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Ep. 24 - "Motivation & Mindset" with Kelli Youngman Singh
On today's episode, I talk to Broadway performer and life coach Kelli Youngman Singh about the role of motivation and mindset in achieving our goals. She shares some g...
Ep. 23 - "Looking Back, Moving Forward" with David Sisco
In this first episode of Season 2, David reflects on several of the most meaningful and memorable moments from the first season of the podcast and talks about all that...
Ep. 22 - "Voices of Influence" with Dr. Brian Manternach
On the final episode of this season of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Brian Manternach about his new book, Voices of Influence. ...
Ep. 21 - "The Teaching Artist" with Anthony Turner
On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have a far-ranging conversation with my dear colleague Anthony Turner about what it means to be a teaching artist. An...
Ep. 20 - "Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio" with Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson & Kate Rosen
On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson and Kate Rosen about Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio. I am so grateful to...
Ep. 19 - "Culturally-Responsive Teaching" with Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández
On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Noélia Luna Archambealt de Hernández about the power of culturally-responsive teaching in the voi...
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...
Ep. 13 - "The Book Launch Episode" with Justin Petersen, Dr. Felix Graham, Dr. Luvada Harrison, and Adalynn Eller
Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy has officially been published by Routledge Press and is now available wherever books are sold! To celebrate, I had some wonderful conversat...
Ep. 12 - "Lessons Learned" with host David Sisco
In this last episode before my book release, I share three lessons I learned while researching, writing, and trying to get the book published. No guests this week—it's...
Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham
What is trauma? How do we assess trauma and activate a trauma-informed response? And how do we balance this with self-care? In this episode, I have a wonderfully rich ...
Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla
In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Amer Khosla, whom I had the pleasure of working with while he completed his degree at NYU Gallatin, and now as a ...
Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz, author of Connected Teaching, about the importance of setting healthy, flexible boundaries with students. Using the...
Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP
Curiosity is central to our work as voice teachers. But how do we express curiosity and encourage students to engage their own? How can it create a value added in the ...
Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka
There are a number of challenges voice teachers must navigate when considering repertoire selection for their students. In this episode, David speaks to Zipporah Peddl...