Introduction
Welcome to Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, a podcast dedicated to the art and practice of teaching singers. Host David Sisco knits together current research from a plethora of fields to highlight a student-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach to teaching, which gives singers agency over their vocal expression and buoys teacher well-being. Each episode, David will be joined by a special guest, who will share their wholehearted knowledge about the student-teacher relationship. This podcast is an extension of Sisco's forthcoming book of the same title, which will be released by Routledge Press in Summer 2025.
Latest Episodes
Ep. 18 - "Practicing Self-Care" with David Sisco
In this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, David takes a thoughtful dive into the science behind self-care—and why it's not just beneficial, but essential for voi...
Ep. 17 - "Artistry in Western Classical Music" with Elizabeth Mondragon
On this episode of the podcast, we continue our conversation about artistry, this time focusing on it from the perspective of Western classical music. My very special ...
Ep. 16 - "Equity-Centered Teaching" with Alex Shevrin Venet
In this episode of the podcast, we focus on equity-centered teaching and how it intersects with trauma-informed practices. Our special guest is Alex Shevrin Venet, who...
Ep. 15 - "Queering Vocal Pedagogy" with Dr. William Sauerland
On this episode, we consider ways to co-create safe, student-centered learning spaces for transgender and genderqueer students. My special guest is Dr. William Sauerla...
Ep. 14 - "Sex Hormones and the Singer" with Dr. Vindhya Khare
In this episode, we discuss the importance of continuing to expand our island of knowledge as voice teachers. My very special guest is Dr. Vindhya Khare, who teaches m...