Rate My Professor Brendan Anthony

Dr. Brendan Anthony is a Senior Lecturer in Popular Music at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, within the Arts, Education and Law group. He maintains a 20-year association as a lecturer in popular music production at the institution. Anthony possesses an extensive international career exceeding 30 years as a record producer, mixer, songwriter, composer, and musician, collaborating with prominent figures including INXS, Wheatus, Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Hans Zimmer, Chris Thomas, and Chris Lord-Alge. His academic credentials encompass a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Griffith University (2019), with the thesis titled "Perspectives on Learning Popular Music Production in Higher Education from Both Sides of the Glass"; a Master of Music (research) from Griffith University (2011-2015); a Diploma in Music Technology; and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. Anthony is recognized as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), affirming his commitment to excellence in teaching and learning practices.

Anthony's research centers on popular music production pedagogy, investigating learning processes in higher education music production, creative mixing and recording techniques, live production practices, and fostering inclusivity, equity, and diversity in music programs. Notable publications include the edited book Music Production Cultures: Perspectives on Popular Music Pedagogy in Higher Education (Routledge, 2022); contributions to Music Production Pedagogy: Perspectives on Innovation in Music Production Education (Routledge, 2024); peer-reviewed articles such as "Mixing as a performance: Educating tertiary students in the art of playing audio equipment whilst mixing popular music" (Journal of Music Technology & Education, 2018), "Learning the 'tracker' process: A case study into popular music pedagogy" (Journal of Popular Music Education, 2020), "A Final Guiding Hand: A Practice-Based Study into the Evolving Role of Third Party Mixers" (IASPM Journal, 2017), "Creative Conceptualisation: Nurturing Creative Practice through the Popular Music Pedagogy of Live Recording Production" (IASPM@Journal, 2015), and "Thumbs Up: The effective use of music in health and well-being education for Australian Aboriginal youth in remote communities" (2018). Accumulating 45 citations, his scholarship shapes innovative, industry-informed curricula. Anthony delivers courses including Music Production Mindsets (2670QCM) and contributes to leadership in production and entrepreneurship majors at the Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre.