Musical Roots podcast

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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Welcome to Musical Roots: a classical music podcast hosted by international trumpet soloist Matilda Lloyd. Hear from guests from every corner of the industry about their musical journeys, from successes to challenges, and discover how they got to where they are today.
Follow Musical Roots on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast
Musical Roots podcast website: https://www.musicalroots.co.uk/

23 episodes

Musical Roots

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23 episodes

#Music #Matilda Lloyd #Classical Music #Music Interview #Music Industry #Music Conversation

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Episode 23: Lydia Connolly, Artist Management 36:10

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If you've ever been interested in what goes on behind the stage of the classical music industry, this episode is for you! Lydia Connolly is Senior Director and Head of Inclusion & Access at leading management agency Harrison Parrott and in this episode, she shares how she got started in the industry, what her day-to-day life involves and the changing trends in the industry from programming to gender inclusivity. We also chat about her work as a Trustee of the HarrisonParrott Foundation and hear about her upbringing in a very musical household. HarrisonParrott website: https://www.harrisonparrott.com/ Personal Blog article by Lydia: https://www.harrisonparrott.com/news/2023-04-14/lydia-connolly-my-relationship-with-music Follow Musical Roots on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast/…

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Episode 22: Brass for Africa 24:55

1 year ago24:55

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In this episode, learn all about the work of music charity Brass for Africa through a series of interviews that Matilda conducted during her trip to Uganda in February 2024! As an Ambassador for the charity, Matilda visited many of the different programs in and around Kampala, learning about how Brass for Africa provides Music and Life Skills education for around 2000 disadvantaged youths across Sub-Saharan Africa. Find out more about Brass for Africa here: https://www.brassforafrica.org/ Follow Musical Roots on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast/…

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Ep 21: Owain Park, Choral Music 36:17

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In this conversation, Matilda interviews Owain Park: conductor, composer, organist, singer and the founder of the Gesualdo Six vocal consort. They discuss the group's formation, the challenges of singing one to a part and the importance of maintaining a mailing list to directly communicate with their audience. Owain shares his first introduction to classical music and how he became an organ scholar. They discuss the educational work and outreach that the Gesualdo Six does, as well as the importance of professional choirs like the BBC Singers. Owain also talks about his compositional process and the different approach he takes when writing for instruments. He introduces the Gesualdo Six's latest album, Morning Star, which features works for Epiphany. Owain's Website: https://www.owainpark.co.uk/ The Gesualdo Six Website: https://www.thegesualdosix.co.uk/ Follow Musical Roots on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast/…

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Episode 20: Rakhi Singh, Violinist & Manchester Collective 33:02

1 year ago33:02

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Meet Rakhi Singh, co-founder of the Manchester Collective, violinist, composer and more! In this week's episode we chat to the extremely creative Rakhi, who explores her identity through music in many ways, including composing, performing as a solo violinist (on her new album Purnima) and touring the country with her ensemble. She delves deep into the realities of being a touring musician: rest and recuperation, performance preparation, adrenaline, finding the balance, and also shares with us how and why she helped form the ensemble. Rakhi's website: https://rakhisinghmusic.co.uk/ Listen to Purnima on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4uw6q4ogsRCtXAnS7nRkhH?si=C6uoKC5TQGeXuP-wCKhv1A Manchester Collective tour: https://manchestercollective.co.uk/events…

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Episode 19: Duncan Ward, Conductor 35:03

1 year ago35:03

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This week's guest is British conductor Duncan Ward, who makes his Barbican debut with the London Symphony Orchestra later this month - more details below! Alongside touring the world guest conducting top orchestras, Duncan is Chief Conductor of the South Netherlands Philharmonic and Music Director of the Mediterranean Youth Orchestra. In this chat, find out why he is so passionate about working with youth orchestras, the craziness of jump-ins, the unconventional path of being a conductor and how he rests and recuperates away from the podium. Duncan's website: http://www.duncan-ward.co.uk/ 16th November LSO Concert: https://www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/a-world-of-possibilities-duncan-ward-abel-selaocoe/ 23rd November LSO Concert: https://www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/bartok-janacek-debussy/ Keep up to date with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast…

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Episode 18: Vick Bain, Gender Diversity & Leadership 35:03

2 years ago35:03

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Everyone working in the music industry (in any capacity) needs to hear this awesome episode with Vick Bain, Past President of the ISM. We discuss all of the challenges of being a woman in the industry, especially in a leadership role, including being looked over for promotions, imposter syndrome, her experience at Henley Business School and more. We also delve deep into all of Vick's important research, including Counting the Music Industry: The Gender Gap, the ISM's Dignity at Work 2022 report, her ongoing PHD and her non-profit directory of female musicians: The F-List. Counting the Music Industry: The Gender Gap Report - https://www.ukmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Counting-the-Music-Industry-full-report-2019.pdf ISM Dignity at Work 2022 Report - https://www.ism.org/images/files/ISM-Dignity-2-report.pdf The F-List: https://thef-listmusic.uk/ The F-List Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/ka6zto60tlvre9fug8cxx4mi0…

