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

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The Music Teacher’s Survival Guide by Musikko is the podcast for music directors, music class-room teachers and instrumental teachers. Each episode musician and educator, Dr. Nick Parnell, talks to leading teachers about the latest trends, challenges and ideas all aimed to help you not only survive, but flourish in the amazing world of music teaching.

  1. 05/26/2025

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

    Send a text Part 2: Dr. Anita Collins 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, 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, 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 Marimba and Vibraphone Hire for Schools & Students (Australia) - Nick Parnell Percussion Academy Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    35 min

  2. 05/14/2025

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

    Send a text Part 1: Dr. Anita Collins 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, 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, 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 Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    30 min

  3. 09/22/2024

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

    Send a text 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 Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    43 min

  4. 06/05/2024

    All About Guitar Teaching - Caleb Lavery-Brook

    Send a text 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 Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    32 min

  5. 05/06/2024

    The Kaboom Percussion Story - Catherine Betts & Joshua Webster

    Send a text Dr. Nick Parnell talks with Catherine Betts & Joshua Webster from the popular Kaboom Percussion 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 Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    37 min

  6. 01/24/2024

    How to Build an Award Winning String Program - Martin Butler OAM - Part 2

    Send a text Ever wondered how to create such a good string program in your school that it wins the state competitions for almost 10 years in a row? Thats what Martin Butler OAM has done - so we reckon he is worth listening to! (Part 2). Musical Instrument Hire for Schools (Australia) -  Musikko.com Martin was born in London and began learning the violin at the age of eight. When he was 11, he received a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music. Martin has gone on to work in the UK, Portugal and played with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra since he arrived in Australia in 1990. He has broad musical interests, performing in ‘The Desperados’, a trio formed with other ASO players which performs arrangements of classic rock, jazz and gypsy music. He has even worked as a keyboard player in a rock band for a time. Martin is very involved in youth music in Adelaide as an educator, conductor and arranger. He is currently the director of the Adelaide Youth Strings which he started in 2001.  Martin is also the Head of Strings at Concordia College and was awarded an OAM for services to music education in 2018. Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    23 min

  7. 01/10/2024

    How to Build an Award Winning String Program - Martin Butler OAM - Part 1

    Send a text Ever wondered how to create such a good string program in your school that it wins the state competitions for almost 10 years in a row? Thats what Martin Butler OAM has done - so we reckon he is worth listening to! Musical Instrument Hire for Schools (Australia) -  Musikko.com Martin was born in London and began learning the violin at the age of eight. When he was 11, he received a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music. Martin has gone on to work in the UK, Portugal and played with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra since he arrived in Australia in 1990. He has broad musical interests, performing in ‘The Desperados’, a trio formed with other ASO players which performs arrangements of classic rock, jazz and gypsy music. He has even worked as a keyboard player in a rock band for a time. Martin is very involved in youth music in Adelaide as an educator, conductor and arranger. He is currently the director of the Adelaide Youth Strings which he started in 2001.  Martin is also the Head of Strings at Concordia College and was awarded an OAM for services to music education in 2018. Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    22 min

  8. 08/23/2023

    What Happened at ABODA 2023?

    Send a text Each year, school ensembles get together and compete in the SA School Band & Orchestra Festival (ABODA). In this episode, Dr Nick Parnell visits the festival for a behind the scenes look at what happens. Hear what the organisers, students and band directors have to say. Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including vibraphone & marimba hire for Schools & Students. Presented by Musikko.com Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

    16 min
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The Music Teacher’s Survival Guide by Musikko is the podcast for music directors, music class-room teachers and instrumental teachers. Each episode musician and educator, Dr. Nick Parnell, talks to leading teachers about the latest trends, challenges and ideas all aimed to help you not only survive, but flourish in the amazing world of music teaching.

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