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Get your FREE copy of Millicent's ground breaking tips 'Ten Reason Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day' https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday Described as ‘Sax supremo’ by The Voice Newspaper, Millicent is a multi-award winning British saxophonist and Endorser for Harry Hartmann Fiberreeds. Millicent sits on the Executive Committee of the Musicians Union. She is passionate about seeing more women in music and founded 'Time For My Music' a online membership group for wome ...
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The 7 Stages of a gigging musician, according to Millicent Stephenson. I believe that • Every musician (singer, instrumentalist, rapper, singer-songwriter, etc) should be paid their worth • Every musician should apply business principles to their music for it to grow to the level they want it to • Every musician (irrespective of age) can have their…
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I’m so thrilled to have interviewed 6 exceptional west midlands musicians. They work full time in the industry and are making waves where they are. Today I’m going to share the absolute best takeaways from my Guest list. That’s not to say that everything else in their interview was not important, in fact there was good stuff from beginning to end b…
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‘10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday Hello, everybody, I am Millicent Stephenson and I want to start this episode wishing you the best of the best for this new year 2022! I hope you had the opportunity to celebrate the holidays, rest and get ready to smash all your goals. Actua…
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10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday I am happy to bring you another episode of ‘Success Beyond The Score’ podcast where you can learn how to build your music career from the best in the field. At the time of this recording, we are so close to the end of the year, I wanted to lo…
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‘10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday This time, I are going a bit more personal with my guests. I am asking them about their career highs; also their lows - what have they realised truly matters after decades of experiences? What have they learned from difficult times? So come …
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https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/getpaidbeforegigday I am happy to have you back for another episode of Success Beyond The Score. This time, we are going straight to the main topic of the whole podcast: the business side of music. Just before I kick off, I want to let you know I have a new gift just for you. It’s called ‘10 Reasons Why They Wi…
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Free sheet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com Welcome you back to my podcast, Success Beyond The Score. Just before I kick off, I want to let you know I have a new gift just for you. It’s called ‘10 Reasons Why They Will Pay You Before Gig Day!’ This is a snappy list of 10 things which will help you to understand what music promoters are checki…
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Hello, I am Millicent Stephenson and I am very glad to talk to you again after the little break that we had here, in my podcast Success Beyond The Score. So far, I have had the opportunity to talk with brilliant people in the music industry about a variety of relevant and interesting themes. Now, I want to build a dialogue among them through a new …
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Thank you so much for joining me in this episode of my podcast, "Success Beyond The Score". In part 2 of my interview with Ruby Turner MBE, Ruby gives her experiences with lockdown & COVID-19 on her music career, dealing with bereavement, racism, retirement, health and the menopause on the road, and her tips for developing a full time music career.…
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Today my guest is Ruby Turner. With a music career spanning more than 30 years, Ruby Turner’s song “It’s Gonna Be Alright’ broke through by hitting number 1 on the US R&B Chart in 1990. What’s amazing about this is that it is rare for a British-Jamaican R&B, Soul and Gospel singer-songwriter. Ruby’s 20 albums and singles are best known in Europe an…
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Thank you so much for joining me for the second part of my interview with Dan Whitehouse, an award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who has an outstanding career spanning twenty years of touring, teaching and composing. Today, we will explore the impact of COVID-19 on Dan's life and career after lockdown made a visit to Japan …
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Thank you so much for joining me in this episode of my podcast, "Success Beyond The Score". My guest today is Dan Whitehouse. He is an acclaimed composer and songwriter who has released five solo albums and who is currently signed with Reveal Records. He is a song-writing tutor and mentor qualified in the Sounds of Intent methodology, and he has ex…
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Today I continue my conversation with Anna Brooks, a professional saxophonist, an international touring and recording artiste with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and Joolz Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. Anna is also a music arranger, music director, music preparation specialist, Teacher at the Birmingham Conservatoire, and singer. She is a mothe…
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Hi and welcome to Success Beyond The Score. I’m Millicent Stephenson, thank you so much for joining me. Today I’m interviewing another great Guest. She is, Anna Brook, a professional saxophonist, an international touring and recording artiste with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and Joolz Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. She is a music arranger, mu…
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In part 2 of my interview with Abigail Kelly, an award winning international operatic soprano, Abigail gives her insights on how to bounce back; dealing with fame and the mundane; tips for building a full-time music career and how she memorises the language, singing and music requirements of a complete Opera. Abigail’s engagements include a variety…
