MPW Podcast

Mental health among musicians can be a difficult thing to talk about at times but is a vital area to keep on check! In this episode Xylo chats with clinical and humanistic psychologist specialized in the music industry, Rosana Corbacho on her top tips and tricks to keep yourself mentally healthy and how you can support your peers to do the same. 

Follow Rosana Corbacho: https://www.instagram.com/rosanachdez/

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Have you ever thought about what goes into a good vocal performance? There might be a few things that impact this outside, vocal exercises and techniques that you didn't know about! In this episode Xylo chats with experienced vocalist and vocal coach Gemma Surgue (who has worked with artists such as Bon Iver, Maverick Sabre, Damien Rice, and many more) on her top tips to improve your voice and vocal performances. 

Follow Gemma Surgue: https://www.instagram.com/gemmasugrue/

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Have you suffered from writer's block before or do you have a tonne of unfinished songs on your hard drive? In this episode Xylo chats with world-renowned artist, producer and YouTuber Andrew Huang on his top tips to not only finish more music and generate new ideas but also ways to get out of your head during the process!

Follow Andre Huang: IG - https://www.instagram.com/andrewismusic/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g

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Have you ever wondered how recordings that become damaged through issues while recording, or through physical damage on a tape, CD or Vinyl get restored back to high-quality audio? In this episode, Xylo chats with restoration engineer, Jessica Thompson, on the process she goes through to restore audio files and tips we can use to restore our own files which may have hisses/pops/ etc.!

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Have you wondered how some musicians grow a significant following on TikTok, keep people engaged and turn them into fans? In this episode Xylo chats with, talented Australian musician Bailey Pickles on how he grew his 1.2 million following on TikTok, his advice to other musicians on how to go about it while also prioritizing a positive mental state.

Follow Bailey Pickles: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_pickles_music/

MPW are running a 2-Day Women in Music Tech Summit on the 14th and 15th of October designed for independent artists who are looking to start producing their music. We are offering FREE tickets to our podcast listeners available here: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/women-in-music-tech-summit

Are you new to mixing and wondering what it is in layman's terms? Or would you like some simple-to-follow tips and tricks on how to start getting a great mix? In this episode, Xylo chats with Mix Like a Girl's founder Caridad Espinosa on the basics of mixing, where to start and what to look out for to get the best possible result!

Follow Caridad Espinosa: https://www.instagram.com/caridad_espinosa/

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Did you know that some people's jobs involve touring with their favorite bands and making sure the band's gear is set up just right amongst other things? In this episode Xylo chats with Claire Murphy about her job as a Backline tech, how she got there, tips for others and her life on tour and her life on tour.

Follow Claire Murphy: https://www.instagram.com/clairetrashtours/

Get your copy of Claire's book "Girl on the Road: How to Break into Touring from a Female Perspective" here: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Road-Touring-Female-Perspective/dp/B084QGRKVW

MPW are running a 2-Day Women in Music Tech Summit on the 14th and 15th of October designed for independent artists who are looking to start producing their music. We are offering FREE tickets to our podcast listeners available here: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/women-in-music-tech-summit

The world of theatre sound design is sometimes overlooked in audio and tech careers, but one that offers a lot of scope for creativity. In this week's episode we spoke to freelance sound designer and audio engineer Anna-Lee Craig about her work as a sound designer for theatre and on 'Hamilton', balancing work and family life, as well as alternative career paths in creative fields.

Follow Anna-Lee Craig: https://www.instagram.com/frecklessly7/

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Dealing with all kinds of people definitely requires a certain amount of people skills and a whole lot more patience. In this episode, Xylo Aria chats to The Hideout studio manager and engineer Zoe Thrall about her ways of managing a studio, tips for beginner artists & producers, and what to expect when producing songs.

Follow Zoe Thrall: https://www.instagram.com/zoethrall/

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Working on multiple projects can be overwhelming, not to mention the pressure in managing everything amidst additional non-work related circumstances. In this episode Xylo chats to Grammy-nominated audio engineer & radio producer, Jeanne Montalvo on her career as a radio producer and her ways and tips on how to work around hectic schedules to produce a qaulity sounding radio production.

Follow Jeanne Montalvo: https://www.instagram.com/jmosound/

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