Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy
Episodes
Ep. 27 - "Teaching Beyond Academia" with Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Mark McQuade
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I have the tremendous pleasure of speaking to Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Mark McQuade who, after 16 years of teaching in h...
Ep. 26 - "Power-over vs. Power-with" with Jovan Rivera-Lovato
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, we explore the concepts of "power-over," "power-with," and temporary and permanent inequality through the lens of Rela...
Ep. 25 - "Laughing Matters" with Justin Petersen
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Subst...
Ep. 24 - "Motivation & Mindset" with Kelli Youngman Singh
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Ep. 23 - "Looking Back, Moving Forward" with David Sisco
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Season 2, David reflects on several of the most meaningful and memorable moments from the first season of the podcast and tal...
Ep. 22 - "Voices of Influence" with Dr. Brian Manternach
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode of this season of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Brian Manternach about his new book, Voic...
Ep. 21 - "The Teaching Artist" with Anthony Turner
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have a far-ranging conversation with my dear colleague Anthony Turner about what it means to be a te...
Ep. 20 - "Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio" with Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson & Kate Rosen
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Elizabeth Ann Benson and Kate Rosen about Fat Liberation in the Voice Studio. I ...
Ep. 19 - "Culturally-Responsive Teaching" with Dr. Noélia Luna Archambeault de Hernández
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Noélia Luna Archambealt de Hernández about the power of culturally-responsive ...
Ep. 18 - "Practicing Self-Care" with David Sisco
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, David takes a thoughtful dive into the science behind self-care—and why it's not just beneficial, bu...
Ep. 17 - "Artistry in Western Classical Music" with Elizabeth Mondragon
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, we continue our conversation about artistry, this time focusing on it from the perspective of Western classical music....
Ep. 16 - "Equity-Centered Teaching" with Alex Shevrin Venet
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we focus on equity-centered teaching and how it intersects with trauma-informed practices. Our special guest is Alex S...
Ep. 15 - "Queering Vocal Pedagogy" with Dr. William Sauerland
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we consider ways to co-create safe, student-centered learning spaces for transgender and genderqueer students. My special guest is Dr...
Ep. 14 - "Sex Hormones and the Singer" with Dr. Vindhya Khare
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the importance of continuing to expand our island of knowledge as voice teachers. My very special guest is Dr. Vindhya Kha...
Ep. 13 - "The Book Launch Episode" with Justin Petersen, Dr. Felix Graham, Dr. Luvada Harrison, and Adalynn Eller
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy has officially been published by Routledge Press and is now available wherever books are sold! To celebrate, I had some wo...
Ep. 12 - "Lessons Learned" with host David Sisco
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this last episode before my book release, I share three lessons I learned while researching, writing, and trying to get the book published. No gues...
Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gallat...
Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz, author of Connected Teaching, about the importance of setting healthy, flexible boundaries with st...
Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 va...
Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a number of challenges voice teachers must navigate when considering repertoire selection for their students. In this episode, David speaks ...
Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David has a far-reaching conversation with his first formal voice teacher, Dr. Everett McCorvey, who has had an accomplished career a...
Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David explores Dr. Dan Siegel's theory of the Window of Tolerance and Dr. Stephen Porgress' Polyvagal Theory as frameworks for unders...
Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David explores the similarities and differences between teachers and therapists with the help of psychologist Dr. Ritu Agarwal. Toget...
Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David highlights the differences between teacher-centered and student-centered learning—a natural off-shoot of his conversation wit...
Ep. 2 - "The Master-Apprentice Model" with Justin Petersen
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David considers the relationship between voice student and voice teacher through the lens of the master-apprentice model. How has thi...
Ep. 1 - "Origin Stories" with Dr. Felix Graham
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host David Sisco shares three origin stories that inspired him to create this podcast and write Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy: An Integrative Approach t...