⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/206/ ⭐

In episode 206, Host Nikki Loney is joined by the FULL VOICE Music team, Mim Adams, Bethany Turpin, and Shawn Trotter, for an insightful and candid discussion about the realities or “Hard Truths” of music education. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting your journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives and encouragement for navigating the challenging moments in your teaching studio.

🔹[4:48] Bethany Turpin

🔹[6:13] Update on studio rate increase

🔹[10:59] They didn’t teach me this in music school!

🔹[13:41] Advice to someone getting started

🔹[16:07] Administrative responsibilities

🔹[20:57] Vocal Pedagogy

🔹[28:24] Mim Adams

🔹[29:21] Colleagues

🔹[31:45] People don’t read

🔹[36:05] Every student is different

🔹[39:03] Kindness - A beautiful truth

🔹[41:29] Hill & Valleys - Connection with the student

🔹[55:20] Repertoire

🔹[1:02:25] Shawn Trotter

🔹[1:03:23] It’s not about you

🔹[1:08:44] Keeping current & doing our best

🔹[1:15:38] Helping student teach themselves

🔹[1:17:09] A return to teaching

⭐ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

🔗 Online Courses for Voice Teachers. Use discount code PODCAST to save 20% https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/teacher-training/online-courses/

🔗 ICVT Convention Registration

https://www.nats.org/icvt2025.html

🔗 Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Justin Peterson Podcast Historical Vocal Pedagogy: 93 and 94 Bethany’s Podcast: Raising your Rates #187

⭐ ABOUT OUT GUESTS:

Mim Adams, Dr. Bethany Turpin, and Shawn Trotter are dedicated music educators and small but mighty team at FULL VOICE Music. With decades of combined experience, they bring a vibrant mix of teaching, performing, composing, and arranging to their work.

Together, they share a passion for supporting music educators and making learning musical, meaningful, and fun.

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ℹ️ Hosted by Nikki Loney; Edited and Theme Music by Shawn Trotter; Released May 30, 2025