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Episode Archive
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Working as a Session Player
You dream of performing on various international tours or working as a session player in recording studios? But what does it take to become a professional musician? Listen to Will Dewsbury, prof...
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Overcoming Artist Pressures
Listen to Hannah and Janet Devil, former X-Factor UK participant and singer-songwriter talk about the importance of being honest as an artist and as a person, discussing artist identity, the pre...
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Writing and Producing Music
Kaity Rae is a writer/producer and multi-instrumentalist. After releasing 2 ep’s as an artist, she now works out of her own writing space in North London producing and writing for others. But wh...
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How to Release your Music
Is there a difference between releasing music independently vs. releasing music with the support of a label? And when do you release an album or single? Rob Eaglesham (band management) and Oli (...
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Building a Career in Music
Did you ever wonder how to make a living out of music? Emily White is a talent manager and founder of #iVoted who has worked in the music business basically all her life, telling you what tourin...
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Scared to Release your Music?
Bob James is a mindfulness and wellbeing coach, who specialises in helping artists get past mental blocks around writing and releasing music. Working in the music business for the past 20 years,...
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Getting the Attention of Music Journalists and Radio Presenters
Shell Zenner, radio presenter (BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio) and music journalist, discusses the best way to approach radio presenters and radio producers with your music, networking tips and ...
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Can Equipment help Push your Career
Does having expensive gear make your music better? Ben Matravers, music producer of Easy Life, Hannah Trigwell, Boyce Avenue, Josie Proto talks about music production, how he got into songwritin...
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Touring and Crowd Funding
Are you a female musician and want to get into the music business? Actor and musician, Heather Peace, is talking about women in music, organising and promoting a festival vs. being the performin...
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Why Music Licensing is so Important
Does the music industry has to change? Tom Gray is convinced: Yes, it does. But how can one set up artist campaigns and write songs successfully in times of Corona?