Success Beyond The Score

Millicent Stephenson

Get your FREE copy of Millicent's ground breaking tips 'Ten Reason Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day' https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday Described as ‘Sax supremo’ by The Voice Newspaper, Millicent is a multi-award winning British saxophonist and Endorser for Harry Hartmann Fiberreeds. Millicent sits on the Executive Committee of the Musicians Union. She is passionate about seeing more women in music and founded 'Time For My Music' a online membership group for women to network, be empowered about achieving their music goals. Millicent has gained recognition among artistes and is featured on many Stages including British TV, international and national Radio stations. Millicent’s Podcast ‘Success Beyond The Score’ is to help musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artistes find their way in the music industry and build a career in music. Her weekly episodes discuss do's, don'ts, give tips and insights. read less
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The absolute  BEST takeaways from my Guest list!
Feb 7 2022
The absolute BEST takeaways from my Guest list!
I’m so thrilled to have interviewed 6 exceptional west midlands musicians. They work full time in the industry and are making waves where they are. Today I’m going to share the absolute best takeaways from my Guest list. That’s not to say that everything else in their interview was not important, in fact there was good stuff from beginning to end but these things really stood out for me. Somethings I learnt, somethings were re-enforced. 0:00 Introduction 2:46 About Tony Bean and what caught my attention. 3:40 Lesson: You don’t know where you will end up but you know where you are starting. Networking is key, treat everybody right. Be yourself. Help others when you can. 9:56 About Louise Dengate and what made sense to me. 10:35 Lesson: Dealing with my headspace, my stage nerves, imposter syndrome. Projecting my critical thoughts and dealing with my mental space to be successful on stage. 15:30 About Abigail and what resonated 16:15 Lesson: Backstage and front stage are very different. Balancing life’s challenges and delivering the perceived glamour of our work. 19:10 Memorising music. 22:47 About Anna Brooks and needs must 23:57 Lesson: Multi-tasking and balancing childcare and music. Other ways to work in music. Getting another job outside of music temporarily. 30:30 Anti-sociable working hours and the needs of our family. Planning family time. Time for yourself. 35:09 About Dan Whitehouse and what you have to do 35:41 Lesson – developing my inner artiste helps to clear your mind and get in touch with your music. Why I gave up journaling and how I got back into it. The reasons for journaling and engaging with the page. 40:40 About Ruby Turner and looking after you 41:28 Lesson: Be down to earth. You are still you. ‘Celine Dion reacts calmly to fan storming stage’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoO2LpfcVVI 41:32 Health challenges and how to cope with them at your Gigs and teaching. Handling the menopause or other health challenges. Time to retire from music. 43:31 Disclaimer: At time of this recording, according to the NHS, men do not have the menopause, but experience symptoms related to other concerns https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/male-menopause/ Other research might suggest otherwise). 47:32 conclusion and free gifts www.successbeyondthescore.com/freegifts ’10 reasons why they will pay you before gig day’. ’25 secrets of the successful gigging musician, singer, rapper and spoken word artiste’ 48:45 End
3 essential music career tips you can do now to make it in the industry and build a full-time career
Jan 3 2022
3 essential music career tips you can do now to make it in the industry and build a full-time career
‘10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday Hello, everybody, I am Millicent Stephenson and I want to start this episode wishing you the best of the best for this new year 2022! I hope you had the opportunity to celebrate the holidays, rest and get ready to smash all your goals. Actually, today's theme is perfect to start the year: from each of my guests, we are going to hear at least three essential tips, things you can do now to help you make it in the music industry. It condenses all the other advice and experience we have enjoyed through all the season, which is great and so useful, isn't it? Please be aware of the fact these interviews happened during different moments of the pandemic, so the outlook of the guests might vary. Also, all of these conversations took place over Zoom, which means you might hear a difference in sound quality between the intro and the recordings. Let's find out what Anna Brooks, Tony Bean, Louise Dengate, Dan Whitehouse, Abigail Kelly and Ruby Turner MBE think is needed for success.  