Elevate Music Podcast

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:http://bit.ly/3dpubOw Auriel Majumdar: http://bit.ly/3bg76Ls  BAPAM – Creativity and Motivation:https://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: http://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 (mailto: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 (mailto: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 (mailto:help@helpmusicians.org.uk) Creative Programme - http://bit.ly/2EDHCIc Music Minds Matter 0808 802 8008 // MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk (mailto: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 (mailto:help@helpmusicians.org.uk) Creative Programme - http://bit.ly/2EDHCIc  Music Minds Matter 0808 802 8008 // MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk (mailto: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 (mailto: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 (mailto: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

Research has suggested that transition points in a musician’s career can be intensely stressful and that good support at these times is key. In this episode we chat to musician and music industry executive Chris Sheehan about the transition points in his career and how he was able to successfully navigate them. We then speak to music publisher Stuart Ongley about the mentoring services he provides and he offers some great advice on how musicians can navigate through difficult periods.     Help Musicians Creative Programme: http://bit.ly/2EDHCIc  Career advice from the MU: http://bit.ly/34Dga7L  Karousel Music: http://bit.ly/38ZfSf1 SGO Music: http://bit.ly/2EBcs3R MU Mentoring Scheme: http://bit.ly/35PangM 

In this episode we speak to Imogen Heap about her career, how she has found it working as an artist and label owner, where she found support and how she manages now balancing music and motherhood. We also speak to label services owner Tim Ferrone who gives advice for musicians on how to build a good team around them and  become a successful DIY artist themselves.     Help Musicians Do It Differently Fund (opens April 2020): http://bit.ly/2PIriux  MU Guide to releasing your own product: http://bit.ly/2LRawsm  The Creative Passport for Music Makers: http://bit.ly/36ufuTy  Wrapped Up Music: http://bit.ly/2PgKh0u PRS for Music: http://bit.ly/2PiA3Ne  PPL: http://bit.ly/2YM1stG  Music Week Top 5 tips for making the independent route work for you: http://bit.ly/2PKoHjI  PRS Foundation: http://bit.ly/2YOB9TN   The Feature Artist Collective: http://bit.ly/2LQqm6s Music Managers Forum: http://bit.ly/36tir6X A World Artists Love: http://bit.ly/2thv46V EmuBands: http://bit.ly/2LUdxbk AIM Start up Guide to the Music Business: http://bit.ly/2LZ7FO6 

In this episode we’ll be looking at wellbeing, finding out exactly what it is, how musicians’ experience it and learning how we can maximise happiness in our own lives. We’ll be hearing from Ayanna Witter-Johnson, who tells us how she keeps herself mentally and physically strong in her music career.  We’ll then hear from wellbeing researcher Simone Willis who will be telling us her top tips on how to keep our wellbeing levels high, as well as discussing some of the research she has done in this area.   Help Musicians: https://bit.ly/34RSwVX Musicians Hearing Health Scheme: http://bit.ly/2xFiQnz  Music Minds Matter  0808 802 8008 http://bit.ly/2LvVuZA BAPAM (health resources) http://bit.ly/2rXy9YZ  Mind – 5 ways to wellbeing: http://bit.ly/2YvMOXG  Mental Health Foundation: http://bit.ly/38ne8fg           Rethink: http://bit.ly/2DTcALP 

After achieving world records and international success, SK Shlomo came off tour for the first time in years to record a solo album. In this episode we hear about how once he stopped, he realised how the incessant touring had affected his mental health. We also hear about his experiences of online abuse, and ultimately how social media became a force for good in his life. We are then joined by Stephen Buckley from the mental health charity Mind, who tells us about the services that Mind provides that can help musicians.      Shlomo’s Ted Talk: http://bit.ly/2NPcxGy  Mind (resources for employers and staff): http://bit.ly/379WIC0 Mind Infoline: http://bit.ly/34X7kCu Where to find your local Mind: http://bit.ly/2q6MQZn Mind’s Find The Words Guide: http://bit.ly/2ObRQ6O   Maytree: http://bit.ly/2OsuLx1  Samaritans: http://bit.ly/2NQjt6Aor call 116 123   Help Musicians - Music Minds Matter: http://bit.ly/2LvVuZA Music Support: 0800 030 6789 // http://bit.ly/2YXuHcv  MITC: http://bit.ly/2JD4Hhd  BAPAM: http://bit.ly/2FTfRfH Sane: http://bit.ly/2YYEaQD or call 0300 3047000 Calm:  http://bit.ly/2XZbRjQ or call 0800 585858 

