some fantastic teacher take-a-ways to help singers learn and appreciate the text of their songs. Effective practice strategies and expressive singing for the win!
My Music Staff Minute Click here to start your 30-day free trial today. https://www.mymusicstaff.com/?utm_source=FullVoice
When do you introduce a young singer to a new language? How do you begin the process? What about that tricky rolled or flipped "r" or blended vowels? Special guest, Tracey Ford loves working with young vocalists and is super passionate about teaching repertoire in new languages to her students. She shares her favorite beginner and intermediate song collections, fantastic resources and how she works new language challenges into her student's vocal warm-ups.
My Music Staff Minute: Using Social Media to promote your Business
For more information and links mentioned in this podcast, please visit: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/71
Lip and Tongue trill exercises are favorite go-to exercises for many voice teachers. As fantastic semi-occluded exercises, they have many useful applications. Our FREEBIE FRIDAY download "engages" young singers to explore lip and tongue trills with an outer space theme.
For details and links mentioned in the podcast, please visit www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/70
Thank you to the team at My Music Staff Staff for their weekly business tips.
Colds, flu, and poor general health bring stress and suffering to everyone, but for a voice teacher and singer, it means missed opportunity and lost income(and in severe situations - vocal injury). Our guest, Voice Teacher, nutrition expert, and health coach, Elizabeth Rotoff outlines the four pillars of better health - exercise, stress management, sleep, and nutrition.
If you are looking to make healthy living a priority in 2019, Elizabeth shares some simple strategies and inspiration for happy AND healthy singing!
Visit our website for more information and links to the resources mentioned in this podcast:
www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/69
Introductory Vocal Classes are a unique opportunity for students age 6-8 years who love to sing and are new to lessons. This group lesson is a music skills class with a particular focus on singing.
If you have the interest, space, and mindset to work with a small group class, Nikki shares the kid and teacher-tested singing games and activities and all the fantastic resources she uses to create a fun and educational vocal music curriculum. For links to all the resources mentioned in this podcast, please visit our show notes page.
https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/68
Debuting in this episode is the My Music Staff Minute: Business Tips for your music studio.
Discussions about onset, using resistance bands with our vocal students and a very naughty tongue twister that will keep everyone laughing. Our trip around the world continues and teachers are sharing their go-to warm-ups and exercises. A special thank you to Elizabeth Rotoff, (Winnipeg, Canada) Jerry Elsbernd, (Shorewood, Minnesota, U.S.) and Nicole Casey (U.K./Spain) For more information about our guests and the free resources mentioned in the podcast, please visit our podcast page www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/67 {Please note, there is some crackle at the beginning of the interview, but it quickly fades away.}
Kid friendly exercises for helping with speech articulation and easy-peasy (and super effective) exercises to help coordinate switching between the registers. We continue our journey around the world to discover great warm-ups and exercises for your students. A special thank you to Lauren MacKay (Brisbane, Australia), and Christine Keene (Anchorage, Alaska) for sharing super fun singing ideas! For more information about our guests visit our podcast page at www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
Pack your bags - we are taking a trip around the world. We are stopping in on our friends and colleagues from around the globe and asking them about their favorite vocal warm-ups. {Teacher Take-a-way Alert} Listen to this podcast and You will have new and exciting vocal exercise ideas for your studio - guaranteed! In this episode, no piano warm-up tips and crowdsourcing ideas from your students to customize a warm-up that makes them smile! Special thanks to Karen Michaels, Kim Wessel and Rebekah Piatt for their great ideas (and some fun laughs!) For more information about the guests and links to more information - Please visit our webpage at www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
Returning Guest, Shannon Coates discusses her new online course: The Vocal Instrument 101. A fun and lively conversation about continuing education and diving into the science, anatomy, and physiology of singing. For information about the links mentioned in this podcast please visit www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts (Please note: There is occasional “crackle” in the recording due to internet connection issues, but the voices are clear!)
