MPW Podcast Xylo Aria

Songwriting isn't just about inspiration; it's also about understanding the basics, piece by piece, fitting all elements together to create the song we love. In this episode, Xylo chats with ICMP Songwriting Professor, Sophie Daniels, about the creative process of songwriting and understanding the basic structures in creating a song.



Follow Sophie Daniels & ICMP

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertysmother

Website: https://www.sophiedanielsmusic.com/ https://www.libertysmother.com/

ICMP Website: https://www.icmp.ac.uk/



Discover your place in the music industry with ICMP at www.icmp.ac.uk/apply

Producers have their own way to really be creative and make detailed music arrangements exactly how they want, but have you ever wondered how they dynamically control various aspects of a mix to enhance the overall sound? In this episode, Xylo chats with Grammy-nominated and MOBO award-winning mixer and engineer, Clinton McCreery, about automation and the important things and tips to note on how to use it effectively in your mixes.



Follow Clinton McCreery

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinton_ubiquity/ https://www.instagram.com/clintonmixedthis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clintonubiquity/

Website: https://www.42peaks.co.uk/clinton-mccreery



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In today's music industry, boundaries have been continuously pushed to move traditional music expression to a whole new level. But have you ever wondered how artistry and engineering have been seamlessly merged to achieve this? In this episode, Xylo chats with pioneering inventor-producer-performer, Lia Mice, on the creative process of instrument making, innovating more sustainable instrument designs, and integrating digital and physical instruments to make them more accessible and inclusive, especially for musicians with disabilities.



Follow Lia Mice & ISM:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia_mice/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lia.mice

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lia_Mice

YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/liamice

Website: https://www.liamice.com/

ICMP Website: https://www.icmp.ac.uk/



Discover your place in the music industry with ICMP at www.icmp.ac.uk/apply

It is no secret that musicians face numerous challenges within the industry, but how deeply do we truly understand these shortcomings, especially the changes required to instigate meaningful progress and envision a future where inclusivity, respect, and protection prevail? In this episode, Xylo chats with ISM Senior Policy & Campaigns Officer, Naomi McCarthy, on the realities of discrimination in the music industry and the persistent challenges faced by musicians across various demographics.



Follow Naomi McCarthy & ISM:

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/theladyblunt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-mccarthy-sadler-a387a61/

ISM Website: https://www.ism.org/

ISM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ism_music/



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3D sound nowadays has been offering a more open and dynamic sonic experience to listeners, but have you ever wondered how this sound that envelops you from all directions has been transformed? In this episode, Xylo chats with multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer, Jacob 'Biz' Morris, about the essence of spatial audio, the unique aspects of its mixing process, and how it enhances the listening experience, whether through headphones or in a room with multiple speakers.

Follow Jacob 'Biz' Morris:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobbizmorris/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobbizmorris

Website: https://getmxd.com/

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Cultivating inspiration and adapting to different perspectives is always necessary in the ever-expanding world of music, but what really is the relationship between creativity and psychology in terms of music production, engineering, and composition? In this episode, Xylo chats with Grammy Award-winning audio engineer, music producer, and arranger/composer, Natalia Milanesi, about collaborating with artists of diverse personalities, overcoming creative blocks, and the delicate balance between guiding a project and respecting the artist's vision.



Follow Natalia Milanesi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliarmilanesi/



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