The FULL VOICE Podcast
Sharing pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for your voice studio.
Our Latest Podcasts
183 | Voice Pedagogy for Whole Humans with Liz Jackson
Liz Jackson Hearns, the co-founder and owner of the Voice Lab in Chicago, talks about her journey and the changes to her business model that allowed her to create a voice studio that honoured both students and teachers. The mission of the Voice Lab is to "provide high-quality, personalized education for students, a fair and…
182 | National Student Auditions with Alisa Belflower & Karen
NATS members Alisa Belflower and Karen Brunssen share the exciting details about the new genres and the Children and Youth Categories that will be available as part of the NATS National Student Audition program. Discover new opportunities for your students to perform for professional adjudication.
181 | Self-Publishing with Nikki Loney
In episode 181, Nikki shares a behind-the-scenes look at the FULL VOICE Music team's tools, software, and platforms used to create and distribute their products. You will find this episode inspiring if you are a music creator interested in publishing print or digital products!
180 | Mentoring Young Songwriters with Charlotte Martin
With decades of experience as a singer-songwriter, pianist, and teaching artist, Charlotte Martin is the perfect mentor for aspiring singers who want to hone their skills as songwriters. Her poetic lyrics, powerful voice, and dynamic performances have earned her a loyal following, and she has helped countless students discover their unique voices and express themselves…
179 | Do You Hear What I Hear? with Mim
Do you hear what I hear? Probably not. Nikki and Full Voice Team member Mim Adams discuss foundational music skills of ear-training and audiation exercises for singers. Mim shares teaching strategies for students of all ages to find pitches when singing harmonies. Nikki and Mim share details and activities from the new release, Songs and…
178 | Online Music Lesson Studio Success with Melissa Chin
Music teacher, author, and entrepreneur Melissa Chin (aka Melissa T.) discusses how she supports online students (some as young as three years old!) and their families. In addition, she shares her technology must-haves, how she hosts in-person and virtual recitals, and how the demand for her engaging online services led her to launch Melissa T…
177 | Making Peace with Pricing with Michelle Markwart Deveaux
Pricing your lessons can be a sensitive topic, particularly for teachers who may struggle with setting prices that reflect the true value of their work. In this episode, business coach and founder of the Speakeasy Cooperative, Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares her insights on overcoming those pricing challenges and achieving "pricing peace." In episode 177, She…
176 | Accompanying Young Singers with Linda Fletcher
There are many considerations for accompanists supporting young voices. Award-winning private teacher, choral director, and composer Linda Fletcher shares her decades of experience with essential reminders for teachers and accompanists working with the youngest singers as they take to the stage for their first performances.
175 | 2023 Social Media Update with Karen Michaels
Social Media Expert Karen Michaels shares new trends and best practices for using social media to promote your teaching studio. Highlights include simple strategies for many platforms and good news about how often you have to post to be effective.