0.00 Introduction 02:07 Anna Brooks – International touring saxophonist, recording artiste, arranger and director. http://annabrooks.rocks/ Tips: Passion. Calling. Study be it formal or self-study.  Build a Portfolio Career. 11:10 Tony Bean - CEO and founder of 5AM Records. International Artiste Developer, Songwriter and Record Producer Tips: Studying; Working for Free or Paid; Get your material heard; Invest in yourself; Don’t look for lucky break. Networking and everybody is somebody. 15:58 Louise Dengate Choir director, vocal coach and agency director, https://louisedengate.wixsite.com/home Tips: Increase your skill. Get a really good teacher.  Know who you are and where you fit.  TV music competitions pros and cons. Just get out there. 23:05 Dan Whitehouse – acclaimed composer and songwriter currently signed with Reveal Records. www.dan-whitehouse.com https://www.dan-whitehouse.com/ Tips: Listen to your inner artist; relationships; how to build an audience; reflection. dealing with distractions 30:59 Abigail Kelly - an award winning international operatic soprano & Ambassador for the National Touring Opera. https://www.abigailkellysoprano.com/ Tips: Have a side hustle and safety blanket; know your stuff; learn who you are as a performer - practise!  Know how you are going to represent yourself for auditions etc; don’t take yourself too seriously 40:41 Ruby Turner Ruby Turner MBE -singer-songwriter, US R&B number 1 chart hit and actress http://www.rubyturner.com/ Tips: Individuality. Stay focus and stay on course.  Distractions.  Follow your heart.  Listen to yourself.  Be armed with knowledge of the business and know how the money is being spent. Gigging realities. The nice route and fast track, doesn’t last. Live it and experience. 47:38 Conclusion 47:58 Ten Reason Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day #musiccareer #3essentialtips #musicindustry
True stories – the impact of the corona virus pandemic on independent, DIY and Signed musicians
Dec 20 2021
True stories – the impact of the corona virus pandemic on independent, DIY and Signed musicians
10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday I am happy to bring you another episode of ‘Success Beyond The Score’ podcast where you can learn how to build your music career from the best in the field. At the time of this recording, we are so close to the end of the year, I wanted to look back at some reflections about the critical event that marked 2020 and 2021: the coronavirus pandemic. It was a devastating blow for humankind at all levels that is still taking a toll to this day, yet it was also a moment of crisis that allowed us to think differently about what we were doing and what we really wanted. How did it affect the music industry? Specifically, how did it impact musicians? Today you will hear true stories - the impact of the corona virus pandemic on independent, DIY, and signed musicians. Let's then listen to Anna Brooks, Tony Bean, Louise Dengate, Dan Whitehouse, Abigail Kelly and Ruby Turner MBE, while they tell us about their hardships, opportunities, the good and the bad. Please be aware of the fact these interviews happened during different moments of the pandemic, so the outlook of the guests might vary. Also, all of these conversations took place over Zoom, which means you might hear a difference in sound quality between the intro and the recordings. 0.00 Introduction 02:18 Anna Brooks – International touring saxophonist, recording artiste, arranger and director. http://annabrooks.rocks/ 10:23 Tony Bean - CEO and founder of 5AM Records. International Artiste Developer, Songwriter and Record Producer 13:25 Louise Dengate Choir director, vocal coach and agency director, https://louisedengate.wixsite.com/home 16:01 Dan Whitehouse – acclaimed composer and songwriter currently signed with Reveal Records. www.dan-whitehouse.com https://www.dan-whitehouse.com/ 20:45 Abigail Kelly - an award winning international operatic soprano & Ambassador for the National Touring Opera. https://www.abigailkellysoprano.com/ 28:28 Ruby Turner Ruby Turner MBE -singer-songwriter, US R&B number 1 chart hit and actress http://www.rubyturner.com/ 40:22 Conclusion 40:53 Ten Reason Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day
The Real Truth About The Music Business - Record Labels, Contracts, Finance, Networking &  Education
Nov 22 2021
The Real Truth About The Music Business - Record Labels, Contracts, Finance, Networking & Education
