Success Beyond The Score

In part 2 of my interview with Abigail Kelly, an award winning international operatic soprano, Abigail gives her insights on how to bounce back; dealing with fame and the mundane; tips for building a full-time music career and how she memorises the language, singing and music requirements of a complete Opera.

Abigail’s engagements include a variety of roles including the female lead in the ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ which she performs in various languages – Italian, Russian, German and French. She is the Ambassador for the National Touring Opera and is passionate about making opera available to all. Abigail is a workshop leader and vocal tutor and has been featured in Black Hair and Beauty magazine.

01:30 Career Lows and bouncing back from knock backs

08:35 Touring, fame and dealing with the mundane

15:00 Tips for anyone wanting have a full-time career in music
(Abigail’s tips – have a side hustle and safety blanket; know your stuff; learn who you are as a performer - practise!  Know how you are going to represent yourself for auditions etc; don’t take yourself too seriously)

21:21 Tips for memorising your music

26:48 Where to find Abigail:

Where to find Abigail:
-Twitter @AbigailKellySop
-Singing lesson for Kids, English Touring Opera https://youtu.be/1ReOwquIBJg
-Royal Albert Home Opera Recital (for kids) https://youtu.be/8cNe0J2hqMs
-Shh! We have a plan, Children’s Opera (ETO) https://youtu.be/2k_yEBBEvyw
-London Symphony Orchestra Christmas Choral Concert LSO https://youtu.be/ro4amHB5_mI
-Sammy and the Beanstalk – OperaUpClose https://www.operaupclose.com/sammy-and-the-beanstalk

Music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/ for
Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste'.  

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Abigail Kelly is an award winning international operatic soprano. Her engagements include a variety of roles including the female lead in the ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ which she performs in various languages – Italian, Russian, German and French. Abigail is the Ambassador for the National Touring Opera and is passionate about making opera available to all. Abigail is a workshop leader and vocal tutor and has been featured in Black Hair and Beauty magazine.

01:36 Why Abigail chose to become an Operatic Soprano and not a Pop singer or Musical Theatre performer.

04:31 The things Opera singers do which singers in other genres do not.

10:42 Abigail’s journey to becoming a full time musician and maintaining it.

20:07 The stress of cancelling her wedding and the impact to her singing because of Lockdown. Lockdown opportunities and the Royal Albert Hall.

Links:

Twitter @AbigailKellySop

Singing lesson for Kids - English Touring Opera https://youtu.be/1ReOwquIBJg

Royal Albert Home Opera Recital (for kids) - https://youtu.be/8cNe0J2hqMs

Shh! We have a plan - Children’s Opera (ETO) https://youtu.be/2k_yEBBEvyw

London Symphony Orchestra Christmas Choral Concert – LSO https://youtu.be/ro4amHB5_mI

Sammy and the Beanstalk – OperaUpClose https://www.operaupclose.com/sammy-and-the-beanstalk

Music industry coaching & education https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/
Millicent's free E-Booklet 'Revealed 25 Secrets of the Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste'. https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288  

Website: https://millicentstephenson.com/

Email: [email protected]

 

In part two of my interview with Louise Dengate who is an exceptional vocalist, coach and agency director, you will hear more about how she developed her music business; highs and lows, the challenges of being a female director, and her 3 tips to help you with building your music career which are:

1) Not everyone has natural music skills but if you increase your skill as much as you can, put the hours in, work hard you will pass the naturally talented  2) Know who you are – your own emotional world and what’s best going to suit you.   Get your psychology up and know where you fit.  3) Just get out there.

01:30  Career Highs and Lows
09:16 Challenges of being a Female director
15:40  3 Tips for making music your full time goal
18:42  The reality of TV competitions and success
23:47  Contact details

Free test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test

https://vimeo.com/446610692

Website: LouiseDengate.com

Facebook: Louise Dengate

Crystal Gospel Choir: CrystalGospelChoir.uk

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Millicent free booklet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288

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 navigated by developing her passion about Psychology and the Stage and she gives us an insight into this fascinating area.

Louise is married to Alex who is also a full time musician and phenomenal Pianist.  They have two young children and today on Success Beyond The Score  we hear from Louise on how they balance attending Gigs and leading projects

00:45 Louise Dengate's Bio
01:42 Louise’s description of her career
05:10 Skill and Stage Psychology
10:43 Routes into a music career
16:46 The workings of a Husband and Wife team and juggling a family 
23:43 Coping with Lockdown and the impact on work

Free test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test

https://vimeo.com/446610692

Website: LouiseDengate.com

Facebook: Louise Dengate

Crystal Gospel Choir: CrystalGospelChoir.uk

Millicent's free booklet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288

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 develop as a music producer.

Who is Tony Bean?  Tony is the CEO and founder of 5AM Records.  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, Alexandra Burke, Freddie Kofi, Nu Life, Monique Thomas and Eternal to name a few.

This recording took place using Zoom, over the internet because of the social distancing requirements in the UK, so you will notice a difference in the audio quality but there are still fantastic experiences for you to learn from today’s guest. 