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Abigail Kelly is an award winning international operatic soprano. Her engagements include a variety of roles including the female lead in the ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ which she performs in various languages – Italian, Russian, German and French. Abigail is the Ambassador for the National Touring Opera and is passionate about making opera available …
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In part two of my interview with Louise Dengate who is an exceptional vocalist, coach and agency director, you will hear more about how she developed her music business; highs and lows, the challenges of being a female director, and her 3 tips to help you with building your music career which are: 1) Not everyone has natural music skills but if you…
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Today I’m interviewing Louise Dengate, Louise is an exceptional vocalist and coach but after her music degree she became a receptionist and realised it was not for her and set out to grow her music into a full time career. It now has a Gospel choir, Teaching, Coaching and a Music Agency. We will hear how she did it. With cancelled Gigs because of t…
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Welcome back to Episode 2 of Season 2 of my Podcast Success Beyond The Score which gives insights and tips to help you learn how to build your music career from the Best in the field. Today we pick where we left off with Tony Bean. Today Tony talks about some of his career highs & lows; dealing with personalities in the studio, home and work balanc…
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Welcome to Success Beyond The Score Podcast, insights and tips to help you learn how to build your music career from the best in the field by me, Millicent Stephenson. Season 2 is now airing on YouTube and episodes are released every two weeks. This season I will interview individuals who have a created a full time music career and have been in the…
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Today Millicent wraps up Season 1 of 'Success Beyond The Score' with a summation of the episodes, and gives 7 homework tasks for you to complete to move your music forward while waiting for Season 2 which commence in Autumn. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here…
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What things should you put in place now to help your music go to the distance? In episode 29 'Future proofing your music business' of Millicent's podcast 'Success Beyond The Score', Millicent shares an extract from her Keynote speech given at the 'Get Business Ready' conference by Sound Connections, Trinity Laban and Musicians Union: - Music is rel…
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Teaching or live streaming you want to make sure that your students or your fans hear your what you are saying, singing and playing but how does the noise cancellation feature found in many web cams and video conferencing platforms help or hinder your music work? Listen to episode 28 'Noise Cancellation - help or hinderance?' of Success Beyond The …
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Are you interested in performing your music live on your social media platform but are unsure what equipment you need to live stream? Are you are thinking it should be all bells and whistles from the get go but you budget is very tight? In episode 27 'What Equipment Do You Need To Live Stream?' Millicent lists the 5 stages of live stream developmen…
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What do you when everything is going in the right direction and all of a sudden from nowhere you get a set back. A curve ball, an unexpected Life issue which stops you keeping up with your online posting or work? Millicent explores ways forward in Episode 26 of Success Beyond The Score 'What do you do when Life happens to your online music?' Comple…
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What should you really consider before diving headlong into monetising your music online? In today's episode Millicent focuses on you and your the demands required on your time, sleep, learning, money and problem solving in episode 25, '5 reasons Why You Should Not Monetise Your Music Online' of her podcast Success Beyond The Score. Complete the 'M…
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Moving your music online with a view to making money seems like the right thing to do but how can you be sure? Millicent presents 5 reasons for monetising your music online now in episode 24 of Success Beyond The Score. Complete the 'Making Music Making Money' Survey here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/Making-Music-Making-Money-Survey Get y…
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In today's episode Millicent gives 21 ways to make money from your music online. A Road map for anyone wanting to create or develop earning from their music online. Covering selling, advertising, teaching, performing, services, Sync and more. Complete the 'How To Make Serious Money From Your Music' Survey here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk…
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How do you make money from your music online? is it only through gigging or is it about being a portfolio musician? How long does it take to make money? Millicent tackles these questions and more in episode 22 of 'Success Beyond The Score' - 'How to make money from your music online'. Complete the 'How To Make Serious Money From Your Music' Survey …
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In episode 21 of 'Success Beyond The Score' Millicent wraps up her series on the Musicians Press kit with details about what your Album Artwork, Performance Calendar, Stage Plot/Tech Rider and Press Coverage elements should contain. She gives tips on storing and sending your Press Kit. From a complete EPK Millicent identifies the top 3 essential th…
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Would you like to know how to increase your earning potential through your music? Would you like to earn the money you desire from your music? Millicent shares her experience of making a living from her music in today's episode. Complete the 'How To Make Serious Money From Your Music' Survey here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/Making-Music-…
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Sometimes your are asked for your music, even before they ask for your press kit. So what should be your killer track for your music press kit? The song that gets them thinking you are the one to book, and what is the client looking for in your music? All this and more in 'What Should Be Your Killer Music Track for your Press Kit', Episode 19 of 'S…
