Life Between The Notes

Jessie May Smart
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Be your best performer self. Expanding the bubble of your music world, and blending life, health, mindset and industry chat, Life Between The Notes is your fortnightly dose of inspiration and education. Hosted by violinist Jessie May Smart, the podcast delves into the musical, the scientific and the energetic, in the pursuit of what can create the happiest, healthiest, and most successful musicians. Welcome to your new life between the notes! IG: @between.thenotes

Episodes

  1. Jun 9

    #8 - The 5 Ways You're Keeping Yourself Small (without realising it)

    In this solo episode Jessie explores the five hidden ways musicians and creatives unknowingly keep themselves small—and what to do instead. Drawing on insights from her recent Permission to Shine masterclass, Jessie unpacks the mindset shifts needed to stop self-sabotage and start stepping into bigger opportunities.  From waiting until you feel “ready” and allowing fear to dictate your decisions, to understanding why your brain prioritises safety over growth, this episode offers practical reflections on confidence, visibility, and self-belief. Jessie also discusses how comparison can be transformed into clarity, why people-pleasing can limit your potential, and the importance of choosing self-expression over self-protection.  Through personal stories, thought-provoking questions, and actionable mindset reframes, this episode is a reminder that the opportunities you're waiting for may already be in front of you—and that confidence is built through action, not before it. If you've been holding back, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for the perfect moment, this conversation will encourage you to take the next step and give yourself permission to shine.  Watch the masterclass inside Jessie's free Skool community: https://www.skool.com/talk-between-the-notes-1613/about Between The Notes IG: https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes/ Jessie's violin IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessiemaysmart/?hl=en-gb

    16 min

  2. May 26

    #7 - Motherhood in music, improvising with strangers, and flying, with Chez Taylor

    Saxophonist, composer, and entrepreneur Chez Taylor has a frank and funny chat with Jessie about the eternal pull of balancing parenthood with performing, the joys and struggles of changing stages in a female musician's life, and when it's at it's very best. Find Chez here: IG: instagram.com/cheztaylorsax/ www.cheztaylor.london Mini Jam concerts: www.minijam.uk IG: www.instagram.com/minijamphotos Jessie's free community Talk Between the Notes: https://www.skool.com/talk-between-the-notes-1613/about Between the Notes IG: https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes/

    59 min

  3. May 12

    #6 - California, Comfort zones, and Community

    This has been a month of new experiences and challenges, and Jessie discusses the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones, and how we can do it more easily. Link to the FREE community: https://www.skool.com/talk-between-the-notes-1613/about Check out the replay of the 'Freedom from Fear' free masterclass by clicking the link to the community above, or DM Jessie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes/

    22 min

  4. Apr 28

    #5 - Flow state, parking the problem, and self-compassion, with Nixie Graham

    In this conversation with therapist and spiritual thinker Nixie Graham, she and Jessie discuss pressure and the role compassion for oneself can have, how to perform at your best when there's a lot of stuff going on in your life, and getting into flow state. Nixie graham: www.nixiegraham.com Nixie's IG: @nixiegraham Jessie's IG: @ between.thenotes

    34 min

  5. Apr 14

    #4 - Being a Performer AND a Person

    A discussion on the pull between being a highly driven musician/ performer, and a healthy, balanced, fulfilled individual. Is it possible to have both? What are the pitfalls? And what can we do to integrate the musical world with your own non-musical identity? https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes @between.thenotes

    25 min

  6. Mar 31

    #3 - Stage personas, the perfect performance cocktail, and clang-alert, with Julian Littman

    Exceptional multi-talent Julian Littman joins Jessie for a chat about his life and career, and discussions about identity and personas on stage, his experience of being an actor versus that of a musician, and striving for the perfect performance mindset. It's a star-studded chat with Julian having worked with everyone from Bowie to Madonna. Between The Notes IG: https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes/

    1h 1m

  7. Mar 17

    #2 - Mindset Mini for Musicians

    Today's episode is a mini introduction to the mighty world of MINDSET and how important it is in a musician's world. Just scratching the surface of this huge topic, but talking about self belief, limiting beliefs, and identity. Join Jessie for a FREE musicians mindset masterclass on 24th March 2026. DM 'Masterclass' on any IG post: https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes @between.thenotes

    22 min

  8. Mar 3

    #1 - Perfectionism, tour life, and how to give an inspired performance, with Camilla Follett

    Camilla Follett, orchestral queen, joins Jessie for a candid chat about overcoming obstacles when you're performing, touring life, perfectionism, nerves, and some super inspired moments in her work with incredible musicians. Chamber Orchestra of Europe: www.coeurope.org Between the Notes IG: @between.thenotes

    50 min

  9. Mar 2

    #0 - A Better Life as a Musician

    Setting an intention to find a way of creating a better, healthier, kinder, more successful life as a musician. These episodes will be fortnightly, alternating guest interviews with solo discussions. Follow on instagram: @between.thenotes

    5 min
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About

Be your best performer self. Expanding the bubble of your music world, and blending life, health, mindset and industry chat, Life Between The Notes is your fortnightly dose of inspiration and education. Hosted by violinist Jessie May Smart, the podcast delves into the musical, the scientific and the energetic, in the pursuit of what can create the happiest, healthiest, and most successful musicians. Welcome to your new life between the notes! IG: @between.thenotes

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  • Creator
    Jessie May Smart
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jessie May Smart
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    Life Between The Notes