Sing, Coach, Conduct is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering musicians and music educators in their personal and professional lives. Hosted by music director, voice coach, and award-winning author Megan Farison.

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In this episode, Megan sits down with Chris Munce—the mind behind Choralosophy, the #1 ranked podcast for music educators—for a candid, get-to-know-you conversation. Chris shares his journey to becoming a choir director, the teaching philosophies that drive his work, and the story behind how Choralosophy came to life. Whether you&#39;re a longtime fan of his podcast or meeting him for the first time, this one feels like catching up with an old friend.

Episode 47: Up Close and Personal with Chris Munce

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How does a producer and recording artist become the voice behind more than 140 audiobooks?In this episode of Sing, Coach, Conduct, I sit down with Talon David—a London- and Nashville-rooted singer, songwriter, and producer whose musical journey began before she could write full sentences. After discovering songwriting at fifteen, Talon found a powerful new language for expression. Since then, she has earned GRAMMY recognition, completed three diplomas, released three self-produced albums, and is preparing a double album project that continues to expand her artistic voice.But her path didn’t stop in the studio.Talon shares how she transitioned from musician to full-time audiobook narrator, bringing stories to life with the same nuance, discipline, and emotional depth she honed through music. We explore the parallels between songwriting and storytelling, the technical and artistic demands of narration, and what it takes to authentically inhabit someone else’s truth.She also reflects on narrating my memoir, Dissonance, and the unique responsibility of giving voice to a deeply personal story.This conversation is a powerful reminder that artistry is transferable—and that at its core, every form of performance is about communicating truth.

Episode 46: The Art of Audiobook Narration with Talon David

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After several months away, Megan returns to Sing, Coach, Conduct with gratitude for listeners around the world and a reflection on the challenging times we’re living in. This episode centers on why educators—especially music teachers—play a vital role beyond technique and performance. From modeling healthy authority and clear boundaries to fostering safety, empathy, and resilience, teachers shape far more than musicians—they shape humans.A grounding reminder that your presence, integrity, and care leave a lasting impact, even when you can’t always see it.

Episode 45: Why Teachers Matter More Than Ever

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Dr. Nancy Menk opens up about her forty-year career as a music professor at Saint Mary&#39;s College in South Bend, Indiana.

Episode 44: Bloom Where You're Planted with Dr. Nancy Menk

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Soprano and voice coach Erin Whitfield shares compelling insights into singing and teaching voice that can be applied in the studio, classroom, stage, and beyond.

Episode 43: Reconnecting to the Joy of Singing with Erin Whitfield

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Royce Mann is a community organizer, poet, activist, and former nonprofit organization leader who could become the youngest ever citywide elected official in Atlanta, Georgia.

Episode 42: Royce Mann for Atlanta Board of Education

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Traumatic events shape our lives in a multitude of ways. For Dr. Joey Weisler, the 2018 high school shooting in Parkland, Florida was one of those events. In this episode, Dr. Joey opens up about his journey of transforming &#34;scars into stars,&#34; and how his experiences have shaped the way he approaches student safety and well-being in the classroom.For additional resources see:Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/throneintheclassroom" rel="nofollow">@throneintheclassroom</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomnarrativespodcast" rel="nofollow">@classroomnarrativespodcast</a>Facebook<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088964074818" rel="nofollow">The Throne in the Classroom</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565948524650" rel="nofollow">Classroom Narratives Podcast</a>LinkedIn<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-weisler-37314ba2/" rel="nofollow">Joseph Weisler</a>Website<a href="https://josephweisler.com/" rel="nofollow">www.josephweisler.com</a>

Episode 41: Safe, for Now with Dr. Joey Weisler

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Matt Shephard, who has been a finalist for GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year multiple years in a row, shares what it means for small schools to have big dreams.

Episode 40: Small Schools, Big Dreams with Matt Shephard

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After thirty-two years as a beloved choral director, Nate Degner is finally enjoying retirement. In this episode, he looks back on his journey to becoming a music educator, and he offers wisdom to those still in the trenches of teaching.

Episode 39:  In the Trenches with Nate Degner

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Stephen Ridley, an international artist who got his start playing piano in streets all over the world, talks about his transition from performer to teacher. Stephen&#39;s Ridley Academy, through its piano masterclass series and personalized mentorship program, has helped over 33,000 fulfill their dreams of learning to play piano.<a href="https://www.ridleyacademy.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.ridleyacademy.com</a>

Episode 38: From the Street to the Stage with Stephen Ridley

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This episode is for anyone—parent, educator, counselor, or community member—that works directly with children. As a society, we have a collective responsibility to protect children from harm. This relies heavily on our ability to recognize and respond to harmful behaviors toward children. Clinical social worker and author, Anna Sonoda, spent years counseling convicted sex offenders. In her book, “Duck Duck Groom: How a Child Becomes a Target,” Anna reveals the observable patterns that connect all child predators, and she lays out a clear path for interrupting the grooming process before it escalates to abuse.

Episode 37: The Path to Prevention with Anna Sonoda

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Russian-American composer Jane Kozhevnikova shares how she transitioned from jazz pianist and composer to choral composer, and why directors should take more chances on newer works.

Episode 36: Taking a Chance on New Composers with Jane Kozhevnikova

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Bass-Baritone Jace McCloy, former teacher at School of Rock Chicago, explores the vocal benefits of cabaret, crooning, and pop music.

Episode 35: What Cabaret Can Do with Jace McCloy

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Michigan State University Assistant Professor of Music Education and elected member of the State Board of Education provides insight on what teachers, students, and communities are facing at the state and federal level.

Episode 34: The State of Education with Mitchell Robinson

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Stacy Daniels has a wide range of experience in the field of music education. In this episode, he shares some of the wisdom he&#39;s gained, and what he aims to provide every student so that they&#39;re equipped not only as musicians but as functioning members of society.

Episode 33: Functional Musicianship with Stacy Daniels

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Megan&#39;s former high school student, Maggie Reed, seeks advice as she navigates her first year as a professional music educator.

Episode 32: New Teacher Questions with Maggie Reed

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Brittany Chanell Johnson, the first black woman to conduct the American Pops Orchestra, is on a mission to help her students discover their personal vocal fingerprint. She believes that our individual uniqueness allows us to work best in community with one another. Also, that students can (and should) enjoy an education free of trauma.

Episode 31: For the Greater Good with Brittany Chanell Johnson

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Mike Ferry is a middle school history teacher by day, and a performer and fiddle teacher by night. He founded &#34;The Mindful Fiddlers Club&#34; to help adults overcome personal obstacles and enjoy music through group fiddle lessons.

Episode 30: Who Says You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? with Fiddlin' Mike Ferry

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After spending time in New York City as a professional musical theater actor, Laura Brigham has been dedicating her life to directing and creating art that amplifies the voices of others in her local Michigan community and beyond. Every year, she hosts an &#34;Art Speaks&#34; event where playwrights from anywhere in the world submit to have their work performed live for the first time.

Episode 29: Lifting Up Others' Voices Through Art with Laura Brigham

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In this episode, host Megan Farison talks to GRAMMY award winning conductor Jerry Blackstone, who spent thirty years of his teaching career at the University of Michigan.

Episode 28: A Conversation with Dr. Jerry Blackstone

The podcast for singers and singing teachers

Sing, Coach, Conduct is focused on elevating singers and singing teachers in both their personal and professional lives. In this podcast, listeners will have an opportunity to meet musicians, educators, and experts in fields related to personal growth and development.