Backstage Pass

Backstage Pass

Working as a Session Player

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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, professional guitar player, and become the next Jimi Hendrix.

Overcoming Artist Pressures

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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 pressures on modern day artists and how to get past them.

Writing and Producing Music

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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 what does it take to produce music successfully and writing songs that get listed on Spotify playlists?

How to Release your Music

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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 (guitarist at Marsicans) talk about the release of their debut album.

Building a Career in Music

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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 touring is about and why collecting all your revenue streams is so important.

Scared to Release your Music?

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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, Bob has been a successfull dj and artist manager working throughout the UK, United States, Germany and Asia.

Can Equipment help Push your Career

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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 songwriting, and what gear he had in the beginning vs. his studio gear these days.

Touring and Crowd Funding

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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 performing artist, crowd funding, and supporting women in their musical journeys.

Why Music Licensing is so Important

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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?

About this podcast

Newcomer or upcoming artist? You've been writing songs? Been busking on the streets? Spent hours in a band practice room? It's time to push your music career to the next level. Join Hannah and meet producers, label managers, independent artists, booking agents, radio hosts and festival organizers to discuss the secrets of the music scene: Are record deals really cool and how do I become famous?

by Hannah Trigwell & Thomann Music

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