The Music Teacher's Survival Guide with Dr. Nick Parnell
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.
Episodes
19 episodes since 2022
All About Guitar Teaching - Caleb Lavery-Brook
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 u...
June 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:03
The Kaboom Percussion Story - Catherine Betts & Joshua Webster
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 prog...
May 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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37:14
How to Build an Award Winning String Program - Martin Butler OAM - Part 2
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 Inst...
January 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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22:51
How to Build an Award Winning String Program - Martin Butler OAM - Part 1
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 Hir...
January 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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22:23
What Happened at ABODA 2023?
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 a...
August 23, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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15:42
All about Percussion Teaching - James Lewis Fox
James Lewis Fox has been on the cutting edge of education, inspiring his students for the past 20 years in the world of music, percussion, and drum kit. James has performed with Grammy award winner Gotye, acclaimed ABC Pop/Jazz Singer Becky Fox...
July 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:07
All about Percussion Teaching - Ben Dickson
Ben Dickson is currently Director of Percussion at Methodist Ladies College in Melbourne, Victoria. He enjoys a busy freelance performance career and was the principal timpanist of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra from 2005 - 2010 before mov...
June 22, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:44
John Morrison (Part 2) - Generations in Jazz, Improvising, and All That Jazz
John Morrison is one of Australia’s best and most loved drummers, big band leader and educator. He is the eldest of the Morrison family and has spent much of his musical life playing and recording ...
April 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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29:22
John Morrison (Part 1) - How to Build and Improve your Jazz Band
John Morrison is one of Australia’s best and most loved drummers, big band leader and educator. He is the eldest of the Morrison family and has spent much of his musical life playing and recording ...
April 12, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:46
Mental Health & Get the most out of your School Band - Part 2 - Matt Klohs
Part 2 - Mental Health & How to get the most out of your School Band. Matt Klohs has enjoyed a 3-decade professional career as both a musician and conductor having performed in Australia, US, UK, Spain and Hong Kong. Building on his...
April 03, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:30
Get the most out of your School Band Part 1 - Matt Klohs
Part 1 - How to get the most out of your School Band. Matt Klohs has enjoyed a 3-decade professional career as both a musician and conductor having performed in Australia, US, UK, Spain and Hong Kong. Building on his strong foundation i...
March 26, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:41
How to Write Songs with your Students – Robyn Habel
Dr. Nick Parnell talks with leading educator and songwriter Robyn Habel. Robyn has recorded on over 15 albums and composed music for the likes of T...
October 26, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:17
Music Teaching in a Regional Town - Joe Fragnito
Ever wondered what it is like music teaching in a regional town? Are you thinking of a tree change to the country? Musician and educator Dr. Nick Parnell talks with leading percussionist and teacher, Joe Fragnito, on what this life is like. Joe...
August 14, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:07
Lessons of Motivation and Leadership from a World-Class Rowing Coach – Barnaby Eaton
What can music educators can learn from a world-class rowing coach? Musician and educator Dr. Nick Parnell talks with Barnaby Eaton about how to inspire students (self-determination theory), the four stages...
July 20, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:26
Lessons from a Life in Music Education - Darryl Pope OAM
Darryl Pope OAM, is a recently retired Music Director, Teacher, Brass Specialist and Band Director. He has managed a number of large, vibrant music departments, overseeing many ensembles from orchestras to Big bands. On this episode,
July 07, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:38
ABODA SA 2022 - Everything You Need To Know - Darryl Pope OAM
Everything you need to know about ABODA SA Festival 2022. Musician Dr. Nick Parnell talks with organiser Darryl Pope OAM about what the festival will look like this year, repertoire require...
June 15, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:18
Preparing your Vocal Ensemble for Generations in Jazz - Sally Cameron
Guest – Sally Cameron (Vocalist)Host – Dr. Nick ParnellAs we approach the popular Generations in Jazz competition, many music teachers are asking ...
May 19, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:06
Music Teaching in the Era of Covid-19 - Mat Noble
Guest - Mat Noble (music director)Host - Dr. Nick ParnellAs the 2022 teaching year kicks off, music teachers are again faced with a variety of challenges in navigating the effects of Covid-19. In this episode, music director Mat Nob...
February 20, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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50:56
Trailer - The Music Teacher's Survival Guide by Musikko
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...
February 11, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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