Hello Music World Podcast

Hello Music World Podcast

Welcome to the Hello Music World Podcast where we talk about the ups, the downs and all that matters in between in music education and music in the world community Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hello-music-world-podcast--5347650/support.

Episodes

October 23, 2026 • 17 mins
Stage, Sound & Story
A Conversation with Warren WillsWhat happens when you stop being afraid of playing the wrong notes?In this episode, Karen Kim sits down with pianist, composer and musical director Warren Wills to explore creativity, musical confidence and the freedom to make music your own.From London’s West End to inclusive community theatre, Warren’s work brings together performance, storytelling and a beli...
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When Music Builds Community

What role does music play beyond the stage? Can a song strengthen communities, shape culture, tell a nation's story- or even change lives? 
In this episode of The Hello Music Show, Karen Kim sits down with South African creative leader, musician and music advocate Derek Craig, whose career has spanned award-winning advertising, artist management, music licensing and community development. ...
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July 7, 2026 • 22 mins
🎙️ Hello Music World Podcast | Reimagining Opera: Immersive Performance and the Future of the Art Form with Daniel Szesiong ToddWhat does the future of opera look like?In this episode of Hello Music World, Karen Kim is joined by acclaimed Australian tenor Daniel Szesiong Todd for a fascinating conversation about the evolving world of opera, immersive performance, and creating new ways for audiences to experience classical music.Da...
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    Beyond the Soloist: Collaboration, Competition and Building a Classical Music Career

    In this episode of Hello Music World, Karen Kim sits down with Korean-Australian pianist Sean Kim to explore his journey from the Melbourne Conservatorium to becoming one of Australia's exciting emerging collaborative pianists. Together they discuss performance, accompaniment, the realities of building a sustainable music career, and the imp...
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    Why does opera still matter in the age of AI, streaming, and shrinking attention spans?In this episode of The Hello Music Show, Karen Kim sits down with David Kram AM-arts leader, producer, educator, and champion of Australian opera-to explore the enduring power of storytelling, creativity, and the arts.Together they discuss why opera continues to captivate audiences centuries after its creation, the role of storytelling in busines...
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    On this episode we're delighted to welcome one of Australia's most creative and multi-talented storytellers, Stephen Hall. Many Australians know Stephen from his brilliant performances across 15 seasons of Shaun Micallef's Mad As Hell, where he brought a gallery of unforgettable characters to life. But his career extends far beyond television. He is an accomplished actor, comedy writer, producer, author, voice artist, radio present...
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    D’Arcy Spiller is an emerging Australian singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt storytelling, soulful vocals, and authentic approach to songwriting. Blending elements of folk, pop, and indie music, D’Arcy creates songs that explore themes of connection, self-discovery, and the human experience. Through her engaging performances and honest lyricism, she has built a growing audience drawn to her warmth, creativity, and...
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    September 4, 2025 • 48 mins
    Today’s conversation features Stephen Hunt, COO and co-founder of Music Health, a company harnessing the power of personalised music to improve quality of life and support cognitive wellbeing. Stephen unpacks the evidence behind music and memory, what “the right song at the right moment” actually means, and how thoughtful product design can empower families, carers, and clinicians—especially in dementia care...
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    Warwick Stengårds – “Beyond the Baton”
    In this episode we are thrilled to be chatting with Warwick Stengårds, the Australian‑Swedish conductor whose versatility spans opera, ballet, and contemporary music with more than three decades of international acclaim. Based in Vienna, his flair for bridging classical tradition and modern expression has taken him to stages such as Opera Australia, the Vienna State Opera...
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    Conducting a More Inclusive World

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr Denise White FRSA PhD, globally recognized as The Conductologist. She’s the ingenious mind behind Conductology, a scientifically validated, 18-gesture musical system that empowers people with disabilities-and anyone, regardless of ability, to create and conduct original music (conductology.co.uk).
    In this episode, Denise shares the orig...
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    Hello Music Show episode 18 features special guest Coach Cannatelli, 
    director and head coach of Future Artist Development.
    Coach Cannatelli has been a part of the Australian Music Industry for over 25 years. Starting as an intern at Road Runner Records and Shock Records in his teenage years he went on to be a Session Musician eventually forming his own band Summerset Avenue where he played Bass, Booked and Managed the b...
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    Special Guest Angela Lee is Founder of The Academy Australia and Creator of Kpop Boot Camp Australia. Member of the International Dance Council CID The Academy Australia ("The Academy") was established in 2016 by Director Angela Lee and her business partner Julianne Xie. Recognising the growing demand in Australia for Asian events, content and entertainment opportunities, in particular the global phenomenon that is Kpop, The Academ...
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    How will AI impact the music industry? We ask our guest BabyChat (powered by ChatGPT) for his insights! Our guest host today is also an AI- 'Saylor Kim' a created cross between Taylor Swift and Kpop!
    View the video: https://youtu.be/u69mLPny34Y

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    Artificial intelligence (AI) and its Role in the Music industry Hello Music World Podcast, Episode 11
    Hosted by AI Presenters “Saylor Kim” (Cross betw...
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    Dr Alexander Crooke has a combined passion for music, arts and culture, and the goal of promoting human rights, social wellbeing, and equality. He has pursued these through over 10 years of tertiary education, and 10 years of work in a range of research environments and settings

    Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXmUQODhNww&ab_channel=hellomusic100

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    Today on the Hello Music Show where Music Education Matters, we are delighted to have special guest Sarah Busuttil.
    Sarah Busuttil is a passionate violinist, conductor, music educator, singer/songwriter and performer

    Video Link: https://youtu.be/HhECssYAyb0

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    Today on the Hello Music world Podcast, we have a Melbourne to Hollywood 'firewire' chat with multi-talented musician, motion picture composer and creative social entrepreneurTammy Ari.
    Tammy gives us a sneak preview to hear upcoming project to help end modern slavery...
    more about Tammy- www.tammyari.com

    VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/oQGx460Q51c

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    Louis Nicholl, emerging Melbourne classical pianist talks about his upcoming online concert and how he's keeping himself busy during the Covid period

    VIDEO LINK:https://youtu.be/1LR2YlW4XQ0

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    International Concert Promoter, Paul Shen and former Chinese Entertainment lawyer, Yana Hu, share their invaluable tips for foreign brands/ artists trying to tap into the enormous Chinese market.

    VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/61MTyqZlbqA

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    January 10, 2022 • 2 mins
    Wylie J Miller, successful performer, lead singer of Grand Wazoo, singer-songwriter and motivational speaker, shares the story of how he managed to share the stage with the legendary Stevie Wonder!

    VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/WJYnH9q__gk

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    Tammy Ari, composer/producer/performer shares some of her freelance marketing secrets.

    VIDEO LINK:https://youtu.be/V9TCgCGcFqY

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