Best David Sisco Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 12 - "Lessons Learned" with host David Sisco 27:47

28d ago27:47

27:47

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 guests this week—it's just you and me. I hope this story inspires your own journey toward creativity, passion, and truth. David Sisco's Contact Information: www.davidsisco.com Stay engaged!! Subscribe to …

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Ep. 13 - "The Book Launch Episode" with Justin Petersen, Dr. Felix Graham, Dr. Luvada Harrison, and Adalynn Eller 58:32

7d ago58:32

58:32

Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy has officially been published by Routledge Press and is now available wherever books are sold! To celebrate, I had some wonderful conversations with previous guests Justin Petersen and Dr. Felix Graham, my colleague Dr. Luvada Harrison, and former student, Adalynn Eller. Listen to find out more about what's in the book a…

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Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham 53:27

1M ago53:27

53:27

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 wonderfully rich conversation with voice teacher and vocologist Megan Durham about engaging trauma-informed care in the voice studio. Megan shares some fantastic resources and insights. See show notes…

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Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla 50:50

2M ago50:50

50:50

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 Gallatin, and now as a singer/songwriter based in India. Amer and I discuss how to help students explore artistry through the lens of his own evolution as a performer and creator. Amer Khosla's Contact Info…

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Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz 48:23

2M ago48:23

48:23

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz, author of Connected Teaching, about the importance of setting healthy, flexible boundaries with students. Using the framework of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), Dr. Schwartz offers helpful ways to think about the student-teacher relationship and offers real-life examples of how boundaries and cl…

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Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

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 value added in the voice studio? Join me for a great conversation with Maurice Goodwin, SLP who illuminates how curiosity can be useful in both clinical and academic arenas. Maurice Goodwin's Contact In…

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Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka 45:23

3M ago45:23

45:23

There are a number of challenges voice teachers must navigate when considering repertoire selection for their students. In this episode, David speaks to Zipporah Peddle and Paul M. Patinka, who continue to bring our community scholarly research on repertoire selection and its impacts on student learning and growth. Zipporah Peddle's Contact Informa…

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Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey 45:58

4M ago45:58

45:58

In this episode, David has a far-reaching conversation with his first formal voice teacher, Dr. Everett McCorvey, who has had an accomplished career as a singer, teacher, and conductor. Together, they discuss mentorship, adjusting to the ever-evolving needs of students, vulnerability, and much more. Dr. Everett McCorvey's Contact Information: https…

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Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode, David explores Dr. Dan Siegel's theory of the Window of Tolerance and Dr. Stephen Porgress' Polyvagal Theory as frameworks for understanding how to keep singers regulated in the voice studio. Special guest Marcia Lesser, SEP offers valuable insights on the Autonomic Nervous System and how we can create learning spaces that are safe…

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Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal 45:44

5M ago45:44

45:44

In this episode, David explores the similarities and differences between teachers and therapists with the help of psychologist Dr. Ritu Agarwal. Together, they discuss how to co-create a safe environment for students and outline the signs when it may be time to refer a student to a licensed therapist. Contact Information for Dr. Ritu Agarwal https:…

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Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood 45:05

5M ago45:05

45:05

In this episode, David highlights the differences between teacher-centered and student-centered learning—a natural off-shoot of his conversation with special guest Justin Petersen in Episode 2. This week, David speaks with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith (Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University) and Dr. Travis Sherwood (San Diego State University). …

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Ep. 2 - "The Master-Apprentice Model" with Justin Petersen 45:50

6M ago45:50

45:50

In this episode, David considers the relationship between voice student and voice teacher through the lens of the master-apprentice model. How has this relationship changed over the centuries? How do we view this evolution without judgment? Special guest Justin Petersen brings in-depth, thoughtful context to this conversation. Contact Information f…

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Ep. 1 - "Origin Stories" with Dr. Felix Graham 44:40

6M ago44:40

44:40

Host David Sisco shares three origin stories that inspired him to create this podcast and write Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy: An Integrative Approach to Training Vocal Artists (which will be released by Routledge Press in Summer 2025 ). Special Guest Dr. Felix Graham talks about the power of narratives and how voice teachers can help students overco…

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David Sisco Podcasts

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Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy

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Ep. 12 - "Lessons Learned" with host David Sisco 27:47

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Ep. 13 - "The Book Launch Episode" with Justin Petersen, Dr. Felix Graham, Dr. Luvada Harrison, and Adalynn Eller 58:32

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Ep. 11 - "Trauma-Informed Care in the Voice Studio" with Megan Durham 53:27

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Ep. 10 - "Exploring Artistry with the Student" with Amer Khosla 50:50

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Ep. 9 - "Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students" with Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz 48:23

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Ep. 8 - "Curiosity" with Maurice Goodwin, SLP 39:00

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Ep. 7 - "Selecting Repertoire with the Student" with Zipporah Peddle & Paul M. Patinka 45:23

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Ep. 6 - "One Time, at Summer Camp" with Dr. Everett McCorvey 45:58

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Ep. 5 - "Working Within the Window of Tolerance" with Marcia Lesser, SEP 45:25

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Ep. 4 - "Teachers & Therapists: Similarities & Differences" with Dr. Ritu Agarwal 45:44

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Ep. 3 - Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Learning" with Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith & Dr. Travis Sherwood 45:05

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Ep. 2 - "The Master-Apprentice Model" with Justin Petersen 45:50

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Ep. 1 - "Origin Stories" with Dr. Felix Graham 44:40

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