What's Next? Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/whats-next Ever wonder what ICMP Music School students get up to after they graduate? This series of podcasts explores just that. We'll be interviewing graduates from across our portfolio of music courses in this insightful series. ICMP London Music School 39b7c8c8-359b-5819-942a-8a898822750d no en Wed, 08 May 2024 15:08:52 +0100 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:16 +0000 https://www.icmp.ac.uk https://img.transistor.fm/gnELxJys2T1W46t2bguF52lDy4vuzLqTeDFzoHYnZ8U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2MDUxLzE2NzA2/MDA2NzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg What's Next? https://www.icmp.ac.uk episodic ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi Ever wonder what ICMP Music School students get up to after they graduate? This series of podcasts explores just that. We'll be interviewing graduates from across our portfolio of music courses in this insightful series. Ever wonder what ICMP Music School students get up to after they graduate. student interview, music student, london musicians ICMP London Music School No No What's Next? Cora • Social Media Manager and Songwriter 21 21 What's Next? Cora • Social Media Manager and Songwriter full 6f419b2c-5909-4555-a1cd-87d1b071bfee https://share.transistor.fm/s/3461b33e Cora graduated from ICMP's BA Songwriting course and now works at as a Social Media Manager

In this episode, Cora chats through handling your finances, balancing work and music and working in the creative field. 

Key advice for creatives from Cora: "I would always encourage everyone to try out different things. Try different genres, try different styles [...] It teaches you different things."

]]> Cora graduated from ICMP's BA Songwriting course and now works at as a Social Media Manager

In this episode, Cora chats through handling your finances, balancing work and music and working in the creative field. 

Key advice for creatives from Cora: "I would always encourage everyone to try out different things. Try different genres, try different styles [...] It teaches you different things."

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:12:05 +0100 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1124 Cora graduated from ICMP's BA Songwriting course and now works at as a Social Media Manager

In this episode, Cora chats through handling your finances, balancing work and music and working in the creative field. 

Key advice for creatives from Cora: "I would always encourage everyone to try out different things. Try different genres, try different styles [...] It teaches you different things."

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Isaac • Music Marketing Strategist 20 20 What's Next? Isaac • Music Marketing Strategist full 8877feda-d846-425f-952c-f6e72b3f4b12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21233c3d Isaac graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works at a major label as part of their Digital Team

In this episode, Isaac chats through being a self starter, working relationships and chasing your curiosity. 

Key advice for creatives from Isaac: "Chase your curiosity first, because that'll lead you to your passions [...] There's always a direction to go"' 

]]> Isaac graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works at a major label as part of their Digital Team

In this episode, Isaac chats through being a self starter, working relationships and chasing your curiosity. 

Key advice for creatives from Isaac: "Chase your curiosity first, because that'll lead you to your passions [...] There's always a direction to go"' 

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:21:01 +0100 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1729 Isaac graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works at a major label as part of their Digital Team

In this episode, Isaac chats through being a self starter, working relationships and chasing your curiosity. 

Key advice for creatives from Isaac: "Chase your curiosity first, because that'll lead you to your passions [...] There's always a direction to go"' 

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Evangelista • Songwriter & Assistant 19 19 What's Next? Evangelista • Songwriter & Assistant full 74283b15-6e2a-4543-b0f8-7927fd6ea94f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a015b2d Evangelista graduated from ICMP's BA Songwriting and now works as a songwriter and personal assistant for an artist manager

In this episode, Evangelista chats through navigating working life after graduating, not being afraid to start over and making connections. 

Key advice for creatives from Evangelista: "Meet as many people as possible [...] It's a very people focused industries and opportunities come from people and friends. [...] Music is a really important part of it - but so are the connections' 

]]> Evangelista graduated from ICMP's BA Songwriting and now works as a songwriter and personal assistant for an artist manager

In this episode, Evangelista chats through navigating working life after graduating, not being afraid to start over and making connections. 

Key advice for creatives from Evangelista: "Meet as many people as possible [...] It's a very people focused industries and opportunities come from people and friends. [...] Music is a really important part of it - but so are the connections' 

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 857 Evangelista graduated from ICMP's BA Songwriting and now works as a songwriter and personal assistant for an artist manager

In this episode, Evangelista chats through navigating working life after graduating, not being afraid to start over and making connections. 