https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday I am happy to have you back for another episode of Success Beyond The Score. This time, we are going straight to the main topic of the whole podcast: the business side of music. Just before I kick off, I want to let you know I have a new gift just for you. It’s called ‘10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ If you have tried to get paid in advance and it’s not worked then check out this list of 10 things your customers consider before they pay you in advance, it will help you to understand what you should put in place to make it possible for you get paid before you hit the stage! The link is https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday Now back to the main topic of today’s episode. the business side of music. It is an essential part of the journey to becoming a professional musician that intimidates many emerging artists, but it doesn't have to be that way! Let my brilliant guests tell you all about it; we are going to talk about record labels, contracts, finances, networking, training and education, from their experience and without keeping any secrets. We have a full house today as well, so let's welcome Ruby Turner, Dan Whitehouse, Anna Brooks, Abigail Kelly, Louise Dengate, and Tony Bean. This interview was recorded through Zoom due to COVID-19 lockdown still easing, so you might perceive a slight change of audio quality between the introduction and the show. But don't worry because the content is stella! 0.00 Introduction 02.46 Ruby Turner MBE -singer-songwriter, US R&B number 1 chart hit and actress. http://www.rubyturner.com/ 15.45 Dan Whitehouse – acclaimed composer and songwriter currently signed with Reveal Records. www.dan-whitehouse.com 24.10 Anna Brooks – international touring saxophonist, recording artiste, arranger and director. http://annabrooks.rocks/ 30.43 Abigail Kelly - an award winning international operatic soprano & Ambassador for the National Touring Opera. https://www.abigailkellysoprano.com/ 36.19 Louise Dengate - music agency director, choir director & vocal coach https://www.crystalproductions.uk/ 41.27 Tony Bean - CEO and founder of 5AM Records. International Artiste Developer, Songwriter and Record Producer 50.18 Wrap up https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ (Details about Millicent's Podcast 'Success Beyond The Score'; her online community for women in music called 'Time For My Music'; Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste', and more).
Glitz, Glamour and Monday Morning Musician - Success Beyond The Score Podcast, S2 Ep15
Nov 9 2021
Glitz, Glamour and Monday Morning Musician - Success Beyond The Score Podcast, S2 Ep15
Free sheet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com Welcome you back to my podcast, Success Beyond The Score. Just before I kick off, I want to let you know I have a new gift just for you. It’s called ‘10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ This is a snappy list of 10 things which will help you to understand what music promoters are checking to decide if they will pay you in advance. Knowing these things will help you to level up your game and put things in place to make it possible for you get paid before you hit the stage! Today, you might be familiar with those gossip magazines covers that announce things like "the royal family, caught grocery shopping" or "check this picture of a famous musician air drying their laundry, you won't believe it!". These stem from the ideal of the celebrity, of that notion that famous people live a life of applause, lights, and luxury, and have nothing to do with the mundane. Is that really how it is? In this episode, I talk with • Tony Bean - CEO and founder of 5AM Records. International Artiste Developer, Songwriter and Record Producer • Abigail Kelly - an award winning international operatic soprano & Ambassador for the National Touring Opera • Anna Brooks – international touring saxophonist, recording artiste, arranger and director • Dan Whitehouse – acclaimed composer and songwriter currently signed with Reveal Records • and Ruby Turner MBE -singer-songwriter, US R&B number 1 chart hit and actress, they will give you their take on Glitz, glamour and the Monday morning musician. The things the Magazines and PR people don't want us to talk about. Let's get right into it. This interview was recorded through Zoom due to COVID-19 lockdown still easing, so you might perceive a slight change of audio quality between the introduction and the show. But don't worry because the content is stella! Abigail Kelly - https://www.abigailkellysoprano.com/ Anna Brooks http://annabrooks.rocks/ D an Whitehouse: www.dan-whitehouse.com Ruby Turner: http://www.rubyturner.com/ Website: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com
How do you balance family and work as a musician?
Oct 4 2021
How do you balance family and work as a musician?
Hello, I am Millicent Stephenson and I am very glad to talk to you again after the little break that we had here, in my podcast Success Beyond The Score. So far, I have had the opportunity to talk with brilliant people in the music industry about a variety of relevant and interesting themes. Now, I want to build a dialogue among them through a new format, in which you will be able to hear their opinions on selected topics. To start today, you will hear them talk about family: how they balance work and home life, what their families have meant for their careers, how they have supported their journey, among other things. Without further ado, let's listen to Tony Bean, Louise Dengate, Anna Brooks and Ruby Turner MBE. 01.37 Tony Bean 07.16 Louise Dengate 11:31 Anna Brooks 15:58 Ruby Turner 23:16 Closing remarks https://www.successbeyondthescore.com for Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste', and more. Music Website: https://millicentstephenson.com Email: info@millicentstephenson.com Social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Millicent-Stephenson-Saxophonist-547354311995182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millicentstephensonsaxophonist/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-beyond-the-score/id1489769657 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/millicentstephenson Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2utS42s Twitter: https://twitter.com/millicentsax #musiccareeradvice #worklifebalance #familyworkmusic
How To Build A Long Lasting Music Career – Singer-Songwriter-Actress Ruby Turner MBE Part 2 of 2
Jul 19 2021
How To Build A Long Lasting Music Career – Singer-Songwriter-Actress Ruby Turner MBE Part 2 of 2
Thank you so much for joining me in this episode of my podcast, "Success Beyond The Score". In part 2 of my interview with Ruby Turner MBE, Ruby gives her experiences with lockdown & COVID-19 on her music career, dealing with bereavement, racism, retirement, health and the menopause on the road, and her tips for developing a full time music career.  0.00 Introduction 2:27 The impact of lockdown 4:54 Ruby's 20th album. Recording at home? 7:12 Family situation during the pandemic 14:22 Racism (in regards of George Floyd) 19:51 Thoughts on retirement and taking it easy 25:48 Health challenges on the road 28:52 Menopause and the stage 38:23 Tips for full time career in music 45:35 Where can you find Ruby on the internet? Who is Ruby Turner? With a music career spanning more than 30 years, Ruby Turner’s song “It’s Gonna Be Alright’ broke through by hitting number 1 on the US R&B Chart in 1990. What’s amazing about this is that it is rare for a British-Jamaican R&B, Soul and Gospel singer-songwriter. Ruby’s 17 albums and singles are best known in Europe and North America. She’s a session vocalist for Bryan Ferry, UB40, Steel Pulse, Jools Holland and Mick Jagger. She has written songs for Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest. Ruby is also an actress and her acting career spans Theatre, Films, TV Soaps, Documentaries, even BBC Music Judge for televised Choir competitions. Ruby awards include an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to music. This interview was recorded through Zoom due to COVID-19 lockdown still easing, so you might perceive a slight change of audio quality between the introduction and the show. But don't worry because the content is stella! Let's pick up where we left of with Ruby Turner. Ruby’s contact: Website: http://www.rubyturner.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RubyT1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rubyturnersoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisrubyturner?fref=ts Millicent's contacts: Website: https://millicentstephenson.com/ Email: info@millicentstephenson.com Music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ Social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Millicent-Stephenson-Saxophonist-547354311995182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millicentstephensonsaxophonist/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-beyond-the-score/id1489769657 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/millicentstephenson SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/millicentstephensonsaxophonist Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2utS42s Twitter: https://twitter.com/millicentsax
Building A Long lasting Music Career – Singer-Songwriter-Actress Ruby Turner MBE ꓲ Part 1 of 2
Jul 5 2021
Building A Long lasting Music Career – Singer-Songwriter-Actress Ruby Turner MBE ꓲ Part 1 of 2
