The Full Voice Podcast 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. Links mentioned in this episode: Tera Sumpter https://www.instagram.com/terasumpter_slp/ Episode 169 | Happy Hormones for Learning with Dr. Jenevora Williams https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/169-happy-hormones-for-learning/ Free Teacher Workshops (Live Office Hours) Sign up for the VIP Teacher Newsletter and be the first to know about new releases, and sign up for Live Office Hours https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/about-us/vip-newsletter-signup/

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 performance anxiety, she brings forth a wealth of experience in this field, having recently concluded extensive research on the subject. In episode 193, Amelia identifies key insights from her research, sharing practical strategies for managing performance anxiety. Additionally, she offers valuable insight into maintaining optimal vocal health for young performers navigating the demands of the industry. About our Guest Amelia is a vocal coach specializing in working with young voices in the professional musical theatre industry. Amelia has a keen interest in performance skills and recently completed a vast research project resulting in strategies for helping young performers with Performance-related Anxiety. Amelia is about to embark on a Medicinal Herbalist course, hoping to integrate another of her passions into her teaching practice. When outside of work in the real world, Amelia uses her newly acquired super skills to play the best role yet, Mumma to wee Hamish and enjoys exploring nature when taking time out. Find and Follow Amelia https://www.ameliacarrvoice.com/ @AmeliaCarrVoice on Insta and Facebook FULL VOICE Music: Teacher Workshops in April 2024 Be sure to register for our upcoming teacher training workshops in April. Hurry! They do sell out. Play-based Learning, Engagement, and Lesson Pacing in the Voice Studio https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/play-based-learning-engagement-and-lesson-pacing-workshop/ Vocal Growth and Change in Kids and Teens with Dr. Jenevora Williams https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/voice-growth-and-change-in-kids-and-teens-with-dr-jenevora-williams/

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 songwriters, namely his podcast, Selling Sheet Music, and his arranging courses—inspiration for everyone in the music industry. About our guest: Garrett Breeze is a Nashville-based composer best known for his catalog of more than 1,500 choral arrangements of popular music, including more than 1,000 written for competitive show choir. He has worn many hats during his career as a freelance orchestrator and music preparer including work on 11 large-format films, Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir, video games such as World of Warcraft and Overwatch, and artists such as Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Smith, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael W. Smith, Santino Fontana, Sutton Foster, and Tauren Wells. His original production music has been used in commercial spots on all the major television networks and in shows such as Access Hollywood, Judge Judy, Lego Masters, and NOVA. In 2022 he ventured into podcasting with his show Selling Sheet Music, which quickly became a leading voice in the publishing industry. Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Music from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Commercial Composition and Arranging from Belmont University. Visit garrettbreeze.com for more information or to book Garrett for a commission or other event. Find and follow Garrett: Host, "Selling Sheet Music" Podcast (Listen HERE) Author, "Teaching Arranging in the Choral Classroom" (Download HERE) https://garrettbreeze.com (choral commissions & blog) https://breezetunes.com (show choir arrangements) Visit the new FULL VOICE Music Youtube Channel for our LIVE OFFICE Hours replay. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wQD9rI8P8xP3Wu14W980A Visit our website and sign up for the VIP Teacher Newsletter. Discover exceptional resources and professional development for inspired teaching and Happy Singing! https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/about-us/vip-newsletter-signup/