After miserably hacking through a student’s song on the piano in the lesson the other day, I started thinking about challenges of accompanying our students. And the struggle with using backing tracks for home practice. Whether you are a seasoned pro behind the keyboard or your skills are functional there are plenty of times when we need to step away from the piano and watch our students too! Music is a collaborative art form and yet, are we supporting our singers too much? Visit our website for links from this podcast www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
Voice teachers are ALWAYS preparing students for auditions. What songs will give our students the best chances of landing the roll? Should you transpose the music? What about the 16 or 32 bar cuts? Our good friend (and Musical Theatre guru) Nate Plummer answers these questions and MORE in this interview. For more information and shownotes visit www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
Keeping students engaged and participating in your teaching studio can be challenging. Yes, students often quit lessons for many reasons that are out of our control, but in this podcast, Nikki discusses several strategies that can ensure that students of all ages will stay with us and take advantage of all that we have to offer in our teaching studios. For more information and links to the show notes, please visit www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
Special returning guest, Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses the unique challenges we face in our teaching studios depending on our age. Yes! Age matters more than you may think when running an independent teaching studio. Whether you are new to teaching or you have been at it for decades, Michelle shares strategies for all of us PLUS an important reminder about how we can all support each other. For all links mentioned in this podcast, please visit our website at www.thefullvoice.com
If you are interested in creating music teaching resources - This podcast is for you. My dearest friend and faithful colleague, Mim Adams dropped into the FULL VOICE office, and we talked about our adventures researching, creating, publishing and marketing the FULL VOICE resources. It has been a LONG journey(almost 20 years), but we have enjoyed the challenges all along the way. We hope to inspire those of you who are interested in developing your educational materials. For a detailed list of all the products listed in this podcast please visit https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/
Nikki talks to Australian composer Glyn Lehmann about his modern, pop-infused music for young singers. Children around the world have enjoyed singing his music and he shares his inspiration in composing for young voices. This podcast features clips of his catchy songs from his library of great music. Visit www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/58songlibrary for links to all the great resources listed in this podcast
Songs Featured in this podcast (with permission from the composer) The Children of the World I am the Earth Feed Your Imagination The Seed The Dance Sing for You
Vocal onset is a big topic in most voice studios - but how do you explore this with young singers? We came up with a kid-friendly vocalise that uses glottal, aspirate and balanced onset sounds. "Singing Owls" is now available on our website and makes it fun for your kiddos discovering the sounds they make when they sing. Visit our website to get your copy of this free download www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
The dedicated team from My Music Staff are helping savvy music teachers run their teaching business online. Nikki talks with Dan and Dasa from My Music Staff and discovers how the company got their start five years ago (spoiler alert: Dan's wife is a voice teacher - What!!)and the new features the team is working on now.
Vocal exploration exercises are whole body activities that encourage students to use their voice in fun and creative ways. Often reserved for the youngest singers, vocal exploration exercises can be the first step in helping young singers sing in tune. But did you know, sirens, animal sounds, tongue twisters, and vocal expression lines can help singers of all ages and provide teachers incredible insight about the students in your studios? Visit our website for more information and free teaching resources www.thefullvoice.com
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Special Guest, Brian Lee discusses his new book, Sane Singing: A Guide to Vocal Progress. His book is “about self-advocacy - taking control of the course of your vocal life.” It is also a brilliant check-in for voice teachers about how challenging it can be for voice students trying to become a better singer.
The Halloween Season is here! (And so is our new FREEBIE Friday download!) Using the scary themes from Halloween can be a fun time in the private teaching studio. Singing minor triads and arpeggios or exploring a chromatic scale is far more engaging with a ghostly “Oooo” or “Eeeee”. Have some fun with your singers of all ages this month. Don't forget to get your FREEBIE FRIDAY DOWNLOAD www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources
Helping young music students to understand the language of music requires a system or method. There are many different music systems including movable DO (tonic sol-fa), fixed DO (solfege), numbers and note names. Which one is the best one for you? Which one is the best system for your students?
Professional Singing Teacher, Rachel Goldenberg, and Physiotherapist, Jessica DeMars are working together with a one of a kind program called Breathe, Sing, Move. This combination of a singing class and physiotherapy session assists patients with mild to moderate respiratory disease increase respiratory muscle strength, improve speech quality, reduce breathlessness and enhance the quality of life. Just one of the many great benefits of learning to sing! For more information about this program and my inspired guests - visit https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/
In podcast #50 we finish the discussion about vocalization tools and we bring back great clips from season one and season two. We also close out season two with a preview about some of the great interviews and topics that we will be exploring in the FULL VOICE Podcast - Season Three. (Starting September 2018)www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
Special returning guests in this podcast: Shannon Coates - The Vocal Instrument 101 Sara Campbell - Sara's Music Studio Amanda Broadfoot - Making Light Productions Christin Coffee Rondeau - Sanddollar Music
Long gone are the days of only teaching singing by rote. There are so many tools, props, and toys that can help our singers warm-up the voice, connect with the body, correct vocal flaws, expand the range, and explore and discover their voices. Nikki shares activities and inspiration for students of all ages. Super fun and effective ideas for private or small group classes.