Today my guest is Ruby Turner. With a music career spanning more than 30 years, Ruby Turner’s song “It’s Gonna Be Alright’ broke through by hitting number 1 on the US R&B Chart in 1990. What’s amazing about this is that it is rare for a British-Jamaican R&B, Soul and Gospel singer-songwriter. Ruby’s 20 albums and singles are best known in Europe and North America. She’s a session vocalist for Bryan Ferry, UB40, Steel Pulse, Jools Holland and Mick Jagger. She has written songs for Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest. Ruby is also an actress and her acting career spans Theatre, Films, TV Soaps, Documentaries, even BBC Music Judge for televised Choir competitions. Ruby awards include an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to music. This interview was recorded through Zoom due to COVID-19 lockdown still easing, so you might perceive a slight change of audio quality between the introduction and the show. But don't worry because the content is stella! Let's welcome Ruby Turner. Ruby Turner: Website: http://www.rubyturner.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ruby Twitter: https://twitter.com/rubyturnersoul Also on Facebook and Instagram Millicent's contacts: Website: https://millicentstephenson.com/ Email: info@millicentstephenson.com Podcast, Free E-Booklet & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Millicent-Stephenson-Saxophonist-547354311995182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millicentstephensonsaxophonist/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-beyond-the-score/id1489769657 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/millicentstephenson SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/millicentstephensonsaxophonist Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2utS42s Twitter: https://twitter.com/millicentsax #RubyTurner #SuccessBeyondTheScore #MusicCareer
How to listen your inner artist – Singer-Songwriter Dan Whitehouse ꓲ Success Beyond The Score 2 of 2
Jun 20 2021
How to listen your inner artist – Singer-Songwriter Dan Whitehouse ꓲ Success Beyond The Score 2 of 2
Thank you so much for joining me for the second part of my interview with Dan Whitehouse, an award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who has an outstanding career spanning twenty years of touring, teaching and composing. Today, we will explore the impact of COVID-19 on Dan's life and career after lockdown made a visit to Japan become an almost two years stay. We will talk about some pros and cons of the safety measures around the pandemic and exchange tips to stay creative, active and healthy in times of crisis. Dan will highlight some career highs and lows, and to wrap everything up, he will share some key aspects to keep in mind in order to become a professional musician. Due to the circumstances, this interview was recorded through Zoom, reason why you might perceive a slight change of audio quality between the introduction and the show. The quality of the content, however, remains A+. 00:00 Show Introduction 00:49 Who is Dan Whitehouse? 02:05 Lockdown in Japan 06:58 Career highs ‘Somebody Loves You’ & 4 year Harry 12:24 Dealing with glamourous and the mundane of life 14:23 Tips for building a full-time career in music – listen to your inner artist; relationships; building an audience; dealing with distractions 22:26 A little Japanese. 4 year old Harry sings ‘Somebody Love You’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZDk1Edsg08 Dan Whitehouse double album ‘Dreamland Tomorrow’ Produced by Tom Rose and Boo Hewerdine Watch “Dreamland” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO1TLiYz-Dg To steam/download the album https://soundcloud.com/danwhitehouse/sets/dreamland-tomorrow/s-QlS5C Tomorrow (Gustaf Ljunggren Remix) https://open.spotify.com/track/0schdHiEU9NTGtR2zb4yUq?si=yCKooZAQQkC_U5U8jsUFSg Videos http://www.dan-whitehouse.com/site/video/ Dreamland (live) https://youtu.be/3o9zNhnK7NI Dreamland (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO1TLiYz-Dg Glass (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://youtu.be/wfnM7C2AFc8 Glass (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpLbaUAYfmQ State of The English (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://youtu.be/sNbvVKPQ9-o State of The English (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oB3UKNnqis&feature=youtu.be Weightlifting (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://youtu.be/VRLWoXTJGZo What I Didn’t See (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUzwexbnNY Crazy On The Weekend (Sunhouse) live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MGuR2HzHB8 Given Up (live) https://youtu.be/OgdzzMsQpoE Tomorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQwDi1jjPzE Dan’s contacts: Website: www.dan-whitehouse.com Twitter: @dan_whitehouse Instagram:@whitehousedan Facebook: @danwhitehousemusic For all media enquiries, please contact James Soars Tel. 01536 720245/07758 781032 Email james@jameshsoars.com Millicent’s contacts: Millicent's music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ and for Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste'. Email: info@millicentstephenson.com
'Tips For Getting Signed' – Singer-Songwriter Dan Whitehouse ꓲ Success Beyond The Score 1 of 2
Jun 7 2021
'Tips For Getting Signed' – Singer-Songwriter Dan Whitehouse ꓲ Success Beyond The Score 1 of 2
