Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy

David Sisco
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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.

Episodes

  1. Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham

    JUN 4

    Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham

    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) Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInstagram: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscoscongs

    53 min
  2. Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla

    MAY 21

    Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla

    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. Amer Khosla's Contact Information:IG: @indeedamerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IwCEvKKd3pLEYrbU1llo8?si=n-U19rpYS-ibT19ExJ54Dg Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInstagram: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscoscongs

    51 min
  3. Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz

    MAY 7

    Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz

    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. Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz's Contact Information:https://harrietschwartz.com/ Check out her fantastic book on Amazon Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInstagram: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscoscongs

    48 min
  4. Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP

    APR 23

    Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP

    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. Maurice Goodwin's Contact Information:https://www.mauricegoodwin.com/ Also check out: @voiceproed on Instagram Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInstagram: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscoscongs

    39 min
  5. Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka

    APR 9

    Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka

    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.  Zipporah Peddle's Contact Information:https://www.zipporahpeddlevoice.comhttps://www.instagram.com/zeezeevoice/ Paul M. Patinka's Contact Information:https://paulpatinka.com Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInstagram: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscoscongs

    45 min
  6. Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey

    MAR 26

    Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey

    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. Dr. Everett McCorvey's Contact Information:https://www.everettmccorvey.comhttps://www.instagram.com/everett_mccorvey Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInsta: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscosongs

    46 min
  7. Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP

    MAR 12

    Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP

    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.  Contact Information for Marcia Lesser:https://marcialesser.com Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInsta: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscosongs

    45 min
  8. Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal

    FEB 26

    Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal

    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.  Contact Information for Dr. Ritu Agarwalhttps://www.syncpsych.com/our-team/ritu-agarwal Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInsta: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscosongs

    46 min
  9. Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood

    FEB 12

    Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood

    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.  Contact Information for Dr. Marisa Lee Naismithhttps://drmarisaleenaismith.comhttps://drmarisaleenaismith.com/podcast/https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/ Contact Information for Dr. Travis Sherwoodhttps://travissherwoodbaritone.comhttps://www.instagram.com/doc_travis_sherwood/ Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comInsta: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongsTikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscosongs

    45 min
  10. Ep. 2 - "The Master-Apprentice Model" with Justin Petersen

    JAN 29

    Ep. 2 - "The Master-Apprentice Model" with Justin Petersen

    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. Contact Information for Justin Petersen:https://petersenvoicestudio.comhttps://justinpetersen.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/justinpetersensings/ Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.comSocial Media: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongs

    46 min
  11. Ep. 1 - "Origin Stories" with Dr. Felix Graham

    JAN 15

    Ep. 1 - "Origin Stories" with Dr. Felix Graham

    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. Dr. Felix Graham's Contact Information:https://www.felix-graham.com/https://www.instagram.com/singwithdrfelix/ Stay engaged!!Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platformsEmail: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.com Social Media: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongs

    45 min
  • 11 Episodes

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About

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.

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    David Sisco
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