FULL VOICE Music Podcast
Sharing pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for your voice studio.
Our Latest Podcasts
198 | Songs & Strategies for Winter Recitals
In our first interview of Season 9, Donna and Nikki discuss all things related to Christmas and Winter concerts. From when to start planning to tips for successful first performances, Donna and Nikki’s favourite songs, and even ideas for teachers who don’t like planning concerts, this episode is brimming with repertoire and planning ideas! Composer…
196 | Building a Business You Love
{Season 8 Finale}Are You Inspired or Tired? In the season eight finale of the FULL VOICE Podcast, we explore the journey of building a business you love. Nikki offers personal and professional development tips to help teachers enhance their businesses and achieve a better work/life balance. Tune in for inspiration, considerations, and practical advice to…
195 | 2024 Social Media Update with Karen Michaels
Social media expert Karen Michaels shares the latest updates on social media platforms. This conversation covers the new "pay-to-play" features for authenticating Meta accounts, Social Media Optimization (SMO), Substack, and inspirational best practices for teachers using social media to promote and celebrate their businesses.
194 | Practice with Nikki Loney
Frustrated teachers, this one’s for you. In episode 194, we’re addressing the ongoing challenges of practice and turning them into opportunities. We’ll explore ways to enhance our instruction, improve communication with families, and create more inclusive spaces.Key Executive Function Skills:Links mentioned in this episode:Tera Sumpter on InstagramFULL VOICE Podcast Episode 169 | Happy Hormones for…
193 | Addressing Performance Anxiety with Amelia Carr
Our special guest is Amelia Carr, an accomplished performer, vocal coach, and singing teacher based in London, UK. Amelia focuses her expertise on coaching children and young singers in the professional musical theatre industry. With a specialized emphasis on performance anxiety, she brings forth a wealth of experience in this field, having recently concluded an…
192 | Selling Sheet Music with Garrett Breeze
In episode 192 of the FULL VOICE Podcast, our guest is Nashville composer and arranger Garrett Breeze, renowned for his extensive catalog of contemporary choral and competitive show choir music. Garrett discusses his journey, creative process, and how he thrives in this unique musical niche. We also dive into his resources for composers, arrangers, and…
191 | Tweens ‘n Teens Songbook with Nicky Phillips
Episode 191 of the FULL VOICE Podcast features musical theatre repertoire for young(ish) performers with Nicky Phillips, co-creator of the Tweens n’ Teens Songbook. Nicky discusses the inspiration and creative process behind this project. Nicky shares details about her successful online voice studio and gives FULL VOICE Podcast listeners a preview of the exciting new…
190 | Celebrating Students and Student Retention
In service-oriented or membership-based businesses, (such as music schools), there is a natural ebb and flow of students. However, some students remain engaged for significantly longer, sometimes spanning years to decades. Is there a magic formula that keeps students with us for extended periods of time?Nikki shares her recent visit to Ontario to see former…
189 | Nurturing Your Inner Artist with Sarah Rockwood
"Student-led learning and teaching is easier when you have a rich artistic personal life because the ego is already fed on a much healthier diet and therefore can disentangle from the student's progress."Sarah RockwoodArtistic Embodiment Coach Sarah Rockwood discusses the importance of celebrating and nurturing our artistic selves. Sarah also offers straightforward techniques for rekindling…
