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 th...
Jan 31, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jan 11, 2020•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 03, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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://ww...
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 favo...
Dec 20, 2019•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 disco...
Nov 30, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 22, 2019•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Sin...
Nov 15, 2019•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Podca...
Nov 01, 2019•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.t...
Oct 18, 2019•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 11, 2019•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/fvpo...
Oct 04, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 success...
Sep 26, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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,...
Sep 20, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast “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...
Sep 13, 2019•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!) Wor...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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 C...
Aug 30, 2019•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Mi...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 resource...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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 mu...
Jun 07, 2019•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
May 31, 2019•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 24, 2019•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
May 17, 2019•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
May 09, 2019•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
May 03, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 26, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