Part 2

(02:00) Career High and Career Lows.

(06:20) 6:20 Dealing with personalities, Drugs, confidences and personas within the Studio.

(12:57) Balancing the glamorous Celebrity lifestyle with the normalities of home life.

(19:41) Coping with a disruptive work schedule and friends moving on.

(22:14) Tips for developing a full time Producer or Artiste career

(27:18) Balancing family with work.

(30:30) Wrap up, contact details 5AMProductions.co.uk (at the time of this recording the website is under construction)

To watch the interview visit my YouTube channel: 5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records PART 2 Success Beyond The Score Podcast - YouTube

Millicent's free booklet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288

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, Alexandra Burke, Freddie Kofi, Nu Life, Monique Thomas and Eternal to name a few.

Today on Success Beyond The Score Tony talks about  what it is like being a self-made Producer who  created a full time music career spanning 30 years by following his heart and navigating the industry; what it is like to be Signed;  the impact of Lockdown and tips for establishing yourself as a music producer.

Tony describes himself as being at the more mature stage of his music career where is able to consolidate things, choose the projects  he wants to work on and set the terms for his own success and how he use his time. 

Tony started music from his home. His mum taught him how to play the Guitar and other instruments.  He tried different jobs when he left school which but found he did not like them.  His passion was music much to the discontent of his father who felt making a living through music was not possible.  With no production or popular music courses in the 19902 Tony taught himself production, song writing and acquired necessary skills along the way. 

(00:00) Introduction.

(00:30) Early beginnings.

(05:35) Transitioning from session work to his first major record deal.

(09:52) Band wars, Label endings and birth of the Producer.

(13:13) The other side of being Signed.

(19:35) Business survival Corona Virus Pandemic Lockdown.

(22:33) Tips for establishing yourself as a Music Producer – Studying; Working for Free or Paid; Get your material heard; Invest in yourself; False realities.  

(26:08)The reality of Contract Advances, claw backs and 360 Deals.

(31:29) Work-Home balance

5AM Records

To watch the interview visit my YouTube channel: 5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer - Tony Bean 5AM Records PART 1 Success Beyond The Score Podcast - YouTube

Millicent's free booklet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288

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 tell you about their experiences of their journey including their highs, lows, how they started, where they are now and 5 tips to help you build your music career.

Millicent's free booklet: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/pl/120288

Today Millicent wraps up Season 1 of 'Success Beyond The Score' with a summation of the episodes, and gives 7 homework tasks for you to complete to move your music forward while waiting for Season 2 which commence in Autumn. 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 insights to help musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artiste find their way in the music industry by Millicent Stephenson, a Multi-award winning saxophonist. At the time of this recording Millicent is a member of the Executive Committee of the Musicians Union and also a member of Midlands Regional Committee and Equalities sub-committee of the Musicians Union; Founder and Creative Director of Cafemnee. Millicent is featured on Radio and TV. Millicent is a Harry Hartmann Fiberreed Endorser. Website: www.millicentstephenson.com Contact: [email protected]

What things should you put in place now to help your music go to the distance? In episode 29 'Future proofing your music business' of Millicent's podcast 'Success Beyond The Score', Millicent shares an extract from her 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 short cut! - Grow a fan base - Create a Team - Keep learning! Get Business Ready conference Fri 10th July 2020: https://www.sound-connections.org.uk/events/get-business-ready 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 Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/pl/120288 full with information and insights to help musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artiste find their way in the music industry by Millicent Stephenson, a Multi-award winning saxophonist. At the time of this recording Millicent is a member of the Executive Committee of the Musicians Union and also a member of Midlands Regional Committee and Equalities sub-committee of the Musicians Union; Founder and Creative Director of Cafemnee. Millicent is featured on Radio and TV. Millicent is a Harry Hartmann Fiberreed Endorser. Website: www.millicentstephenson.com Contact: [email protected]

Teaching or live streaming you want to make sure that your students or your fans hear your what you are saying, singing and playing but how does the noise cancellation feature found in many web cams and video conferencing platforms help or hinder your music work? Listen to episode 28 'Noise Cancellation - help or hinderance?' of Success Beyond The Score by Millicent Stephenson, Get Business Ready conference Fri 10th July 2020: https://www.sound-connections.org.uk/events/get-business-ready 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 Successful Gigging Musician, Singer, Rapper and Spoken Word Artiste' here: https://www.millicentstephenson.co.uk/pl/120288 full with information and insights to help musicians, singers, rappers and spoken word artiste find their way in the music industry by Millicent Stephenson, a Multi-award winning saxophonist. At the time of this recording Millicent is a member of the Executive Committee of the Musicians Union and also a member of Midlands Regional Committee and Equalities sub-committee of the Musicians Union; Founder and Creative Director of Cafemnee. Millicent is featured on Radio and TV. Millicent is a Harry Hartmann Fiberreed Endorser. Website: www.millicentstephenson.com Contact: [email protected]