Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy
Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy
Podcast Description
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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Content Themes
The podcast addresses themes centered around voice pedagogy, including student-teacher relationships, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive teaching. For instance, episode 2 discusses the evolution of the master-apprentice model in vocal training, while episode 1 shares personal narratives that inform teaching practices and their positive impact on students.

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.
On this episode of the podcast, I continue my conversation with recent graduates of NYU Steinhardt, talking about what their first year out of school has been like for them. Here, I speak with Julia Ortiz-Luis and Andrea Bush, both of whom graduated with a MM in Vocal Performance (Musical Theatre) and an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy. Talking to them was such a great reminder to me of how our students—who often have boots on the ground in a different way than we do—can continue to teach us. Enjoy!
Julia Ortiz-Luis’ Contact Information:
Website: https://www.juliaortizluis.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliaortizluis/
Andrea Bush’s Contact Information:
Website: https://www.andreamariebush.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/andreamariebush/
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