Legendary Aussie music producer Mark Opitz is set to share his wisdom with academics and students in a unique new role.
As ABC reports, the acclaimed veteran, who has worked with the likes of AC/DC, INXS and Cold Chisel, will join Australian National University's (ANU) School of Music as a visiting fellow.
Opitz has described the new gig as "about the greatest honour [he has] ever had" and said that he hopes to work with students across genres of music.
"In other words we're trying to cross-pollinate different genres so everyone learns from everyone else," Opitz said.
"Not necessarily looking back at Beethoven and studying that forever.
"The School of Music has the capacity to produce world-class performances. We need to learn from every side of music, because it's a universal language."
He continued, "Brian Schmidt, the vice-chancellor, said to me that he wanted to make the School of Music world-class, he wanted it to be the best in the world.
"I can't promise that, but the team he's got going there is a bloody good team and I'm very proud to be part of it."
Associate Professor Samantha Bennett welcomed the appointment of the multi ARIA-award winning producer.
"Mark not only has an unparalleled record in professional record production, but he is also an excellent educator," Bennet said.
"We're all very excited to be working with him in the school's new recording studio."
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