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 Cordeaux shares some of the common issues musicians are facing as they prepare for a return to stage following the pandemic and tells us about the helpful services which can be accessed for free.   Lauren Aquilina: https://bit.ly/35cjklK  Suzi Green: https://bit.ly/3geCbTk  Touring Mental Health Charter: https://bit.ly/2TmItaw  Claire Cordeaux: https://bit.ly/3pNX7np  Help Musicians Support: https://bit.ly/3c0r6D1  Music Minds Matter: https://bit.ly/2O1mB1M  Hear for Musicians: https://bit.ly/3dOrRRf  Back Lounge Resilience Workshop: https://bit.ly/3iAfElO

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 actually is and gives great advice on how musicians can become more resilient in their day-to-day lives.   220 Kid: https://bit.ly/2Sy1qGY  Rhoda Dakar: https://bit.ly/3yJ02Ss  Music and You: https://bit.ly/3vwASEK  Help Musicians Mental Health Resources: https://bit.ly/3c0r6D1  Music Minds Matter: https://bit.ly/2O1mB1M  Access Code for NHS Thrive App – Help Musicians20  Sound Advice: https://bit.ly/3rri9Ig

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 health issues, the warning signs to watch out for and how to prevent problems happening in the first place.   Kate Valentine: https://bit.ly/3eKchVE  Jenevora Williams: https://bit.ly/3e1xWJP  BAPAM Fit To Sing Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3e3i61d  Musician’s Union: https://bit.ly/32Z0KfI Help Musicians: https://bit.ly/3xyVZrf

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, tells us about the common physical issues that orchestral players experience, how they can be treated and discusses her latest research into this topic.   Ruth Davies - https://bit.ly/3xb2DnA  Céleste Rousseau - https://bit.ly/3soO3Fo  BAPAM - https://bit.ly/3ggiScY  Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – https://bit.ly/3mTapO1

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.   Calista Kazuko: https://bit.ly/3cB3cP1  Remi Harris: https://bit.ly/2Pdya7f  Easy Money book: https://amzn.to/3dkiUNT  Help Musicians’ Funding Wizard: http://bit.ly/2nYNveg  PRS Foundation: http://bit.ly/2VO0LPc  Arts Council: http://bit.ly/2qhFXnu  Sound Advice: https://bit.ly/3rri9Ig

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://bit.ly/30YOJGc  David Taylor: http://bit.ly/3qZGIeM  How to be an online musician: http://bit.ly/3eXtWeq  Twitch for musicians: http://bit.ly/38ZDiCC

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 by the charity Help Musicians, into this topic.    Isobel Anderson - https://bit.ly/2MrLN14  Nic Wray – https://bit.ly/2NzWrne  Music Minds Matter - https://bit.ly/2O1mB1M  British Tinnitus Association - http://bit.ly/333BqE2  Hearing Health Scheme - http://bit.ly/3dOrRRf  Musicians’ Hearing Services - http://bit.ly/2GDeEcw   Girls Twiddling Knobs podcast - http://bit.ly/2ZVUxQh   Female DIY Musician - http://bit.ly/2P9TIkx  Discover Your Female Producer Spirit Guide - http://bit.ly/3sue7zd

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 – Creativity and Motivation: bit.ly/3s0w9Jg Music Minds Matter: https://bit.ly/2O1mB1M  Do It Differently: http://bit.ly/2PIriux

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 live music performance once lockdown lifts.   Sound Advice: WWW.bit.ly/3rri9Ig    Music Minds Matter: http://bit.ly/2O1mB1M  Dianna Kenny’s Website: http://bit.ly/2Ob4dUo  Nik Kershaw: http://bit.ly/3cJ9LQ8  BAPAM Performance Anxiety Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/3aAtHC4

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.     UK Music Diversity Report: https://bit.ly/3sXXGwi Women in Music: http://bit.ly/3iDlbG6 Vick Bain’s website: http://bit.ly/2MiLTYg Keychange: http://bit.ly/39SBHOx Ten Point Plan: https://bit.ly/3sKF7LQ

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 creative funding and resources: http://bit.ly/3lPuXpq Help Musicians mailing list: http://bit.ly/37Kxe0t   Arts Council - Developing Your Creative Practice: http://bit.ly/3ayZjK1 Arts Council Open Funds: http://bit.ly/2Jekcii Arts Council Wales: http://bit.ly/3mLcTwn Creative Scotland: http://bit.ly/3aD3ncg PRS Foundation: https://bit.ly/3haRTxU PPL Momentum Fund: http://bit.ly/38u7CEd   Dodie http://bit.ly/3nFmp5n Sarah Freestone http://bit.ly/38KDGnF Martha Hill http://bit.ly/34DFSvS

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 http://bit.ly/2LvVuZA    Help Musicians Health & Welfare team 0207 239 9101 help@helpmusicians.org.uk   Artsminds - https://bit.ly/3mEEsqZ  BAPAM - http://bit.ly/2FTfRfH   My Black Dog (mental health chat support) - http://bit.ly/34wK8NF   MITC Collective - http://bit.ly/2JD4Hhd Music Support - http://bit.ly/2Kwmzxs The Musicians’ Union - http://bit.ly/2XvV24U   Samaritans Helpline - http://bit.ly/2LYXBWa or call 116 123 Mind - http://bit.ly/2M1QWu7 or call 0300 123 3393 Sane - http://bit.ly/2YYEaQD or call 0300 3047000 Calm - http://bit.ly/2XZbRjQ or call 0800 585858 PRS Members Fund - http://bit.ly/2JPIBXD Thrive app - http://bit.ly/34CB9dQ

