Pricing your lessons can be a sensitive topic, particularly for teachers who may struggle with setting prices that reflect the true value of their work. In this episode, business coach and founder of the Speakeasy Cooperative, Michelle Markwart Deveaux shares her insights on overcoming those pricing challenges and achieving "pricing peace." In episode 177, She discusses why fair, living-wage lesson pricing is important and practical tips for setting prices that align with your business goals. Whether you're a new teacher just starting or a seasoned business owner looking to refine your pricing ..read more

There are many considerations for accompanists supporting young voices. Award-winning private teacher, choral director, and composer Linda Fletcher shares her decades of experience with essential reminders for teachers and accompanists working with the youngest singers as they take to the stage for their first performances. About our Guest Composer, Voice and Piano teacher, Music Director Linda Fletcher is an award-winning music educator who maintains a thriving private voice studio as well as directing two church choirs. Her choral and vocal compositions are performed worldwide, and her songs ..read more

Social Media Expert Karen Michaels shares new trends and best practices for using social media to promote your teaching studio. Highlights include simple strategies for many platforms and good news about how often you have to post to be effective. Don't forget to check out Karen's podcast, Your Creative GPS https://www.podpage.com/your-creative-gps/episodes/ Sign up for Karen's Positive Vibes Newsletter: https://socialbutterflygroup.substack.com/ Find and follow Karen on the socials: IG:https://www.instagram.com/socialbutterflygroup ..read more

Years before the pandemic, Carly Watson moved her busy piano studio online. Teaching her students while traveling the world with her family, she discovered the opportunities available to the online teacher. Today she shares her expertise and skills in her Teach Music Online community and podcast. In episode 174, Carly talks about online pedagogy, marketing, and life balance. Find and Follow Carly: IG @teachmusiconline Podcast: Teach Music Online Podcast with Carly Watson https://www.teachmusic.online/podcast Free Marketing Course: https://www.teachmusic.online/training Teach Music Online Commu ..read more

Jessica Baldwin is a life coach for singers, an indie-soul singer-songwriter, and a popular musics voice specialist. Her journey as an artist led to the creation of her business, True Colors Voice and Artist Coaching, which provides trauma-informed life, creativity, and voice coaching to singer-artists to help them courageously come out of hiding, get clearer about their artist identity and vibrantly be the artists they want to be. In episode 172, Jessica shares some helpful, creative coaching exercises she uses when working with her clients. Find and follow Jessica https://truecolorsvoic ..read more

Singing national anthems at events is a unique and high-pressure performance experience. Seasoned performer and voice teacher Karen Michaels shares essential preparation and performance strategies. Teacher and performer takeaways on episode 171 of the FULL VOICE Podcast. Visit our new website for fun, and educational music kids love to sing. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/ FULL VOICE Song Sale: November 18 to 28, 2022 ..read more

Student engagement and lesson pacing are two aspects of inspired teaching that go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other. Nikki discusses student observation, making connections, and how to organize (or modify) comprehensive voice lessons that make everyone smile. https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/170/ Links mentioned in this episode: O Christmas Tree: Seasonal Singing Activities and Holiday Music https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/voice-teaching-resources/o-christmas-tree/ O Christmas Tree Song Download: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/o-christmas-tree-ssa-sab/ Private Mus ..read more

Why does being happy and positive help us to learn better? Voice researcher, author, and internationally renowned pedagogue Dr. Jenevora Williams discusses how to stay positive with your students and enjoy the happy hormone bath in the brain. Dr. Jenevora Williams is a leading exponent in the field of vocal health and singing teaching. After a successful career in Opera, Jenevora turned her attention to investigating healthy and efficient vocal function. The combination of academic study and practical experience has resulted in a unique perception for understanding the human voice. She was the ..read more

Teachers work endlessly to prepare singers for recital performances, yet getting students excited or willing to participate in your formal, seasonal recital can be challenging. Eden Casteel shares inspiration for teachers looking for new ways to celebrate their students and showcase their teaching studios on episode 168 of the FULL VOICE Podcast. Find and follow Eden Casteel http://www.edencasteel.com ..read more

We continue to walk through the processes of welcoming new clients to our studios. In this episode, Michelle Markwart Deveaux discusses discovery calls, trial lessons, initial fit consultations, and how to talk about policies and money with ease and professionalism. Find and follow Michelle: https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/ The Art of Inquiry - The secret to Revenue, Relationships and Retention https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/art-of-inquiry-revenue-relationships-retention ..read more