Life Between The Notes

Have you wanted to leave your 9-5 to go into music full time but don't know where to start? Joyous human Daisy Megee takes us through her journey from full time teacher, to full time musician, and what she did to create a thriving career out of nothing, without any fallow time. Epic. We also talk about performance nerves/ stage fright, and some of the saucier gigs she's been asked to do. D...

In this long-awaited episode, Jessie dives into 5 key tools for combatting/ soothing performance nerves in real time. Taking the body and mind as a whole and dealing with the conscious, unconscious, and physiological, these 5 things help you regulate before and during a bout of performance anxiety. For more nervous system, breathwork and performance resources, join Jessie's FREE community in S...

Do you ever feel there must be more to life? Guest Jasmine Faulkner - British-Iranian soprano and founder of 'My Turned On Life', joins Jessie for an interview on the incredible stories surrounding her music, and striving for true self expression in both music and life. Jasmine's IG: @itsjasminefaulkner My Turned On Life IG: @myturnedonlife Between the Notes IG: @between.thenotes Join...

A quickie of an episode revolving around a situation that most musicians will be able to relate to. The upshot is - we need to be able to give ourselves permission to be the musicians we can be. The Permission Project is a free 28 day challenge inside the Talk Between the Notes community inside Skool. It starts on Monday 31st August and is free to join: Join here See you there

This juicy episode gets stuck into what it really means to be a freelancer. Eleanor and Jessie chat branding, marketing, getting paid and how much authority and choice you really have in your career. As well as being a busy freelancer herself, Eleanor IS 'Many Hats' - professional development platform specifically for freelancers, specialising in high calibre, highly focussed masterclasses...

An unexpected solo episode. Jessie talks about the skill of showing up and adapting even when things don't go to plan, circumstances change or are less than ideal. The conscious, subconscious and nervous system responses that help or hinder us in those situations. Jessie also dives into her experience of mentorship, and why having a someone in your corner in this way is so valuable. Join Jessie's...

An insight into Jessie’s recent masterclass about musicians’ and performers’ burnout. This episode gives a taster of the full workshop which dives into what burnout really is and what we can do to prevent and deal with it in the real world.  Access to the full masterclass is in Jessie's free Skool community: ⁠https://www.skool.com/talk-between-the-notes-1613/about⁠ where you can catch up on pr...

In this episode Jessie chats to incredible drummer Ciara Chinniah. Ciara is a musician, educator, co-host of podcast 'Drummer Mamas', drum camp founder, host of international drum & meditation retreats, and an innovative thinker in the world of drums and drum education. They talk mentorship, motherhood, podcasts, and creating your dream career and life. Follow Ciara on IG: @ciaradrums...

A behind the curtain look at the recent masterclass 'Permission to Shine', dealing with the obstacles that we subconsciously put in our own way to success. The first 20 minutes, heard here in the podcast, focusses on that beast we all know, perfectionism, and how we protect ourselves from 'dangerous' environments and situations. For the full masterclass, join Jessie's free Skoo...

In this solo episode Jessie explores the five hidden ways musicians and creatives unknowingly keep themselves small—and what to do instead. Drawing on insights from her recent Permission to Shine masterclass, Jessie unpacks the mindset shifts needed to stop self-sabotage and start stepping into bigger opportunities.  From waiting until you feel “ready” and allowing fear to dictate your decisions,...

Saxophonist, composer, and entrepreneur Chez Taylor has a frank and funny chat with Jessie about the eternal pull of balancing parenthood with performing, the joys and struggles of changing stages in a female musician's life, and when it's at it's very best. Find Chez here: IG: instagram.com/cheztaylorsax/ www.cheztaylor.london Mini Jam concerts: www.minijam.uk IG: www.instagram.com/minijamphotos...

This has been a month of new experiences and challenges, and Jessie discusses the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones, and how we can do it more easily. Link to the FREE community: https://www.skool.com/talk-between-the-notes-1613/about Check out the replay of the 'Freedom from Fear' free masterclass by clicking the link to the community above, or DM Jessie on IG: https://www.i...

In this conversation with therapist and spiritual thinker Nixie Graham, she and Jessie discuss pressure and the role compassion for oneself can have, how to perform at your best when there's a lot of stuff going on in your life, and getting into flow state. Nixie graham: www.nixiegraham.com Nixie's IG: @nixiegraham Jessie's IG: @ between.thenotes

A discussion on the pull between being a highly driven musician/ performer, and a healthy, balanced, fulfilled individual. Is it possible to have both? What are the pitfalls? And what can we do to integrate the musical world with your own non-musical identity? https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes @between.thenotes

Exceptional multi-talent Julian Littman joins Jessie for a chat about his life and career, and discussions about identity and personas on stage, his experience of being an actor versus that of a musician, and striving for the perfect performance mindset. It's a star-studded chat with Julian having worked with everyone from Bowie to Madonna. Between The Notes IG: https://www.instagram.com/betwe...

Today's episode is a mini introduction to the mighty world of MINDSET and how important it is in a musician's world. Just scratching the surface of this huge topic, but talking about self belief, limiting beliefs, and identity. Join Jessie for a FREE musicians mindset masterclass on 24th March 2026. DM 'Masterclass' on any IG post: https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes @betwee...

Camilla Follett, orchestral queen, joins Jessie for a candid chat about overcoming obstacles when you're performing, touring life, perfectionism, nerves, and some super inspired moments in her work with incredible musicians. Chamber Orchestra of Europe: www.coeurope.org Between the Notes IG: @between.thenotes

Setting an intention to find a way of creating a better, healthier, kinder, more successful life as a musician. These episodes will be fortnightly, alternating guest interviews with solo discussions. Follow on instagram: @between.thenotes