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Led by host Hannah Mitchell-Harrison, also known as South Wales Pianist, this podcast aims to inspire, encourage and support you on your freelance journey as a musician. It combines solo shows covering topics that relate to business, mindset, marketing and much more, alongside interviews with freelance musicians where we chat about their own journeys and the lessons they've learnt along the way.
- 32 - 6 Tips For Using Social Media As A Freelance Musician
Social media can be a great marketing tool for your freelance career, but you need to have a strategy in place to make it work for you! This episode is the recording from a mini-training I did in The Freelance Musician Facebook Group, all about using social media to grow your freelance career.
And if you need inspiration for topics that you can talk about, you can download my Social Media Cheat Sheet for free here: https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 - 26min - 31 - How To Build Your Website And Establish Your Brand As A Freelance Musician
In this episode, I chat with Gavin Llyr Preece - Gavin is the director of a website design and branding studio based in Newport, South Wales, and specialises in brand creation and WordPress development. He redesigned my website back in 2017 and did an amazing job, and I'm so excited to have him on the podcast as a guest to share his website knowledge.
We chat about the important things you ned to remember when creating your website - this episode is FULL of useful advice, so grab a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes!
CONTACT GAVIN: https://orangedrop.co.uk
FREE RESOURCES: https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 - 1h 00min - 30 - How I Went From 0-40 Piano Pupils In Just One Term
In this episode, I share why and how I went from a decade of not having taught piano to resuming my teaching. It was a big decision that I didn't make lightly! But once I'd decided to start teaching piano again, I used four different strategies to gain pupils and the result was growing from 0-40 piano pupils in the space of a term.
These are strategies which you can put into practice too! To read the blog post with each of these strategies laid out, just click here: https://southwalespianist.co.uk/piano-pupils/
And for more free resources to help you grow your freelance career, visit: https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 - 18min - 29 - How To Stay Organised As A Freelance Musician
When it comes to my freelance career, I geek out on organisation! Being organised is so important, so in this episode I share 4 tips that will help you to keep on top of all the different income streams that make up your portfolio career.
FREE RESOURCES
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
SOCIAL MEDIA: @thefreelancemusician
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 - 13min - 28 - Have You Considered Working As An Animateur?
In this episode, I chat with Ruth Rosales about her work as a freelance musician, which incorporates performing on the bassoon, teaching, and also working as an animateur. This is an area of work that you may not have considered as an option for your portfolio career, so have a listen and find out what it's all about!
CONNECT WITH RUTH
Instagram: @ruthrosales_animateur
FREE RESOURES
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 - 49min - 27 - How to Be Strategic When Accepting Freelance Work
As freelancers, it's easy to just say yes to every bit of paid work that comes along. But could there be a more strategic way of accepting and declining work so that you are building a career portfolio that serves you well? Tune in to this episode to find out!
FREE RESOURCES
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Facebook: @thefreelancemusician
Instagram: @thefreelancemusician
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 07min - 26 - From Composer to Author: Exploring Different Creative Avenues
In this episode, I chat with guitarist, composer and author Richard Storry. We chat about the different types of work that have made up Richard's freelance career, and why and how he ventured from writing music to writing books. It's such an interesting conversation, and I hope it will leave you feeling inspired to explore that creative idea that you've been thinking about but not actually putting into action!
You can connect with Ricard and find out more about his work here:
https://www.crypticpublications.com
Facebook: @crypticpublications
Instagram: @richardstorry
Twitter: @RichardStorry
For resources on establishing a career as a freelance musician, visit:
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - 47min - 25 - How To Build A Portfolio Career
The COVID pandemic has shown just how important it is to establish a portfolio career as a freelancer. As I've been chatting to other musicians a clear pattern has emerged - it's been those who already had several income streams that have been able to retain some of their work.
But how do you decide which income streams are available to you? In this episode, I share the first part of a 6 step framework that allows you to come up with a potential blueprint for your portfolio career.