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 music from the upcoming Tweens 'n Teens Volume Two. The Tweens 'n Teens Songbook https://www.nickyphillips.com/tweensnteenssongbook Nicky's online voice studio www.nickyphillipsvocalstudio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyphillips_music/ Songs by Nicky Phillips and Sarah Ziegler featured in this podcast: Julia, You're Fired! featuring Elena Holder Julia for Justice featuring Sophia Manicone (From the upcoming Volume 2) It's Just Not My Thing featuring Sarah Bock Dino Kid featuring Layla Capers About our Guest Nicky Phillips is an award-winning composer, lyricist, and teacher. She is currently a member of the BMI-Lehman Engel Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop, where she was awarded the Jean Banks Award for outstanding achievement in Musical Theatre. An alumnus of the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project, Nicky was mentored by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Craig Carnelia. Her work has been showcased at Lincoln Center, 54 Below, Don't Tell Mama, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and The New York Theatre Barn. She has had writing residencies at CAP21, the Human Race Theatre Company and was awarded the artist in residence at the Margret and H.A.Rey Center. She was honored to have written an original song for Colm Wilkinson that was featured in Music of the Night-a tribute to Colm Wilkinson. As a musical theatre writer, Nicky's musical works include: The Last Party (Toronto Fringe Festival); Rey Of Light (ASCAP Stephen Schwartz Workshop, Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals, CMTP); In Between (Bravo Academy); Stagefright (Prospect Theatre Musical Theatre Lab); Becoming Tussaud (In Development); Bus Trip (BMI); contributed material to Touch Me: Songs for a (dis)Connected Age (Forte Musical Theatre Guild); In Flanders Fields (First commissioned and produced by Smile Theatre Company,  additional productions at Golden Apple Theatre and Lunchbox Theatre in Calgary where it was nominated for a Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding Production). As a composer for the theatre, Nicky has written music for the following plays: The Snow Queen (Theatre New Brunswick); Buyer and Cellar (Alberta Theatre Projects); Old Man And The River (Theatre Direct); Jane Eyre, The Penelopiad and The 39 Steps, (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre). She is a proud member of ASCAP where she was awarded a 2018 ASCAP Plus Award. When not writing, Nicky is teaching private voice lessons to singers around the county in her online studio!

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 students perform in Musical Theater shows and discusses the different musical journeys of three unique singers. Tying that together with helpful teacher considerations for celebrating students and improved communication for better student retention. Friends and colleagues! Nikki and the Full Voice Team wish you the happiest of seasons and best wishes for an exciting and prosperous New Year. Voice Pedagogy for Children (Online Course for Voice Professionals) Register for the Happy Singing Teacher Course before Dec 24th and save $100 - https://fullvoicemusic.mykajabi.com/offers/vW3vbyhq Please be sure to visit our website to take advantage of our 25% off digitals Boxing Week sale from Dec 26th to Dec 31, 2023 🎉Use the coupon code BOXINGWEEK https://fullvoicemusic.com Upcoming Live Teacher Training Workshops in 2024 Sunday, January 21st, 7 PM ET Play-based Learning, Engagement, and Lesson Pacing in the Voice Studio Transform your voice teaching with a 90-minute live workshop on Play-based Learning, Engagement, and Lesson Pacing. If your lessons with younger singers feel like an eternity and you struggle to keep them focused, this workshop is tailor-made for you. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/play-based-learning-engagement-and-lesson-pacing-workshop/ Sunday, January 28th, 6PM ET Neurodiversity in the Voice Studio with Dr. Shannon Coates An introductory presentation for voice professionals looking to explore neurodiversity-affirming teaching methods in their studios and classrooms. Shannon discusses practical techniques, innovative communication methods, and flexible curriculum ideas to help each student harness their unique abilities. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/neurodiversity-in-the-voice-studio-workshop-with-dr-shannon-coates/ Sunday, February 4th, 6 PM 2024 Introductory Small Group Class Teacher Workshop. Developed exclusively for voice teachers, this live, online workshop equips you with the confidence and resources to create inclusive, engaging, and educational introductory small-group vocal classes for young singers.  https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/introductory-small-group-vocal-class-workshop/ The Speakeasy Cooperative: Become a member of the one and only small business owner community started by voice teachers dedicated to demolishing the traps of the starving artist mentality one fabulous human at a time. (Without being an asshat) https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/speakeasy/

"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 Rockwood discusses celebrating and nurturing our artistic selves. Sarah also offers straightforward techniques for rekindling our creativity and redefining the concept of being an 'artist,' irrespective of whether we engage in formal performances. About Sarah Rockwood I'm a singer/songwriter, actor, author, director, playwright, music producer, artistic embodiment coach, inexhaustible optimist, and unflinchingly forthright human being. At my core, I am a storyteller. The form simply changes based on the needs of the tale; some become songs, others novels, and some stories can be told with a simple moment of stillness. However, there are clear themes that run through my work: the pain of being misunderstood, the joy of discovery, and the deep calm that comes from embracing one's power. I bring this energy to my coaching as I help artists stand at the leading edge of their greatness and build lives that fully represent them. 👉Find and follow Sarah: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rockwood_sarah/ Website: https://www.rockwoodalchemy.com/ Podcast: Elemental Alchemy https://www.rockwoodalchemy.com/contact-1-2 Special Offer: 👉Use the Coupon Code FULLVOICE10 to save 10% off of Sarah's services, 1-Hour coaching (Magic Hour) 12-Week Program (Book of You) _____________________________________________________________________ New Teacher Workshop Monday, November 20th, 2023 11AM ET Join us for an insightful online presentation on Voice Growth and Change in Kids and Teens with Dr. Jenevora Williams. 👉https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/voice-growth-and-change-in-kids-and-teens-with-dr-jenevora-williams/