In this episode we speak to singer Sophie Garner about her experiences with vocal health issues throughout her career.  Speech and language therapist Tori Burnay then tells us about her work in the voice clinic and gives advice on how to keep your voice healthy and strong.   British Voice Association: http://bit.ly/32gIjjK  Free Voice Care Literature: http://bit.ly/32eDeZh  BAPAM: http://bit.ly/2NCrydH  BAPAM Vocal Health Advice: http://bit.ly/2POAwqT Vocal Physiotherapy: http://bit.ly/2oGSccO 

In this episode we hear from musician and psychotherapist Chula Goonewardene about his experiences with addiction whilst working as a drummer.  We then hear from therapist Adrianna Irvine about her work, substance use in the music industry and where musicians can go for support.     Narcotics Anonymous (NA): http://bit.ly/2PCdL9p  NA (links to virtual 24/7 NA meetings): http://bit.ly/324wYmV  NA UK Helpline - 0300 999 1212 (tel:03009991212) (10:00 – Midnight daily) Alcoholics Anonymous: http://bit.ly/2ptEfzp  SMART Recovery: http://bit.ly/2N20F3Q  Frank: http://bit.ly/2WwtVCS  Musicares (for American-based musicians, artists, and crew): http://bit.ly/2JAOZ5Q  Musicares 12 step support group meetings (open to ALL music people internationally who are members of ALL 12 step fellowships) - http://bit.ly/2qTnPR9  Music Support: http://bit.ly/2RRuMvH  Music Support Helpline: 0800 0306789 Turning Point – Alcohol and Drug support: http://bit.ly/36u8Sph  Amy Winehouse Foundation: http://bit.ly/2pntBud  Steps 2 Recovery: http://bit.ly/36v3sKs Learn more about Chula: http://bit.ly/2Nfo95x 

A musical career can be intensely stressful and physically challenging even for those that are fit and healthy.  In this episode we hear from musician Ruth Patterson about what it’s like managing a music career with a disability, and how the music industry could better support artists in her position. We then hear from Attitude is Everything’s Rich Legate about the research the charity has recently conducted, and how they are able to support disabled music makers. Next Stage Network: http://bit.ly/2oXucm5  Attitude is Everything: http://bit.ly/2W8aG28 Drake Music: http://bit.ly/2BGRfEu Heart n Soul: http://bit.ly/2BCdyuQ  Carousel: http://bit.ly/2PgyfES  Shape Arts: http://bit.ly/2W9Se9q  We Are Unlimited article: http://bit.ly/2WaSyVn  BBC Ouch: https://bbc.in/2Pk0P87  Access Docs for Artists:  http://bit.ly/365VAPh  Unlimited: http://bit.ly/2WaXbia  BSO Change Makers / BSO Resound http://bit.ly/2NfZxZo  The OHMI Trust: http://bit.ly/31FYt6c  Open Orchestras: http://bit.ly/2N7r66U  Open Up Music: http://bit.ly/2BHj8Mq  Constant Flux: http://bit.ly/2Jj1suV  Music Minds Matter: http://bit.ly/2qHpvxa 

Managing money can be an incredibly challenging issue for musicians, with the insecurity of income, gigs for ‘exposure’, a lack of support when you’re unable to work and more.  In this episode we’ll be hearing from Hannah Peel about her experiences financially throughout her career, and finding out how she manages it today. We’ll then speak to Naomi Pohl from the Musicians’ Union to hear about how financial issues affect musicians generally, and what support is out there for them to access.  

In this episode, we're going to be looking at Stage Fright, and the impact that it has on artists and their performance. We'll be speaking to Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder about his experiences with stage fright. We will also hear from Professor of Performance Science Aaron Williamon, who will give advice and guidance on how musicians can manage stage fright during their performances. BAPAM performance anxiety factsheet - https://bit.ly/2KrBZAx Music Support - https://bit.ly/2yQjkrw  Play: A psychological toolkit for optimal music performance - https://bit.ly/2yLHTWx Managing Your Performance Nerves - free online course: https://bit.ly/33oEPxG  Performance Coach Tracy Dempsey’s blog on performance anxiety:  https://bit.ly/2e6cG59 

