All Episodes
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...
Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey
In this episode, David has a far-reaching conversation with his first formal voice teacher, Dr. Everett McCorvey, who has had an accomplished career as a singer, teach...
Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP
In this episode, David explores Dr. Dan Siegel's theory of the Window of Tolerance and Dr. Stephen Porgress' Polyvagal Theory as frameworks for understanding how to ke...
Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal
In this episode, David explores the similarities and differences between teachers and therapists with the help of psychologist Dr. Ritu Agarwal. Together, they discuss...
Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood
In this episode, David highlights the differences between teacher-centered and student-centered learning—a natural off-shoot of his conversation with special guest Jus...