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