Elevate Music Podcast

Elevate Music Podcast

Musicians can face a number of physical and mental issues in their career, and when untreated these can lead to real problems that can affect playing, confidence and the ability to work. The good news is, the majority of these problems are preventable, but often musicians don’t know how to prevent the issues, or where to go when things go wrong. This is why we created the Elevate Music Podcast - helping musicians to improve their health and wellbeing, one episode at a time.

Episodes

S2 Ep15: Back to Live: How Musicians Can Prepare

June 13, 2021 • 41 mins
How can musicians prepare for a return to live performance after a break? In this episode, musician Lauren Aquilina talks about her experience of returning to live performance after taking a career break, following the release of her debut album, to focus on her mental health. Tour manager Suzi Green shares how she supports her artists so that they can stay fit and healthy while on the move, and Director of BAPAM Claire Cordea...
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S2 Ep14: How to Bounce Back: Building Resilience

May 30, 2021 • 42 mins
In this episode, Lucy Heyman catches up with 220kid who tells us about his amazing capacity to bounce back from tough experiences and how tools like forward planning and organisation helps him stay mentally healthy. Musician and performer Rhoda Dakar shares how she channelled her energy to build resilience over the years and what we can do to help others, and CEO of Music and You Jack Williamson unpacks what resilience actuall...
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S2 Ep13: How to Manage Vocal Load with Kate Valentine and Jenevora Williams

May 2, 2021 • 36 mins
What can singers do to understand, prevent and manage their vocal issues? In this episode, operatic Soprano Kate Valentine tells us about the vocal issues she faced and how they badly impacted her career and identity, including how she was diagnosed with a haemorrhagic vocal polyp and had to undergo surgery and long period of recovery. Vocal rehabilitation coach Jenevora Williams of BAPAM also tells us about the common vocal h...
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S2 Ep12: How to Manage Pain from Playing with Ruth Davies and Céleste Rousseau

April 18, 2021 • 24 mins
Playing an instrument for a prolonged period of time can be both painful and tiring. In this episode, Oboist Ruth Davies reflects on how music college didn’t prepare her body for the demands of being a professional musician, shares how her symptoms impacted her mental health and what the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is doing to look after their players’ physical health. Physiotherapist and researcher Céleste Rousseau, tell...
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S2 Ep11: How To Fund Your Music Project - Calista Kazuko and Remi Harris

April 4, 2021 • 27 mins
Where can musicians learn more about successfully financing a career in music? Musician Calista Kazuko shares her top tips on organising and managing her finances, what she’s learnt about the application process and how to make top quality content on a budget. Consultant Remi Harris shares the best resources to find funding that’s right for you and tells us her secrets of a successful funding application.
 
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S2 Ep10: Can you make a living from online gigs? Featuring Plastician and David Taylor

March 21, 2021 • 30 mins
What can musicians do to make the most of online opportunities and audiences? DJ and producer Plastician shares how he's adapted to online performances over lockdown, what he's learnt from different streaming sites and what the future of digital might hold for him. Digital Consultant David Taylor shares tips on becoming an online musician and how this might help with work in the future.
 
Plastician: http...
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S2 Ep9: Managing Tinnitus with Isobel Anderson and Nic Wray

March 7, 2021 • 25 mins
What can musicians do to understand, prevent and manage their hearing issues? In this episode, artist and producer Isobel Anderson shares how tinnitus halted her career, caused a breakdown and what helped her to a place of managing living with the condition, and Nic Wray of the British Tinnitus Association tells us about the different types of tinnitus, how it affects musicians and discusses BTA's latest research, as supported...
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S2 Ep8: How to find Motivation in Times of Uncertainty with Lucy Spraggan and Auriel Majumdar

February 21, 2021 • 24 mins
What can musicians do to revitalise their motivation? In this episode, Lucy Spraggan shares her experience of finding motivation while running a record label and being a full-time musician, and creative coach Auriel Majumdar helps break down what motivation really means and what to do when it's taken away.
 
Lucy Spraggan: bit.ly/3dpubOw
Auriel Majumdar: http://bit.ly/3bg76Ls 
BAPAM...
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S2 Ep7: Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Nik Kershaw and Dianna Kenny

February 7, 2021 • 27 mins
In this episode, we're tackling the topic of performance anxiety. Lockdown has meant many musicians have either found alternative ways of performing or haven't performed at all. What impact has this had on musicians? Host Lucy Heyman talks to musician Nik Kershaw and Professor of Psychology Dianna Kenny, to learn more about the cause of performance anxiety, how to overcome it, and how musicians might manage their return to liv...
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S2 Ep6: Minorities in Music: Women and Ethnicity - Ammo Talwar, Lady Sanity, Vick Bain

January 24, 2021 • 35 mins
In this episode, we’re discussing women and ethnicity in the music industry. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to Ammo Talwar, Vick Bain and Lady Sanity who share some personal stories and broad overview around the progress the UK music industry has made in terms of diversity, the challenges it still faces and the importance of data, lived experience and how the industry benchmark Ten-Point plan came alive.
 