Key advice for creatives from Evangelista: "Meet as many people as possible [...] It's a very people focused industries and opportunities come from people and friends. [...] Music is a really important part of it - but so are the connections' 

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Chris • Session Musician 18 18 What's Next? Chris • Session Musician full 8dfcbd33-37fc-4672-8d48-0dda2f10b5fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bee4e18 Chris graduated from ICMP's Masters programme and now works as a session musician

In this episode, Chris chats through balancing work and life, as well as building your skills as a session musician

Key advice for creatives from Chris: 'Regardless of how much they're paying you, you sometimes have to make a judgement whether you can physically or mentally be able to be prepared for it'.

]]> Chris graduated from ICMP's Masters programme and now works as a session musician

In this episode, Chris chats through balancing work and life, as well as building your skills as a session musician

Key advice for creatives from Chris: 'Regardless of how much they're paying you, you sometimes have to make a judgement whether you can physically or mentally be able to be prepared for it'.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1534 Chris graduated from ICMP's Masters programme and now works as a session musician

In this episode, Chris chats through balancing work and life, as well as building your skills as a session musician

Key advice for creatives from Chris: 'Regardless of how much they're paying you, you sometimes have to make a judgement whether you can physically or mentally be able to be prepared for it'.

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Danielle • Songwriter 17 17 What's Next? Danielle • Songwriter full b11fdd74-f4d0-4cac-aafe-af2c439ac875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62dbaf49 Danielle graduated from ICMP's Higher Diploma in Music Performance and now works as a songwriter

In this episode, Danielle chats through navigating the music industry and building your skills as a songwriter

Key advice for creatives from Danielle: 'Don't let excuses stop you from moving forward in the game'

]]> Danielle graduated from ICMP's Higher Diploma in Music Performance and now works as a songwriter

In this episode, Danielle chats through navigating the music industry and building your skills as a songwriter

Key advice for creatives from Danielle: 'Don't let excuses stop you from moving forward in the game'

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1371 Danielle graduated from ICMP's Higher Diploma in Music Performance and now works as a songwriter

In this episode, Danielle chats through navigating the music industry and building your skills as a songwriter

Key advice for creatives from Danielle: 'Don't let excuses stop you from moving forward in the game'

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Peter • Producer 16 16 What's Next? Peter • Producer full 314459b6-f561-4ab3-bf69-38ef5cfa5fb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62ea94db Peter graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Music Production and now works as a producer

In this episode, Peter chats through navigating the producing world though collaboration and networking.

Key advice for creatives from Peter: “If you’re brave enough and you really want to make your way into the industry, make yourself known.” 

]]> Peter graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Music Production and now works as a producer

In this episode, Peter chats through navigating the producing world though collaboration and networking.

Key advice for creatives from Peter: “If you’re brave enough and you really want to make your way into the industry, make yourself known.” 

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1303 Peter graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Music Production and now works as a producer

In this episode, Peter chats through navigating the producing world though collaboration and networking.

Key advice for creatives from Peter: “If you’re brave enough and you really want to make your way into the industry, make yourself known.” 

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Diego • Sound Designer 15 15 What's Next? Diego • Sound Designer full ac1c86e5-e7e7-40f2-83b5-18dd5e9c2163 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9aca388 Diego graduated from ICMP's BMus Popular Music Performance and now works as a sound designer

In this episode, Diego chats through widening his creative horizons and the world of a Sound Designer. 

Key advice for creatives from Diego: "Not doing what I thought I wanted to do gave me the opportunity to do other things, widen my horizons and improve my skillset."

]]> Diego graduated from ICMP's BMus Popular Music Performance and now works as a sound designer

In this episode, Diego chats through widening his creative horizons and the world of a Sound Designer. 

Key advice for creatives from Diego: "Not doing what I thought I wanted to do gave me the opportunity to do other things, widen my horizons and improve my skillset."

