Episodes

  • FVPC #201 The Sustainable Voice Studio: From Burnout to Balance

    FVPC #201 The Sustainable Voice Studio: From Burnout to Balance
    Dec 24 2024
    In this special year-end episode, Nikki Loney welcomes back Steve Ferrell, a therapeutic counsellor, meditation expert, and yoga instructor, to discuss self-care strategies for busy educators. This conversation explores the distinction between soothing activities (that temporarily distract) and restorative practices (that truly replenish). You’ll gain practical tips for weaving moments of restoration into your day, even amid a packed schedule. 3:00 – How can we keep ourselves healthy while holding space for others? 13:30 – Meditation practice, grounding yourself 19:57 – Dealing with frenetic student energy, being an empathetic helper, bypassing vs. “that’s not mine.” 27:20 – Tools to use for perspective-shifting 33:28 – Regulating your nervous system 40:52 – Learning to offer tools rather than blanket prescriptions 56:16 – Emotional Intelligence 1:06:13 – Burnout, self-care, and recovery vs. soothing This year-end episode is a must-listen for any teacher seeking balance, resilience, and joy in their teaching journey. Let’s close the year by prioritizing ourselves so we can show up fully for our students and loved ones in the new year. **About our Guest:** Steve is a Therapeutic Counsellor and yoga/Meditation/Mindfulness teacher who works in Hamilton, Ontario, as well as nationally and internationally. He is a Husband to one and a father to two. He has a passion for all things physical and mental health. @movewellfeelgood **Links Mentioned in this Episode** Yoga Nidra https://youtu.be/3bMP0NSwPgw?si=Glnl9XW8jrs-UmG4 Non-Sleep Deep Rest protocol https://youtu.be/KHIbgSN2qAU?si=rMZdsDD0rJ6TOmGz RULER brochure https://www.rulerapproach.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RULER_Brochure.pdf Share your teaching success stories: Nikki@fullvoicemusic.com
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • FVPC #200 Institutional Memory

    FVPC #200 Institutional Memory
    Nov 28 2024
    Looking for a challenging exercise? (Not for your students, but for you?) Business Expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux takes us through an essential training strategy to help you discover (or rediscover) the "WHY" in your business. What is Institutional Memory? Often informal and intangible, organizational memory constitutes the body of knowledge and know-how an organization has accumulated throughout its history. It is a repertoire of collective knowledge found in an organization's functioning, practices, events, decisions, and interpretation models, which ensures its harmonious and efficient functioning. To this end, title represents essential capital. Why is Institutional Memory important? Intention, intention, intention. Self-awareness. Better decision making. Culture building, brand building **Key takeaway:** More money with less anxiety. About our guest: Michelle Markwart Deveaux uses her background as a performer and director to make business less annoying. As a facilitator, coach, and consultant, she helps those in decision making roles re-discover their generosity and playfulness, while maintaining high standards of integrity, inclusivity, and sustainable business practice. Michelle has taught workshops and delivered keynotes for places such as University of Utah, New England Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, The Women’s Networking Alliance, and the National Association of the Teachers of Singing. She is the founder of The SpeakEasy Cooperative®, a company dedicated to teaching artists how to own businesses in a culture of on-demand entertainment and embarrassingly awful residuals. Michelle and her husband are raising their two amazing kiddos to be deep thinkers and strong leaders through careful study of The Fugees, Star Trek, and the MCU. Find and Follow Michelle https://www.facebook.com/thespeakeasycooperative https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative Thank you to all our listeners! Without you, we would have NEVER made it to episode 200. 😄
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • FVPC #199 Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults

    FVPC #199 Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults
    Oct 31 2024
    In Episode 199 of the FULL VOICE Podcast, Dr. Jenevora Williams joins us to discuss her upcoming book, "Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults," releasing in late November. We'll explore her research and practical approach to vocal pedagogy for young singers. A must-listen for voice teachers and music educators looking to deepen their understanding of working with developing voices.
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    50 mins
  • FVPC #198 Songs and Strategies for Winter Recitals with Donna Rhodenizer

