The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki Loney

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 a group into the lesson studio.

Nancy Bos is a Sing, Voice Actor, Singing Teacher, Published Author and the Host of Every Sing Podcast. In this interview, Nancy discusses her new book, The Teen Girl's Singing Guide and how it can inspire and answer many important questions for a teenage girl interested in pursuing a career in singing.

Ben Bowen is a Preschool Children's Music Educator from Hamilton, Ontario. He discusses the challenges of facilitating immersive music programs for children under the age of 5 years old and how he uses classical music and songwriting to keep his students (and himself) inspired and engaged. For more information about Ben please visit our website www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts/

Technical exercises, warm-ups, and repertoire development are the core of a great lesson, but Nikki has a list of "other" topics and activities that will come up in a comprehensive vocal music lesson for students of any age. Listen to the FULL VOICE Podcast and find out how you can help your student enjoy a lifetime of musical opportunities.

Podcast #38 is about the ever so challenging, Parent - Teacher relationship. If you are working with young singers, you are working with Moms and Dads. (Whether you like it or not.) Nikki shares some simple strategies to help build better relationships with parents and a stronger community within your teaching studio. For more information, visit our podcast page. www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts

Voice Teacher and pedagogue, Dana Lentini shares her passion and detailed research about teaching young children to sing. She discusses the Young Singing Larynx and how it changes through childhood and puberty. Her recent research addresses many of the "myths" pertaining to working with young singers in the private teaching studio. Visit our website for more information; https://www.thefullvoice.c...

Our special guest, voice teacher, and savvy business coach, Michelle Markwart Deveaux talks about growth mindset, the importance of connecting with supportive colleagues and how to participate on online forums in a positive way.

Voice and Yoga Teacher Sarah Whitten talks about helping singers connect to their whole body and shares great resources for voice teachers. Whether you are new to Yoga or have been a practising Yogi for a long time this podcast has some fantastic teacher take aways

Adults who are interested in "singing for fun" can be a blessing (or a curse) for the private music teacher. In this podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of working with this growing demographic of voice student and some simple strategies to make it work. Visit our podcast page for more information www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts

April is Autism Awareness month and our special Guest, Amanda Broadfoot, is a voice and piano teacher from Tallahassee Florida. She is the Creative Director of Making Light Productions - a non-profit, inclusive theatre arts education program for children of all abilities. Amanda shares her teaching story as well as encouraging and inspiring strategies for teachers who are working with special need...

Every singer is an actor, (but not every actor is a singer). In this podcast, professional actor, singer and music educator, Nate Plummer shares his teaching tips for helping our young students with their acting skills. Nate specializes in Theatre for Youth, and he shares fantastic teaching strategies - Everything from making students comfortable in the lesson to the three magic questions that eve...

This podcast is for voice teachers who are hosting contemporary commercial recitals (or "unrecitals") and are interested in giving students the opportunity to perform with a small band. Nikki shares strategies for finding the right musicians, venue, sound systems, and how to help your students prepare for this opportunity. Plenty of teacher take-a-ways for those of you who are looking to "jazz" up...

In podcast #30 we are talking about our relationship with money and how it has a direct effect on how we run our businesses. Includes a top 10 list of how teachers can earn more money in their music teaching studios. Visit our website for show notes and links to more information. www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts May you sing long and prosper!

In this podcast, we talk with renown LA Vocal Coach, podcast host and online course creator, John Henny about teaching long distance voice lessons (Skype Lessons) and about his new online course: The New Science of Singing Certification Course

Happy New Year! Looking for some New Year inspiration? In this podcast, we talk with Nicola Cantan. Nicola is a piano teacher, resource creator, and music teaching blogger from Dublin, Ireland. Although she teaches piano, Nicola does quite a bit of (sight) singing with her students in her lesson studio. (The reason for this is quite surprising!) She is the creator of the 30-Day Music Teaching Stud...

This podcast is part two in the series about lesson pacing for our young voice students. Nikki shares ten teacher and student tested activities that help beginners learn about their voices and develop musicianship skills. They are fun, educational activities, games, and exercises that are guaranteed to make your students smile. (and better singers.)

This podcast is all about effective lesson pacing for Young Singers. Great lesson pacing in the private teaching studio is a challenge - for any discipline. There are so many things to consider when facilitating a fun, educational vocal music program. Part One is about Student Focused Teaching. How do you know if your lesson pacing is addressing the needs of your voice students? Listen to our podc...

In this podcast, we are sharing simple teaching strategies that can help your beginner students (of any age) who are preparing for their first performances. With proper preparation, better communication and understanding support - even your "shyest" students can shine on your recital stage. Visit our podcast page for more details and links www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts

SCARY! This halloween themed podcast is all about helping young singers with minor scales, minor triads and chromatic passages. It includes strategies for getting more music reading and ear training in every lesson AND keeping students engaged and learning. (Visit www.thefullvoice.com/freeresources to get your copy of the spooky vocal warm up pdf. )

Have you ever wondered what vocal exercises your colleagues are using in their teaching studios? In this podcast, we bring back expert guests and ask them about their favorite vocal warms up and technical exercises. Special Guests: Mim Adams, Sara Campbell, Shannon Coates, Anne Barnshaw and Jason Hales.

This podcast is all about jaw tension including temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) and Bruxism. Our special guest, Registered Physiotherapist Claire Corbett shares her clinical expertise about this condition and offers some strategies for caring for the jaw. Don't forget to visit our FULL VOICE podcast page for her free pdf about the TMJ. www.thefullvoice.com/podcasts

Many Private Music Teachers are gearing up their studios for another year of teaching after the summer break. This podcast includes 6 fantastic teacher tips that can save you time, money and your sanity. Follow these steps and you and your returning students will have one incredible year of singing!

Special Guest, Jennifer Smele shares her research and teaching strategies when working with "Transfer Students". (Student who have previous lesson experience with another teacher.) Everything from better screening proceedures, updating policies, setting boundaries and dealing with students who think they are further along than they actually are.

Our special Guest, Shannon Coates, shares her experience and strategies for working with our young singers who are struggling to keep still and focus in the vocal lesson. (You know those students - the wiggly ones who cannot stay still and are always fidgeting with the music stand.) For more information, please visit our website https://www.thefullvoice.com/fvpodcasts/19

Private Music Teachers - Is it time to raise your rates? Maybe your fees are fine, but you're stressed by frequent cancellations, annoying make-up lessons and a fluctuating income. Updating your teaching policy does not have to be stressful. In this podcast we discuss all the essential policy details that you need to cover AND how to present your "new" policy so families will be excited for the up...