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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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106. Lizzie Ball: Classical Music for Contemporary Society – Things Musicians Don't Talk About

We bring you a special filmed episode from Ronnie Scott's legendary London jazz club where we speak with the fabulous Lizzie Ball. Alongside pianist James Pearson, Lizzie will be curating the much-anticipated classical series Upstairs at Ronnie’s. We chat about the series, and then onto Lizzie's backstory of becoming an improvising violinist, coaching musicians with performance anxiety, and what classical musicians could learn from jazz.Lizzie Ball:Lizzie Ball is a violinist, vocalist, producer, and founder of Classical Kicks Productions, dedicated to bringing classical music to new audiences in diverse settings. A Cambridge graduate and Royal College of Music alumna, she has performed internationally for over two decades. In 2018, she received an Honorary Masters from the University of Derby for her innovative contributions to music and was named one of the UK’s most inspirational females in a list of 50 outstanding UK women making an impact, in a feature run by Daily Mail. Classical Kicks, her flagship project, has staged eclectic collaborations at Ronnie Scott’s and beyond, featuring everything from string quartets to rappers. Lizzie also co-created Corrido: A Ballad for the Brave, an immersive audio-visual production inspired by Frida Kahlo, premiered with the V&A Museum. Other projects include reimagined productions of Verklärte Nacht and shows blending music with visual art and storytelling. Alongside her productions, Lizzie enjoys a thriving freelance career. She has been featured soloist with Jeff Beck (US arena tour), Brian Wilson, and Grammy-award winning choir New York Polyphony, and worked with Hugh Jackman, Ariana Grande, and Liam Gallagher. She was concertmaster of Nigel Kennedy’s Orchestra of Life for eight years, including BBC Proms appearances. Her recording credits include film scores (Captain Marvel, Terminator Genisys) and major pop albums. Passionate about outreach, Lizzie has led workshops worldwide and collaborates with the Sheffield Music Hub and PRISMA charity in Mexico. Her latest venture, Set Your Stage, combines her performing career with mentoring, helping young people and professionals develop confidence, creativity, and leadership skills.Lizzie's websiteFollow Lizzie on InstagramHosts: Rebecca Toal & Hattie ButterworthEdited by: Oscar Gormley & Rebecca ToalThank you to ABRSM for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://www.ABRSM.org/sfmt to check out their Musical Theatre syllabus. ————————————————————-Things Musicians Don't Talk About is supported by the Royal Society of Musicians! Follow RSM on Instagram, X and Facebook.————————————————————-Support TMDTADonate to our ongoing costs: https://www.gofundme.com/f/v9jgf-things-musicians-dont-talk-aboutWant to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon from £1 a month: https://www.patreon.com/tmdta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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