Using social media for your teaching studio is non-negotiable. It is a business essential. If you are unsure, overwhelmed or need some catch-up information about the leading social media platforms that Private teachers are using, my special guest, Karen Michaels is not only a busy voice teacher; she is a social media expert. (win-win) Karen is Social Butterfly Guru, and she shares her tips and passion for using social media for your business. Recorded in Las Vegas at the NATS convention in June 2018
Voice Teachers are very aware of the voice changes in our adolescent singers, but our young men are dealing with many other challenges. My special guest, Patti Barrow discusses the emotional and psychological changes that our young men struggle with and how we can best support them during this vulnerable time. Patti also shares a BIG list of recommended repertoire for changing voices. For a listing of all the fantastic resources from this podcast visit our website: https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/
Recorded from the 2018 NATS convention in Las Vegas, my talented colleagues share the HOW and WHY of their favorite exercises. From exercises to help singers sing more expressively, to the challenges of Messa di Voce, Dana Lentini (born2singkids.com), Brian Lee (Vocalability.com), and Shannon Coates (Vocal Instrument 101) share their expertise and some laughs in this impromptu podcast.
Computer Cat, Ed the Invisible Dragon, I'm Wishing and Forty Little Birdies. If you haven't heard of these fun and educational songs by Donna Rhodenizer, you are in for a fantastic listen. Our special guests on the FULL VOICE podcast are Juno nominated children's music performers - Donna and Andy. Donna shares her inspiration and stories about teaching and composing. Donna and Andy share entertaining stories of their adventures touring on the road. Donna's music reaches a global audience. For more information about Donna and Andy and Red Castle Publishing - visit our website www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
You know it is time to raise your lessons rates and tuition fees. For some of you, it is well overdue. Making changes to your business is scary and yes, you may lose a student or two, but you have much more to gain. Raising your rates means that you get to re-invest in your studio and your students. It can breath new life into your business and with the right wording in your communications - it may be easier than you think! Visit our podcast page for more resources and show notes. https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/rateyourrates
In podcast #43, Our special guest, Christin Coffee Rondeau shares her passion for working with young singers and how she incorporates Orff-inspired movement and creative play into the private voice lesson and small group classes. For links and more information please visit our website: www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts
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Have you been thinking about offering small group classes? There are fantastic opportunities for voice teachers to work with small ensembles and vocal classes in the private teaching studio. In podcast #42, Nikki discusses the pro and cons of teaching small group lessons as well as important logistics that teachers need to consider before welcoming a group into the lesson studio.
Nancy Bos is a Sing, Voice Actor, Singing Teacher, Published Author and the Host of Every Sing Podcast. In this interview, Nancy discusses her new book, The Teen Girl's Singing Guide and how it can inspire and answer many important questions for a teenage girl interested in pursuing a career in singing.
Ben Bowen is a Preschool Children's Music Educator from Hamilton, Ontario. He discusses the challenges of facilitating immersive music programs for children under the age of 5 years old and how he uses classical music and songwriting to keep his students (and himself) inspired and engaged. For more information about Ben please visit our website www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts/
Technical exercises, warm-ups, and repertoire development are the core of a great lesson, but Nikki has a list of "other" topics and activities that will come up in a comprehensive vocal music lesson for students of any age. Listen to the FULL VOICE Podcast and find out how you can help your student enjoy a lifetime of musical opportunities.
Podcast #38 is about the ever so challenging, Parent - Teacher relationship. If you are working with young singers, you are working with Moms and Dads. (Whether you like it or not.) Nikki shares some simple strategies to help build better relationships with parents and a stronger community within your teaching studio. For more information, visit our podcast page. www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts
Voice Teacher and pedagogue, Dana Lentini shares her passion and detailed research about teaching young children to sing. She discusses the Young Singing Larynx and how it changes through childhood and puberty. Her recent research addresses many of the "myths" pertaining to working with young singers in the private teaching studio. Visit our website for more information; https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/37
Our special guest, voice teacher, and savvy business coach, Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about growth mindset, the importance of connecting with supportive colleagues and how to participate on online forums in a positive way.
Voice and Yoga Teacher Sarah Whitten talks about helping singers connect to their whole body and shares great resources for voice teachers. Whether you are new to Yoga or have been a practising Yogi for a long time this podcast has some fantastic teacher take aways
Adults who are interested in "singing for fun" can be a blessing (or a curse) for the private music teacher. In this podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of working with this growing demographic of voice student and some simple strategies to make it work. Visit our podcast page for more information www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts
April is Autism Awareness month and our special Guest, Amanda Broadfoot, is a voice and piano teacher from Tallahassee Florida. She is the Creative Director of Making Light Productions - a non-profit, inclusive theatre arts education program for children of all abilities. Amanda shares her teaching story as well as encouraging and inspiring strategies for teachers who are working with special needs children.
Every singer is an actor, (but not every actor is a singer). In this podcast, professional actor, singer and music educator, Nate Plummer shares his teaching tips for helping our young students with their acting skills. Nate specializes in Theatre for Youth, and he shares fantastic teaching strategies - Everything from making students comfortable in the lesson to the three magic questions that every performer needs to ask before singing a song. This podcast will help your young singers dive into dramatic storytelling and bring their performances to the next level. Visit www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts
This podcast is for voice teachers who are hosting contemporary commercial recitals (or "unrecitals") and are interested in giving students the opportunity to perform with a small band. Nikki shares strategies for finding the right musicians, venue, sound systems, and how to help your students prepare for this opportunity. Plenty of teacher take-a-ways for those of you who are looking to "jazz" up your student recitals.
In podcast #30 we are talking about our relationship with money and how it has a direct effect on how we run our businesses. Includes a top 10 list of how teachers can earn more money in their music teaching studios. Visit our website for show notes and links to more information. www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts May you sing long and prosper!
In this podcast, we talk with renown LA Vocal Coach, podcast host and online course creator, John Henny about teaching long distance voice lessons (Skype Lessons) and about his new online course: The New Science of Singing Certification Course
Happy New Year! Looking for some New Year inspiration? In this podcast, we talk with Nicola Cantan. Nicola is a piano teacher, resource creator, and music teaching blogger from Dublin, Ireland. Although she teaches piano, Nicola does quite a bit of (sight) singing with her students in her lesson studio. (The reason for this is quite surprising!) She is the creator of the 30-Day Music Teaching Studio Refresh Challenge on her Colourful Keys Blog. Find out how to be part of the Studio refresh at www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts
This podcast is part two in the series about lesson pacing for our young voice students. Nikki shares ten teacher and student tested activities that help beginners learn about their voices and develop musicianship skills. They are fun, educational activities, games, and exercises that are guaranteed to make your students smile. (and better singers.)
This podcast is all about effective lesson pacing for Young Singers. Great lesson pacing in the private teaching studio is a challenge - for any discipline. There are so many things to consider when facilitating a fun, educational vocal music program. Part One is about Student Focused Teaching. How do you know if your lesson pacing is addressing the needs of your voice students? Listen to our podcast and find out! www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts
In this podcast, we are sharing simple teaching strategies that can help your beginner students (of any age) who are preparing for their first performances. With proper preparation, better communication and understanding support - even your "shyest" students can shine on your recital stage. Visit our podcast page for more details and links www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts
SCARY! This halloween themed podcast is all about helping young singers with minor scales, minor triads and chromatic passages. It includes strategies for getting more music reading and ear training in every lesson AND keeping students engaged and learning. (Visit www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources to get your copy of the spooky vocal warm up pdf. )
Have you ever wondered what vocal exercises your colleagues are using in their teaching studios? In this podcast, we bring back expert guests and ask them about their favorite vocal warms up and technical exercises. Special Guests: Mim Adams, Sara Campbell, Shannon Coates, Anne Barnshaw and Jason Hales.
This podcast is all about jaw tension including temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) and Bruxism. Our special guest, Registered Physiotherapist Claire Corbett shares her clinical expertise about this condition and offers some strategies for caring for the jaw. Don't forget to visit our FULL VOICE podcast page for her free pdf about the TMJ. www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts
Many Private Music Teachers are gearing up their studios for another year of teaching after the summer break. This podcast includes 6 fantastic teacher tips that can save you time, money and your sanity. Follow these steps and you and your returning students will have one incredible year of singing!
