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Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy

Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy

Written by: David Sisco
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 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 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Ep. 26 - "Power-over vs. Power-with" with Jovan Rivera-Lovato

    Ep. 26 - "Power-over vs. Power-with" with Jovan Rivera-Lovato
    Feb 18 2026

    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.

    Jovan Rivera-Lovato's Contact Information
    Website: https://jriveralovato.substack.com/

    Resources
    https://sites.northwestern.edu/naipd/

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    Email: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.com
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    51 mins
  • Ep. 25 - "Laughing Matters" with Justin Petersen

    Ep. 25 - "Laughing Matters" with Justin Petersen
    Feb 4 2026

    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!

    Contact Information for Justin Petersen
    Website: https://petersenvoicestudio.com/
    Substack: https://justinpetersen.substack.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinpetersensings/

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    Email: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.com
    IG: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongs
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 24 - "Motivation & Mindset" with Kelli Youngman Singh

    Ep. 24 - "Motivation & Mindset" with Kelli Youngman Singh
    Jan 21 2026

    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!

    Contact Information for Kelli Youngman Singh
    Website: https://www.kelliyoungmansingh.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelliyoungmansingh/

    Stay engaged!!
    Subscribe to this channel and find this podcast on all platforms
    Email: wholeheartedpedagogy@gmail.com
    IG: @wholeheartedpedagogy @siscosongs
    TikTok: @wholeheartedvoice @siscosongs
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    48 mins
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