Thank you so much for joining me in this episode of my podcast, "Success Beyond The Score". My guest today is Dan Whitehouse. He is an acclaimed composer and songwriter who has released five solo albums and who is currently signed with Reveal Records. He is a song-writing tutor and mentor qualified in the Sounds of Intent methodology, and he has extensive experience working directly with musicians or through facilitators such as Midlands Arts Centre or Company of Song, to create community through music. Today, we are going to learn how everything started, how it is going, his experiences of studying music, and everything about being signed to a label. This interview was recorded through Zoom with me being in the UK and Dan being in Japan, so you might perceive a slight change of audio quality between the introduction and the show. Don't worry about it, though, because the content's quality is constantly excellent. Without further ado, let's welcome Dan Whitehouse. 0:00 Show Introduction 2:00 Who is Dan Whitehouse? 3:00 Balancing community music projects and commercial work 05:46 Working with people with additional needs 07:40 Influences - meeting Chuck Berry; parental influence 09:20 The reason for taking a music degree 11:15 Getting signed and tips for getting signed 16:20 The Label experience Dan Whitehouse double album ‘Dreamland Tomorrow’ Produced by Tom Rose and Boo Hewerdine Watch “Dreamland” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO1TLiYz-Dg To steam/download the album https://soundcloud.com/danwhitehouse/sets/dreamland-tomorrow/s-QlS5C Tomorrow (Gustaf Ljunggren Remix) https://open.spotify.com/track/0schdHiEU9NTGtR2zb4yUq?si=yCKooZAQQkC_U5U8jsUFSg Videos Dreamland (Live)  https://youtu.be/3o9zNhnK7NI Dreamland (Dir Martin D Hyde)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO1TLiYz-Dg Glass (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://youtu.be/wfnM7C2AFc8  Glass (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpLbaUAYfmQ  State of The English (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://youtu.be/sNbvVKPQ9-o   State of The English (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oB3UKNnqis&feature=youtu.be   Weightlifting (Dir Martin D Hyde) https://youtu.be/VRLWoXTJGZo   What I Didn’t See (Dir Martin D Hyde)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUzwexbnNY   Crazy On The Weekend (Sunhouse) live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MGuR2HzHB8   Given Up (live) https://youtu.be/OgdzzMsQpoE   Tomorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQwDi1jjPzE Dan’s contacts: Website: www.dan-whitehouse.com Twitter: @dan_whitehouse Instagram:@whitehousedan Facebook: @danwhitehousemusic For all media enquiries, please contact James Soars Tel. 01536 720245/07758 781032 Email james@jameshsoars.com Millicent’s contacts: Millicent's music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ and for Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste'. Email: info@millicentstephenson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Millicent-Stephenson-Saxophonist-547354311995182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millicentstephensonsaxophonist/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-beyond-the-score/id1489769657 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/millicentstephenson SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/millicentstephensonsaxophonist Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2utS42s Twitter: https://twitter.com/millicentsax
The Parenting Puzzle - International Saxophonist Anna Brooks | Success Beyond The Score 2 of 2
May 23 2021
The Parenting Puzzle - International Saxophonist Anna Brooks | Success Beyond The Score 2 of 2
Today I continue my conversation with Anna Brooks, a professional saxophonist, an international touring and recording artiste with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and Joolz Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. Anna is also a music arranger, music director, music preparation specialist, Teacher at the Birmingham Conservatoire, and singer. She is a mother of Sons who are twins and are 20 years old and at University. Today you’ll hear how Anna coped with COVID-19, her tips for transition your music into a full-time professional career; how she started her music career 6 weeks after the birth of her sons; her music recordings; of her finance who is a Platinum recording artiste and trumpet player with Candy Dulfer – Anna’s idol. By the way, this recording was taken during Lockdown, over Zoom so if you are watching or listening there will be a slight difference in the sound quality of the Show intro and the interview but the information is A plus! 01:55 Coping with COVID 11:10 Three tips to transition your music into a full time music career. 1) Passion 2) Study hard, practise hard. 3) Portfolio Career 19:52 Coping with Career Lows. 23:45 Late bloomer and single parenting 27:30 Recordings & Accolades Anna's Social Media: http://annabrooks.rocks/ www.instagram.com/annabrooks www.twitter.com/annabr00ks www.facebook.com/annabrookssax www.youtube.com/annabrooks Anna Brooks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bTX69msG9jlBTTFcwgtpV?si=3oPX36IKQAybfUttLR0iUw Anna Brooks Quintet: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OCVJoYBVe1olPa13Acg7F?si=iC7PhWhRSqKI5xRR46SIpA Brooklyn Funk Essentials: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4r4tRC1EUpfUCLjwQXP5EA?si=BuWnoAFfR-ev8-iHswPIQQ Millicent's music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ and for Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste'.  Email: info@millicentstephenson.com
How Being Self Taught Rocks! International Saxophonist Anna Brooks | Success Beyond The Score Part 1 of 2
May 10 2021
How Being Self Taught Rocks! International Saxophonist Anna Brooks | Success Beyond The Score Part 1 of 2
