The Music Teacher's Survival Guide with Dr. Nick Parnell

Music Research to Empower your Teaching (Part 2) - Dr. Anita Collins

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1938584/open_sms] Part 2: Dr. Anita Collins [https://www.anitacollinsmusic.com.au/] is a celebrated educator and author, renowned for her contributions to brain development and music education. Her book, "The Music Advantage," guides parents and teachers on the benefits of musical learning for children of all ages. She spearheads Bigger Better Brains [https://www.biggerbetterbrains.com.au/], providing neuromusical education worldwide. Anita’s television presence peaked with her role in the "Don’t Stop the Music" documentary and educational videos like her TED Ed lesson and TEDx Talk [https://youtu.be/ueqgenARzlE?si=ElFriZAm5dju3W6J], promoting the significance of music education from birth. Her achievements earned her the Educators Award at the Australian Women in Music awards in 2018. Musical Instrument Hire for Schools (Australia) -  Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Marimba and Vibraphone Hire for Schools & Students (Australia) - Nick Parnell Percussion Academy [https://nickparnell.com/percussionacademy/] Presented by Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Host - Dr. Nick Parnell [https://nickparnell.com/]

Music Research to Empower your Teaching - Dr. Anita Collins - Part 1

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1938584/open_sms] Part 1: Dr. Anita Collins [https://www.anitacollinsmusic.com.au] is a celebrated educator and author, renowned for her contributions to brain development and music education. Her book, "The Music Advantage," guides parents and teachers on the benefits of musical learning for children of all ages. She spearheads Bigger Better Brains [https://www.biggerbetterbrains.com.au], providing neuromusical education worldwide. Anita’s television presence peaked with her role in the "Don’t Stop the Music" documentary and educational videos like her TED Ed lesson and TEDx Talk [https://youtu.be/ueqgenARzlE?si=ElFriZAm5dju3W6J], promoting the significance of music education from birth. Her achievements earned her the Educators Award at the Australian Women in Music awards in 2018. Musical Instrument Hire for Schools (Australia) -  Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy [https://nickparnell.com/percussionacademy/] - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Host - Dr. Nick Parnell [https://nickparnell.com/]

Guiding your Students Well as they consider Tertiary Music Study - Tim White OAM

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1938584/open_sms] Have you ever wondered what advice you should give to a student who is considering studying music at University level and pursing it as a career? Dr. Nick Parnell talks with Tim White OAM, to answer this question. Topics covered include who should study music, what it's like studying at a tertiary level (WAPPA), and what the career opportunities are.  Tim White was Principal Percussionist of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for 28 years, before moving full time to WA Academy of Performing Arts at Edith Cowan University in 2013 where is currently the Co-ordinator of Classical Music. In 2014 Tim won the ECU’s 'Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching', and in 2015 he won the Australian Awards for University Teaching’s 'Award for Teaching Excellence'. Musical Instrument Hire for Schools (Australia) -  Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy [https://nickparnell.com/percussionacademy/] - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Host - Dr. Nick Parnell [https://nickparnell.com/]

All About Guitar Teaching - Caleb Lavery-Brook

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1938584/open_sms] Dr. Nick Parnell talks with guitarist Caleb Lavery-Brook (2023 SA Best Music Educator Nominee) all about Guitar Teaching.  Caleb completed his Master of Philosophy in Music at the Elder Conservatorium of Music in 2021 and has also undertaken a Mentorship with ARIA award winning guitarist Slava Grigoryan. As a performer he has played at festivals including the Daegu International Guitar Festival in South Korea and the Adelaide Guitar Festival.  As an avid educator, Caleb holds teaching roles at Adelaide Universities’, Elder Conservatorium Open Music Academy and is the Artistic Director, Conductor and Tutor for the South Australian Youth Guitar Ensemble which, as a testament to his efforts was nominated in the SA Music Awards as ‘Best Music Educator’ in 2023. Musical Instrument Hire for Schools (Australia) -  Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy [https://nickparnell.com/percussionacademy/] - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Host - Dr. Nick Parnell [https://nickparnell.com/]

The Kaboom Percussion Story - Catherine Betts & Joshua Webster

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1938584/open_sms] Dr. Nick Parnell talks with Catherine Betts & Joshua Webster from the popular Kaboom Percussion [https://www.kaboompercussion.com] duo. Hear all about their origins instrumental teaching till huge demand for their education programs, largely driven by YouTube (we are talking 100 million views!), required them to go full time. Josh & Cat talk about their highly sought-after School Shows to the various resources designed to help your school.  Musical Instrument Hire for Schools (Australia) -  Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy [https://nickparnell.com/percussionacademy/] - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com [http://musikko.com/] Host - Dr. Nick Parnell [https://nickparnell.com/]