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 Facebook page - https://bit.ly/376dwMc PiPA LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/2Kd3SOX Juanita Stein - https://bit.ly/3gBB6nj ISM advice for working parents - https://bit.ly/389oVdN MU guidance on maternity, paternity and adoption rights- https://bit.ly/2KjI447 The MU also offer Adoption, Maternity and Parental grants to their members -  https://bit.ly/3n8ozu8

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 self care tips for creatives - https://bit.ly/36R6r0M Composer Wellbeing Collective - https://bit.ly/33jMbUP Composer Wellbeing Collective conversations - https://bit.ly/3fgUGod ISM resources pages for composers - https://bit.ly/3lPGLIe Ivors Academy - https://bit.ly/35SMl7j MU resources for composers and songwriters - https://bit.ly/3nHrNoi PRS for Music - http://bit.ly/2PiA3Ne PRS Members Fund - http://bit.ly/2JPIBXD PRS Members Fund - looking after your mental health - https://bit.ly/35ObboP PCAM - professional body for Producers and Composers of Applied Music - https://bit.ly/3fjLfUR Stepchange Debt Advice and Support - https://bit.ly/3eCsWIS

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 The Musicians’ Union: http://bit.ly/2XvV24U PRS Members Fund: http://bit.ly/2XLDQr8 Music Managers Forum: https://bit.ly/3njH7Hq Music Support: http://bit.ly/2RRuMvH Royal Society of Musicians: http://bit.ly/2JBsxcf Incorporated Society of Musicians: http://bit.ly/2XM9HIn Music Minds Matter: http://bit.ly/2LvVuZA Contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008 MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk Denise Devenish: https://bit.ly/38Fyumw Nadia Rose Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/35roUkV

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 Showler offers advice on how to cope with uncertainty, and CEO of Help Musicians, James Ainscough discusses the new government guidelines around performance, and why musicians still need support.  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 Hardship Fund Phase Two - https://bit.ly/3fD06sV  Help and support for all musicians during the coronavirus period - https://bit.ly/3edu45j    Featured Artists Coalition Covid advice - https://bit.ly/3fYv2nE  ISM's Covid advice pages for musicians - https://bit.ly/3jE5WfY  Musicians' Union Hardship Fund - https://bit.ly/2WwcX8K  Musicians' Union coronavirus news - https://bit.ly/3fZdvM9  PRS Members's Fund guide to looking after your mental health - https://bit.ly/2D7eGdK  UK Music Covid-19 information pages - https://bit.ly/30JqY4d

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 Funding - https://bit.ly/3hajVIx Financial assistance, benevolent and hardship funds - https://bit.ly/3h7xx7q Funding Wizard - https://bit.ly/2B6IO8z Guide to accessing Universal Credit video - https://bit.ly/2CmwAcv  Hardship Fund Phase Two - https://bit.ly/3fD06sV    Business and debt advice Business debt advice and support - https://bit.ly/32qy8ge Government advice for individuals and business - https://bit.ly/30kiuAn Stepchange (debt advice) - https://bit.ly/3eCsWIS Musicians' Union financial advice Crowdfunding - https://bit.ly/2ZEX0iO Coronavirus Hardship fund - https://bit.ly/2WwcX8K Financial advice - http://bit.ly/2MouMlv Live Rates - https://bit.ly/3h8kfrd Session Rates - https://bit.ly/3j97ZJ3 Teaching Rates - https://bit.ly/3h6bLAU Tax Savings Guide - https://bit.ly/32EVfEf    UK Collecting Societies PPL (performers and recording owner royalties) - http://bit.ly/2YM1stG PRS for Music (music writers and publisher royalties) - http://bit.ly/2PiA3Ne MCPS - https://bit.ly/3eED3ge

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  BAPAM - http://bit.ly/2FTfRfH Calm - http://bit.ly/2XZbRjQ or call 0800 585858  Coronamusicians.info - https://bit.ly/3edu45j  Let The Music Play campaign - https://bit.ly/323fgDP Mind - http://bit.ly/2M1QWu7 or call 0300 123 3393 Music Support -  0800 030 6789 // http://bit.ly/2YXuHcv  NHS 111 (England) NHS Direct (Wales) on 0845 46 47 NHS 24 (Scotland) on 111 or your relevant HSC organisation (Northern Ireland). Sane - http://bit.ly/2YYEaQD or call 0300 3047000 Thrive mental health app - https://bit.ly/2OeefAI    Watch Stewart Baxter's film Equidastant - https://bit.ly/2BNrMgj

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 Support -  0800 030 6789 // http://bit.ly/2YXuHcv   MITC Collective - http://bit.ly/2JD4Hhd   The MMF - http://bit.ly/2M4M3jQ The Musicians’ Union - http://bit.ly/2XvV24U BAPAM - http://bit.ly/2FTfRfH Samaritans Helpline - http://bit.ly/2LYXBWa or call 116 123 Mind - http://bit.ly/2M1QWu7 or call 0300 123 3393 Sane - http://bit.ly/2YYEaQD or call 0300 3047000 Calm - http://bit.ly/2XZbRjQ or call 0800 585858 PRS Members Fund - http://bit.ly/2JPIBXD NHS 111 (England) NHS Direct (Wales) on 0845 46 47 NHS 24 (Scotland) on 111 or your relevant HSC organisation (Northern Ireland).

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.   Help Musicians Health & Welfare team 020 7239 9103: help@helpmusicians.org.uk Help Musicians Musculoskeletal research: http://bit.ly/375gQ7o  BAPAM performers advice on pain and posture: http://bit.ly/39g9O1Q  BAPAM free health assessment Clinics: 9am 5pm Monday – Friday, 020 7404 8444