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Hitmakers Exposed

Martin Sutton | The Songwriting Academy

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The best in the music business open up about their lives in music, the stories behind the hits, and give straight-talking advice and success hacks for emerging songwriters, artists and producers. Hosted by Martin Sutton, founder of The Songwriting Academy and multi-platinum award winning songwriter and producer.
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The Art of Self Worth

The Art of Self Worth

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Did you know 85% of people have low self-esteem? Join Sarah Anne and Sarah Kelly for conversations about discovering our worth. Each of us has the potential to make a positive impact on the world. However, we often forget this and become disconnected from our true worth. Finding our worth is a lifelong journey that includes play, joy, pain, fear, healing, unlearning, re-learning, and more. In this podcast we share the good, bad and in-between around self-worth. You are worthy.
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Hi, I'm Chris Billam-Smith, AKA The Gentleman. I'm a professional boxer, and the current Commonwealth Cruiserweight Champion. This is my brand new podcast, The Perfect Athlete. I'm always striving to be the best and perform better in my sport and I'm constantly experimenting with new technique within my training and lifestyle to find that extra 1% or 2% difference to make me stronger, faster or mentally sharper than my opponents. I'm on a mission to find out what makes the perfect athlete, h ...
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Grammy & Juno award winning songwriter/producer behind Drake, Nelly Furtado, Shawn Mendes, Prozzak and many more. He began his career in 90’s Canadian acts Philosopher Kings and Prozzak, both achieved platinum sales, top 20 radio success and a dedicated fan base across Canada. James’ passion for collaboration grew into a global songwriting and reco…
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What happens when a serious health scare forces you to reassess your life choices? Lauree Ostrofsky's remarkable journey from a traditional PR career to becoming a beacon of women's empowerment offers an inspiring example. Lauree's transformative path began with a sabbatical through Europe and took a dramatic turn when she discovered she had a brai…
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Have you ever felt like the weight of the world is too much to bear? You’re not alone. In this vulnerable episode, Sarah Anne and Sarah Kelly explore their own experiences of losing and rediscovering hope, including a recent period where Sarah Anne felt completely devoid of hope—a state she had never experienced before. It was not fun. Together, we…
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Alex shares some special, surreal, moments from his journey through music: From kid Pasco, fiddling with hand-me-down devices and watching Paul McCartney on Tv to, becoming 6x Grammy Award winning audio engineer, mixer and producer, working with Paul McCartney and other major artists in person. Alex won Grammy Album and Record of the year awards in…
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Leadership is more than guiding teams towards achieving business goals; it's about doing so with compassion and courage, especially in a post-pandemic world that demands a human-centric approach. In our latest podcast episode, we are honored to have global leader and speaker, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, share her insights on creating work environments t…
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Are you ready to dive into a conversation that'll redefine your relationship with rest and revitalize your sense of self-worth? Join us for a conversation featuring the one and only Dr. Cathia Walters, aka Dr. C, as we unpack the transformative power of rest and its profound connection to empowerment, boundaries, and relationships. Dr. C doesn't ju…
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A totally inspiring interview with Grammy nominee and music entrepreneur Nathan Cross. How to ride the highs and lows of the music business and still stay a good person. Nathan is an acclaimed Music Producer & DJ from London, UK. Over the last few years his work has been championed by many of the world’s biggest DJ’s. His work has featured on many …
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Have you ever considered the camera and creativity as a catalyst for self-worth? Vanessa Mata, a Toronto-based educator, activist, and photographer, joins us to share how she is challenging beauty norms and championing the voices of the unseen, both behind the camera and in the classroom. With each snapshot, she's flipping the script on cultural ex…
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We know that embarking on a personal journey towards healing and self-discovery can be as intimidating as it is liberating, which is why the experiences and wisdom shared by others is crucial. In our newest episode self-love coach and priestess Melanie Monaco shares about the transformative process of 'Coming Home to Yourself.' Melanie intertwines …
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Carving a unique place in the business world with his Keynote Concerts, Tiamo has identified a way to make a great living doing what he loves most...making music. Tiamo De Vettori has spoken to over 100,000 people on 250+ stages at conferences and seminars and combines speaking with original live music to deliver “Keynote Concerts”. Tiamo was named…
