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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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy is hosted by David Sisco. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 41 - "Adjunct Life" with Christopher Preston Thompson" (14 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Ep. 40 - "Voice in Flow" with Rabih Lahoud" (23 September 2026, 51 minutes), and "Ep. 39 - "Back-to-School Checklist" with David Sisco" (2 September 2026, 27 minutes).
Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 41 episodes.
Booking probability for Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy's contact route on record: verified email.
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David Sisco hosts Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, an arts show with 41 episodes published.
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Episode #41
On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have the joy of talking to my dear friend and colleague Christopher Preston Thompson about the multifarious life of an adjunct voice teacher. Christopher currently...
Episode #40
On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have the absolute pleasure of talking to Rabih Lahoud, who is a German-Lebanese singer, composer, and educator. We discuss his book Stimme im Flow (Voice in Flow) and...
Episode #39
Remember getting a checklist from your teacher of things to bring on your first day of school? Well, on this episode of Wholehearted Pedagogy, we're going to consider what should be on the voice teacher's checklist as...
Episode #36
On this episode of the podcast, I have the joy of speaking to my dear colleague Dr. Isaí Jess Muñoz about how leadership shapes academic institutions and arts organizations. Based on his work as Chair and Artistic...
Episode #34
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...
Episode #32
On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have the pleasure of speaking to Mariana Beauchamp and Josh Gaba about their first year out of college (Mariana completed a MM in Vocal Performance/Musical Theatre with...
Episode #31
On this episode of Wholehearted Pedagogy, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Adam L. Kelly, Professor of Sport and Exercise and Director of Research for Athlete and Youth Sport Development (RAYSD) Lab at Birmingham...
Episode #30
On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy , I talk to Jina Nam about assessing the singer, both in an initial lesson and throughout the working relationship with a student or client. Jina's background as a voice...
Episode #29
On this episode of Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy, I have the great pleasure of speaking to Dr. Nicholas Perna, who is Associate Professor and Director of Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he...
Episode #28
On this episode of Wholehearted Pedagogy, I talk to Dr. Cate Denial about her book, A Pedagogy of Kindness . We discuss ways of expressing kindness while maintaining healthy boundaries and academic rigor. Cate has some...
Episode #27
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 higher education, moved into secondary education and independent studio...
Episode #26
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...
Episode #25
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...
Episode #24
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...
Episode #23
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 talks about all that is to come! Enjoy great insights from Dr. Ritu...
Episode #22
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, Voices of Influence. Brian opens up about the impact of his family and...
Episode #21
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 teaching artist. Anthony opens up about his life, his training, and...
Episode #20
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 am so grateful to both Elizabeth and Kate for being so open and...
Episode #19
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 teaching in the voice studio. She shares some very insightful examples...
Episode #18
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, but essential for voice teachers. Drawing from current research, we’ll...
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