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Episode 17: Miloš, Guitar 31:52

2 years ago31:52

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Our guest this week is star guitarist Miloš! In our conversation with Miloš, we track his incredible journey from Montenegro to arriving at the Royal Academy of Music in London aged 17. He shares with us the challenges that came with this (including awful British canteen food!) and other barriers that he faced early on in his career as a guitar soloist. Having recovered from a debilitating hand injury, Miloš has now signed with Sony Classical and his first album with them, BAROQUE, will be released on Friday 13th October 2023! Pre-order Miloš' new album BAROQUE: https://milos.lnk.to/baroque Miloš' website: http://milosguitar.com/ Follow our podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast…

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Episode 16: Deborah Pritchard, Composer 29:34

2 years ago29:34

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In this week's episode we chat to composer Deborah Pritchard! We learn all about her compositional process, and her unique synaesthetic connections between colour and music that cause so much of her music to be inspired by visual artworks. We also discuss creating art from music, finding a balance in life, how nature inspires her and her advice for young composers. Find out more about Deborah: https://naomibelshaw.com/deborah_pritchard_2 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast…

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Episode 15: Giles Thornton, Orchestrator & Arranger 27:34

2 years ago27:34

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Even though you haven't met him yet, you've already heard Giles' fabulous work... we proudly present an episode with the composer of our podcast jingle that begins and ends every episode! This week we sit down with Giles, who mainly works as an orchestrator and arranger on films and TV in studios like Abbey Road and AIR for Netflix, Disney, Jules Buckley and more. Come behind the scenes of these famous studios and learn about Giles' work, his passion for sailing, and his career advice for young musicians. Giles' website: https://www.gilesthorntonmusic.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast…

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Episode 14: Ellie Consta, Violinist & Her Ensemble 32:28

2 years ago32:28

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This week's guest is freelance violinist Ellie Consta, who founded Her Ensemble in 2020: a free-form group that aims to dismantle gender stereotypes and address the gender gap in classical music. In this episode, we discuss the differences between the pop and classical music worlds, self-expression through concert clothes, the difficulties of being a freelance musician, the challenges of stepping into a role as a director, how to research music by female composers, burnout and more! Her Ensemble Website: https://www.herensemble.org/…

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Episode 13: Jack Bazalgette, Through The Noise 31:15

2 years ago31:15

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If you haven't heard of Through The Noise, you will want to go and be a part of one of their Noisenights after this conversation! This week we chat to co-founder Jack Bazalgette about the unusual concerts sweeping through the UK, bringing classical music to clubs and bars with crowdfunded events that have an informal, social element - think standing gigs, drinks and after parties. Jack tells us about the creative process and the work that goes on behind the scenes of the events, the importance of positivity in the classical music world, DJing and his fun hobbies outside music. Find out about upcoming gigs at: https://www.throughthenoise.co.uk/…

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Episode 12: David Taylor, Marketing & Publicity 35:42

2 years ago35:42

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Meet David Taylor: the go-to innovator in the world of classical music marketing, publicity and branding! Named as one of Forbes' 30 under 30 Europe List in 2018, David is one of the leading entrepreneurs in his field: coaching and consulting with musical organisations and individuals alike. Keep listening to hear all of his secrets and top tips on topics such as personal branding, social media and the importance of technology. David's Website: https://www.david-taylor.org/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicalrootspodcast/…

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Episode 11: Bex Herman, Musical Performance Anxiety 42:06

2 years ago42:06

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If you have ever experienced musical performance anxiety, otherwise known as nerves or stage fright, or know someone who has, this episode is essential listening for you! We chat to freelance cellist Bex Herman, whose debilitating performance anxiety caused her to take a 5-year hiatus from playing. During that time, she was compelled to research more into her anxiety and is now completing a PHD at the Royal College of Music, and has now successfully started performing again! Listen on to hear about Bex's journey and for a comprehensive chat about performance anxiety, from its causes, effects, and for tips on how to manage it and 'befriend' your anxiety! More info about Bex: https://www.rcm.ac.uk/research/people/details/?id=HER17024389…

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Episode 10: James Murphy, Royal Philharmonic Society 34:33

2 years ago34:33

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For our 10th episode, we are celebrating the Royal Philharmonic Society, who have generously sponsored this podcast with their Enterprise Fund and Harriet's Trust! Our guest this week is James Murphy, CEO of the RPS, who previously worked at the Royal College of Music, National Youth Orchestra (with Matilda!) and Southbank Sinfonia. We chat about his work at all of these different organisations, particularly delving deep into the future of classical music and how important young musicians are, and discussing topics such as how to present yourself onstage and tips for a career in music management. Find out more about the RPS: https://royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/…

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Episode 9: Catch-up with your Hosts 24:35

2 years ago24:35