The Music Survival Guide Podcast

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A podcast dedicated to traversing the tricky world of music and music promotion in the 21st century. Each week Phil and Joe discuss topics, do interviews and generally have a laugh together!

Music Survival Guide


    • Jun 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 195 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Music Survival Guide Podcast

    Finding Your Unique Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 9:10


    The music scene is saturated, you NEED to stand out! Phil this week discusses how to think through making your unique style that's authentic to you. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Old-school music with a modern approach - Ben James Interview (The Heavy Souls)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 54:29


    This week Phil is talking with Ben James - guitarist of The Heavy Souls. We discuss, surviving through thick and thin to get success in the music scene, jamming and instinctively feeling if a song is right and the joys of longer tracks on albums.  The Heavy Souls on Instagram Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com

    Promoting Your Band and Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 13:22


    You NEED to promote your own music in 2025! Join Phil for a discussion on social media, using advertising and actually pushing your gigs to your audience. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Following Musical Instincts in Mastering (Izzy McPhee Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 53:08


    This week Phil is talking with Izzy McPhee - part of the Weird Jungle mastering collective. We talk about finding her place in the music scene, following her musical instincts when mastering, and investing in the important equipment you need to harness your skills. Izzy McPhee on Instagram Dreamwife Music Amahla Music Saffron 2% Rising Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com

    Being 'In The Pocket'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 5:41


    What does it mean to be 'in the pocket', how can you get better at it? Join Phil for a little discussion on this essential but under-discussed skill. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Redefining Your Sound (November Now Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 60:04


    This week Phil is talking with November Now. We discuss taking time to find and define your sound, song writing and trusting your instincts and the challenges of gigging in London, November Now On Instagram Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com

    Musical Mistakes (and how to handle them)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 10:36


    When stuff goes wrong it sucks, right? But there are practical steps you can do. In this mini-episode Phil discusses: How to handle mistakes in a gig Should you ignore it or make a joke of it What to do when your release doesn't go to plan, or if a gig doesn't go well How do you learn from your mistakes? What you can do better What can you do NOW to fix it? What ISN'T in your control and cannot be fixed? Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Buses, Rehearsals and WhatsApp - This New Dawn Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 45:01


    This week Phil chats with all of This New Dawn. In this wide ranging (and relatively unserious) chat we talk about demoing music in the rehearsal room, the band whatsapp (how its used and misused) and of course, writing lyrics on the bus. Pesave the new single 'Wasted' here This New Dawn on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Make The Most Of Your Song, Focus On Arrangement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 11:41


    Arrangement can make or break your song, how much do you think about it? Join Phil for a discussion on arrangement, making the most of your music and the use of tension in your song. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    DIY Band Life (When They Riot Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 45:14


    This week Phil chats with Luke and Tom of When They Riot. We discuss, writing lyrics after the music has been written, using Pirate Studios for rehearsal and recording and, of course, the mystery of the folding guitar! When They Riot on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    REPOST: Using Limited Time Wisely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 7:12


    This is a repost from an episode originally uploaded in January 2024 whilst I'm on holiday. It still holds true now! Well here we are in 2024! You have limited time to work on music, do you use it well? Join Phil for a brief discussion on tightening up your music time. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Late Night Lightning and Cupboard Life (Electric Black Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 53:46


    In this episode, Phil talks with Matt and Jonny of Electric Black. We discuss 1. How the pandemic was a good restart point 2. Testing out a producer with a smaller release before a full album 3. Getting to grips with social media in the modern world Electric Black on Instagram Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    To Sum Up 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 11:09


    Here we are hurtling to the end of the year! What should you consider? How can you plan for the year ahead. Join Phil for a ramble through a few topics Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Building a Great Local Music Scene with Natasha from The Fighting Cocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 36:04


    This week Phil chats with Natasha, the events Manager of the Fighting Cocks in Kingston. We discuss building a strong local music scene, their approach to finding good support bands and (of course) why confetti at your gig might be a bad idea The Fighting Cocks on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    The Art of Promoting Your Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 12:35


