The Music Room

Personal stories of inspiration from music industry professionals. In this episode, Gareth looks back at all the items and advice left in the Music Room in 2024. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by The Sound Boutique Takeaways: The importance of building relationships in the music industry cannot be overstated; they often lead to unexpected opportunities. Don't judge your progress by comparing yoursel...

Personal stories of inspiration from music industry professionals. In this episode, Helen Lyon chats with composers Ben McAvoy, Jenny Plant and Florence Sabeva about how they balance work and home life. Host: Gareth Davies & Helen Lyon Produced by The Sound Boutique This episode dives deep into the challenging world of time management for freelancers in the music industry, especially for those...

Host: Gareth Davies Produced by The Sound Boutique This special episode delves into the fascinating world of on-set music, also known as diegetic music, where sound is organically integrated into the scenes being filmed. Gareth is joined by composer Ian Arber and actor Adrian Scarborough, who discuss their collaborative efforts in the drama series The Chelsea Detective. The conversation highlights...

Personal stories of inspiration from music industry professionals. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer, songwriter and musician Rich Chance about negotiating techniques, following his own lead and getting the right kind of therapy. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by The Sound Boutique Connect with Gareth Everything Music Room Rich on YouTube ‎Rich Chance - Apple Music Rich Chance | Spotify Ri...

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Personal stories of inspiration from music industry professionals. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer, producer and vocalist Karina Byrne about writing music for ads and sonic brands, and accidentally writing with Hans Zimmer. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by The Sound Boutique Connect with Gareth The Music Room: Segun Akinola Neighbourhood Jukebox Support The Music Room Music Room newslet...

Personal stories of inspiration from music industry professionals. In this episode, Gareth chats with John Elleson-Hartley, who shares expert advice on mixing & mastering, and chats about the power of networking to nurture professional relationships Host: Gareth Davies Produced by The Sound Boutique Connect with Gareth Mixing, Mastering & Coaching with John Elleson-Hartley Help Musicians | Pro...

Personal stories of inspiration from music industry professionals. In this episode, Gareth chats with drummer Rick Jupp about neuroplasticity, his 25 years as the drummer for Elbow and not using the word 'teacher'. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by The Sound Boutique Connect with Gareth "Ain't No Superstition" - Chaka Khan/Stevie Wonder mashup by Toby James THE 9TEEN8TEES | LPM Rick's website Suppor...

Personal stories of inspiration from music industry professionals. This episode of the Music Room podcast is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on the mental health challenges faced by individuals working in the music industry. Gareth chats with composer Alex Attwood and head of charity Music Minds Matter Grace Meadows. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Gareth Davies at The Sound Bo...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with vocalist Amelia Jones about moving to the other side of the world, singing on gaming soundtracks and doing things her way. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by  Gareth Davies  at  The Sound Boutique Links Amelia's website Amelia on Instagram Connect with Gareth Suppo...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer Alex Parsons about creating the sample library Trails, the Suzuki method and bunking off Geography. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by  Gareth Davies  at  The Sound Boutique Links Alex’s website Intro to Trails (YouTube) Buy Trails  (gift code for an...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with orchestrator Andy Kyte about best practice tips for composers working with orchestrators, doing guitar grades at lightening speed, and the benefits of being a mature student. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by  Gareth Davies  at  The Sound Boutique Links Andy’s lin...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer Yeakun Yoo about growing up in Korea, moving to LA and doing his best whatever the budget. Host: Gareth Davies Produced by  Gareth Davies  at  The Sound Boutique Links YK Music Yeakun on Instagram Connect with Gareth Find out more about the Music Room c...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this special community takeover episode, Mike Langley chats with composers Helen Lyon and Toby James about pantoland, being taken aback by Alicia Keys, and the importance of community. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Prod...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with Spencer Creaghan about bringing houses to life with sound design, greek tragedies and letting life happen. Subscribe now via musicroom.community to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Links Spencer on IMDb Spencer Creaghan |...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer Christopher Barnett about hearing Ravel's Bolero in primary school, his love of music and his determination to learn everything he possibly can. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Pro...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with Jason Brandt about his new movie Camp Hideout, always being curious and listening to music on his paper round. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Links Connect with Gareth Find out...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with trombone player Carol Jarvis about playing with the likes of Rita Ora and Seal, releasing new music and her extraordinary journey through Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer Nick Foster about his recent work on the movie musical Greatest Days (directed by Coky Giedroyc and based on the music of Take That), and how it all started for him. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Ho...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer Sherri Chung about attending San Diego Comic Con, being self-driven and the service industry of mixing creativity with commerce. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Links C...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with musical director Lindsey Miller about touring with the RSC and learning the piano on her trusty Casio keyboard. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Links Connect with Gareth Find ou...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with record producer, session and touring drummer Deane Ogden about being born into a musical family and moving to the other side of the world. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Links...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with composer Alex Baranowski about writing for a variety of media and the enormous impact his grandparents had on him. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Links Connect with Gareth For...

Personal stories of inspiration from professional composers, songwriters and musicians. Guest host Charlotte Hatherley chats with composer Carly Paradis about touring with Clint Mansell and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, before going back in time to Carly's musical beginnings. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Charlotte Hather...

Personal stories of inspiration from composers, songwriters and musicians. In this episode, Gareth chats with the Music Room community's EP Makers group about writing, recording and releasing their EPs over the autumn. Subscribe now via The Music Room website to have new episodes magically appear in your podcast app! Host: Gareth Davies Produced by Links Connect with Gareth For news, stories and a...