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 Canons https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/10-reasons-you-need-more-canons/ Wishing all our friends and colleagues a hap...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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 e...
Nov 25, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 11, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Christ...
Oct 28, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pra...
Oct 14, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/
Sep 30, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/
Sep 16, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 r...
Sep 02, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
May 20, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 22, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Apr 08, 2022•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.instag...
Mar 25, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 m...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 men...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 b...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, teach...
Dec 31, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 so...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 persp...
Nov 19, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 v...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 walkabou...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Ope...
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