219 | The Best Vocal Exercise is...

219 | The Best Exercise is…
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Voice teachers are always asking "What is the best vocal exercise for..." In this episode, we dig into what vocal exercises actually are, and what they aren't, and how they fit into effective vocal pedagogy for young singers. We also talk about improving our instructional language, because the way we cue an exercise can matter as much as the exercise itself, and better language means a stronger teacher-student connection in your private voice studio.
Then we walk through one straightforward vocal exercise with ten variations, giving you a practical warm-up toolkit to help your students explore their voice, build musicianship, and grow their musical literacy, all in a single lesson.
⭐ About our guest:
Nikki Loney is the boss of it all at FULL VOICE Music. She spends her days working alongside music educators, voice experts, children's composers, and her incredible team, all in the name of helping young singers find their voice (and have a little fun doing it).
Do you love working with young singers? If you're not there yet, you're in the right place.
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Hosted by Nikki Loney. Edited and theme music by Shawn Trotter. Released August 28, 2026.
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