    Music Promotion - I've had a lot of thoughts on it lately. I've collated them into a slightly scattergun podcast for you to pick and choose from. Try using music videos as a REWARD for high performing songs, not something to initially kick off with When talking about the songs, emphasise the THEMES to draw people in Come and follow me on Instagram! I am at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Strange Pubs & Distinctive Voices - We The Sun Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 59:30


    This week Phil chats with the boys from We The Sun. We discuss: using social media to show their personality, why they prefer the recording studio to a home studio, and the strange story of their first gig in a closed-looking pub We The Sun on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Mixing Your Own Music?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 8:17


    Mixing is fun (believe me!) but also frustrating, so why do it yourself? Join Phil for a discussion on the ups and downs of mixing your own music Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Toby Campen - The Details of Mastering

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 43:41


    This week Phil chats with Toby Campen all about what a mastering engineer brings to the table, mastering for vinyl and tape and using headphones for mastering Toby Campen on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    A Practical Band's Guide To Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 11:32


    Instagram! It's the main social media for bands nowadays, but how should you use it? Join Phil for a brief discussion on the do's and don'ts. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Navigating the Modern Music Scene - Tribal Jury Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 66:22


    Join Phil for a chat with Liam and Will of Tribal Jury - talking about the challenges of finding gigs, harnessing your online image effectively and spending your money wisely! Tribal Jury on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Guerrilla Recording

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 8:48


    Join Phil for a deep dive into recording in a non-ideal space, and how he overcame challenges to create a great outcome! Listen to the song here: Earthtide - Cat Among The Pigeons Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Rogue Awakening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 47:46


    Phil is joined by Kimberley and Tom of Rogue Awakening this week. We discuss: how they met in a children's playground, blending your different tastes to create a band sound and balancing parenting and band life! Rogue Awakening on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Finding The Perfect Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 9:00


    Finding the right engineer/producer is really important. But how do you go about it? What factors matter? Join Phil for a chat about this! Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    The Producer's Corner - A Chat with Sam Bloor of Lower Lane Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 59:19


    Join Phil for a chat with Sam Bloor - a producer working out of Lower Lane Studios. We discuss: effective collaboration with bands, coming to the studio with an open mind and why he often records drums last! Find Sam on Instagram Email Sam Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Reviewing Your Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 5:33


    Taking time to review where you've come from and where you're going is invaluable! Do it!  Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Keryn (Zac The Locust) Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 39:17


    Join Phil for a chat with Keryn of Zac The Locust about working with band management, balancing being in a band with family life and how to take criticism well! Zac The Locust on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Think About The Why

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 8:32


    It's too easy to go into autopilot, but to make the most of your situations you MUST work out why you're doing it! Time to reflect... Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Rituals Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 35:42


    Join Phil for a chat with Euan of Rituals about all sorts of things such as working with backing tracks to accurately time your set, the benefits of a recording studio and producer, and of course dramatic curtain drops! Rituals on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Unusual Sounds! AKA Breaking Your Genre Mould

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 8:11


    You know how it is, you've recorded enough songs to know what you're doing, but have you thought about trying something new and... odd? Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

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    What's Its Like To Be A Guitar Teacher (George Twydell Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 59:21


    So you're a musician and you want to make money, how about becoming a guitar teacher? Join Phil and George discussing how he got into guitar teaching, what it's like and how he phoned round Birmingham to practice! George on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Money Matters For Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 13:30


    Money! It's a difficult topic sometimes (but doesn't need to be). Join Phil for a brief discussion on using and planning your money wisely as a band Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Tailgunner (Tom) Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 48:03


    Tailgunner have exploded quite quickly! Join Phil for an interview with Tom about all things Tailgunner, how it started and how they got to where they are. Tailgunner on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    The Power of Kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 8:52


    Kindness is underrated... so make the most of it! Join Phil for a discussion on being kind/nice/approachable on people you know in the music industry Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Using Limited Time Wisely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 7:12


    Well here we are in 2024! You have limited time to work on music, do you use it well? Join Phil for a brief discussion on tightening up your music time. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Tales From The Studio - Recording a Completely Live Session with the Slow Cooked Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 40:06