In this episode, we’re going to be taking a look at Hearing Health in Music. We’ll hear from drummer Nigel Elliott, who will discuss the effects that over 40 years of playing music has had on his hearing, and the steps he’s taken to protect it. Audiologist Gladys Akinseye from the Musicians Hearing Services will give her advice on how to look after your hearing health, and will also tell us how you can access professional moulded ear plugs for a fraction of the price.   British Tinnitus Association - http://bit.ly/333BqE2 British Tinnitus Association Plug'em Campaign - http://bit.ly/2K8Gz6y Action for Hearing Loss - http://bit.ly/2K7rstQ  Musicians’ Hearing Services - http://bit.ly/2GDeEcw  Help Musicians Hearing Health Scheme - http://bit.ly/2xFiQnz ACS Custom - http://bit.ly/2YjSyqG Twitter and Instagram - @elevatemusicpod Email - elevatemusicpod@gmail.com

Mental health in the music industry has been a widely discussed topic over the last few years, so in this series we’re going to look at two individual artists’ stories to find out about how it affects them. In this first episode on mental health, we hear from Nina Nesbitt about her challenges with anxiety and depression. Psychotherapist Tamsin Embleton then tells us what musicians can do to prevent issues from happening and where to go when things go wrong.     Help Musicians -  Music Minds Matter 0808 802 8008 // MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk (mailto: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).

In this episode we look at at the highs and lows of touring as a musician.  Lucy speaks to Miles Kane, solo artist and co-frontman of the Last Shadow Puppets about his experiences touring, and tour manager Ben Perry tells about how he keeps his artists fit and healthy on the road.      Help Musicians -  Music Minds Matter - 0808 802 8008 // MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk (mailto:MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk)   Music Support -  0800 030 6789 // http://bit.ly/2YXuHcv  The Musicians’ Union - http://bit.ly/2XvV24U   BAPAM Healthy Touring Checklist and Rider - http://bit.ly/2SzKvQq (http://bit.ly/2FTfRfH) Samaritans Helpline - http://bit.ly/2LYXBWa or call 116 123 (tel:116%20123)   NHS 111 (England) NHS Direct (Wales) on 0845 46 47, NHS 24 (Scotland) on 111 or your relevant HSC organisation (Northern Ireland).   MU touring checklist:  http://bit.ly/2Y8nqcI  MU fair engagement guide for touring: http://bit.ly/2M6p7B7 

Music industry researcher and vocal coach Lucy Heyman talks to psychotherapist and Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek about starting out in music and coping with the transition into a high profile band and why access to support in the music industry is so essential.  Lucy also talks to Help Musicians’ Head of Health and Welfare Joe Hastings about the common challenges faced by musicians, the importance of maintaining health in the music industry as well as how and where to get support when you need it.   For more information on the sources of support and help mentioned in this episode, check out our resources here -    The Musicians’ Union: http://bit.ly/2XvV24U  The British Association of Performing Arts Medicine: http://bit.ly/2FTfRfH  PRS Members Fund: http://bit.ly/2JPIBXD Music Support: http://bit.ly/2RRuMvH  Royal Society of Musicians: http://bit.ly/2JBsxcf Incorporated Society of Musicians: http://bit.ly/2XM9HIn  Musicians; Hearing Health Scheme: http://bit.ly/2xFiQnz  Music Minds Matter: http://bit.ly/2LvVuZA MIT Collective: http://bit.ly/2XNAX4Z  Sound Advice http://bit.ly/2XspkFx 

Your first listen of the Elevate Music Podcast - helping musicians to improve their health and wellbeing, one episode at a time. The first episode, featuring Adam Ficek, musician and drummer from Babyshambles, and Joe Hastings, Health and Welfare Manager at charity Help Musicians, will be released on Monday 15th July. Also in the coming weeks, we'll be talking to singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, cellist and singer Ayanna Witter-Johnson, and co-frontman of the Last Shadow Puppets Miles Kane. The Elevate Music Podcast has been produced by Wisebuddah and Elevate in partnership with Help Musicians.  For nearly 100 years Help Musicians have supported musicians, across, age, genre and career stage, offering a lifetime of support, when it’s needed most. Their breadth of support provided through their integrated programme of creative development funding and health and welfare services has been shaped through our research and insights into the unique challenges that musicians face, to support and respond in times of crisis and opportunity. www.HelpMusicians.org.uk (http://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/)