To go through the whole framework, you can view the How To Build A Portfolio Career masterclass for free by clicking here
And don't forget, if you leave a review on iTunes, take a picture of the review and send it to me by email or DM, and I'll give you free access to the first module of The Freelance Musician Workshop!
Instagram and Facebook: @thefreelancemusician
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 08min - 24 - How To Build A Freelance Performing Career
Welcome back to The Freelance Musician Podcast! I have been busy behind the scenes preparing a new set of episodes and cannot wait for you to listen to them.
In today's episode I chat with violinist Jamie Hutchinson - Jamie has a true portfolio career made up of orchestral performing, ensemble work, session playing, teaching and educational outreach. In this episode she spills the beans on how she got started and how her career has grown and developed.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Twitter: @JamieHutch84
Instagram: @jamiehutchinsonviolin
Website: https://www.jamiehutchinson.co.uk
Don't forget to leave a review so you can have FREE access to the first module of The Freelance Musician Workshop! Take a picture of your review and send it to me by email or on social media:
Instagram @thefreelancemusician
Facebook @thefreelancemusician
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 44min - 23 - Reflecting On Life As A Freelance Musician During 2020
In this final episode of 2020, I chat with my husband Matt about our experience as freelance musicians during the COVID pandemic that has dominated this year. We talk about our initial reactions to the loss of work, how we handled the lockdown, the pivots we have made in our freelance careers and the positives we are taking from a year that we'll never forget.
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 - 36min - 22 - How To Deal With Overwhelm As A Freelancer
Overwhelm goes hand in hand with life as a freelancer, and it's something I am still working to manage effectively! Whilst it's still a work in progress, in this episode I share three tips that help to minimise overwhelm so that we can continue to do our best work!
FREE RESOURCES: https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 - 15min - 21 - How To Be Both The Musician AND The Agent
In this episode, I chat to Peter Madan - Peter is a cellist, conductor, pianist, examiner and agent to name just a few! He shares how he has built up a busy, varied career using all his skills as a musician to create a portfolio of work that he loves.
FREE RESOURCES: https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 45min - 20 - Is It Possible To Save Money As A Freelance Musician?
Welcome to Episode 20 of The Freelance Musician Podcast! In this episode I chat with Josh Mills, and opera singer who is also passionate about all things money. It's often a taboo subject, so we talk about why this is, share our own experiences of saving and negotiating, and look at how we as musicians can establish some level of financial security for ourselves.
The Art Of Money Saving (Josh Mills): linktr.ee/theartofmoneysaving
START YOUR CREATIVE PROJECT CHALLENGE: https://thefreelancemusician.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1052939
Mon, 09 Nov 2020 - 58min - 19 - Calling all freelance musicians - are you up for a challenge?
Do you have a creative project that you went to get off the ground, but you have no idea where to start? The struggle is real! But I have just the thing to help you - tune in to this episode to find out more!
CHALLENGE DETAILS: https://thefreelancemusician.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1052939
EMAIL: info@southwalespianist.co.uk
Let's connect on social! Find me on Instagram or Facebook @thefreelancemusician
Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 12min - 18 - How To Take Action And Turn Your Creative Idea Into A Real Life Project
In this episode, I chat with Hannah Fiddy, co-founder of Alternative Classical and creator of Concert Roulette. We talk about where creative ideas come from, what first steps you need to take when setting up your creative project, and the importance of just getting started and trying things out!
Find out more:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk
Social Media: @alterclassical or @hannahfiddy
SOCIAL MEDIA CHEAT SHEET: www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 45min - 17 - What Is Creativity and How Does It Relate To Freelance Musicians?
When I was in school, my art teacher laughed at my art homework and that set me on the path of thinking that I wasn't a creative person. However my work as a freelance musician has changed my perception of creativity, and in this episode I share that thought process, along with some tips that will help you go about cultivating and bringing to life your creative ideas.
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 - 12min - 16 - Breaking Down The Tech Barriers: Do Freelance Musicians Need To Be Able To Record At Home?
