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Ashton is a keys player and MD based near London. 

His credits include artists like Ed Sheeran, Anne Marie and Mabel.

Amongst many other things we discussed his experience at Brit School, balancing lots of different gigs, and Michael Jackson.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

Here we are - in session with Ashton Miranda.

(Recorded 20th May 2026)

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Sandy is a bass played based in London. 

His credits include artists like One Direction, Wheatus, Mabel and Clean Bandit.

Amongst many other things we discussed the power of saying yes to everything early on, the One Direction audition process and Depping on a gig with 24 hours notice.

**We had some sound issues for the first ten minutes or so, but it does get resolved, so apologies for the first bit, but stick with it, as it does get cleared up!**

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. 

Here we are, in session with - Sandy Beales

(Recorded 6th May 2026)

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Dayna is a bass player based in London.

His credits include artists like Dave, Jessie J and Five.

Amongst many other things we discussed growing up playing in church, touring from a young age, and becoming an MD.

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Here we are in session with - Dayna Fisher.

Recorded 7th April 2026

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Tor is a singer based near London

Her credits include artists like Years and Years, Michael Ball, and James Morrison.

Amongst many other things, we discussed musical theatre, auditions, and spending a year working as cabin crew. 

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(Recorded April 2nd 2026) 

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Dani is a keyboard player based in LA.

Her credits include artists like Katy Perry, Niall Horan and Demi Lovato

Being the true professional that I am, I had forgotten that earlier in the day, I'd engaged a 10db pad on my mic and forgot to turn it off before my chat with Dani. I’ve done my best to bring my voice up, so apologies for any audio police listening. 

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(Recorded March 23rd 2026)

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Joel is a drummer based in London.

His credits include artists Olivia Dean, Rae Morris and Fabiana Palladino

Amongst many other things we discussed finding music at church, Jazz college, and growing with an artist.

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(Recorded 4th March 2026)

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Ash is a drummer based in Norfolk. 

His credits include artists like Adele, Trevor Horn, Tori Amos and Robbie Williams.

Amongst many other things we discussed finding Jazz early on, having Pino Palladino as a neighbour, and using instagram as a professional tool.

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(Recorded 4th December 2025)

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Lewis is a drummer based in Nashville. 

His credits include artists like Alabama Shakes, Keith Urban, and Michael Kiwanuka.

Amongst many other things we discussed finding jazz early on, moving to Nashville, and reducing the gap between what you think you sound like, and what you actually sound like.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

(Recorded 26th November 2025)

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Before we get to today’s guest, I want to apologise for a few sound issues. For some reason, the sound on my end was suuuuper quiet, so I’ve had to do some pretty heavy handed processing to get everything close to level. There were also a couple of moments of slightly sketchy wifi. The conversation in general is ok, but wanted to apologise in advance to you listeners and our guest:

Billy Adamson.

Billy is a guitar player based in London. His credits include artists like Jess Glynne, Katie Melua and Ward Thomas.

Amongst many other things we discussed the power of practice, signing to a record label, and nerves. 

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(Recorded 25th November 2025)

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Nick is a guitarist based in London.

His credits include artists like Trevor Horn, Alex James and Will Young.

Amongst many other things we discussed diversification, being an introvert, and the power of a good mentor.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

(Recorded 11th November 2025)

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