Aurora Engine is a harpist singer-songwriter / electronic musician living and working in Leith, Edinburgh. She is also a pianist, composer, and music technology enthusiast. 

In this episode:

07:05 Why to be successful you need to be BOTH an extrovert AND an introvert  

14:24 The link between perfectionism, impostor syndrome and intelligence  

27:54 Women's representation in Electronic Music 

31:00 Sexism within bands 

36:16 What it's like to be a single mother AND a musician 

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The truth about Sync, Music Licensing & Co-writing. Chat with Elaine Ryan, a singer-songwriter based in San Francisco. 

In this episode: 

16:38 Sync Courses - Co-writing, Writing for a show

34:14  How to find a producer

40:07  Sync Advice for those starting out

43:16  Dispelling Confusion about Sync licensing

50:19   All about Vampiric narcissistic lovers

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What role does feminism play in music? How does being a woman affect leadership within a band? Josephine SIllars talks about these issues and explains why ‘branding yourself’ can sometimes be problematic for an artist.

Josephine is a musician originally from the Highlands but now based in Leeds, UK. Having been based between Glasgow and Edinburgh for the past few years, she gained recognition performing with her band 'The Manic Pixie Dreams'. After receiving support from Help Musician’s UK, she is currently working on a new EP titled “Desperate Characters” due for release this year.

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Feeling down because you cannot tour? Humbird shares how she stays resilient and offers alternative strategies that can help you thrive during challenging times. 

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Do you feel nobody is listening to your music? If you obsess about how many likes you are getting on social media and worry nobody really cares, there is a way out and it's NOT online marketing! Find out how to free yourself from comparison anxiety and turn around self-criticism with one simple technique. 

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What if you are an under-represented musician? Feeling guilty about being privileged? The Answer is Advocacy. In this episode, we discuss issues around inclusion and what it really means to be an artist. 

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Creatively Blocked? You don’t have to suffer alone! Harpist and composer Esther Swift shares how to stay creative at home and not get overwhelmed with admin. 

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Can you defeat lockdown by writing a song a day? What if we used creativity to bring play into our daily lives? Find out how Australian born, UK-based Sarah Irvine uses songwriting to tell stories and find joy even in the hardest of times. 

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Are you scared of being judged when you perform on stage? You are not alone, and this is not something you have to live with for the rest of your life. Find out what to focus on when all eyes are on you. 

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Can creativity be the driving force in your music career? What if I told you that it was possible to create a music business that put the performer in the driving seat? Find out what it is like to be part of a growing community of artists that instead of competing, collaborate, and support one another. 

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