Welcome to Episode 16 of The Freelance Musician Podcast. In this episode I chat with Dan Baker, an electronic engineer turned freelance musician - he has built up a portfolio career that takes full advantage of his entire skill set, and in this conversation he spills the beans on starting a YouTube channel, and the importance of recording for any freelance musician. I hope you can enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Find Dan on:
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/danbaker74
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/danbakermusician
WEBSITE: http://www.danbaker-music.com/
Join The Freelance Musician Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreelancemusician
https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 12 Oct 2020 - 32min - 15 - How To Stay Motivated At The Start Of Your Freelance Music Career
A questions I get asked a lot is how to stay motivated when you're just starting out, in the early days of building your freelance career. In this episode I share my strategies for maintaining motivation not just during the early days, but at any point when your freelance career feels like a struggle.
Let's connect! You can find me on:
INSTAGRAM: @thefreelancemusician
FACEBOOK: @thefreelancemusician
EMAIL: info@southwalespianist.co.uk
THE FREELANCE MUSICIAN FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreelancemusician
Mon, 05 Oct 2020 - 14min - 14 - How To Create A Performing CV with Guest Abbie Royston
This episode talks about the document that we know we need to have, but often struggle to figure out how we should go about putting it together, and that is of course a CV! I’m chatting to Abbie Royston, the manager of The Musician’s Answering Service. She joined MAS in 1998 after leaving university and took over the MAS support services from Richard Smith in 2008, offering one to one guidance to both recent graduates and established musicians on self promotion and marketing, CV presentation and working as a freelance musician. Helping musicians with their CV is something Abbie does on a day to day basis, and so she’s the perfect person to tell us all we need to know.
CONTACT ABBIE: abbier@maslink.co.uk
THE FREELANCE MUSICIAN FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/thefreelancemusician
Mon, 28 Sep 2020 - 31min - 13 - 3 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self At The Start of My Freelance Music Career
It’s September, and almost 6 months to the day since lockdown started - whilst there are signs of things slowly starting to get going again, for us musicians the last 6 months has involved a lot of down time, and I don’t know about you but it’s given me time to reflect on my journey from graduation up to this point. Ithink often when life is busy we are always thinking about the next thing, and don’t have the time to just sit and look back at how far we’ve come. And whilst of course we don’t want to get stuck in the past, there’s a lot to be learnt from reflecting on our journey, the ups and downs, the successes and, not failures but learning curves. I’ve always loved listening to other people’s stories and hearing the things they’ve learnt and wish they could have told their younger selves, so today I am going to do just that, and share with you three things that I would tell my younger self if I could go back in time and talk to the Hannah that was at the start of her career as a freelance musician, and I hope that if you are at that starting point now these three things will be an encouragement to you.
THE FREELANCE MUSICIAN FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.faebook.com/groups/thefreelancemusician
WEBSITE: https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician
Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 06min - 12 - The Power of a Positive Mindset
In this episode I’m chatting to Sophia Benton - Sophia is a pianist studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and I met her when she took part in my Freelance Musician Workshop in July. I was really impressed by her positive, get up and go attitude towards building a freelance career and when I heard about her story and the challenge she has overcome in her piano playing, I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. As well as sharing her story, Sophia also shares about her experience of taking part in the Workshop and how it’s helped her. I know that you will enjoy this conversation, and come away feeling inspired.
FOLLOW SOPHIA: @sophia.benton
THE FREELANCE MUSICIAN WORKSHOP IS OPEN! https://www.southwalespianist.co.uk/freelance-musician-workshop
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 - 33min - 11 - Can social media really be used to grow your freelance career?
Welcome back to The Freelance Musician Podcast! It’s been a little while as I took some time out over August to rest a little bit, get some work done behind the scenes and prepare for the start of a new term. There are some really great episodes lined up for you over the next few weeks - today we are kicking off with a topic that I love to talk about and I think it’s quite a ‘hot topic’ right now, it’s certainly the area that gets a lot of questions in the marketing module of my Freelance Musician Workshop. And that is - social media! So, can social media really be used to grow your freelance career as a musician? Well the answer to this is yes AND no!