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 valuing our expertise, understanding business systems, balancing financial sustainability, and fostering a mindset of generosity converge. Links mentioned in this podcast: Spooky Singing Resources https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/voice-teaching-resources/halloween/ Pumpkin Spice Song https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/pumpkin-spice-song/ Happy Singing Teacher Course: Registration is now open https://fullvoicemusic.mykajabi.com/offers/vW3vbyhq/checkout From Michelle's website: I’m tired of watching my fellow voice practitioners spiraling into the same shiny object syndrome, the same alone-ness, and the same scarcity and competition-driven tropes pushed by all the pushy marketers and my-way-is-the-right-way “influencers.” Using what I’ve learned from years of working with hundreds of micro-businesses, we will work toward long-term growth and sustainability that ebbs and flows WITH you while maintaining your cash flow and your mental health – because I HAVE BEEN THERE in the midst of transition after transition, change after change. The SpeakEasy Cooperative is a for-profit community organization dedicated to embracing, engaging, and expanding the humans who run voice-related businesses to bring maximum impact and intention to every income stream we touch. https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/ Find and Follow Michelle (The Original BEASTYBOSS): https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative/

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 significant increase to make a living. Did it work out for her? Did she lose all her students?... Listen to the season eight premiere episode and find out! About our guest Bethany is a voice and piano teacher from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She works with singers of all ages and teaches private and small group classes. Bethany received her Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Western Ontario. Her interdisciplinary research on voice image is about the psychology of being a singer and how singers relate to their voices. When Bethany is not working, she likes to read, help at the local community theatre, and take her dog Penny for walks. This fall, She will be returning to school full-time for Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology while she continues to teach full-time. (Because sleep is for the weak, apparently.)  https://www.bethanyturpinmusicstudio.com/ IG: @bethanyturpinmusicstudio FB: bethanyturpinmusicstudio Hurry! Our Back to School Sale ends September 8th, 2023 Save 20% on song downloads, digital songbooks, and our Happy Singing Teacher Training Course. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/sale/

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 professionals. If you are new to the podcast or need a quick bite of teaching inspiration. Check out this season seven recap episode. 👉September 2023 Song Sale Ends September 8th https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/sale/ ⭐Vocal Health for Children Workshop with Dr. Jenevora Williams https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/vocal-health-for-children-workshop-with-dr-jenevora-williams/ Podcasts mentioned: 166 Marketing and Branding Coach Sara Campbell (Savvy Music Studio) discusses how teachers can use their websites and social media accounts to clarify their offers, find the right clients, and welcome new students into their studios. Business strategies and best practices for your teaching studio! savvymusicstudio.com/ IG @savvymusicstudio 168 Eden Casteel shares inspiration for teachers looking for new ways to celebrate their students and showcase their teaching studios on episode 168 of the FULL VOICE Podcast. http://www.edencasteel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edencasteel/ 169 Voice researcher, author, and internationally renowned pedagogue Dr. Jenevora Williams discusses staying positive with your students and enjoying the happy hormone bath in the brain. https://jenevorawilliams.com/ https://www.evolvingvoice.co.uk/index.htm 173 Music education specialist and children's composer Donna Rhodenizer shares her favourite rounds and teaching strategies to help all singers discover the joy of singing in harmony. https://donnaandandy.com/ 174 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 skills in her Teach Music Online community and podcast. https://membership.teachmusic.online/ 176 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 important reminders for teachers and accompanists working with the youngest singers as they take to the stage for their first performances. 177 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." She discusses why fair, living-wage lesson pricing is important and gives practical tips for setting prices that align with your business goals. https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/ 178 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. https://www.melissatmusic.com/ 179 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. 180 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.  184 Social media expert Karen Michaels shares practical uses and helpful resources for music teachers using AI.

