MPW Podcast

Soundtracks that accompany the visuals from a film help capture emotions and enhance scenes, but have you ever wondered how this music is created from the initial concept to the final product? In this episode, Xylo chats with film and visual media composer, Adele Etheridge Woodson, on the process of creating a film score, her go-to techniques in producing her compositions, and tips on how to improve your skills as a film score composer.

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Your voice is a unique and powerful instrument, but it can sometimes be challenging to tap into its full potential especially if you lack confidence. In this episode, Xylo chats with award-winning singer-songwriter turned vocal coach and founder of VoxTape Studios, Lara Chapman on the biggest issues about confidence in performing, and her tips and techniques on how to successfully shape and build your vocal skills and develop your confidence as a vocalist.

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Having all the trendy tools is a big plus in creating your own music, but have you ever felt so restricted in your production that you get stuck in a production limbo even with all these resources? In this episode, Xylo chats with London-based writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Attwooll on his ways and tips to being creative with your productions, how to keep up with the latest trends in the music scene, and how to deal with all the limitations as a producer and a songwriter.

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Music has been an essential aspect of gaming as it stimulates a very engaging mood among the players, but have you ever wondered how this music was developed and created? In this episode, Xylo chats with award-winning audio director and Soundcuts owner and founder, Adele Cutting on the different styles and genres of game music and how to develop the skills in creating game music.

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Have you ever been stuck in a situation where everything in your music is in the creative doldrums and you're hesitant to try something new? In this episode, Xylo chats to electronic music composer, producer, and performer Caro C about the elements of creative production and what techniques to use to improve your music.

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Have you ever wondered who gets the sound sounding perfect for the artists in their monitors, whether they are fallbacks or in ears? In this episode, Xylo chats to Victoria Butash, a front-of-house and monitoring engineer about her work, what's involved in her day-to-day, and how someone can build their skills to get into this field. 

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Have you ever wondered how musicians start writing for Production Music Libraries and have their songs used on TV shows, films, etc.? In this episode, Xylo chats with composer and Production Music A&R for Media Tracks, Helen Lyon on how she entered the world of Production Music and how we can also take steps into this space.

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Have you wanted to join a songwriting camp but felt a little bit intimidated by the process? Or have you collaborated with others and want some tips on how to make the experience better? In this episode Xylo chats with Sasha Campbell and Annick Blaize, co-hosts of the podcast Songwriting Saves the World, on how they go about the co-writing process and their tips on how to have the best songwriting experiences. 

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Have you ever wondered who puts together the performances that make up the big shows in the stadiums and arenas? In this episode, Xylo chats with music director and co-founder of WFB LIve William Bowerman, who has worked with artists such as Dua Lipa and Post Malone, on how he puts these shows together, sources, musicians, directs the performances and more!

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Have you wondered about how music gets onto ads, film and TV and about how you could get your music on there? In this episode, Xylo chats with music supervisor and the co-founder of Sister Music, Hollie Hutton on her tips and suggestions to musicians to get sync deals. 

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