Special Guest, Jennifer Smele shares her research and teaching strategies when working with "Transfer Students". (Student who have previous lesson experience with another teacher.) Everything from better screening proceedures, updating policies, setting boundaries and dealing with students who think they are further along than they actually are.
Our special Guest, Shannon Coates, shares her experience and strategies for working with our young singers who are struggling to keep still and focus in the vocal lesson. (You know those students - the wiggly ones who cannot stay still and are always fidgeting with the music stand.)
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Private Music Teachers - Is it time to raise your rates? Maybe your fees are fine, but you're stressed by frequent cancellations, annoying make-up lessons and a fluctuating income. Updating your teaching policy does not have to be stressful. In this podcast we discuss all the essential policy details that you need to cover AND how to present your "new" policy so families will be excited for the upcoming year in voice lessons. Includes great teachers take-a-ways and online resources.
Special Guest, Voice teacher and examiner, Dr. Joan Heels shares her insight, stories and some very important do's and don't's for singers preparing for voice exams. Great teacher and accompanist take-a-ways in this interview.
This episode is all about being professional, courteous and graceful when letting a student go. Firing a student is never easy - so we talk strategies and guidelines to consider before you say goodbye.
In this podcast: Group lessons are a fantastic opportunity for private teachers to keep a busy teaching schedule through slower summer months. Teachers interested in hosting workshops will learn about the detailed steps it takes to run a group program. Our highly experienced guest, Sara Campbell shares her expertise when it comes to successful and profitable vocal music workshops.
Our Guest, Roland Fix shares wonderful insight and strategies when working with our boy students who are going through voice change. Roland discusses his teaching experiences with these young singers in his private voice studio and in his middle school choir.
Finding great students is about identifying your unique teaching talents and then communicating to your "people" how awesome you are. In this podcast we talk about the 3 steps you take to getting your message out there - and saying hello to awesome new students.
There are plenty of musical activities that allow singers to rest their voices. Guaranteed for a productive, fun and educational voice lesson - even when they have no voice!
This podcast is all about great online tools and services that help music teachers run their teaching studios. These websites and programs help teachers save time, money and run your business in a creative and professional manner.
Mim Adams is a talented and passionate Jazz Music Educator with outstanding song ideas and teaching strategies to help your young singers get started in this fantastic and challenging genre. She has great repertoire recommendations including what songs you should start with and five songs you should avoid! We discuss why this genre is ESSENTIAL for the developing young vocalist.
Steve Ferrell is a Yoga and Meditation Teacher with great insight on how we can be more present and focused in the teaching studio and how we can help our distracted students as well. He calls it "Survival in an Attention Deficit Society".
In this podcast, we discuss why so many(too many)singers choose the wrong repertoire and the many reasons why a song may not be the right choice for the singer. But fear not, Anne Barnshaw has some great suggestions for young boys and girls (and teachers) looking for more suitable musical theatre material.
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Choosing appropriate songs for young singers (any singer) is always a challenge. In this podcast we discuss the many challenges and offer some strategies to make (a bit) easier.
Have you been thinking about expanding your teaching studio? Perhaps you are entertaining the thought of opening a music school. Teresa Cirillo is the owner and director of the successful Studio E in Stoney Creek Ontario. She shares her passion, struggles and inspiring success story.
A great student recital is about how you make everyone (students and families) feel before, during and after the event.
Whether you are new to recitals, or you have been hosting them for years - We have interesting ideas that will keep families in their seats until the last performance.
Glory St. Germain is a private piano teacher from Winnipeg Manitoba. She is the author/publisher of the ULTIMATE MUSIC THEORY SERIES. She is also a Neuro Linguistic Practitioner (NLP). In this podcast she shares how learning to better communicate with students made a incredible impact in her teaching studio and with her successful Online Teacher Certification courses.
In this podcast we speak to Linda Saarenvirta, Speech Language Pathologist at S.L. Hunter Speechworks in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Linda discusses the clientèle she works with and the voice and speech disorders she works with. She answers questions from professional Voice Teachers and tells us when (and how) to refer our singers to see a SLP.
Simple Strategies when working with Shy Singers. Great ideas for Private, Classroom and choral music teachers.
The Traits of a Great Chorus Member. Full Voice Music Podcast:Interview with Artistic Director of Harbourtown Sound, Jordan Travis. Host Nikki Loney speaks with Jordan Travis about what choral directors are REALLY looking for in their Chorus Members.