The BRHYTHMIC Podcast

Episodes

1. 20

   025 Injury

   We have had a number of students experience various injuries over the years and so long as they are able to attend school, lessons have continued as we can focus on bass-drum only technique or theory in the event of a foot or leg injury, meaning they do not need to use their hands or arms, OR...

   Apr 17, 2021
2. 19

   024 Accountability

   We dive into the role of being accountable. Lot's of tutors become friends with their teachers, though real teachers are the ones, not afraid to point out when things need a little improvement...

   Mar 10, 2021

   3m
3. 18

   023 How to Get a Distinction in Grade 8

   This is definitely worth taking a small amount of time out of your day to learn from this superstar. Will Greinke talks with us about what it took to get a Distinction in Grade 8. Will is a superstar and any young drummers should take note.

   Mar 3, 2021

   23m
4. 17

   022 Critical Thinking

   Now we are entering a digital learning boom, being able to discern authentic information with a critical mind is more important than ever. "We must teach our students and children HOW to think, not WHAT to think". Bron Harrison

   Jul 24, 2020

   10m
5. 16

   021 Lucky Lefties

   About 12% of the population are left-handed. You can hear from some of our fabulous left-handed players in our podcast 'Lucky Lefties'.

   May 30, 2020

   13m
6. 15

   020 21st Century Learners

   At BRHYTHMIC, we have developed a state-of-the-art program to accommodate 21st Century learners. BRHYTHMIC was a digital studio prior to the Coronavirus epidemic - online learning has been a strategy of ours to fully support student learning outside face to face lessons.

   May 11, 2020

   5m
7. 14

   019 Exam or not to exam, that is the question.

   Exams are a two-edged sword. To nurture children and help them find a love for music whilst at the same time develop their skills and push their boundaries so they better themselves is the constant balancing act of a tutor.

   May 2, 2020

   4m
8. 13

   018 The Goodness of Group Learning

   Last year we had our 11th annual BRHYTHMIC concert. We performed our first group performance piece. The energy in the room was on fire and the overall vibe (sorry to sound like a Byron Bay hippy/not sorry) was simply awesome. This got the BRHYTHMIC team thinking, how can we harness the goodness...

   Mar 16, 2020

   5m
9. 12

   017 History Has Been Made!

   History has been made! You are listening to the FIRST person to achieve an AMusA Percussion Performance Exam. EVER. This is groundbreaking news! Congratulations Ricky Zhang!

   Feb 25, 2020

   9m
10. 11

    016 Rhythm and the Brain

    When Neuroscientist, Peter Simpson-Young approached me, as an expert in rhythm, and introduced me to two doctors and leading researchers in the field of music and the brain, I jumped at the bit to participate in their project. Dr. Neil Todd and Dr. Sendhil Govender are studying rhythm and timing...

    Feb 16, 2020

    3m
11. 10

    015 Earthen Rhythms

    Benjie Williams is the Owner and Founder at Earthen Rhythms, one of Australia’s leading African Drumming Circle Facilitators. We have a chat with him about the benefits of drumming - a favourite episode, check it out today!

    Feb 3, 2020

    26m
12. 9

    014 But I Don't Have Time!

    But I don’t have time!!! I hear this, a lot. Wanna know my hot tips. You can hear my top five techniques in this podcast.

    Jan 20, 2020

    3m
13. 8

    013 Success Snapshot!

    Success in mostly in the mind. It is based on your ability to objectively look at: Where you were Where you are now Where you are going … and being confident that there is progress in between these steps.

    Jan 7, 2020

    3m
14. 7

    012 Ben Ostowari Interview

    One of our many students, Ben, who joins us today to answer a few questions.

    Nov 13, 2019

    7m
15. 6

    011 What Parents Can Do to Make Sure Their Child Is Ready for Their Music Exam

    Today we provide some helpful tips on our to stay involved with your child's drum and percussion exam.

    Oct 19, 2019

    6m
16. 5

    010 BRHYTHMIC Tutor Professional Development

    Oct 15, 2019

    2m
17. 4

    009 The Selfless Drummer

    We interview one of our tutors, TJ Lee who met Michael Jackson's drummer Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett. Here we learn an important skill in drumming and in life - how to be selfless.

    Aug 15, 2019

    5m
18. 3

    008 Electric or Acoustic?

    Electric or Acoustic? I get asked this question a lot! I draw some comparisons to electric pianos, because, well, most of us have played an electric piano, but not all of us have played an electric kit.

    Jul 24, 2019

    6m
19. 2

    007 Communication - 10 hot tips

    10 hot tips for how to communicate during a musical performance. Check the accompanying video here: bit.ly/Comms10HotTips

    Jul 17, 2019

    4m
20. 1

    006 FREE Percussionist Etiquette Cheat Sheet

    Percussionist Etiquette. Yep, it's a thing. Grab your FREE Percussionist Cheat Sheet at www.brhythmic.com.au or have a listen to the qualities and characteristics you need to harness to be a successful percussionist.

    Jul 5, 2019

    10m