Success Beyond The Score

Today I’m interviewing Louise Dengate, Louise is an exceptional vocalist and coach but after her music degree she became a receptionist and realised it was not for her and set out to grow her music into a full time career.  It now has a Gospel choir, Teaching, Coaching and a Music Agency.  We will hear how she did it.  With cancelled Gigs because of the Corona Virus and Lockdown she...

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Season 2 of my Podcast Success Beyond  The Score which gives insights and tips to help you learn how to build your music career from the Best in the field.  Today we pick where we left off with Tony Bean.  Today Tony talks about some of his career highs & lows; dealing with personalities in the studio, home and work balance and his 5 tips to help you...

Today I interview Tony Bean who is the CEO and founder of 5AM Records www.5amproductions.co.uk He is an International  Artiste Developer, Songwriter and Record Producer who has worked with major record Labels such as Polydor, Motown and Warner Brothers.  Tony has worked with Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s child, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Lemar, Beverley Knight, Kenny Thomas, Tyrese, Alexand...

Welcome to Success Beyond The Score Podcast, insights and tips to help you learn how to build your music career from the best in the field by me, Millicent Stephenson. Season 2 is now airing on YouTube and episodes are released every two weeks. This season I will interview individuals who have a created a full time music career and have been in the business 10, 20, 30 and more years. They will tel...

Today, Millicent wraps up Season 1 of 'Success Beyond The Score' with a summary of the episodes, and gives 7 homework tasks for you to complete to move your music forward while waiting for Season 2. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/pl/120288 full with information and...

What things should you put in place now to help your music go the distance? This episode is an extract from Millicent's keynote speech given at the 'Get Business Ready' conference by Sound Connections, Trinity Laban and Musicians Union: Music is relational, treat people right! - Plan for the long haul, not the shortcut! - Grow a fan base - Create a team - Keep learning! Get your free copy of 'Reve...

While teaching or live-streaming, you want to make sure that your students or your fans hear what you are saying, singing and playing. How does the noise cancellation feature found in many webcams and video conferencing platforms help or hinder you in this process? Listen to episode 28 'Noise Cancellation - help or hindrance?' of Success Beyond The Score by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy...

Are you interested in performing your music live on your social media platforms, but are unsure about what equipment you need to live stream? Are you thinking that it should be all bells and whistles from the get-go, but your budget is very tight? Listen to Millicent list the 5 stages of live stream development and the type of equipment you will need. She identifies the things you may already have...

What do you do when everything is going in the right direction, and all of a sudden, you get a setback from nowhere? Millicent explores how to deal with curveballs and unexpected life issues that make difficult to keep up with your online posting or work, today in Episode 26 of Success Beyond The Score 'What do you do when Life happens to your online music?' Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Se...

What should you really consider before diving headlong into monetising your music online? In today's episode Millicent focuses on you and your the demands required on your time, sleep, learning, money and problem solving in episode 25, '5 reasons Why You Should Not Monetise Your Music Online' of her podcast Success Beyond The Score. Complete the 'Making Music Making Money' Survey here: https://www...

Moving your music online with a view to making money seems like the right thing to do but how can you be sure? Millicent presents 5 reasons for monetising your music online now in episode 24 of Success Beyond The Score. Complete the 'Making Music Making Money' Survey here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/Making-Music-Making-Money-Survey Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Suc...

In today's episode Millicent gives 21 ways to make money from your music online. A Road map for anyone wanting to create or develop earning from their music online. Covering selling, advertising, teaching, performing, services, Sync and more. Complete the 'How To Make Serious Money From Your Music' Survey here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/Making-Music-Making-Money-Survey Get your free co...

How do you make money from your music online? is it only through gigging or is it about being a portfolio musician? How long does it take to make money? Millicent tackles these questions and more in episode 22 of 'Success Beyond The Score' - 'How to make money from your music online'. Complete the 'How To Make Serious Money From Your Music' Survey here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/Making...

In episode 21 of 'Success Beyond The Score' Millicent wraps up her series on the Musicians Press kit with details about what your Album Artwork, Performance Calendar, Stage Plot/Tech Rider and Press Coverage elements should contain. She gives tips on storing and sending your Press Kit. From a complete EPK Millicent identifies the top 3 essential things to have in your music Press Kit if you are cr...

Would you like to know how to increase your earning potential through your music? Would you like to earn the money you desire from your music? Millicent shares her experience of making a living from her music in today's episode. Complete the 'How To Make Serious Money From Your Music' Survey here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/Making-Music-Making-Money-Survey Get your free copy of 'Reveale...

Sometimes, potential clients ask you for your music instead of your press kit. So, what should be your killer track, the one that gets them thinking you are the one to book? In general terms, what is the client looking for in your music? All this and more in 'What Should Be Your Killer Music Track for your Press Kit', Episode 19 of 'Success Beyond The Score' by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free...

What are the three things potential clients and promoters look for in the video of your press kit? Music is very key but your look, your stage presence and can you handle it are very key. Explore the reasons in episode 18 'What Does Your Video Say About Your?' of Millicent Stephenson's podcast 'Success Beyond The Score'. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musici...

A great photograph communicates your brand and music to your clients and the world, but how do you create an 'A' list photograph for your Music Press Kit? What should you ask a prospective photographer? Who owns the photos? What should you pay? Best location? High res or Low res? All answered in episode 17 of 'Success Beyond The Score' Podcast, '7 Tips for Creating an 'A' List Photograph' by Milli...

What should you put in your music bio? How should it be written? What should you avoid? Find the answers to these and more in Episode 16 'How To Write A Music Bio' of the 'Success Beyond The Score' Podcast by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/pl/1...

What is a Music Press Kit? Is it different from an Electronic Press Kit? What should be in it? Whether you are in the early stages of your music or performing regularly a Press Kit is a must. Learn why and what should be in your music Press Kit in Episode 15 of Success Beyond The Score with Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singe...

Would you like to perform in the Commonwealth Games in 2022 which is being held in the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands region, United Kingdom? In today's episode, Millicent explains how to get yourself in. More about the Commonwealth Games: https://www.birmingham2022.com/culture/ Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Wor...

Being a solo artiste comes with it's challenges. What can you do to survive and keep going? Millicent shares three tips 1) Build your Team 2)Have rest and recuperation and 3) Be part of a support group in Episode 13 of 'Success Beyond The Score'. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentsteph...

There are many artiste who leave their Band and go on to have a successful solo career. Will it work for you? Is it time to become a solo artiste? Here are some things you should consider before you leave your Band and go Solo. Episode 12 of 'Success Beyond The Score' by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken...

How can you prove that your own the rights to your lyrics, music or production? Listen to the what, why, when and how of music copyright in episode 11 of 'Success Beyond The Score' by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/pl/120288 full with informati...

It's always fun writing music with friends but should you split the proceeds? How? Is it necessary to formalise things? All answered in today's episode, number 10, of Success Beyond The Score by Millicent Stephenson. Get your free copy of 'Revealed - 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/pl/120288 full wit...