FULL VOICE Music Podcast
Sharing pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for your voice studio.
Our Latest Podcasts
50 | Vocalization Tools (Part 2)
There are EVEN MORE vocalization tools. In podcast #50 we revisit some great conversations with previous guests. We close out season two with a preview of what is to come for the third season of the FULL VOICE PODCAST!
49 | Vocalization Tools
Long gone are the days of only teaching singing by rote. There are so many tools, props, and toys that can help our singers warm-up the voice, connect with the body, correct vocal flaws, expand the range, and explore and discover their voices. Nikki shares activities and inspiration for students of all ages. Super fun…
48 | Social Media for Your Teaching Studio
Using social media for your teaching studio is non-negotiable. It is a business essential. If you are unsure, overwhelmed or need some catch-up information about the leading social media platforms that private teachers are using, my special guest, Karen Michaels is not only a busy voice teacher; she is a social media expert. (win-win) Karen…
47 | More Than Changing Voices: Interview with Patti Barrow
Voice Teachers are very aware of the voice changes in our adolescent singers, but our young men are dealing with many other challenges. My special guest, Patti Barrow discusses the emotional and psychological changes that our young men struggle with and how we can best support them during this vulnerable time. Includes a fantastic list…
46 | Vocal Exercise Masterclass (Live from Las Vegas!)
Recorded from the 2018 NATS convention in Las Vegas, Expert Voice Teachers share the HOW and the WHY of common vocal exercises. From exercises to help with expressive singing to more advanced messa di voce challenges, my friends and colleagues share great tips (and some laughs too!)
45 | Interview with Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker
Computer Cat, Ed the Invisible Dragon, I'm Wishing and Forty Little Birdies. If you haven't heard of these fun and educational songs by Donna Rhodenizer, you are in for a fantastic listen. Our special guests on the FULL VOICE podcast are Juno nominated children's music performers - Donna and Andy. Donna shares her inspiration and…
44 | Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Rates
Changes to our lesson fees and policies can be stressful. Worried about losing students? What if I told you that raising your rates is the BEST way to breath new life into your voice studio? What is the best way to communicate your new fees? Listen Now!
43 | Movement in the Voice Studio: Interview with Christin
On podcast #43, our special guest is Christin Coffee Roudeau. Christin is working with private voice students, small group vocal classes and Orff Ensembles. Today's interview is all about movement and creative exploration and why it is so important (and often overlooked) in vocal lessons. Great teacher take-a-ways and inspiration to bring into your voice studio.
42 | Small Group Vocal Classes
Have you been thinking about offering small group classes? There are fantastic opportunities for voice teachers to work with small ensembles and vocal classes in the private teaching studio. In podcast #42, Nikki discusses the pro and cons of teaching small group lessons as well as important logistics that teachers need to consider before welcoming…