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What are the three things potential clients and promoters look for in the video of your press kit? Music is very key but your look, your stage presence and can you handle it are very key. Explore the reasons in episode 18 'What Does Your Video Say About Your?' of Millicent Stephenson's podcast 'Success Beyond The Score'. Get your free copy of 'Reve…
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A great photograph communicates your brand and music to your clients and the world, but how do you create an 'A' list photograph for your Music Press Kit? What should you ask a prospective photographer? Who owns the photos? What should you pay? Best location? High res or Low res? All answered in episode 17 of 'Success Beyond The Score' Podcast, '7 …
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What should you put in your music bio? How should it be written? What should you avoid? Find the answers to these and more in Episode 16 'How To Write A Music Bio' of the 'Success Beyond The Score' Podcast by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste…
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What is a Music Press Kit? Is it different from an Electronic Press Kit? What should be in it? Whether you are in the early stages of your music or performing regularly a Press Kit is a must. Learn why and what should be in your music Press Kit in Episode 15 of Success Beyond The Score with Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25…
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Would you like to perform in the Commonwealth Games in 2022 which is being held in the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands region, United Kingdom? In today's episode Millicent explains how to get yourself in know. More about the Commonwealth Games: https://www.birmingham2022.com/culture/ Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Succ…
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Being a solo artiste comes with it's challenges. What can you do to survive and keep going? Millicent shares three tips 1) Build your Team 2)Have rest and recuperation and 3) Be part of a support group in Episode 13 of 'Success Beyond The Score'. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spo…
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There are many artiste who leave their Band and go on to have a successful solo career. Will it work for you? Is it time to become a solo artiste? Here are some things you should consider before you leave your Band and go Solo. Episode 12 of 'Success Beyond The Score' by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Succ…
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How can you prove that your own the rights to your lyrics, music or production? Listen to the what, why, when and how of music copyright in episode 11 of 'Success Beyond The Score' by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.milli…
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It's always fun writing music with friends but should you split the proceeds? How? Is it necessary to formalise things? All answered in today's episode, number 10, of Success Beyond The Score by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https:…
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There are days when getting through the rehearsal or even the Gig is hard going because of the wars between members. But why does the fuss gets really personal quickly? What can you do to calm things down and see things in a different light? This episode is the third part of the series exploring the pros and cons of working in Bands or going solo. …
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Tearing your hair out because your Band just don't get it? Too many conflicts but no clear path towards solutions? Check out these 10 tips to help you see the woods for the trees in your Band. (The second part of the series exploring the pros and cons of working in Bands or going solo). Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful…
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Are you at a crossroad wondering whether to leave your Band and go solo? May be solo work isn't for you. Today a new series begins exploring the pros and cons of being in a Band or working solo. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentstephen…
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What is the best way to give away your business cards? Should you give them to everybody? These questions and more are answered in today's episode which gives 10 points of etiquette for managing your business cards. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https:/…
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7 Tips for what should be on your business card - Printing on both sides of the card; Type of Picture; Write-on side; Card weight; Font Size; Card size; and Text content. This episode also includes bonus tips. This is part 2 of a 3 part series about Business Cards. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Sin…
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Should I get business cards? When I should get them? This is the first of a three part series about business cards for musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artistes finding their way in the music industry. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://ww…
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Who do you need to contact to make your music career happen, get you gigs and help you move forward? Listen to Episode 3 of 'Success Beyond The Score' by Millicent. This Podcast is for musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artiste finding their way in the music industry. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging M…
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Episode 1 introduces the new Podcast for musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artiste who are finding their way in the music industry. This Podcast is by Millicent Stephenson a multi-award winning saxophonist, at the time of recording Midlands Regional Committee member and Equalities sub-committee Member of the Musicians Union; Founder and C…
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Is your age important to what you do? Does it elevate or decimate your music? Listen to Episode 2 of 'Success Beyond The Score' by Millicent Stephenson, a weekly podcast for musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artiste finding their way in the music industry. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Si…
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