The FULL VOICE Podcast With Nikki Loney
Sharing inspiring interviews with music educators from around the world, the FULL VOICE Podcast shares pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for your voice studio.
Episodes
June 27, 2025 • 42 mins
207 | Updating Your Lesson Policies with Nikki Loney fullvoicemusic.com
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🎙️ **Episode #207 - Studio Policies & Business Strategies (with Nikki Loney)**
Is it time to update your studio policies? Want to strengthen your music teaching business without losing your personality (or your sanity)? In this episode of **The Full Voice Podcast,** N...
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May 30, 2025 • 83 mins
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In episode 206, Host Nikki Loney is joined by the FULL VOICE Music team, Mim Adams, Bethany Turpin, and Shawn Trotter, for an insightful and candid discussion about the realities or “Hard Truths” of music education. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting your journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives and encouragement fo...
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April 25, 2025 • 65 mins
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In episode #205, Nikki welcomes special guest Jeff Costello, an accomplished musician, vocalist, music educator, and voice teacher with decades of experience.
Today’s conversation dives into a surprisingly controversial topic: using YouTube as a teaching tool. While it’s widely used, some voice teachers still see it as a less-than-ideal opt...
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March 21, 2025 • 35 mins
204 | You Are Doing A Great Job with Nikki Loney
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Teaching is not for the faint of heart—especially if you work with beginners! Students who need more support and repetition in lessons can make us doubt our teaching skills. But here’s the truth: YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.
In episode 204 of The FULL VOICE Podcast, we discuss common teacher tr...
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February 26, 2025 • 67 mins
203 | Non-Competitive Singing Festivals with Linda Fletcher
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In episode 203 of The FULL VOICE Podcast, Nikki talks with esteemed vocal educator Linda Fletcher about the Oakville Vocal Arts Festival. Unlike traditional competitive festivals, this non-competitive event offers singers of all ages a transformative experience...
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January 29, 2025 • 73 mins
FVPC 202 | Early Childhood Music with Ben Bowen {fullvoicemusic.com}
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In episode 202, Nikki Loney welcomes award-winning childhood music educator and composer Ben Bowen to discuss the life-long impact of music education. This conversation explores the benefits of music for all ages and how Ben’s pop, rock, folk, and jazz melodies inspire and...
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December 23, 2024 • 76 mins
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 pack...
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November 27, 2024 • 117 mins
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...
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October 30, 2024 • 50 mins
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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September 27, 2024 • 98 mins
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 ...
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September 6, 2024 • 53 mins
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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June 30, 2024 • 60 mins
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.
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May 31, 2024 • 58 mins
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.
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April 26, 2024 • 72 mins
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.
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Episode 169 | Happy Hormones for Learning with Dr. Jenevora Williams
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March 29, 2024 • 53 mins
Our special guest is Amelia Carr, an accomplished performer, vocal coach, and singing teacher based in London, UK. Amelia focuses on guiding children and young singers in the professional musical theatre industry. With a specialized emphasis on performance anxiety, she brings forth a wealth of experience in this field, having recently concluded extensive research on the subject. In episode 193, Amelia identifies key insights from h...
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February 23, 2024 • 55 mins
In episode 192 of the FULL VOICE Podcast, our guest is Nashville composer and arranger Garrett Breeze, renowned for his extensive catalog of contemporary choral and competitive show choir music. Garrett discusses his journey, creative process, and how he thrives in this unique musical niche. We also dive into his resources for composers, arrangers, and songwriters, namely his podcast, Selling Sheet Music, and his arranging courses—...
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January 26, 2024 • 52 mins
Episode 191 of the FULL VOICE Podcast features musical theatre repertoire for young(ish) performers with Nicky Phillips, co-creator of the Tweens n' Teens Songbook. Nicky discusses the inspiration and creative process behind this project. Nicky shares details about her successful online voice studio and gives FULL VOICE Podcast listeners a preview of the exciting new music from the upcoming Tweens 'n Teens Volume Two.
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December 21, 2023 • 51 mins
In service-oriented or membership-based businesses, (such as music schools), there is a natural ebb and flow of students. However, some students remain engaged for significantly longer, sometimes spanning years to decades. Is there a magic formula that keeps students with us for extended periods of time?
Nikki shares her recent visit to Ontario to see former students perform in Musical Theater shows and discusses the different mus...
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November 3, 2023 • 53 mins
"Student-led learning and teaching is easier when you have a rich artistic personal life because the ego is already fed on a much healthier diet and therefore can disentangle from the student's progress."
Artistic Embodiment Coach Sarah Rockwood discusses celebrating and nurturing our artistic selves. Sarah also offers straightforward techniques for rekindling our creativity and redefining the concept of being an 'artist,' irresp...
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October 6, 2023 • 55 mins
Business expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses "Paying it Forward," or pricing our singing services in a way that not only supports us but also allows teachers to make a meaningful impact. A heartfelt discussion about the struggles of valuing our expertise, understanding business systems, balancing financial sustainability, and fostering a mindset of generosity converge.
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