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Cody Partridge is the President and Lead Music Supervisor at Pear Tree Music Supervision. With close to a decade of experience in the industry, his 150+ credits help demonstrate his versatility in navigating Music clearances and placements over all forms of Media. Cody prides himself on being an Indiana Jones of music clearances, constantly finding…
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Jonas ”MoonChild” Zekkari is a highly accomplished Swedish-Moroccan songwriter, co-producer, and music publishing label owner. With extensive experience in the music industry, MoonChild has established a successful career in Japan and South Korea, working with many high-profile recording artists, including J-Soul-Brothers, Nissy, Generations, Exile…
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Join me as I talk to one of the nicest and most talented men in the music business, Andrew Roachford, who has one of the finest voices I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Andrew shot to fame with his solo project Roachford, having a string of success throughout the 1990s, becoming Columbia's biggest-selling UK act for ten years, including…
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He's a songwriter, musician, bandleader and all round top guy, who has a history of 25 years fighting for the rights of musicians with the Musicians Union in the UK. Keith shares some of the best advice on building a career and a network, for emerging songwriters, musicians and artists everywhere. Listen and learn! The best advice out there, raw an…
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Emmy nominates and Grammy nominated Frankie Pine has, after 25 years in the business, become one of the most highly respected and sought after music supervisors. Her résumé includes hit TV shows Nashville, Daisy Jones & The Six, Army Wives and movies Ocean's 11, 12 and 13, Traffic, Magic Mike and many more besides. Her attention to detail is inspir…
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From his early days touring the working men's clubs with Glam Rock band Mud to writing and producing the global hit sensation "I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Head" for Kylie Minogue, Follow the journey of one of the best loved songwriters and record producers in the business. Although Davis wrote many of Mud's songs, he achieved songwriting success…
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Rupert is the Creative Director of the Atlantic Screen Group, and supervision agency, Redfive, where is he also co-founder. Ru has worked on various global advertising campaigns with brands including Marks & Spencer, Nike, Reebok, Skoda, Next, Hyundai, and Tesco as well as the Discovery Channel and National Geographic. He has represented the Rodger…
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I loved this conversation with two super cool professionals from the world of music in TV and Movies. Mike Ladman is Senior Music Supervisor at Droga5. Since joining Droga5 in 2016, Mike has developed the Music Department and manages music and audio capabilities across the agency and client roster. During this time, Mike has helped lead the agency …
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Pete Ganbarg is a 2-time Grammy Award-winning music business executive who is currently President of A&R for Atlantic Records and President of ATCO Records. Pete began his career in A&R in 1989 at SBK Records through a mutual friendship with SBK founder Charles Koppelman's son, Brian Koppelman. Brian had previously encouraged Pete to join the label…
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I had the total pleasure of spending time chatting with my friend Bob Harris who has the most remarkable stories from a rich history in TV and Radio broadcasting. From Marc Bolan to John Lennon, Bob. has spent time with pretty much every musical icon out there. As Chris Martin from Coldplay put it...“Bob Harris is a straight-up legend”. Enjoy! The …
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I had the total pleasure of spending time chatting with my friend Bob Harris who has the most remarkable stories from a rich history in TV and Radio broadcasting. From Marc Bolan to John Lennon, Bob. has spent time with pretty much every musical icon out there. As Chris Martin from Coldplay put it...“Bob Harris is a straight-up legend”. Enjoy! The …
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Will joins us from his new home in Los Angeles to talk songwriting, production, KPop Mega-hits and a journey through alcoholism and addiction. to sobriety. One of the funniest and most charming people in the music business, this episode is a must-listen. Will has produced and co-written records for acts as diverse as Aloe Blacc, Girls Generation, L…
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An inspirational conversation with a multi-million selling hit songwriter in both pop and country music. Sharon is a multi platinum songwriter who started her career in music in her home state, Florida, as a singer. She spent years as a session singer (Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, George Jones and many others) until her first recorded song hit for t…
