Hattie Butterworth

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“TMDTA podcast has become a place for so many unsaid subjects to finally be aired. The bravery and commitment of Hattie and Becca to bring to the surface difficult conversations in a supportive and gentle way is to be highly commended.” Rakhi Singh

“Through Thing Musicians Don’t Talk About, Hattie and Becca have shone lights, given hope and started new and important conversations. Their work and dedication to this cause is so impressive and their reach is rightly spreading throughout institutions, broadcasters and other platforms in our industry.” Anne Denholm-Blair

Our lives as musicians can feel lonely

We are part of a wonderful profession of innovation and change, alongside tradition. We bring creativity and joy to the lives of many people, but often our own lives feel hidden. Issues we may be facing with motivation, money, mental health and injury are too often kept inside. We are scared of what might happen if we share our struggles as well as our music.

Things Musicians Don’t Talk About tells musicians’ stories. Our community aims to create a safe space to open up discussion and share our experiences in order to raise awareness for the real issues we face.

Nothing is off limits, we will talk about anything we need to. This will always be the main aim, regardless of how uncomfortable or stigmatised the issue is.

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109. Surviving ballet: Louise Bennett on change in the industry – Things Musicians Don't Talk About

What REALLY goes on in the world of ballet and specialist ballet schools? And how different is it to the world of classical music and what can we learn from ballet dancers as musicians?Louise Bennett is a former ballet dancer and Artistic Director of the London Vocational Ballet School. She Hattie and Becca about the current climate within ballet, experience at the Royal Ballet School, as well as taking us through her struggles with injury and leaving the industry.More about Louise: https://www.louisebennett.info/aboutThe London Vocational Ballet School————————————————————-Things Musicians Don't Talk About is supported by the Royal Society of Musicians! Follow RSM on Instagram, X and Facebook.————————————————————-Support TMDTAWant to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon from £1 a month: https://www.patreon.com/tmdtaFeeling generous? Help us raise funds for the podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/v9jgf-things-musicians-dont-talk-aboutFind TMDTA on all the socials at @tmdtapodcast————————————————————-Hosts: Hattie Butterworth & Rebecca ToalEditor: Hattie ButterworthMusic: Katy Ehrlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  4. 106. Lizzie Ball: Classical Music for Contemporary Society
  5. 105. Dr Anna Bull: class and classical music