 
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S2 Ep5: Creativity - Sarah Freestone, Dodie, Martha Hill

January 10, 2021 • 34 mins
In this episode, we’re discussing creativity.  Host Lucy Heyman speaks to Dodie, Sarah Freestone and Martha Hill about their creative processes, overcoming creative blocks and what creativity means to them.  
 
Help Musicians Creative Programme: http://bit.ly/3hajVIx
Help Musicians funding wizard: http://bit.ly/2B6IO8z
Help Musicians Coronamusicians website for news on open creativ...
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S2 Ep4: Stress and Burnout - Fable, Jake Lovelock

December 27, 2020 • 28 mins
In this episode we’re looking at burnout.  Host Lucy Heyman speaks to singer-songwriter Fable about her experiences with burnout and depression, and psychologist Jake Lovelock describes the warning signs to look out for, as well as what to do if you you’re experiencing burnout.
 
Help Musicians - Music Minds Matter
0808 802 8008
 
Help Mu...
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S2 Ep3: Parenting in Music - Juanita Stein, Cassie Raine

December 13, 2020 • 27 mins
In this episode we’re looking at the challenges surrounding parenting in music. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to solo artist Juanita Stein about her experiences, and Cassie Raine from Parents in Performing Arts talks about the work they do and the support they can offer parents. 

Parents & Carers in Performing Arts - https://bit.ly/2Kidt6Z
PiPA's research programme - https://bit.ly/3m6MZTu
PiPA ...
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S2 Ep2: Songwriters and Composers - Benji Merrison, Pete Glenister, Athena Pite

November 29, 2020 • 33 mins
In this episode we’re looking at the specific problems songwriters and composers face in their work.  Host Lucy Heyman speaks to Benji Morrison and Pete Glennister about their experiences as music creators, and Athena Pite from the PRS Members Fund describes the services they offer to support musicians

Coronamusicians - https://bit.ly/3lPuXpq
Music Minds Matter - http://bit.ly/2LvVuZA
BAPAM sel...
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S2 Ep1: Managing Business Relationships - Nadia Rose and Denise Devenish

November 15, 2020 • 30 mins
In this episode, Lucy speaks to rapper Nadia Rose about the difficult of navigating business relationships, and counsellor Denise Devinish offers advice on maintaining boundaries, staying true to yourself and protecting your mental health. 
 
Help Musicians: https://bit.ly/3iIYZdn
Help Musicians Funding Wizard: http://bit.ly/2nYNveg
Corona Musicians: https://bit.ly/3edu45j
<...
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S1 Ep18: Covid-19 Special, Looking Forward - Mike Christie, Rick Leon James, Whitney Showler, James Ainscough

July 26, 2020 • 44 mins
In our final Covid focused episode, we’re looking to the future - finding out how the industry landscape has changed, and discussing when musicians might be able to get back to performing. 

Host Lucy Heyman speaks to artist and G4 singer Mike Christie, along with artist-producer Rick Leon James to find out how they’ve been affected and how they feel about the future. 

Psychotherapist Whitney S...
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S1 Ep17: Covid-19 Special, Finances - Horace Trubridge, MIRI, Lauren Housley, Mike Burgess

July 19, 2020 • 40 mins
In our second Covid special, host Lucy Heyman speaks to artists MIRI and Lauren Housley about how the pandemic has affected them financially. General Secretary of the Musicians Union, Horace Trubridge, discusses whether the latest Government investment will reach musicians, and industry expert Mike Burgess offers ways to maximise income streams, and make the most of royalty payments.

Help Musicians
Creative Fundin...
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S1 Ep16: Covid-19 Special, Isolation and Creativity - Stewart Baxter, Nina Nesbitt, Nemone Metaxas, Mark Richardson

July 12, 2020 • 41 mins
Help Musicians - https://bit.ly/3iIYZdn
Health and Welfare team- 0207 239 9101 // help@helpmusicians.org.uk
Creative Programme - http://bit.ly/2EDHCIc 
Music Minds Matter 0808 802 8008 // MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk
  
Anxiety UK - https://bit.ly/2Ze1Z9G 
Calm - http://bit.ly/2XZbRjQ or call 0800 585858 
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S1 Ep15: Mental Health: Aruba's Story - Aruba Red and Helen Brice

January 5, 2020 • 32 mins
In our final episode of the series we talk to musician Aruba Red about mental health, external validation and motherhood.  Psychotherapist Helen Brice then offers some exercises to help reduce anxiety and gives great advice on how to use social media mindfully in order to protect your mental health.  
 
Help Musicians -  Music Minds Matter 0808 802 8008 // MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk  
Music Su...
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S1 Ep14: Pain and Posture - Chris Polglase and Sarah Upjohn

December 29, 2019 • 28 mins
Research has shown that pain resulting from playing can be a significant issue for musicians, but one that is preventable.  In this episode we’ll hear from drummer Chris Polglase about his experiences with pain from playing and how he manages it.  We’ll then hear from physiotherapist and researcher Dr Sarah Upjohn about her work in this area and what musicians can do to protect their musculoskeletal health.
 
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