    FVPC #198 Songs and Strategies for Winter Recitals with Donna Rhodenizer
    Sep 27 2024
    In our first interview of Season 9, Donna and Nikki discuss all things Christmas and Winter concert related. From when to start planning, tips for successful first performances, Donna and Nikki’s favourite songs, and even ideas for teachers who don’t like planning concerts, this episode is brimming with repertoire and planning ideas! Composer and music educator Donna Rhodenizer brings her sage advice and gentle, creative spirit to the Full Voice Podcast. 🎶 Music Mentioned In This Episode 👼 Christmas - Sacred “O Little Town of Bethlehem” “Silent Night” 🎅 Christmas - Secular “Hey Santa, Ho Santa!” “It’s A Busy Busy Time of Year” “Mister Santa, I’ve Been Good” “Peace On Earth” ☃️ Winter “It’s Snowing (Oh Yes!)/(Oh No!)” https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/its-snowing-oh-yes-oh-no-by-donna-rhodenizer “Four Snow Friends” https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/four-snow-friends-by-donna-rhodenizer “When Winter” https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/when-winter-changing-seasons “Hot Chocolate Warmup Song” https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/hot-chocolate-warm-up-print “Snowflakes” https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/snowflakes-by-donna-rhodenizer-2 “Skating” https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/skating-by-donna-rhodenizer “Winter Fantasy” - Jill Galina https://www.jwpepper.com/Winter-Fantasy/1427228.item?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6rxtCEw0ve688xfAQG8PiuUoqz09hasAGhz6tTf5Cwg0kfd6Qngk8oaAo7iEALw_wcB 🌵 Honourable Mention “Cactus Song”, "Itty Bitty Pretty Kitty Unicorn", and "Waiting for the Moon" on the Full Voice website “Someone Like Me” from Blue Skies and Pirates song collection (watch on YouTube) “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” 🎻 Composers and Performers Donna & Andy’s new CD! https://donnaandandy.com/product/a-jolly-bunch-are-we-donna-andy-cd/ Theresa Jennings Music K-8 https://www.musick8.com/
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • FVPC #197 Season Eight Recap

    FVPC #197 Season Eight Recap
    Sep 7 2024
    The FULL VOICE Podcast with Nikki Loney offers voice pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for professional voice teachers. The season eight recap episode highlights inspirational teacher takeaways from last season. Season Nine begins September 27th, 2024
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    54 mins
  • FVPC #196 Building a Business You Love

    FVPC #196 Building a Business You Love
    Jul 1 2024
    Are You Inspired or Tired? In the season eight finale of the FULL VOICE Podcast, we explore the journey of building a business you love. Nikki offers personal and professional development tips to help teachers enhance their businesses and achieve a better work/life balance. Tune in for inspiration, considerations, and practical advice to end your season on a high note. Thank you for tuning into the FULL VOICE Podcast! Stay tuned for season nine, launching in September 2024. Links mentioned in this episode: ⌚Live Office Hours A monthly Q&A for voice teachers. Watch recorded episodes on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wQD9rI8P8xP3Wu14W980A Questions for Voice Teachers: What were the highlights of your teaching year? What were the challenges in your teaching year? Do you need to raise your rates? (probably!) (Bethany DOUBLED her rates: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/187 ) What are your numbers? ⭐Training and Professional Development July 1st to 15th - Save 20% off of online courses and workshops 🎁 Use the coupon code: FVLEARN https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/on-sale Ultimate Music Theory https://ultimatemusictheory.com/ FREE/Low-Cost Professional Development Podcasts The Voice Culture https://open.spotify.com/show/3wB0NFJ4N0oNatrZtBd2kB This is a Voice - Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes https://vocalprocess.co.uk/this-is-a-voice-podcast/ Substack (Newsletters) https://substack.com/ Books Day Trading Attention by Gary V https://garyvaynerchuk.com/attention/ Online Courses FULL VOICE Music Online Courses https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/online-courses Dr. Shannon Coates Voice Ped Learning Library https://drshannoncoates.com/the-voiceped-101-library/ The Speakeasy Cooperative https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/ Teach Music Online community with Carly Walton https://www.teachmusic.online/ ⭐Free Webinar with Carly https://www.teachmusic.online/challenge Systems and Software for Teachers Scheduling software: MyMusicStaff https://www.mymusicstaff.com/ Acuity https://www.acuityscheduling.com/ Fons https://fons.com/ Personal Artistic Development Jessica Baldwin https://truecolorscreativity.com/the-singers-guide https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/172-creativity-coaching Sarah Rockwood https://www.rockwoodalchemy.com/ https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/189/ Work/Life Balance Death to the 30-minute Lesson (Blog) Want more life/work balance? https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/death-to-the-30-minute-private-lesson National Association of Teachers of Singing NATS https://www.nats.org/ Voice Teachers for Young Singers Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/VoiceTeachersforYoungSingers Thank you for listening - Season Nine of the FULL VOICE Podcast returns in September 2024
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    1 hr
  • FVPC #195 2024 Social Media Update

    FVPC #195 2024 Social Media Update
    May 31 2024
    Social media expert Karen Michaels shares the latest updates on social media platforms. This conversation covers the new "pay-to-play" features for authenticating Meta accounts, Social Media Optimization (SMO), Substack, and inspirational best practices for teachers using social media to promote and celebrate their businesses. Links mentioned in this episode: Registration for the 2024 NATS Convention in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 28th to July 2nd, 2024 Hurry! Registration deadline June 3rd https://www.nats.org/knoxville2024.html FULL VOICE Music Live Office Hours - Introducing Vocal Jazz Music to Singers with Mim Adams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFEoCxkVncY&t=916 New! Introductory Jazz Workshops - July 15th and 22nd https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/workshops/ Substack https://substack.com/ Find and follow Karen on IG https://www.instagram.com/socialbutterflygroup/?hl=en
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    58 mins
  • FVPC #194 Practice

    FVPC #194 Practice
    Apr 26 2024
    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/
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    1 hr and 12 mins