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Humanistic Pedagogy and Artistry

Attuned Listening

John’s approach to teaching is grounded in compassionate presence, attuned listening, and a collaborative, relationally-centered lesson dynamic.

His approach in the voice studio is structured around the SAFE Method, an approach that he developed through his work with students experiencing challenges related to trauma, mental health concerns, or physical limitations in their singing and study processes. Learn more

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Follow Along

A presenter standing at a podium giving a talk on 'Trauma-Informed Mindfulness in the Classroom & Studio' with a projector screen displaying the presentation title. The podium is at "The Broadmoor" in Colorado Springs.
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Silhouette of a soldier sitting against a sunset backdrop with the text "Unseen Wounds: Works by Samuel Barber, Kevin Puts, and David T. Little."
A man in a suit speaking into a microphone on stage in front of an audience, with a presentation slide showing a pair of hands held together in the background.