    Last year I got together with the Slow Cooked Bears to record an ep in 1 day completely live in the studio! Join Phil and James for a discussion on how (and why!) they worked that way. Slow Cooked Bears on Instagram Youtube Live Session EP on Spotify Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Evaluating 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 6:52


    The last month of 2023 is here, hasn't it flown by! It's the perfect time of year to take stock of how it's been musically. So get ready with paper and pen to answer questions on how its been (I promise this will help!) Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    SOS Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 60:37


    This week on the podcast I'm chatting with the guys from SOS. We discuss: Rebranding your style and sound Playing the wrong kind of festival (TWICE) Why you should include covers in your set SOS on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Spotify Wrapped and the Comparison Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 8:37


    Spotify Wrapped is useful... or is it? Join Phil for a discussion on this tool, how it might be helpful and how it may be seriously damaging to you. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Thieves of Liberty Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 33:10


    This week on the podcast I'm in conversation with Kieran of Thieves of Liberty. We discuss having your own rehearsal space, doing a gig after just a month into a brand new line up and writing songs collaboratively as a band Thieves of Liberty on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 9:14


    Resilience, disappointments, setbacks, fatigue, burnout... well that sounds like a fun topic of discussion! It's really important to consider your mental health in the busyness of life, so join Phil for a discussion on managing these things Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Bailey Wood (Mavis) Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 56:35


    This week I'm chatting with Bailey of Mavis. We talk about putting a band together, recording your rehearsals and a mangy cat! Mavis on Instagram Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com Likes Download27 Share

    The Magic (and Potential Drawbacks) of Dolby Atmos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 6:45


    Dolby Atmos! It's the future! (or is it?). I'm discussing if you should get involved and the potential challenges with your music. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Chris Horrocks (Session Bassist) Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 53:52


    Hey! This episode is all about being a session musician - in this case a session bassist! I'm chatting with Chris Horrocks about what a session musician does in a day, how to excel in band auditions and which is harder - covers or original music? Find Chris on Instagram In The Pocket Podcast Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

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    Work/Music/Life Balancing is Hard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 8:08


    Ok lets be honest, balancing your day job, music and your social life is NOT easy, lets discuss what you can do... Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Ralph (Asomvel) Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 51:11


    Howdy. On this weeks podcast I'm talking with Ralph, the bassist and Singer of Asomvel. They have an impressive social media game (worth checking out) and there's some great down to earth wisdom in this one! Find them on Facebook: Asomvel Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Overcoming Writer's Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 6:25


    Writing music is hard, lets not lie. So it's inevitable you'll sometimes come across blocks along the way. Here's some helpful strategies for dealing with it Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Ash Tustain Interview (Dig Lazarus & Stevie R. Pearce and The Hooligans)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 38:08


    Howdy. On this weeks podcast I'm talking bands with Ash the guitarist and singer for Dig Lazarus and the guitarist for Stevie R. Pearce and the Hooligans. We discuss: Balancing being part of 2 bands simultaneously The challenges and joys of being a full time musician Collaborating with other musicians to bring your musical vision to life Find them on Facebook: Dig Lazarus Stevie R. Pearce and The Hooligans Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Youtube For Bands: A Discovery Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 12:13


    Youtube! It's one of the world's biggest search engines, so are you on it? Phil this week discusses what you need to consider before getting started! Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Studio Ready: Preparing Your Band for Recording Sessions in the studio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 9:04


    Recording in the studio is exciting (but scary and not always so cheap). Here's some thoughts on preparing for the studio, what you need to consider to make the most of your time there! Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Adam Jolivel-Perkins(Lavire) Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 42:19


    Howdy. On this weeks podcast I'm talking bands with Adam - the drummer for Lavire Choosing a good, unique band name Networking at gigs by being social! Having all band members actively involved in music production Find them on Facebook here Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

    Stop Comparing Yourself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 11:00


    Comparison is the thief of joy - so STOP! This week I discuss comparison and competition and why it's deeply unhealthy for yourself as a musician. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

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