Hi and welcome to Success Beyond The Score. I’m Millicent Stephenson, thank you so much for joining me. Today I’m interviewing another great Guest. She is, Anna Brook, a professional saxophonist, an international touring and recording artiste with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and Joolz Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. She is a music arranger, music director, music preparation specialist and Singer. She is also a teacher at the Birmingham Conservatoire. Anna is a mother of twin sons who are 20 years old and at University. How does Anna balance family commitments and touring? The pros and cons of having a music degree. Why self-taught rocks! Which is her favourite sax - soprano, alto, tenor and baritone which is her favourite sax? Dealing with mistakes, and what it’s like being the only female in the Band. By the way, this recording was taken during Lockdown, over Zoom so if you are watching or listening there will be a slight difference in the sound quality of the introduction and the interview but the information is A-plus! 00.47 Intro. 03:46 Who is Anna Brooks and how she describes herself. 05:25 Balancing touring, stage work and parenting adult children with ADHD. 11:00 Which Sax? Early instruments. Self-learning the Sax, Jazz with a classical music degree. 18:02 Building a career through ‘learning as you Go’. Reading or not reading music. Dealing with musical mistakes in a professional setting. 23:30 The different routes musicians can take – Anna’s pointers: Give 100%; Practising; Knowing your craft; People notice. Word of mouth. Every Gig is a build-up of your reputation; turn up on time; appearance; your foundations for recommendation; get your own material out there; years of practise generate experiences. 30:53 Being the only female in the Band. The drawbacks of being a mother and touring musician. The opinions of others and coming to terms with being a female in music. Anna's socials: Website: http://annabrooks.rocks/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/annabrooks Twitter: www.twitter.com/annabr00ks Facebook: www.facebook.com/annabrookssax YouTube: www.youtube.com/annabrooks Spotify Artists page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bTX69msG9jlBTTFcwgtpV?si=3oPX36IKQAybfUttLR0iUw Anna Brooks Quintet: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OCVJoYBVe1olPa13Acg7F?si=iC7PhWhRSqKI5xRR46SIpA Brooklyn Funk Essentials: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4r4tRC1EUpfUCLjwQXP5EA?si=BuWnoAFfR-ev8-iHswPIQQ   Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' : https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288 Website: https://millicentstephenson.com/ Email: info@millicentstephenson.com Education: www.successbeyondthescore.com
How to memorise a complete Opera - Abigail Kelly Operatic Soprano | Success Beyond The Score (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 25 2021
How to memorise a complete Opera - Abigail Kelly Operatic Soprano | Success Beyond The Score (Part 2 of 2)
In part 2 of my interview with Abigail Kelly, an award winning international operatic soprano, Abigail gives her insights on how to bounce back; dealing with fame and the mundane; tips for building a full-time music career and how she memorises the language, singing and music requirements of a complete Opera. Abigail’s engagements include a variety of roles including the female lead in the ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ which she performs in various languages – Italian, Russian, German and French. She is the Ambassador for the National Touring Opera and is passionate about making opera available to all. Abigail is a workshop leader and vocal tutor and has been featured in Black Hair and Beauty magazine. 01:30 Career Lows and bouncing back from knock backs 08:35 Touring, fame and dealing with the mundane 15:00 Tips for anyone wanting have a full-time career in music (Abigail’s tips – have a side hustle and safety blanket; know your stuff; learn who you are as a performer - practise!  Know how you are going to represent yourself for auditions etc; don’t take yourself too seriously) 21:21 Tips for memorising your music 26:48 Where to find Abigail: Where to find Abigail: -Twitter @AbigailKellySop -Singing lesson for Kids, English Touring Opera https://youtu.be/1ReOwquIBJg -Royal Albert Home Opera Recital (for kids) https://youtu.be/8cNe0J2hqMs -Shh! We have a plan, Children’s Opera (ETO) https://youtu.be/2k_yEBBEvyw -London Symphony Orchestra Christmas Choral Concert LSO https://youtu.be/ro4amHB5_mI -Sammy and the Beanstalk – OperaUpClose https://www.operaupclose.com/sammy-and-the-beanstalk Music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ for Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste'.   Website: https://millicentstephenson.com/ Email: info@millicentstephenson.com
Why Opera and not Pop? - Abigail Kelly Operatic Soprano on Success Beyond The Score Podcast (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 14 2021
Why Opera and not Pop? - Abigail Kelly Operatic Soprano on Success Beyond The Score Podcast (Part 1 of 2)