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 your teaching philosophies. And - that's a wrap! Thank you to all our season seven guests for an incredible year of interviews. Thank you to all our listeners worldwide for tuning in and supporting our guests. Season Eight will begin in September 2023. Wishing Everyone inspired teaching and Happy Singing! Find and Follow Shannon: https://drshannoncoates.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/voiceped/ https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/185/(opens in a new tab) The Happy Singing Teacher Training online course is now open. If you are working with young singers or thinking about working with young singers - this course is for you! https://fullvoicemusic.mykajabi.com/offers/vW3vbyhq

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 resources for music teachers using AI. Links and resources mentioned in this podcast: Canva - https://www.canva.com/ Capcut https://www.capcut.com/ Vidyo - https://vidyo.ai/ ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/ Descript (video editing) https://www.descript.com/ https://bard.google.com/ Will a Robot Take My Job? https://willrobotstakemyjob.com/ Find and follow Karen: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialbutterflygroup/ Sign up for Karen's Positive Vibes Newsletter: https://socialbutterflygroup.substack.com/

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. The mission of the Voice Lab is to "provide high-quality, personalized education for students, a fair and joyful working environment for staff, leadership, and training for teachers, and a place where community members can be accepted as themselves." Liz also shares details about the upcoming "Pedagogy for Whole Humans" event from July 1st to 3rd. About our guest: Liz Jackson Hearns (she/her & they/them) Master of Music from North Park University; Vocology from University of Utah and University of Iowa Liz teaches fellow voice teachers who are eager to support their transgender and non-binary students through workshops, public speaking, training sessions, and online courses. Liz is the author of One Weird Trick: A User’s Guide to Transgender Voice and co-author of The Singing Teacher’s Guide to Transgender Voices. https://thevoicelabinc.com/ The Voice Lab's Mission Our mission is to cultivate transformative relationships through voice and music education. The core components of private lessons and workshops are not just technique and repertoire, but soul-healing and personal development through sound and song. We value exceptional teaching and commitment to learning over credentials. We value honest expression over “correctness” and classical definitions of “proper” music making. We acknowledge power dynamics through agency-giving practices and grace to make mistakes. We value diversity and strive continually to create spaces that are of, by, and for our clients and team. Voice Pedagogy for Whole Humans Love your students (even more)! You already know that voice work is a deeply personal and healing process, and bringing your best to your students motivates you to keep building your skills. You also know that there is always more to learn, more to examine and explore. Deep understanding comes from asking hard questions and grappling with answers that shift our perspective. And it starts within you. Let’s learn together to become better teachers, artists, and whole humans. To register for this event: https://thevoicelabinc.thinkific.com/collections

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. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nats.org/nats-membership.html https://www.nats.org/national_student_auditions.html For questions about the National Student Auditions: vpauditions@nats.org About our guests: Karen Brunssen, mezzo soprano, Professor of Voice, Co-Chair Department of Music Performance, Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, Past-President of NATS. Author of The Evolving Singing Voice: Changes Across the Life Span Plural Publishing, Karen has presented for NATS, EVTA, AOTOS, Choral Canada, ACDA, Chorus America, ICVT, IFCM, many colleges, and universities, and has done teaching residencies in Zurich and in England at Cambridge University. She performed in concert, oratorio, and opera in Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, Switzerland, and throughout the United States. ALISA BELFLOWER joined the Korff School of Music’s faculty and the Carson School of Theatre and Film’s faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2000. She teaches voice and acting as well as serving as musical director, coach, and/or staging director for UNL productions. Alisa also works as an Associate Producer in Development with the Lied Center for Performing Arts. As an advocate of new works, she directs developmental staged readings with renowned guest composers-in-residence and is a resident stage director in ASCAP’s Midwest New Musical Theatre Workshop. Having presented her research and performed internationally, Alisa is currently in her second term as the West Central NATS Region's Governor and is the NATS National Vice President of Auditions 2022-2024.

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 publishing print or digital products! Products mentioned in this episode: Affinity Publisher https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/ Graphics and fonts https://creativemarket.com/ Team collaboration and communication https://www.notion.so/ Music Notation Programs: https://www.finalemusic.com/ https://musescore.org/en Database https://www.airtable.com/ Print on Demand Services https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/ https://www.ingramspark.com/

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 through their music. Charlotte works with students of all ages, including young children. Insights from a passionate teaching artist - right here on the FULL VOICE PODCAST  Music previewed on this podcast: Atlantis from the release: Title: Take Me In The Night  Release Date: June 16th, 2023 Label: Something Like A Label  Mixed and Mastered by Donny Ingram for Dreamcatcher Studios Produced and Recorded by Charlotte Martin  Co-written by Charlotte and students from Something Like A Music School/ BMI Word Tree Music  You can find and follow Charlotte: https://www.charlottemartinmusic.com/ https://www.somethinglikeavoicelesson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharMarMusic/