Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/wholehearted-voice-pedagogy Welcome to Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, a podcast dedicated to the art and practice of teaching singers. Host David Sisco knits together current research from a plethora of fields to highlight a student-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach to teaching, which gives singers agency over their vocal expression and buoys teacher well-being. Each episode, David will be joined by a special guest, who will share their wholehearted knowledge about the student-teacher relationship. This podcast is an extension of Sisco's forthcoming book of the same title, which will be released by Routledge Press in Summer 2025. @ 2025 David Sisco a271c9db-8fa4-525b-bacb-40bb16af8df3 yes en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:13 -0700 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:02:29 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/XFjAfcNTgQ_eWVJy_mvkMV3z7omEm2ktXlXgSxEF_qs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MzQy/YWViNTBmMDYwZDJm/ZmJiOGQ0NTk3MmI2/MjMzYS5wbmc.jpg Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy episodic David Sisco Welcome to Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, a podcast dedicated to the art and practice of teaching singers. Host David Sisco knits together current research from a plethora of fields to highlight a student-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach to teaching, which gives singers agency over their vocal expression and buoys teacher well-being. Each episode, David will be joined by a special guest, who will share their wholehearted knowledge about the student-teacher relationship. This podcast is an extension of Sisco's forthcoming book of the same title, which will be released by Routledge Press in Summer 2025. Welcome to Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, a podcast dedicated to the art and practice of teaching singers. voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, singing, teaching singers, music education, voice studio, voice teachers, performing artists, singers, David Sisco wholehartedvoicepedagogy@gmail.com No No Ep. 29 - "Ethics and the Voice Teacher" with Dr. Nicholas Perna 29 29 Ep. 29 - "Ethics and the Voice Teacher" with Dr. Nicholas Perna full c5ac4558-2992-4282-b9a0-75e238ffad15 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/29 On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have the great pleasure of speaking to Dr. Nicholas Perna, who is Associate Professor and Director of Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he directs the Berton Coffin Voice Lab. Together, we dive into the murky topic of ethics. Nick generously shares his personal experiences and offers some potent moments of reflection for all teachers: secondary, post-secondary, or independent. 

]]> On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have the great pleasure of speaking to Dr. Nicholas Perna, who is Associate Professor and Director of Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he directs the Berton Coffin Voice Lab. Together, we dive into the murky topic of ethics. Nick generously shares his personal experiences and offers some potent moments of reflection for all teachers: secondary, post-secondary, or independent. 

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 3560 On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have the great pleasure of speaking to Dr. Nicholas Perna, who is Associate Professor and Director of Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he directs the Berton Coffin Voice Lab. Together, we dive into the murky topic of ethics. Nick generously shares his personal experiences and offers some potent moments of reflection for all teachers: secondary, post-secondary, or independent. 

]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, ethics, voice teacher, singing, music education, higher education, master-apprenticeship, applied voice lessons, student-teacher relationship, wholehearted voice pedagogy, podcast No Dr. Nicholas Perna Ep. 28 - "A Pedagogy of Kindness" with Dr. Cate Denial 28 28 Ep. 28 - "A Pedagogy of Kindness" with Dr. Cate Denial full 88567814-0598-4b78-a4e0-06a4f422a853 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/28 On this episode of Wholehearted Pedagogy, I talk to Dr. Cate Denial about her book, A Pedagogy of Kindness. We discuss ways of expressing kindness while maintaining healthy boundaries and academic rigor. Cate has some incredibly helpful advice about how to engage kindness within institutional structures and how to navigate conflict with students. So much food for thought in this episode! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!

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]]> On this episode of Wholehearted Pedagogy, I talk to Dr. Cate Denial about her book, A Pedagogy of Kindness. We discuss ways of expressing kindness while maintaining healthy boundaries and academic rigor. Cate has some incredibly helpful advice about how to engage kindness within institutional structures and how to navigate conflict with students. So much food for thought in this episode! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!

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]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2595 On this episode of Wholehearted Pedagogy, I talk to Dr. Cate Denial about her book, A Pedagogy of Kindness. We discuss ways of expressing kindness while maintaining healthy boundaries and academic rigor. Cate has some incredibly helpful advice about how to engage kindness within institutional structures and how to navigate conflict with students. So much food for thought in this episode! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice teacher, singing, teaching, a pedagogy of kindness, kindness, Dr. Cate Denial, healthy boundaries, self-care, academic rigor, David Sisco, podcast, wholehearted voice pedagogy No Dr. Cate Denial Ep. 27 - "Teaching Beyond Academia" with Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Mark McQuade 27 27 Ep. 27 - "Teaching Beyond Academia" with Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Mark McQuade full 74a8c612-4fd2-442c-a3ff-9773050ce216 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/27 On this episode of the podcast, I have the tremendous pleasure of speaking to Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Mark McQuade who, after 16 years of teaching in higher education, moved into secondary education and independent studio teaching. They generously reflect on the differences in teaching styles and relating to students. Their investment in student excellence and student care is a wonderful model for us all. 

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]]> On this episode of the podcast, I have the tremendous pleasure of speaking to Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Mark McQuade who, after 16 years of teaching in higher education, moved into secondary education and independent studio teaching. They generously reflect on the differences in teaching styles and relating to students. Their investment in student excellence and student care is a wonderful model for us all. 

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]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 3260 On this episode of the podcast, I have the tremendous pleasure of speaking to Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Mark McQuade who, after 16 years of teaching in higher education, moved into secondary education and independent studio teaching. They generously reflect on the differences in teaching styles and relating to students. Their investment in student excellence and student care is a wonderful model for us all. 

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice teacher, singing, music education, higher education, post-secondary education, secondary education, independent voice teacher, studio teaching, Dr. Jennifer McQuade, Dr. Mark McQuade, David Sisco, Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, podcast No Dr. Jennifer McQuade Dr. Mark McQuade Ep. 26 - "Power-over vs. Power-with" with Jovan Rivera-Lovato 26 26 Ep. 26 - "Power-over vs. Power-with" with Jovan Rivera-Lovato full d2a6534e-8a1f-4bda-9fe4-442f4447e72f https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/26 On this episode of the podcast, we explore the concepts of "power-over," "power-with," and temporary and permanent inequality through the lens of Relational-Cultural Theory. My special guest Jovan Rivera-Lovato offers fantastic insights on these frameworks through their Masters thesis "Unsettling graduate social work education at DePaul University." Consider how you can engage RCT's "Five Good Things" in order to foster a "power-with" environment in your voice studio.

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]]> On this episode of the podcast, we explore the concepts of "power-over," "power-with," and temporary and permanent inequality through the lens of Relational-Cultural Theory. My special guest Jovan Rivera-Lovato offers fantastic insights on these frameworks through their Masters thesis "Unsettling graduate social work education at DePaul University." Consider how you can engage RCT's "Five Good Things" in order to foster a "power-with" environment in your voice studio.

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]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 3034 On this episode of the podcast, we explore the concepts of "power-over," "power-with," and temporary and permanent inequality through the lens of Relational-Cultural Theory. My special guest Jovan Rivera-Lovato offers fantastic insights on these frameworks through their Masters thesis "Unsettling graduate social work education at DePaul University." Consider how you can engage RCT's "Five Good Things" in order to foster a "power-with" environment in your voice studio.

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, teaching, voice teacher, singing, voice studio, master-apprentice model, Paulo Freire, Relational-Cultural Theory, Jean Baker Miller, Irene Stiver, Janet Surrey, RCT, power-over, power-with, Jovan Rivera-Lovato, David Sisco, podcast, wholehearted voice pedagogy No Jovan Rivera-Lovato Ep. 25 - "Laughing Matters" with Justin Petersen 25 25 Ep. 25 - "Laughing Matters" with Justin Petersen full f3efa07c-1b10-43e4-9bc7-0792e49e8fe4 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/25 On this episode of the podcast, I talk about using humor as a pedagogical tool with my dear friend and colleague, Justin Petersen, author of the Substack, "A Voice Teacher's Chrestomathy." How are you using humor in the voice studio to your students' benefit? How do you use it as a means of self-care? This episode is filled with laughter and insights. Enjoy!

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]]> On this episode of the podcast, I talk about using humor as a pedagogical tool with my dear friend and colleague, Justin Petersen, author of the Substack, "A Voice Teacher's Chrestomathy." How are you using humor in the voice studio to your students' benefit? How do you use it as a means of self-care? This episode is filled with laughter and insights. Enjoy!

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]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2915 On this episode of the podcast, I talk about using humor as a pedagogical tool with my dear friend and colleague, Justin Petersen, author of the Substack, "A Voice Teacher's Chrestomathy." How are you using humor in the voice studio to your students' benefit? How do you use it as a means of self-care? This episode is filled with laughter and insights. Enjoy!

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, teaching singers, voice teacher, music education, humor, window of tolerance, safety, voice lessons, Justin Petersen, David Sisco, wholehearted voice pedagogy No Justin Petersen Ep. 24 - "Motivation & Mindset" with Kelli Youngman Singh 24 24 Ep. 24 - "Motivation & Mindset" with Kelli Youngman Singh full ef5fdcb2-eabd-49e0-b449-afd3fe1b31fe https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/24 On today's episode, I talk to Broadway performer and life coach Kelli Youngman Singh about the role of motivation and mindset in achieving our goals. She shares some great insights through her personal experience and those with clients, along with practical ways of manifesting your highest aspirations. Kelli also encourages teachers to activate curiosity when students encounter resistance. This open-hearted, energizing episode is not to be missed!

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]]> On today's episode, I talk to Broadway performer and life coach Kelli Youngman Singh about the role of motivation and mindset in achieving our goals. She shares some great insights through her personal experience and those with clients, along with practical ways of manifesting your highest aspirations. Kelli also encourages teachers to activate curiosity when students encounter resistance. This open-hearted, energizing episode is not to be missed!

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]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2876 On today's episode, I talk to Broadway performer and life coach Kelli Youngman Singh about the role of motivation and mindset in achieving our goals. She shares some great insights through her personal experience and those with clients, along with practical ways of manifesting your highest aspirations. Kelli also encourages teachers to activate curiosity when students encounter resistance. This open-hearted, energizing episode is not to be missed!

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice teacher, singing, growth mindset, motivation, voice studio, quantum physics, manifesting, life coach, Kelli Youngman Singh, David Sisco, wholehearted voice pedagogy, podcast No Kelli Youngman Singh Ep. 23 - "Looking Back, Moving Forward" with David Sisco 23 23 Ep. 23 - "Looking Back, Moving Forward" with David Sisco full 65956ef4-f64a-4c29-b178-e6a0b45bfecf https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/23 In this first episode of Season 2, David reflects on several of the most meaningful and memorable moments from the first season of the podcast and talks about all that is to come! Enjoy great insights from Dr. Ritu Agarwal, Dr. Brian Manternach, Dr, Marisa Lee Naismith, Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández, Dr. Elizabeth Benson & Kate Rosen, Alex Shevrin Venet, Amer Khosla, Justin Petersen, and Dr. Everett McCorvey. 

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]]> In this first episode of Season 2, David reflects on several of the most meaningful and memorable moments from the first season of the podcast and talks about all that is to come! Enjoy great insights from Dr. Ritu Agarwal, Dr. Brian Manternach, Dr, Marisa Lee Naismith, Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández, Dr. Elizabeth Benson & Kate Rosen, Alex Shevrin Venet, Amer Khosla, Justin Petersen, and Dr. Everett McCorvey. 

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]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2511 In this first episode of Season 2, David reflects on several of the most meaningful and memorable moments from the first season of the podcast and talks about all that is to come! Enjoy great insights from Dr. Ritu Agarwal, Dr. Brian Manternach, Dr, Marisa Lee Naismith, Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández, Dr. Elizabeth Benson & Kate Rosen, Alex Shevrin Venet, Amer Khosla, Justin Petersen, and Dr. Everett McCorvey. 

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]]> David Sisco, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, wholehearted voice pedagogy, voice teacher, singing, singing teacher, teaching singing, student-centered learning, co-regulation, culturally responsive teaching, artistry, legacy, teaching No Alex Shevrin Venet Amer Khosla Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson Dr. Everett McCorvey Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith Justin Petersen Kate Rosen Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández Dr. Brian Manternach Dr. Ritu Agarwal Ep. 22 - "Voices of Influence" with Dr. Brian Manternach 22 22 Ep. 22 - "Voices of Influence" with Dr. Brian Manternach full f962a4af-b933-457f-bcf0-dfe47d7edc59 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/22 On the final episode of this season of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Brian Manternach about his new book, Voices of Influence. Brian opens up about the impact of his family and mentors, including his doctoral voice teacher at Indiana University, Robert J. Harrison (or Bob). Brian beautifully illustrates how voice science and growth-fostering relationships can be symbiotic in the voice studio. This is a must-watch episode. 

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]]> On the final episode of this season of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Brian Manternach about his new book, Voices of Influence. Brian opens up about the impact of his family and mentors, including his doctoral voice teacher at Indiana University, Robert J. Harrison (or Bob). Brian beautifully illustrates how voice science and growth-fostering relationships can be symbiotic in the voice studio. This is a must-watch episode. 

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]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2701 On the final episode of this season of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Brian Manternach about his new book, Voices of Influence. Brian opens up about the impact of his family and mentors, including his doctoral voice teacher at Indiana University, Robert J. Harrison (or Bob). Brian beautifully illustrates how voice science and growth-fostering relationships can be symbiotic in the voice studio. This is a must-watch episode. 

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]]> David Sisco, Dr. Brian Manternach, mentorship, voice teacher, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, wholehearted voice pedagogy, podcast, artistry, teaching singers, voice training, voice science No Dr. Brian Manternach Ep. 21 - "The Teaching Artist" with Anthony Turner 21 21 Ep. 21 - "The Teaching Artist" with Anthony Turner full 24c40095-1659-48c8-889c-73f7497a360d https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/21 On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have a far-ranging conversation with my dear colleague Anthony Turner about what it means to be a teaching artist. Anthony opens up about his life, his training, and what he's curious about these days. There are plenty of insights (not to mention lots of laughs) in this episode. I'm so pleased to share it with you!

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]]> On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have a far-ranging conversation with my dear colleague Anthony Turner about what it means to be a teaching artist. Anthony opens up about his life, his training, and what he's curious about these days. There are plenty of insights (not to mention lots of laughs) in this episode. I'm so pleased to share it with you!

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]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 3371 On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have a far-ranging conversation with my dear colleague Anthony Turner about what it means to be a teaching artist. Anthony opens up about his life, his training, and what he's curious about these days. There are plenty of insights (not to mention lots of laughs) in this episode. I'm so pleased to share it with you!

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]]> David Sisco, Antony Turner, voice teacher, singing teacher, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, artistry, teaching artist, wholehearted, wholehearted voice pedagogy, podcast No Anthony Turner Ep. 20 - "Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio" with Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson & Kate Rosen 20 20 Ep. 20 - "Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio" with Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson & Kate Rosen full 7f3e6077-4c30-4a54-a290-722371576422 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/20 On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson and Kate Rosen about Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio. I am so grateful to both Elizabeth and Kate for being so open and offering  actionable steps for supporting all bodies in the studio. I personally took so much from this episode and hope you will as well! 

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]]> On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson and Kate Rosen about Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio. I am so grateful to both Elizabeth and Kate for being so open and offering  actionable steps for supporting all bodies in the studio. I personally took so much from this episode and hope you will as well! 

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:55:23 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 3894 On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson and Kate Rosen about Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio. I am so grateful to both Elizabeth and Kate for being so open and offering  actionable steps for supporting all bodies in the studio. I personally took so much from this episode and hope you will as well! 

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, fat liberation, fat affirming, voice teacher, voice lessons, singing, singing teacher, Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson, Kate Rosen, podcast, wholehearted voice, wholehearted voice pedagogy No Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson Kate Rosen Ep. 19 - "Culturally-Responsive Teaching" with Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández 19 19 Ep. 19 - "Culturally-Responsive Teaching" with Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández full c9184bff-d6e7-46dc-85f8-2f8b2820112a https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/19 On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Noélia Luna Archambealt de Hernández about the power of culturally-responsive teaching in the voice studio. She shares some very insightful examples of how we can engage this teaching modality in a way that supports student growth. 


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]]> On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Noélia Luna Archambealt de Hernández about the power of culturally-responsive teaching in the voice studio. She shares some very insightful examples of how we can engage this teaching modality in a way that supports student growth. 


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]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2603 On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Noélia Luna Archambealt de Hernández about the power of culturally-responsive teaching in the voice studio. She shares some very insightful examples of how we can engage this teaching modality in a way that supports student growth. 


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Website: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/units/departments/school-of-music/our-people/noel-archambeault/

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández, David Sisco, podcast, wholehearted voice pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, culture, Western classical, CCM, musical theatre, teaching singers, voice teacher No Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández Ep. 18 - "Practicing Self-Care" with David Sisco 18 18 Ep. 18 - "Practicing Self-Care" with David Sisco full d4a57d8d-532f-4774-ac45-a40d07c82b69 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/18 In this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, David takes a thoughtful dive into the science behind self-care—and why it's not just beneficial, but essential for voice teachers. Drawing from current research, we’ll unpack the proven benefits of meditation, journaling, boundary-setting, and strategies for cultivating a healthier work-life balance. Whether you're feeling burnt out or simply curious about how to support your own wellbeing, this episode offers evidence-based tools to help you teach—and live—with more intention and heart.

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]]> In this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, David takes a thoughtful dive into the science behind self-care—and why it's not just beneficial, but essential for voice teachers. Drawing from current research, we’ll unpack the proven benefits of meditation, journaling, boundary-setting, and strategies for cultivating a healthier work-life balance. Whether you're feeling burnt out or simply curious about how to support your own wellbeing, this episode offers evidence-based tools to help you teach—and live—with more intention and heart.

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]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 1536 In this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, David takes a thoughtful dive into the science behind self-care—and why it's not just beneficial, but essential for voice teachers. Drawing from current research, we’ll unpack the proven benefits of meditation, journaling, boundary-setting, and strategies for cultivating a healthier work-life balance. Whether you're feeling burnt out or simply curious about how to support your own wellbeing, this episode offers evidence-based tools to help you teach—and live—with more intention and heart.

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice teachers, singing, academia, David Sisco, self-care, boundaries, mindfulness, journaling, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, sustainable teaching practices, music education No Ep. 17 - "Artistry in Western Classical Music" with Elizabeth Mondragon 17 17 Ep. 17 - "Artistry in Western Classical Music" with Elizabeth Mondragon full 33c2a1f7-0c45-4b92-80c3-611184768b36 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/17 On this episode of the podcast, we continue our conversation about artistry, this time focusing on it from the perspective of Western classical music. My very special guest is my dear friend and colleague, Elizabeth Mondragon, an in-demand DC-based mezzo soprano. I have written more art song for Elizabeth than any other singer. She is innately musical and has some wonderful insights on balancing artistry with technique and fostering artistry in young performers. 


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IG: @emondragroff 


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]]> On this episode of the podcast, we continue our conversation about artistry, this time focusing on it from the perspective of Western classical music. My very special guest is my dear friend and colleague, Elizabeth Mondragon, an in-demand DC-based mezzo soprano. I have written more art song for Elizabeth than any other singer. She is innately musical and has some wonderful insights on balancing artistry with technique and fostering artistry in young performers. 


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IG: @emondragroff 


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]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 3324 On this episode of the podcast, we continue our conversation about artistry, this time focusing on it from the perspective of Western classical music. My very special guest is my dear friend and colleague, Elizabeth Mondragon, an in-demand DC-based mezzo soprano. I have written more art song for Elizabeth than any other singer. She is innately musical and has some wonderful insights on balancing artistry with technique and fostering artistry in young performers. 


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http://www.elizabethmondragon.com

IG: @emondragroff 


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]]> Elizabeth Mondragon, David Sisco, artistry, Western classical music, Opera on Tap, opera, musical theatre, art song, voice teacher, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, singing, young artists, podcast, wholehearted, wholehearted voice pedagogy No Elizabeth Mondragon Ep. 16 - "Equity-Centered Teaching" with Alex Shevrin Venet 16 16 Ep. 16 - "Equity-Centered Teaching" with Alex Shevrin Venet full 0196bdee-32e1-4478-9a07-84dfd92a35c6 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/16 In this episode of the podcast, we focus on equity-centered teaching and how it intersects with trauma-informed practices. Our special guest is Alex Shevrin Venet, who is an educator and professional development facilitator. She is also the author of Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education and Becoming an Everyday Changemaker. 


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https://www.unconditionallearning.org

IG: @unconditionallearning 

Books: Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education, Becoming and Everyday Changemaker


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]]> In this episode of the podcast, we focus on equity-centered teaching and how it intersects with trauma-informed practices. Our special guest is Alex Shevrin Venet, who is an educator and professional development facilitator. She is also the author of Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education and Becoming an Everyday Changemaker. 


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https://www.unconditionallearning.org

IG: @unconditionallearning 

Books: Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education, Becoming and Everyday Changemaker


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]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2239 In this episode of the podcast, we focus on equity-centered teaching and how it intersects with trauma-informed practices. Our special guest is Alex Shevrin Venet, who is an educator and professional development facilitator. She is also the author of Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education and Becoming an Everyday Changemaker. 


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https://www.unconditionallearning.org

IG: @unconditionallearning 

Books: Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education, Becoming and Everyday Changemaker


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]]> Alex Shevrin Venet, David Sisco, Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, podcast, education,trauma, trauma-informed, equity-centered, equity, teachers, voice teachers, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, singing, vocal coach No Alex Shevrin Venet Ep. 15 - "Queering Vocal Pedagogy" with Dr. William Sauerland 15 15 Ep. 15 - "Queering Vocal Pedagogy" with Dr. William Sauerland full e38446d5-04a5-4ada-b92c-a7d2aa0f7c3a https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/15 On this episode, we consider ways to co-create safe, student-centered learning spaces for transgender and genderqueer students. My special guest is Dr. William Sauerland, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies for the School of Music at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is the author of Queering Vocal Pedagogy (Roman & Littlefield) among many other published articles and chapters. Billy brings such humanity to this work. You don't want to miss this episode!


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https://www.pfw.edu/visual-performing-arts/music/william-sauerland-biography

Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-Sauerland/author/B0B36LC71J?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


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]]> On this episode, we consider ways to co-create safe, student-centered learning spaces for transgender and genderqueer students. My special guest is Dr. William Sauerland, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies for the School of Music at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is the author of Queering Vocal Pedagogy (Roman & Littlefield) among many other published articles and chapters. Billy brings such humanity to this work. You don't want to miss this episode!


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https://www.pfw.edu/visual-performing-arts/music/william-sauerland-biography

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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 3023 On this episode, we consider ways to co-create safe, student-centered learning spaces for transgender and genderqueer students. My special guest is Dr. William Sauerland, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies for the School of Music at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is the author of Queering Vocal Pedagogy (Roman & Littlefield) among many other published articles and chapters. Billy brings such humanity to this work. You don't want to miss this episode!


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https://www.pfw.edu/visual-performing-arts/music/william-sauerland-biography

Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-Sauerland/author/B0B36LC71J?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


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]]> William Sauerland, David Sisco, Queering Vocal Pedagogy, queer, queer theory, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice teacher, singing No Dr. William Sauerland Ep. 14 - "Sex Hormones and the Singer" with Dr. Vindhya Khare 14 14 Ep. 14 - "Sex Hormones and the Singer" with Dr. Vindhya Khare full b78addda-98c8-496d-b176-86a60f9a1339 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/14 In this episode, we discuss the importance of continuing to expand our island of knowledge as voice teachers. My very special guest is Dr. Vindhya Khare, who teaches me a tremendous amount about female sex hormones and their impacts on the singing voice. I am so grateful for her vulnerability and tremendous knowledge, and can affirm you will learn so much from this episode!

Dr. Vindhya Khare's Contact Information:
https://carta.fiu.edu/music/vindhya-khare/
IG: @vindhyamusica &  ⁨@TheSheSingsPodcast⁩  

Show Notes:
Sex Hormones & The Female Voice (Journal of Voice): https://www.jvoice.org/article/S0892-1997(99)80048-4/abstract

Birth Control Changes Who You Are & How You Feel About Your Partner (Diary of a CEO - Interview with Sarah Hill): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGposaKNJKQ

This Is Your Brain on Birth Control (Sarah Hill): https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0525536035

Sex Hormones and the Female Voice: Communication in the Voice Studio (Kimberly Mullendore Brown) - NATS Journal of Singing (Vol. 71, Issue 4, p. 447)

Mary Claire Haver, OB/GYN, MD, FACOG, MCP
https://maryclairewellness.com

Dr. Stacy Sims - Women Are Not Small Men
https://www.drstacysims.com

Dr. Vonda Wright - Expert in Aging & Longevity
https://www.drvondawright.com

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]]> In this episode, we discuss the importance of continuing to expand our island of knowledge as voice teachers. My very special guest is Dr. Vindhya Khare, who teaches me a tremendous amount about female sex hormones and their impacts on the singing voice. I am so grateful for her vulnerability and tremendous knowledge, and can affirm you will learn so much from this episode!

Dr. Vindhya Khare's Contact Information:
https://carta.fiu.edu/music/vindhya-khare/
IG: @vindhyamusica &  ⁨@TheSheSingsPodcast⁩  

Show Notes:
Sex Hormones & The Female Voice (Journal of Voice): https://www.jvoice.org/article/S0892-1997(99)80048-4/abstract

Birth Control Changes Who You Are & How You Feel About Your Partner (Diary of a CEO - Interview with Sarah Hill): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGposaKNJKQ

This Is Your Brain on Birth Control (Sarah Hill): https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0525536035

Sex Hormones and the Female Voice: Communication in the Voice Studio (Kimberly Mullendore Brown) - NATS Journal of Singing (Vol. 71, Issue 4, p. 447)

Mary Claire Haver, OB/GYN, MD, FACOG, MCP
https://maryclairewellness.com

Dr. Stacy Sims - Women Are Not Small Men
https://www.drstacysims.com

Dr. Vonda Wright - Expert in Aging & Longevity
https://www.drvondawright.com

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]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2903 In this episode, we discuss the importance of continuing to expand our island of knowledge as voice teachers. My very special guest is Dr. Vindhya Khare, who teaches me a tremendous amount about female sex hormones and their impacts on the singing voice. I am so grateful for her vulnerability and tremendous knowledge, and can affirm you will learn so much from this episode!

Dr. Vindhya Khare's Contact Information:
https://carta.fiu.edu/music/vindhya-khare/
IG: @vindhyamusica &  ⁨@TheSheSingsPodcast⁩  

Show Notes:
Sex Hormones & The Female Voice (Journal of Voice): https://www.jvoice.org/article/S0892-1997(99)80048-4/abstract

Birth Control Changes Who You Are & How You Feel About Your Partner (Diary of a CEO - Interview with Sarah Hill): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGposaKNJKQ

This Is Your Brain on Birth Control (Sarah Hill): https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0525536035

Sex Hormones and the Female Voice: Communication in the Voice Studio (Kimberly Mullendore Brown) - NATS Journal of Singing (Vol. 71, Issue 4, p. 447)

Mary Claire Haver, OB/GYN, MD, FACOG, MCP
https://maryclairewellness.com

Dr. Stacy Sims - Women Are Not Small Men
https://www.drstacysims.com

Dr. Vonda Wright - Expert in Aging & Longevity
https://www.drvondawright.com

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]]> voice, voice pedagogy, voice pedagogy, wholehearted voice pedagogy, singing, voice teacher, music education, Dr. Vindhya Khare, David Sisco, sex hormones, singers, females, menopause, perimenopause, podcast No Dr. Vindhya Khare Ep. 13 - "The Book Launch Episode" with Justin Petersen, Dr. Felix Graham, Dr. Luvada Harrison, and Adalynn Eller 13 13 Ep. 13 - "The Book Launch Episode" with Justin Petersen, Dr. Felix Graham, Dr. Luvada Harrison, and Adalynn Eller full d41f7a69-cb36-4662-8cfa-d32656dd1999 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/13 Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy has officially been published by Routledge Press and is now available wherever books are sold! To celebrate, I had some wonderful conversations with previous guests Justin Petersen and Dr. Felix Graham,  my colleague Dr. Luvada Harrison, and former student, Adalynn Eller. Listen to find out more about what's in the book and how this wonderful array of pedagogues are thinking about teaching voice. 

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https://petersenvoicestudio.com
https://justinpetersen.substack.com
IG: @justinpetersensings

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IG: @singwithdrfelix  

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]]> Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy has officially been published by Routledge Press and is now available wherever books are sold! To celebrate, I had some wonderful conversations with previous guests Justin Petersen and Dr. Felix Graham,  my colleague Dr. Luvada Harrison, and former student, Adalynn Eller. Listen to find out more about what's in the book and how this wonderful array of pedagogues are thinking about teaching voice. 

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https://petersenvoicestudio.com
https://justinpetersen.substack.com
IG: @justinpetersensings

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https://www.felix-graham.com
IG: @singwithdrfelix  

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https://theatredance.ua.edu/people/luvada-harrison/
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]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 3512 Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy has officially been published by Routledge Press and is now available wherever books are sold! To celebrate, I had some wonderful conversations with previous guests Justin Petersen and Dr. Felix Graham,  my colleague Dr. Luvada Harrison, and former student, Adalynn Eller. Listen to find out more about what's in the book and how this wonderful array of pedagogues are thinking about teaching voice. 

Contact Information for Justin Petersen
https://petersenvoicestudio.com
https://justinpetersen.substack.com
IG: @justinpetersensings

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https://www.felix-graham.com
IG: @singwithdrfelix  

Contact Information for Dr. Luvada Harrison
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IG: @lahcanta

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, singing, teaching singers, music education, voice studio, voice teachers, performing artists, singers, No Ep. 12 - "Lessons Learned" with host David Sisco 12 12 Ep. 12 - "Lessons Learned" with host David Sisco full 6d8beae9-7552-433e-9909-6ee4c50cfdb8 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/12 In this last episode before my book release, I share three lessons I learned while researching, writing, and trying to get the book published. No guests this week—it's just you and me. I hope this story inspires your own journey toward creativity, passion, and truth.

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]]> In this last episode before my book release, I share three lessons I learned while researching, writing, and trying to get the book published. No guests this week—it's just you and me. I hope this story inspires your own journey toward creativity, passion, and truth.

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]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 1667 In this last episode before my book release, I share three lessons I learned while researching, writing, and trying to get the book published. No guests this week—it's just you and me. I hope this story inspires your own journey toward creativity, passion, and truth.

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www.davidsisco.com

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, singing, teaching singers, music education, voice studio, voice teachers, performing artists, singers, No Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham 11 11 Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham full 66b6add2-3e48-4b6f-ae54-51f6ef5c59b6 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/11 What is trauma? How do we assess trauma and activate a trauma-informed response? And how do we balance this with self-care? In this episode, I have a wonderfully rich conversation with voice teacher and vocologist Megan Durham about engaging trauma-informed care in the voice studio. Megan shares some fantastic resources and insights. See show notes below. 

Megan’s Contact Information:
https://www.respirevocalwellness.com/
@respirevocalwellness

Resources discussed during the episode:
https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/ 
My Grandmother’s Hands (https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477)
Trauma-Informed Care: Better Care for Everyone (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5851387/)
Focusing the Scope: The Voice Practitioner’s Role in Trauma-Informed Care (https://www.nats.org/_Library/JOS_On_Point/JOS-080-4-2024-455.pdf)

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]]> What is trauma? How do we assess trauma and activate a trauma-informed response? And how do we balance this with self-care? In this episode, I have a wonderfully rich conversation with voice teacher and vocologist Megan Durham about engaging trauma-informed care in the voice studio. Megan shares some fantastic resources and insights. See show notes below. 

Megan’s Contact Information:
https://www.respirevocalwellness.com/
@respirevocalwellness

Resources discussed during the episode:
https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/ 
My Grandmother’s Hands (https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477)
Trauma-Informed Care: Better Care for Everyone (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5851387/)
Focusing the Scope: The Voice Practitioner’s Role in Trauma-Informed Care (https://www.nats.org/_Library/JOS_On_Point/JOS-080-4-2024-455.pdf)

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]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 3207 What is trauma? How do we assess trauma and activate a trauma-informed response? And how do we balance this with self-care? In this episode, I have a wonderfully rich conversation with voice teacher and vocologist Megan Durham about engaging trauma-informed care in the voice studio. Megan shares some fantastic resources and insights. See show notes below. 

Megan’s Contact Information:
https://www.respirevocalwellness.com/
@respirevocalwellness

Resources discussed during the episode:
https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/ 
My Grandmother’s Hands (https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477)
Trauma-Informed Care: Better Care for Everyone (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5851387/)
Focusing the Scope: The Voice Practitioner’s Role in Trauma-Informed Care (https://www.nats.org/_Library/JOS_On_Point/JOS-080-4-2024-455.pdf)

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]]> David Sisco, Megan Durham, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, wholehearted Voice pedagogy, podcast, trauma, trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory, window of tolerance, singing, voice teacher, voice student, academia, private practice, private lessons, student-centered learning No Megan Durham Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla 10 10 Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla full f0045a8d-f191-4793-956c-1895781908cf https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/10 In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Amer Khosla, whom I had the pleasure of working with while he completed his degree at NYU Gallatin, and now as a singer/songwriter based in India. Amer and I discuss how to help students explore artistry through the lens of his own evolution as a performer and creator.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IwCEvKKd3pLEYrbU1llo8?si=n-U19rpYS-ibT19ExJ54Dg

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]]> In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Amer Khosla, whom I had the pleasure of working with while he completed his degree at NYU Gallatin, and now as a singer/songwriter based in India. Amer and I discuss how to help students explore artistry through the lens of his own evolution as a performer and creator.

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]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 3050 In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Amer Khosla, whom I had the pleasure of working with while he completed his degree at NYU Gallatin, and now as a singer/songwriter based in India. Amer and I discuss how to help students explore artistry through the lens of his own evolution as a performer and creator.

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]]> singing, voice, voice teachers, performers, performing, artistry, singer/songwriter, Amer Khosla, David Sisco, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, vocal artist, podcast, wholehearted, wholehearted voice pedagogy No Amer Khosla Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz 9 9 Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz full 88761332-d10e-45c6-901f-21ea9978145c https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/9 In this episode, I talk to Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz, author of Connected Teaching, about the importance of setting healthy, flexible boundaries with students. Using the framework of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), Dr. Schwartz offers helpful ways to think about the student-teacher relationship and offers real-life examples of how boundaries and clear communication can support connection.

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]]> In this episode, I talk to Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz, author of Connected Teaching, about the importance of setting healthy, flexible boundaries with students. Using the framework of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), Dr. Schwartz offers helpful ways to think about the student-teacher relationship and offers real-life examples of how boundaries and clear communication can support connection.

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]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2903 In this episode, I talk to Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz, author of Connected Teaching, about the importance of setting healthy, flexible boundaries with students. Using the framework of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), Dr. Schwartz offers helpful ways to think about the student-teacher relationship and offers real-life examples of how boundaries and clear communication can support connection.

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]]> singing, voice, voice teacher, education, Relational-Cultural Theory, boundaries, teaching, culturally-responsive teaching, content collapse, Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz, David Sisco, podcast No Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP 8 8 Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP full fd7e4f0c-4d38-4df2-9628-3c651e0d395a https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/8 Curiosity is central to our work as voice teachers. But how do we express curiosity and encourage students to engage their own? How can it create a value added in the voice studio? Join me for a great conversation with Maurice Goodwin, SLP who illuminates how curiosity can be useful in both clinical and academic arenas.

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]]> Curiosity is central to our work as voice teachers. But how do we express curiosity and encourage students to engage their own? How can it create a value added in the voice studio? Join me for a great conversation with Maurice Goodwin, SLP who illuminates how curiosity can be useful in both clinical and academic arenas.

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]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2340 Curiosity is central to our work as voice teachers. But how do we express curiosity and encourage students to engage their own? How can it create a value added in the voice studio? Join me for a great conversation with Maurice Goodwin, SLP who illuminates how curiosity can be useful in both clinical and academic arenas.

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]]> singing, singers, voice teacher, teaching voice, voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, curiosity, epistemic curiosity, perceptual curiosity, podcast, Maurice Goodwin, David Sisco, Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy No Maurice Goodwin, SLP Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka 7 7 Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka full a878e684-c5df-416a-94f4-c29578906f25 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/7 There are a number of challenges voice teachers must navigate when considering repertoire selection for their students. In this episode, David speaks to Zipporah Peddle and Paul M. Patinka, who continue to bring our community scholarly research on repertoire selection and its impacts on student learning and growth. 

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]]> There are a number of challenges voice teachers must navigate when considering repertoire selection for their students. In this episode, David speaks to Zipporah Peddle and Paul M. Patinka, who continue to bring our community scholarly research on repertoire selection and its impacts on student learning and growth. 

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]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2723 There are a number of challenges voice teachers must navigate when considering repertoire selection for their students. In this episode, David speaks to Zipporah Peddle and Paul M. Patinka, who continue to bring our community scholarly research on repertoire selection and its impacts on student learning and growth. 

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice, singing, voice teacher, voice teachers, music education, culturally responsive teaching, repertoire, musical theatre repertoire, Western classical repertoire, CCM repertoire, student-centered, equity-centered, student actualization, Zipporah Peddle, Paul M. Patinka, David Sisco No Zipporah Peddle Paul M. Patinka Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey 6 6 Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey full bd283252-0e15-4582-90b8-7364371875d7 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/6 In this episode, David has a far-reaching conversation with his first formal voice teacher, Dr. Everett McCorvey, who has had an accomplished career as a singer, teacher, and conductor. Together, they discuss mentorship, adjusting to the ever-evolving needs of students, vulnerability, and much more.

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]]> In this episode, David has a far-reaching conversation with his first formal voice teacher, Dr. Everett McCorvey, who has had an accomplished career as a singer, teacher, and conductor. Together, they discuss mentorship, adjusting to the ever-evolving needs of students, vulnerability, and much more.

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]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2758 In this episode, David has a far-reaching conversation with his first formal voice teacher, Dr. Everett McCorvey, who has had an accomplished career as a singer, teacher, and conductor. Together, they discuss mentorship, adjusting to the ever-evolving needs of students, vulnerability, and much more.

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice, singing, teaching, teachers, teaching singers, music education, vulnerability, American Negro Spirituals, Dr. Everett McCorvey, David Sisco No Dr. Everett McCorvey Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP 5 5 Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP full 6721441f-989b-46bb-9965-3b41cd4e1c12 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/5 In this episode, David explores Dr. Dan Siegel's theory of the Window of Tolerance and Dr. Stephen Porgress' Polyvagal Theory as frameworks for understanding how to keep singers regulated in the voice studio. Special guest Marcia Lesser, SEP offers valuable insights on the Autonomic Nervous System and how we can create learning spaces that are safe enough for student growth. 

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]]> In this episode, David explores Dr. Dan Siegel's theory of the Window of Tolerance and Dr. Stephen Porgress' Polyvagal Theory as frameworks for understanding how to keep singers regulated in the voice studio. Special guest Marcia Lesser, SEP offers valuable insights on the Autonomic Nervous System and how we can create learning spaces that are safe enough for student growth. 

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]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 David Sisco David Sisco 2725 In this episode, David explores Dr. Dan Siegel's theory of the Window of Tolerance and Dr. Stephen Porgress' Polyvagal Theory as frameworks for understanding how to keep singers regulated in the voice studio. Special guest Marcia Lesser, SEP offers valuable insights on the Autonomic Nervous System and how we can create learning spaces that are safe enough for student growth. 

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, voice teachers, singers, teaching singers, music education, polyvagal theory, window of tolerance, co-regulation, hyperarousal, hypoarousal, Marcia Lesser, David Sisco No Marcia Lesser, SEP Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal 4 4 Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal full 62c425e4-7ee9-4c1b-8df8-496f668d2cd5 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/4 In this episode, David explores the similarities and differences between teachers and therapists with the help of psychologist Dr. Ritu Agarwal. Together, they discuss how to co-create a safe environment for students and outline the signs when it may be time to refer a student to a licensed therapist. 

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]]> In this episode, David explores the similarities and differences between teachers and therapists with the help of psychologist Dr. Ritu Agarwal. Together, they discuss how to co-create a safe environment for students and outline the signs when it may be time to refer a student to a licensed therapist. 

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]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2744 In this episode, David explores the similarities and differences between teachers and therapists with the help of psychologist Dr. Ritu Agarwal. Together, they discuss how to co-create a safe environment for students and outline the signs when it may be time to refer a student to a licensed therapist. 

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, student-teacher relationship, healthy boundaries, psychologist, psychotherapy, therapist, Dr. Ritu Agarwal, David Sisco No Dr. Ritu Agarwal Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood 3 3 Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood full 2d6e24cf-d21f-47cc-9b29-1f2a7e9d9ebf https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/3 In this episode, David highlights the differences between teacher-centered and student-centered learning—a natural off-shoot of his conversation with special guest Justin Petersen in Episode 2. This week, David speaks with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith (Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University) and Dr. Travis Sherwood (San Diego State University). Together, they explore how to bring student-centered practices to the voice studio. 

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]]> In this episode, David highlights the differences between teacher-centered and student-centered learning—a natural off-shoot of his conversation with special guest Justin Petersen in Episode 2. This week, David speaks with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith (Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University) and Dr. Travis Sherwood (San Diego State University). Together, they explore how to bring student-centered practices to the voice studio. 

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]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2705 In this episode, David highlights the differences between teacher-centered and student-centered learning—a natural off-shoot of his conversation with special guest Justin Petersen in Episode 2. This week, David speaks with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith (Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University) and Dr. Travis Sherwood (San Diego State University). Together, they explore how to bring student-centered practices to the voice studio. 

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, master-apprentice model, master, apprentice, teacher-centered learning, student-centered learning, voice teachers, singers, teaching singers, music education, Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith, Dr. Travis Sherwood No Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith Dr. Travis Sherwood Ep. 2 - "The Master-Apprentice Model" with Justin Petersen 2 2 Ep. 2 - "The Master-Apprentice Model" with Justin Petersen full 47de9c64-cb30-476a-9230-bb99353eb1df https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/2 In this episode, David considers the relationship between voice student and voice teacher through the lens of the master-apprentice model. How has this relationship changed over the centuries? How do we view this evolution without judgment? Special guest Justin Petersen brings in-depth, thoughtful context to this conversation.

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]]> In this episode, David considers the relationship between voice student and voice teacher through the lens of the master-apprentice model. How has this relationship changed over the centuries? How do we view this evolution without judgment? Special guest Justin Petersen brings in-depth, thoughtful context to this conversation.

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]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2750 In this episode, David considers the relationship between voice student and voice teacher through the lens of the master-apprentice model. How has this relationship changed over the centuries? How do we view this evolution without judgment? Special guest Justin Petersen brings in-depth, thoughtful context to this conversation.

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, master-apprentice model, voice teachers, singers, master, apprentice, teacher-centered teaching, student-centered teaching, Justin Petersen, David Sisco No Justin Petersen Ep. 1 - "Origin Stories" with Dr. Felix Graham 1 1 Ep. 1 - "Origin Stories" with Dr. Felix Graham full 9d7c470a-0a35-4830-8599-b4a651fd8e16 https://wholeheartedvoicepedagogy.transistor.fm/1 Host David Sisco shares three origin stories that inspired him to create this podcast and write Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy: An Integrative Approach to Training Vocal Artists (which will be released by Routledge Press in Summer 2025 ).

Special Guest Dr. Felix Graham talks about the power of narratives and how voice teachers can help students overcome stories that are negatively impacting their singing without taking on the role of a psychotherapist.

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]]> Host David Sisco shares three origin stories that inspired him to create this podcast and write Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy: An Integrative Approach to Training Vocal Artists (which will be released by Routledge Press in Summer 2025 ).

Special Guest Dr. Felix Graham talks about the power of narratives and how voice teachers can help students overcome stories that are negatively impacting their singing without taking on the role of a psychotherapist.

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]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 David Sisco David Sisco 2680 Host David Sisco shares three origin stories that inspired him to create this podcast and write Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy: An Integrative Approach to Training Vocal Artists (which will be released by Routledge Press in Summer 2025 ).

Special Guest Dr. Felix Graham talks about the power of narratives and how voice teachers can help students overcome stories that are negatively impacting their singing without taking on the role of a psychotherapist.

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]]> voice pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, teaching singers, voice teachers, Dr. Felix Graham, David Sisco, operant conditioning, negative narratives, origin stories, No Dr. Felix Graham