Abigail Kelly is an award winning international operatic soprano. Her engagements include a variety of roles including the female lead in the ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ which she performs in various languages – Italian, Russian, German and French. Abigail is the Ambassador for the National Touring Opera and is passionate about making opera available to all. Abigail is a workshop leader and vocal tutor and has been featured in Black Hair and Beauty magazine. 01:36 Why Abigail chose to become an Operatic Soprano and not a Pop singer or Musical Theatre performer. 04:31 The things Opera singers do which singers in other genres do not. 10:42 Abigail’s journey to becoming a full time musician and maintaining it. 20:07 The stress of cancelling her wedding and the impact to her singing because of Lockdown. Lockdown opportunities and the Royal Albert Hall. Links: Twitter @AbigailKellySop Singing lesson for Kids - English Touring Opera https://youtu.be/1ReOwquIBJg Royal Albert Home Opera Recital (for kids) - https://youtu.be/8cNe0J2hqMs Shh! We have a plan - Children’s Opera (ETO) https://youtu.be/2k_yEBBEvyw London Symphony Orchestra Christmas Choral Concert – LSO https://youtu.be/ro4amHB5_mI Sammy and the Beanstalk – OperaUpClose https://www.operaupclose.com/sammy-and-the-beanstalk Music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste'. https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288   Website: https://millicentstephenson.com/ Email: info@millicentstephenson.com
5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 4 2021
5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records (Part 2 of 2)
Welcome back to Episode 2 of Season 2 of my Podcast Success Beyond  The Score which gives insights and tips to help you learn how to build your music career from the Best in the field.  Today we pick where we left off with Tony Bean.  Today Tony talks about some of his career highs & lows; dealing with personalities in the studio, home and work balance and his 5 tips to help you develop as a music producer. Who is Tony Bean?  Tony is the CEO and founder of 5AM Records.  He is an International  Artiste Developer, Songwriter and Record Producer who has worked with major record Labels such as Polydor, Motown and Warner Brothers. Tony has worked with Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s child, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Lemar, Beverley Knight, Kenny Thomas, Tyrese, Alexandra Burke, Freddie Kofi, Nu Life, Monique Thomas and Eternal to name a few. This recording took place using Zoom, over the internet because of the social distancing requirements in the UK, so you will notice a difference in the audio quality but there are still fantastic experiences for you to learn from today’s guest.  Part 2 (02:00) Career High and Career Lows. (06:20) 6:20 Dealing with personalities, Drugs, confidences and personas within the Studio. (12:57) Balancing the glamorous Celebrity lifestyle with the normalities of home life. (19:41) Coping with a disruptive work schedule and friends moving on. (22:14) Tips for developing a full time Producer or Artiste career (27:18) Balancing family with work. (30:30) Wrap up, contact details 5AMProductions.co.uk (at the time of this recording the website is under construction) To watch the interview visit my YouTube channel: 5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records PART 2 Success Beyond The Score Podcast - YouTube Millicent's free booklet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288
5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 1 2021
5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records (Part 1 of 2)
Today I interview Tony Bean who is the CEO and founder of 5AM Records www.5amproductions.co.uk He is an International  Artiste Developer, Songwriter and Record Producer who has worked with major record Labels such as Polydor, Motown and Warner Brothers.  Tony has worked with Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s child, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Lemar, Beverley Knight, Kenny Thomas, Tyrese, Alexandra Burke, Freddie Kofi, Nu Life, Monique Thomas and Eternal to name a few. Today on Success Beyond The Score Tony talks about  what it is like being a self-made Producer who  created a full time music career spanning 30 years by following his heart and navigating the industry; what it is like to be Signed;  the impact of Lockdown and tips for establishing yourself as a music producer. Tony describes himself as being at the more mature stage of his music career where is able to consolidate things, choose the projects  he wants to work on and set the terms for his own success and how he use his time.  Tony started music from his home. His mum taught him how to play the Guitar and other instruments.  He tried different jobs when he left school which but found he did not like them.  His passion was music much to the discontent of his father who felt making a living through music was not possible.  With no production or popular music courses in the 19902 Tony taught himself production, song writing and acquired necessary skills along the way.  (00:00) Introduction. (00:30) Early beginnings. (05:35) Transitioning from session work to his first major record deal. (09:52) Band wars, Label endings and birth of the Producer. (13:13) The other side of being Signed. (19:35) Business survival Corona Virus Pandemic Lockdown. (22:33) Tips for establishing yourself as a Music Producer – Studying; Working for Free or Paid; Get your material heard; Invest in yourself; False realities.   (26:08)The reality of Contract Advances, claw backs and 360 Deals. (31:29) Work-Home balance 5AM Records To watch the interview visit my YouTube channel: 5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records PART 1 Success Beyond The Score Podcast - YouTube Millicent's free booklet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288