Listen to this episode to find out why, and I'm also sharing 6 tips to get you started and point you in the right direction when it comes to using social media for your freelance career.
FREE SOCIAL MEDIA CHEAT SHEET: https://southwalespianist.co.uk/the-freelance-musician/
Let's connect on social media!
INSTAGRAM: @thefreelancemusician
FACEBOOK: @thefreelancemusician
Email: info@southwalespianist.co.uk
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 - 09min - 10 - Building A Career Through Networks and Connections
Welcome to Episode 10 of The Freelance Musician Podcast! In this episode I chat to my husband, trombonist Matt Harrison, about how networks and connections have played a valuable part in building his freelance career, alongside making use of all his musical skills.
FREE MINI EMAIL COURSE: bit.ly/thefreelancemusician
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 - 28min - 9 - Two Top Tips For Building Your Portfolio Career Once You've Graduated From Music College
Welcome to episode 9 of The Freelance Musician Podcast! In this episode I’m going to answer a question that I was asked recently and that question was: ‘do you have any advice on how to go about building your portfolio career just after you’ve left music college, because this is when it can feel the most daunting’? Tune in for two top tips that you can put into action straight away.
FREE MINI EMAIL COURSE: bit.ly/thefreelancemusician
INSTAGRAM: @thefreelancemusician
FACEBOOK: @thefreelancemusician
EMAIL: info@southwalespianist.co.uk
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 - 07min - 8 - How To Transfer Your Skill Set As A Musician Into Other Lines Of Work
Welcome to episode 8 of The Freelance Musician Podcast! In this episode I’m chatting to horn player Tim Ball. Tim has had a very busy, successful career as a freelance musician and in the last few years he has transferred his skills into other lines of work such as sailing and cheffing, and these now make up a big part of his portfolio career. In this episode we talk about these transferable skills, and Tim shares how every musician can take these skills and apply them to other lines of work.
CONTACT TIM: timjball@mac.com www.bespokesailingholidays.com FB @bespokesailingholidays IG @bespokesailingholidays www.hornblowersailingholidays.com FB @hornblowersailing IG @hornblowersailing www.mountainchefs.net FB @mountainchefs3v IG @mountainchefs3v www.hornblowerproperty.com SIGN UP FOR THE 'HOW TO BUILD A PORTFOLIO CAREER MASTERCLASS' https://thefreelancemusician.webinargeek.com/how-to-build-a-portfolio-careerMon, 20 Jul 2020 - 49min - 7 - 3 Reasons Why Every Freelance Musician Should Build A Portfolio Career
Welcome to episode 7 of The Freelance Musician Podcast! In this episode we’re going to look at 3 reasons why you need to consider building a portfolio career if you want to be a freelance musician. To find out how you can start building your portfolio career, join me for my FREE masterclass, 'How To Build A Portfolio Career'. Just click the link below to select the date and time that works best for you, and you'll receive an email with all the info. I can't wait to see you there!
SIGN UP TO THE MASTERCLASS HERE: https://thefreelancemusician.webinargeek.com/how-to-build-a-portfolio-career
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 - 06min - 6 - How To Manage Imposter Syndrome
In this episode I’m chatting with Claire Husselbee - Claire is a professional woodwind player, with flute being her principal instrument. She has had a varied career made up of teaching and performing, and is now focusing on her work as a coach, helping musicians gain clarity, set goals and deal with issues such as performance anxiety and imposter syndrome. We discuss Claire’s time spent performing on cruise ships and then talk about imposter syndrome, why it’s such a big issue for so many musicians, and the benefits of working with a coach. This is such a helpful conversation, and if you struggle with imposter syndrome I hope it helps you to realise that you are not alone.
