Jessie May Smart
Life Between The Notes
Be your best performer self. Expanding the bubble of your music world, and blending life, health, mindset and industry chat, Life Between The Notes is your fortnightly dose of inspiration and education. Hosted by violinist Jessie May Smart, the podcast delves into the musical, the scientific and the energetic, in the pursuit of what can create the happiest, healthiest, and most successful musicians. Welcome to your new life between the notes! IG: @between.thenotes
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Jessie May Smart
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Latest episode
Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
#10 - Creating your ideal career, drum retreats, and mentorship, with Ciara Chinniah 07.07.2026 47:22
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...
#9 - Perfectionism and Protection - Permission to Shine Masterclass 23.06.2026 24:38
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...
#8 - The 5 Ways You're Keeping Yourself Small (without realising it) 09.06.2026 15:52
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,...
#7 - Motherhood in music, improvising with strangers, and flying, with Chez Taylor 26.05.2026 59:10
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...
#6 - California, Comfort zones, and Community 12.05.2026 22:04
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...
#5 - Flow state, parking the problem, and self-compassion, with Nixie Graham 28.04.2026 33:50
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
#4 - Being a Performer AND a Person 14.04.2026 24:40
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
#3 - Stage personas, the perfect performance cocktail, and clang-alert, with Julian Littman 31.03.2026 1:01:26
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...
#2 - Mindset Mini for Musicians 17.03.2026 21:46
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...
#1 - Perfectionism, tour life, and how to give an inspired performance, with Camilla Follett 03.03.2026 50:26
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
#0 - A Better Life as a Musician 02.03.2026 5:23
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
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