The future of creative arts and in particular music relies on the combination and collaboration of education, creativity and technology to shape the musicians and audio engineers of the tomorrow. In this episode of Oz Soundz Unleashed we are diving into music education in 2025. How it's evolved, what challenges teachers and students are facing, and where we are headed next. From composition, performance to new funding models and a growing emphasis on creativity over competition, music education is transforming fast.
We unpack the 10 key areas for focus on music education including but not limited to:
We are joined by a HSC Music Student embarking on her music and audio careers and discuss her journey thus far and into the future. A discussion not to be missed for any current high school music student intending to do music for the Higher School Certificate.
Finally we introduce our listeners to ALIYA an up and coming indie pop artists from Sydney NSW who is making waves in industry with her own unique style of pop rock.
EPISODE SYNOPSIS
Oz Soundz Unleashed is pleased to release Episode #03 of the podcast series that tackles the issues in the Indie Music industry.
In this episode in Segment one we discuss the Session Musician, their role, opportunity, risks and issues in the currently music industry. We unpack the role of a Session Musician in working with independent artists and recording agencies with in the studio, on the live stage or via remote recording.
In Segment two we interview Dylan Plumridge (@Dylan.jamesmusic) an up and coming session keyboardist in the Sydney area and discuss the challenges and observations he has made in his career as a session musician. It's a really interesting discussion you will not want to miss.
Finally, we introduce our listeners to a local Singer/Songwriter Ben Harris (www.benharrismusic.com.au) who recently released his debut EP "Homesick".
SPONSOR: This episode is proudly sponsored by our good friend "Hazys Wood" (@hazys_wood).
Episode #02 of the Oz Soundz Unleashed podcast is a witty and personal conversation with a good mate of our Stewart Robertson, Drummer and IT Guy who chats with us on his involvement in the indie music industry over the past 30 years. We discuss his background to music, passions, politics and personalities as a member of a number of bands through to recording issues that were experienced.
Stew tell his experiences through his time as a drummer culminating in the story of how he came to own a genuine "Metallica" Drumstick from the hand of Lars Ulrich himself during the Black Album tour of Australia.
Podcast Name: Oz Soundz Unleashed
Presenter: Jason "Plummo" Plumridge
Topic: The Concept of Music Community, where the heartbeat of creativity, business, and support all come together to shape a better world. In a world where music transcends boundaries and connects us all, we’re diving deep into how artists, entrepreneurs, and fans can collaborate to create more than just sound, together we can create a movement powerful and creative. From the artistry that inspires, to the business that sustains, this podcast explores how music and audio can truly change the world, one note at a time with community spirit and focus.
“Oz Soundz Unleashed” is a creative product of “Oz Soundz” a wholly owned subsidiary of Vestinex Pty Ltd an Australian Private Held Company headquartered in Sydney NSW.
Segments: There are 4 major segments in this episode
Length: Approx. 32mins
Email: unleashed@ozsoundz.com.au