Contact Claire at:
LinkedIn: @clairehusselbee
Freelane Musician Mini Course: bit.ly/thefreelancemusician
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 - 34min - 5 - How To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone and Further Your Freelance Career
Welcome to Episode 5 of The Freelance Musician Podcast! In this episode I share why stepping out of your comfort zone is one of the best things you can do as a freelancer. This is a topic that I feel super passionate about, because I can trace every step of my progress through my freelance career, back to something I did that pushed me out of my comfort zone. There are way too many examples to cover in one episode, but I’m going to share with you the areas that required the most discomfort, but have achieved the biggest results. And I also share what you can start doing right now so that you're ready to take that step outside your comfort zone - are you up to the challenge?
For more ideas on things you can be doing now to grow your freelance career, sign up for my free mini email course at bit.ly/thefreelancemusician - it’ll land straight into your inbox.
Follow along on social media!
Facebook: @thefreelancemusician
Instagram: @thefreelancemusician
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 14min - 4 - Life As An Orchestral Musician
In this episode I chat with professional flautist Clare Childs, all about her transition from music college into pursuing a music career - we talk about her 5 years playing with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, and why she then chose to pursue a freelance career and what that has looked like. Clare is also a mum of twins, so we chat about how she manages to juggle both being a parent and a freelance musician, and we also discuss a recent project that Clare has set up which is now giving help and support to people who are unwell, vulnerable or lonely during lockdown.
To find out more about Clare's project Sing From the Heart, just use the links below:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutgnvGbq9z0FdBDSqoEp4w
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claresingfromtheheart/
The Freelance Musician Mini Course: bit.ly/thefreelancemusician
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 - 32min - 3 - The Top 3 Misconceptions Around Being A Freelance Musician
Have you ever had a friend or family member say to you ‘so when are you going to get a proper job?’. The concept of being a freelance musician is alien to many people - being a freelance musician has never entered their circle of possibility, they’ve probably never met someone with a freelance career, and the image they have in their head could well be of a broke rock band travelling the country in a battered minibus, living off greasy takeaways. But even amongst musicians there can sometimes be misconceptions around what this kind of career can look like - maybe you want, or already have, a freelance lifestyle and these misconceptions are still lurking at the back of your mind, holding you back from achieving your full potential. Listen to this episode to find out what the top 3 misconceptions are, and why they are absolutely not true!
FREE MINI EMAIL COURSE: bit.ly/freelancemusicianworkshop
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 - 09min - 2 - How To Build A Freelance Career You Love
Welcome to episode number 2 of The Freelance Musician Podcast! In this episode I chat to professional violinist and business woman Hazel Ross, who since graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music has built a hugely successful portfolio career made up of performing, inclusive of solo, chamber and orchestral work, as well as creating and managing shows that have been performed all over the world. She is also a passionate music educator and consultant. In this interview we chat about what it takes to build a successful career from the ground up, whether there is some snobbery in the classical world when it comes to freelancing, and how she is approaching this uncertain season of COVID-19.
I cannot tell you how excited I am to bring this interview to you - it is full of GOLDEN advice and inspiration for freelancers! If you are thinking about a career as a freelance musician you NEED to listen to this, and even if you’ve been freelancing for a while, there are still things you can learn here.
To find out more about The Freelance Musician Workshop, starting on Monday June 15th 2020, just click here for all the info. There are limited spaces in the workshop and I am currently offering these at a massively discounted rate, so act quickly if you want to reserve your spot!
To contact Hazel about coaching, use the email address: ahmusicmanagement@gmail.com
If you enjoy this episode, share your take away on social media and tag me @thefreelancemusician on Instagram and @southwalespianist on Facebook.
THE FREELANCE MUSICIAN WORKSHOP - bit.ly/freelancemusicianworkshopinfo
EMAIL: info@southwalespianist.co.uk
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 - 44min - 1 - Being a Successful Freelance MusicianMon, 25 May 2020 - 09min
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