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Behind the hits with extraordinary songwriter/producer Sam Hollander. As one of the most renowned, multi-platinum songwriters and producers in the game, Sam Hollander has written and produced for the likes of Panic! At The Disco, One Direction, Fitz and the Tantrums, Weezer, Katy Perry, Blink-182, Ringo Starr, Def Leppard, Carole King, Billy Idol, …
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Continued chat with Andy Ross, award-winning music supervisor and executive music producer with over 30 years of diversified experience in the music industry, including stints as artist manager, label chief, and publisher. Andy won a Guild of Music Supervisors Award for his music supervision on director Damien Chazelle’s three-time Academy Award wi…
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An intimate chat with Andy Ross, an award-winning music supervisor and executive music producer with over 30 years of diversified experience in the music industry, including stints as artist manager, label chief, and publisher. Andy won a Guild of Music Supervisors Award for his music supervision on director Damien Chazelle’s three-time Academy Awa…
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Fabulous stories from a 40 year career in the business. From jamming with Queen at a weird party with painted naked people in glass cases to angry neighbours kept awake by The Beach Boys practising in his New York apartment at 3am. Larry's career has been all the way there and back, with some wonderful life defining moments along the way. Larry Dvo…
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Fabulous stories from a 40 year career in the business. From jamming with Queen at a weird party with painted naked people in glass cases to angry neighbours kept awake by The Beach Boys practising in his New York apartment at 3am. Larry's career has been all the way there and back, with some wonderful life defining moments along the way. Larry Dvo…
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The fascinating world of string orchestration and composition is unveiled by Grammy award winning Steve Sidwell in this open chat about his work, the artists he has worked with and the highs in his life we would all love to experience. Steve has featured on numerous albums, television shows, advertising campaigns and films with his distinctive and …
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Wonderful music business stories including the day Phil angrily swore at Paul McCartney. Phil is principally known as a songwriter and musician and for co-writing and recording "Karma Chameleon", one of the biggest hits of the 1980s era with Boy George and Culture Club during his tenure as keyboard player and backing vocalist for the group on every…
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Martin chats with global hitmaker Shep about his life in music, the hits, the ups and downs and the state of the music today. Shep has had over 140 of his songs recorded and released worldwide and continues to be one of the most sought after songwriters in the business. Sheppard attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Perf…
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Lee Dannay has over twenty five years experience in the music industry, including 15 years at Sony Music, as a senior A&R executive for both Epic and Columbia Records, plus five years at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing. While at Sony, Lee signed, developed and worked with a variety of artists including John Mayer, Shawn Mullins, Five For Fighting,…
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Michelle Escoffery is a powerhouse in the music industry, celebrated as an award-winning singer-songwriter and an inspiration to all who cross her path. With an impressive career spanning over three decades, Michelle has proven herself time and again as a force to be reckoned with. She has been honored with prestigious accolades such as the Ivor No…
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From an abusive school environment as a dyslexic, angry young man to music mogul who worked his way to the top following his passion and gut instinct. A fascinating intimate and honest conversation with one of the hardest working people in the music business, now tech entrepreneur, Guy Holmes. Guy Holmes is a business strategist, venture capitalist…
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A lifetime in music has led Charlie Dore from being a Billboard Top 20 artist with her hit song Pilot Of The Airwaves to selling tens of millions of records writing songs for Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross and Jimmy Nail, notching up Top 10 hits in Italy, Germany and France, a US No 4 and a UK No 1. Follow her l…
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A lifetime in music has led Charlie Dore from being a Billboard Top 20 artist with her hit song Pilot Of The Airwaves to selling tens of millions of records writing songs for Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross and Jimmy Nail, notching up Top 10 hits in Italy, Germany and France, a US No 4 and a UK No 1. Follow her l…
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Known affectionately as Mo Pleasure, this renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, began playing acoustic piano at the age of four and by his early teens already mastered several instruments including bass, trumpet, guitar, drums and violin. He has played with Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Christian Aguilera, Mary J. Blige and Earth…
