The Podcast

We are part of a music world entrenched in magical tradition, but sadly traditionally stigmatised views towards musician’s mental health and wellbeing are also in circulation.

The podcast is about asking questions. Why is it so difficult to talk about mental health as a classical musician? Why are musicians suffering from depression and anxiety to a greater extent than that of the general public?

We are seeing more and more examples of musicians suffering due to the insecurities of the profession. There are many widely celebrated psychological impacts of music on the brain, but classical musicians with depression are left out of the picture all too often.

Join Hattie, Rebecca and renowned classical artists as they share stories, reflections and chat about the issues we all face as both musicians and humans.

Listen below and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

 
 
 
 

Thank you so much to everyone who nominated the podcast and to all our guests, listeners and supporters throughout the past year.

 
 

Photo by Olivia Da Costa

Previous Guests

  • Angela McCuiston, musician fitness specialist

  • Anil Umer, soft tissue therapist and rehabilitation Specialist

  • Betty Makharinsky, soprano and founder of Vache Baroque

  • Bob Hughes, bass trombonist and professor

  • Cara Houghton, flautist and chair of CUKSN

  • Channa Malkin, soprano

  • Clare Hammond, pianist

  • Cliodhna Ryan, violinist

  • Declan Costello, laryngologist

  • Elena Urioste, violinist

  • Ella Taylor, soprano

  • Ellie Consta, violinst and founder of Her Ensemble

  • Emily Adams, violinist

  • Fionnuala Ward, pianist

  • Frances Wilson, publicist and writer/blogger

  • Francesca Leo, flautist and educator

  • Frank Horvat, pianist and composer

  • George Dexter Evans, composer and guitarist

  • Guy Withers, Artistic Director & CEO of Waterperry Opera Festival

  • Hannah Fiddy, co-founder and director of Alternative Classical

  • Hannah French, broadcaster and academic

  • Jasmin Allpress, pianist

  • Jocelyn Lightfoot, CEO of Three Worlds Group

  • Laura Armstrong, cellist

  • Laura Serra, pianist and performance scientist

  • Laura van der Heijden, cellist

  • Lauren McQuistin, soprano

  • Maria Nikitidou, pianist

  • Matt Frost, audiologist and percussionist

  • Matt Geer, composer

  • Melissa Brown, trombonist

  • Murphy Robertson, DJ and producer

  • Nikita Bazil, soprano

  • Olivia Da Costa, photographer

  • Ollie West, singer-songwriter

  • Peter Regan, pianist

  • Rakhi Singh, violinist and co-founder of Manchester Collective

  • Raye Harvey, violinist

  • Richard Adam Lewis, composer and pianist

  • Rosie Bennet, guitarist

  • Songeun Choi, pianist

  • Sophia Kannathasan, violinist

  • Stuart Beard, tuba player

  • Victoria Isfryn, trumpeter