Resonate

Today I’m joined by UK singer-songwriter Brendan Cleary — an artist with a growing reputation for honest, heartfelt writing, and a songwriter signed to BMG with songs already finding their way into sync placements. Brendan has built his craft through years of performing, collaborating, and creating music that connects on a very human level. I’m excited to dig into the journey behind the work, the lessons learned along the way, and what it really takes to build an artist career in today’s industry. ACCESS ALL COURSES: https://euansmithmusic.co.uk/courses/ Subscribe for ALL COURSES: https://euansmithmusic.co.uk/mmm ALL OFFICIAL LINKS: linktr.ee/euansmithmusic

Today on Resonate, I am joined by Rachel Parsons, a musician and youth music leader at More Music. She has been in bands in the 90s that featured on BBC Radio 1 (whilst still at school) and has grown to help 100s of young people do the same. We spoke about her time in Angelica, pivoting to youth work, helping other people to find their musical voices and much more. ALL OFFICIAL LINKS: linktr.ee/euansmithmusic SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/ESMSUBSCRIBE. ULTIMATE MUSIC PRACTICE DIARY: https://amzn.to/3N0qJLO GET SWITCHER STUDIO ios APP: www.joinswitcher.com    

Dr Okpoti is a leading musician, organist and University researcher. I sat with her to chat all about her routes and pathways into the world of Organ recitals and Ann Lister. ACCESS ALL COURSES: https://euansmithmusic.co.uk/courses/ Subscribe for ALL COURSES: https://euansmithmusic.co.uk/mmm ALL OFFICIAL LINKS: linktr.ee/euansmithmusic  

In this episode, I chatted with outgoing Executive Director of More Music, Kathryn McDonald, about the growth of the organisation, women in music and her own passions for music and life. DONATE TO MORE MUSIC - https://moremusic.org.uk/support-us/make-a-donation-2/ ALL OFFICIAL LINKS: linktr.ee/euansmithmusic

This bonus chat with Barry (a bit like a part 2), caught us our first exclusive about an event, described in more detail by Derek Meins, that's happening mid-March 2024. Listen for all of the details. We also chatted about promoters and the possibility of new events, where they might happen and who they may involve.

In this episode, I was fortunate to meet and chat to the supremely talented and experienced percussionist and former Simply Red band member, Chris Joyce. Now, settled in Morecambe, he has setup a drum school to give back the music community. Find out more at http://Chrisjoycedrums.com. We delve into all kinds of experience, and there are several nuggets of advice too! . Subscribe to Resonate so that you don't miss up and coming episodes, including a special announcement, coming very soon.

In this Episode, Euan chats with Derek Meins who is one of the Board Members for the Music Co-op in Lancaster. This venue has secured a lease and funding and is being renovated to be a community hub for music making and future gigs. https://www.lancastermusiccoop.co.uk. If you enjoy this, then watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/hEO6P70qyBY

Welcome to Resonate, a Podcast that explores diverse and intriguing avenues of the Music Industry. In this pilot episode, I speak with promoter and retired teacher Barry Lucas, about his book, When Rock Went to College and some of the fruitier tales from his time working as a social secretary at Bowland College and Lancaster University. There's even some tasty news in this episode too! Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ1MA7R7-OSyPRS1-unv5ik31vCiCcqly