Our special guest is Amelia Carr, an accomplished performer, vocal coach, and singing teacher based in London, UK. Amelia focuses on guiding children and young singers in the professional musical theatre industry. With a specialized emphasis on

FVPC #192 Selling Sheet Music with Garrett Breeze

Feb 23rd, 2024 55m 22s

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,

FVPC #191 Tweens 'n Teens Songbook with Nicky Phillips

Jan 26th, 2024 52m 51s

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

FVPC #190 Celebrating Students and Student Retention

Dec 21st, 2023 51m 52s

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 form

FVPC #189 Nurturing Your Inner Artist with Sarah Rockwood

Nov 3rd, 2023 53m 43s

"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." Artistic Embodiment Coach Sarah Rockw

FVPC #188 Paying It Forward with Your Pricing with Michelle Markwart Deveaux

Oct 6th, 2023 55m 8s

Business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses "Paying it Forward," or pricing our singing services in a way that not only supports us but also allows teachers to make a meaningful impact. A heartfelt discussion about the struggles of valu

FVPC #187 Raising Your Rates with Dr. Bethany Turpin

Sep 1st, 2023 1h 24m

We all get nervous about price increases. Teachers lose sleep, worrying about what would happen if they raised rates with a slight increase. What would happen if you DOUBLED your rates? Bethany did the math and discovered that she needed a sign

186 Season Seven Recap Episode

Aug 22nd, 2023 51m 25s

Season Seven of the FULL VOICE Podcast was an incredible year of interviews and teacher takeaways. Business, Pedagogy, Repertoire recommendations, and so much more. Inspired teachers share their stories and best practices for voice professional

FVPC #185 The Changing Landscape of Vocal Pedagogy with Shannon Coates

Jun 23rd, 2023 1h 27m

In our season finale, friend and colleague Dr. Shannon Coates discusses the changing landscape of vocal pedagogy and identifies shifts to teaching directives (with helpful pithy vocal pedagogy slogans!) that will inspire you to abandon some of

FVPC #184 A.I. for Music Teachers with Karen Michaels

Jun 9th, 2023 1h 2m

Social Media expert Karen Michaels shares websites, resources, and helpful props for teachers using A.I. for their businesses—new technology hacks for better productivity.Social media expert Karen Michaels shares practical uses and helpful re

FVPC #183 Pedagogy for Whole Humans with Liz Jackson Hearns

May 26th, 2023 50m 8s

Liz Jackson Hearns, (she/her & they/them) 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. Th

FVPC #182 National Student Auditions with Alisa Belflower & Karen Brunssen

May 12th, 2023 58m 47s

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 y

FVPC #181 Self Publishing

Apr 28th, 2023 39m 20s

In episode 181, Nikki shares a behind-the-scenes look at the FULL VOICE Music team's tools, software, and platforms to create and distribute their products. You will find this episode inspiring if you are a music creator interested in publishin

FVPC #180 Mentoring Young Songwriters with Charlotte Martin

Apr 14th, 2023 1h 14m

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 performanc

FVPC #179 Do You Hear What I Hear? with Mim Adams

Mar 31st, 2023 1h 1m

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 whe

FVPC #178 Online Music Lesson Studio Success with Melissa Chin

Mar 17th, 2023 44m 30s

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

FVPC #177 Making Peace with Pricing with Michelle Markwart Deveaux

Mar 3rd, 2023 51m 28s

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

FVPC #176 Accompanying Young Singers with Linda Fletcher

Feb 17th, 2023 1h 4m

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

FVPC #175 2023 Social Media Update with Karen Michaels

Feb 3rd, 2023 40m 39s

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 effecti

FVPC #174 Teach Music Online with Carly Walton

Jan 20th, 2023 37m 58s

Years before the pandemic, Carly Walton moved her busy piano studio online. Teaching her students while traveling the world with her family, she discovered the opportunities available to the online teacher. Today she shares her expertise and sk

FVPC #173 Rounds and Canons with Donna Rhodenizer

Dec 9th, 2022 59m 42s

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

FVPC #172 Creativity Coaching

Nov 25th, 2022 41m 30s

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-info

FVPC #171 Performing National Anthems

Nov 11th, 2022 36m 36s

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

FVPC #170 Student Engagement & Lesson Pacing

Oct 28th, 2022 52m 37s

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 l

FVPC #169 Happy Hormones for Learning with Dr. Jenevora Williams

Oct 14th, 2022 33m 55s

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.