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Mark Garfield is a drummer, producer, songwriter and music publisher – founder co owner of Pop-Up Music a UK a music publisher and sync agent. He has drummed, produced and written for artists including, Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Dr Fink (Prince), Eddie Kramer (producer Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin…), Pete Brown (Cream), Mo Foster (Jeff Beck, Phil …
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The stories behind the life of global hit songwriter Pam Sheyne. Now based in Los Angeles, New Zealand born Pam Sheyne’s career has resulted in a number of globally recognised hit records, major film end titles, sales of 50+ million records, 100+ platinum, gold and silver sales certifications, 7 BMI Pop airplay citations and a prestigious Ivor Nove…
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Have you ever put work ahead of your health and relationships? Or found your worth in work? In this episode, we have a candid conversation about Sarah Anne’s life-changing journey to India where she found a newfound sense of self and purpose. Sarah Anne took a leap of faith when she left an intense career in politics to become her best self. She pu…
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In this inspiring interview, Paddy reveals the ups and downs of being a creative, how to maintain the positivity and self belief, and shares the stories behind the hits. Paddy Byrne is a multi million selling British songwriter, musician and producer known for working in a variety of genres with multi platinum and developing artists alike such as S…
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How can you deepen your connection to your roots? What transformative role do community and ancestors play in your healing journey? Get ready for a captivating episode featuring the incredible Robyn Moreno, author, teacher, and reformed #momboss. Join us as we celebrate her new book, GET ROOTED: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity, and Sisterhood Through t…
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In this inspiring interview, Paddy reveals the ups and downs of being a creative, how to maintain the positivity and self belief, and shares the stories behind the hits. Paddy Byrne is a multi million selling British songwriter, musician and producer known for working in a variety of genres with multi platinum and developing artists alike such as S…
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Sie is a Grammy, Mercury Prize and MOBO nominated Producer, Songwriter, Mixer, and Engineer with 28 years of professional experience in the music industry and 14 years as a Sony ATV Publishing in house songwriter. The last few decades have seen Sie constantly produce, write and mix music with artists and labels at every level. Sie sees his longevit…
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Part 2 of 2 | Includes Live Performance of Wrecking Ball Hit songwriter and producer Sacha is best known for co-writing James Blunt's hit singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover" as well as Miley Cyrus' hit song "Wrecking Ball". He has worked with artists such as Adele, Lana Del Rey, Jason Mraz, Tears for Fears, Duffy and many more. In thi…
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Part 1 of 2 | Includes Live Performance of You're Beautiful Hit songwriter and producer Sacha is best known for co-writing James Blunt's hit singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover" as well as Miley Cyrus' hit song "Wrecking Ball". He has worked with artists such as Adele, Lana Del Rey, Jason Mraz, Tears for Fears, Duffy and many more. In …
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There's a reason we have food as a category in our self-worth wheel. We explore the deep impact food and nourishment can have on our lives in this week's conversation with Imiloa Insititute's executive chef, Daniel Quesada. Discover the profound significance food can have on our overall well-being as we explore Chef Daniel's unique approach to fost…
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Live from The Songwriting Academy International Conference in London 2019, legendary record producer Trevor Horn talks about his life in music from early days learning bass as a youngster to making global hit records for Seal, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, Rod Stewart and more...and of course Trevor shares the story behind the iconic Vide…
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From a huge country music career writing for Faith Hill, George Strait, Waylon Jennings and many more of the greats, to penning "Never Give Up On A Good Thing" for George Benson, to global pop success with Jennifer Lopez' "Waiting For Tonight". Michael has done it all, or you'd think so...but he still has huge dreams, new goals and is working as ha…
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How we feel about how we look plays such a huge role in our lives. It's inevitable in our culture. From a very young age we start questioning our appearances. One study reports that at age thirteen, 53% of American girls are “unhappy with their bodies.” This grows to 78% by the time girls reach seventeen. And it doesn’t necessarily improve as we ge…
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