The Playground

Dr Don Greene was an elite-level sports psychologist before discovering that the issues faced by top musicians were really a lot like those of sports people. Since then he has worked with musicians from major orchestras and the Juilliard School among many others, coaching them…

• Written by Gordon Harvey on Jun 27, 2013

“It’s a shame that we tend to live in a society where we leave music-making to the experts”.  Not that Linsey Pollak is a non-expert, far from it. Having spent most of his life studying music and designing and making instruments, it’s just that he…

• Written by SM Admin on Jun 27, 2013

As a visual artist, Luke Jerram might appear to be an unlikely candidate for a discussion about music, but it turns out music and sound are favourite media for many of his sculpture projects and art installations. His work Aeolus is a striking blend of visual beauty…

• Written by SM Admin on May 19, 2013

  “Music is the only language that has no barriers”.   Singer-songwriter, two-time Golden Guitar winner and music educator Lyn Bowtell is passionate about sharing music. Here she talks with Gretta Dunn about her career, the joy of performing, and her work with the wonderful Songroom…

• Written by SM Admin on Mar 27, 2013
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We asked Stephanie some questions to gain some insight into her role here at Simply Music, what lights her up musically and some facts that make her the person she is. Your full name: Stephanie Iadanza When did you start and what is your role…

• Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Mar 27, 2013
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Patricia Bartell is a pioneer in the study of classical accordion, international championship winner and judge, and now co-developer with Neil Moore of the brand new Hohner-certified Simply Music Accordion program. Here she talks with Neil about her multi-instrumental background, how she stumbled on Simply…

• Written by Neil Moore on Jan 30, 2013

“I love… when people think something is ‘impossible’, to break that down and think ‘I’m possible’…” Jonathon Welch is an Australian institution in multiple music-related fields, and a truly inspiring individual. As a tenor, he has had over 60 stage roles including Principal Tenor in just…

• Written by SM Admin on Dec 4, 2012

Lynn Kleiner has been teaching since 1978. As developer of her own programs based on the Orff philosophy, she has started countless children on their musical journeys, as well as presenting her work internationally and creating a collection of award-winning educational materials.  Here she speaks…

• Written by SM Admin on Sep 28, 2012

Among many other things, Bill Page, Creative Manager at Mushroom Music Publishing, is currently working on pitching songs to The Voice Australia. In this colorful 40-minute chat with songwriter and Simply Music staff member Gretta Dunn, Bill shows the straight-talking and generous style that has earned him…

• Written by SM Admin on May 30, 2012

We’re thrilled to have launched Play-a-Story. A brand new piano and keyboard program for 4-6 year-olds that introduces them to the joy of musical storytelling. The exuberant and passionate creator of this program is Lyndel Kennedy. In this casual chat with Scott Jones she talks…

• Written by SM Admin on Apr 8, 2012