My name is Susie Davies-Splitter and I have been teaching music to all ages in Early Childhood, schools and Universities over many years. With my husband, Phil, we run ‘Welcome to Music’ where we create music resources, have a membership community and present training and programs for kids and educators. Our goal is to help build confidence and creativity and enrich lives through the joy of music. Follow my journey as I have begun a new music teaching position this year in a local primary school just around the corner from our house in Melbourne, Australia for 5-11 year olds. I hope that this podcast can support and inspire you and maybe even make your job a little easier through sharing tips, chats, lesson plans, interviews and great quality music resources to use with your children. I use an inclusive, multi-modal, multi-sensory and Orff-based approach to help make the learning stick. Please enjoy the Welcome to Music teacher podcast and find us at welcometomusic.net
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My name is Susie Davies-Splitter and I have been teaching music to all ages in Early Childhood, schools and Universities over many years. With my husband, Phil, we run ‘Welcome to Music’ where we create music resources, have a membership community and present training and programs for kids and educators. Our goal is to help build confidence and creativity and enrich lives through the joy of music. Follow my journey as I have begun a new music teaching position this year in a local primary school just around the corner from our house in Melbourne, Australia for 5-11 year olds. I hope that this podcast can support and inspire you and maybe even make your job a little easier through sharing tips, chats, lesson plans, interviews and great quality music resources to use with your children. I use an inclusive, multi-modal, multi-sensory and Orff-based approach to help make the learning stick. Please enjoy the Welcome to Music teacher podcast and find us at welcometomusic.net
A huge welcome to Episode 16 of the Welcome to Music podcast – The Dinky Di Aussie Trilogy - Discover Australia with Dazza and his Fair Dinkum Aussie Tales & Tunes Dazza, the Dinky Di Aussie (written and created by Susie and Phil), is an adventurous and musical spirit who embodies the true essence of an Australian traveller and performer. Hailing from the outback near the iconic "back of Burke," Dazza is known for his warm greetings and love for saying "G'day." His journeys take him across Australia and around the world, where he shares his unique blend of music, playing traditional and quirky instruments like the washboard, didgeridoo, bongos, and lagerphone. "Dinky Di Aussie" captures Dazza’s pride in his Australian heritage, his use of local slang, and his welcoming nature towards newcomers. In the song "Dazza," his travels are depicted as he entertains crowds in various Australian towns, creating a lively atmosphere wherever he goes. Finally, "Say G’day" highlights Dazza’s global adventures, where he greets new friends in their native languages, spreading the joy of his Australian roots. Dazza's travels are filled with joy and camaraderie as he entertains crowds with his music and brings people together, from larrikins to sheilas and even ankle-biters. Dazza's adventures are a testament to his love for exploration, connection, and the vibrant Aussie culture. Phil and I have created this character and written these songs to bring you a light-hearted look at our unique Aussie language and culture. The Dinky Di Aussie Trilogy includes 3 songs - ‘Say G’Day’ and ‘Dazza’ which both have echo in the choruses – one for singing and one for playing instruments while ‘Dinky Di Aussie’ is a call and response song. These ‘Echo’ and ‘Call and Response’ techniques make these songs easy to teach, immediately accessible and super engaging for children.Click HERE (https://www.welcometomusicpodcast.net/blog/episode-16-blog-notes-the-dinky-di-aussie-trilogy-part-1/) to read the blog notes for this episode.To access all the extras such as music notation, harmonies, ukulele, recorder and percussion parts, join our Welcome to Music Membership https://welcometomusic.podia.com/welcome-to-music-membership-plan (https://welcometomusic.podia.com/welcome-to-music-membership-plan)
Welcome to Music Podcast
My name is Susie Davies-Splitter and I have been teaching music to all ages in Early Childhood, schools and Universities over many years. With my husband, Phil, we run ‘Welcome to Music’ where we create music resources, have a membership community and present training and programs for kids and educators. Our goal is to help build confidence and creativity and enrich lives through the joy of music. Follow my journey as I have begun a new music teaching position this year in a local primary school just around the corner from our house in Melbourne, Australia for 5-11 year olds. I hope that this podcast can support and inspire you and maybe even make your job a little easier through sharing tips, chats, lesson plans, interviews and great quality music resources to use with your children. I use an inclusive, multi-modal, multi-sensory and Orff-based approach to help make the learning stick. Please enjoy the Welcome to Music teacher podcast and find us at welcometomusic.net