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1463 Diego graduated from ICMP's BMus Popular Music Performance and now works as a sound designer

In this episode, Diego chats through widening his creative horizons and the world of a Sound Designer. 

Key advice for creatives from Diego: "Not doing what I thought I wanted to do gave me the opportunity to do other things, widen my horizons and improve my skillset."

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Natalie • Artist / Singer / Barista 14 14 What's Next? Natalie • Artist / Singer / Barista full 1eb4aa5d-af41-47f8-b0e6-f582e27484d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18ab0c21 Natalie graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works as a artist, performer and part-time barista.

In this episode, Natalie chats through balancing music and work, performing and becoming an artist. 

Key advice for creatives from Natalie: 'It's fine to change plans [...] it's about what you want to do with your life. I don't think there's a big rush to figure things out'

]]> Natalie graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works as a artist, performer and part-time barista.

In this episode, Natalie chats through balancing music and work, performing and becoming an artist. 

Key advice for creatives from Natalie: 'It's fine to change plans [...] it's about what you want to do with your life. I don't think there's a big rush to figure things out'

]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1579 Natalie graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works as a artist, performer and part-time barista.

In this episode, Natalie chats through balancing music and work, performing and becoming an artist. 

Key advice for creatives from Natalie: 'It's fine to change plans [...] it's about what you want to do with your life. I don't think there's a big rush to figure things out'

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Joy • Teacher / Artist 13 13 What's Next? Joy • Teacher / Artist full 6a2418ab-7dc2-4290-aeda-071f51fccf57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4530289 Joy graduated from ICMP's MA Songwriting and now works as a music teacher, and an artist.

In this episode, Joy chats through juggling different creative jobs successfully and managing your time effectively. 

Key advice for creatives from Joy: 'Just create. I spent way too many years being afraid to put my stuff out there and I kept comparing myself to other music producers. [...] Don't worry about anyone else, if you want something done, do it yourself.'

]]> Joy graduated from ICMP's MA Songwriting and now works as a music teacher, and an artist.

In this episode, Joy chats through juggling different creative jobs successfully and managing your time effectively. 

Key advice for creatives from Joy: 'Just create. I spent way too many years being afraid to put my stuff out there and I kept comparing myself to other music producers. [...] Don't worry about anyone else, if you want something done, do it yourself.'

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1199 Joy graduated from ICMP's MA Songwriting and now works as a music teacher, and an artist.

In this episode, Joy chats through juggling different creative jobs successfully and managing your time effectively. 

Key advice for creatives from Joy: 'Just create. I spent way too many years being afraid to put my stuff out there and I kept comparing myself to other music producers. [...] Don't worry about anyone else, if you want something done, do it yourself.'

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Marika • Music Publishing Assistant 12 12 What's Next? Marika • Music Publishing Assistant full 8af2e41d-e840-44a6-a5bc-0ff87610824f https://share.transistor.fm/s/200a72a8 Marika graduated from ICMP's BA Music Business and Entrepreneurship and now works as a music publishing assistant

In this episode, Marika chats through their new internship and applying for jobs after graduation 

Key advice for creatives from Marika: For interviews, prepare questions and let your personality shine through. 

]]> Marika graduated from ICMP's BA Music Business and Entrepreneurship and now works as a music publishing assistant

In this episode, Marika chats through their new internship and applying for jobs after graduation 

Key advice for creatives from Marika: For interviews, prepare questions and let your personality shine through. 

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:36:28 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 707 Marika graduated from ICMP's BA Music Business and Entrepreneurship and now works as a music publishing assistant

In this episode, Marika chats through their new internship and applying for jobs after graduation 

Key advice for creatives from Marika: For interviews, prepare questions and let your personality shine through. 

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Carolina • Client Ticketing Manager 11 11 What's Next? Carolina • Client Ticketing Manager full 53dc7efd-7d52-44a6-933c-8b3aa5a31bde https://share.transistor.fm/s/36238750 Carolina graduated from ICMP's MMus Popular Music Performance and now works as a client ticketing manager

In this episode, Carolina chats through her day-to-day, working as part of a team and more.

Key advice for creatives from Carolina: Have lots of different approaches to being creative, you go home and try one, if that isn't working, try another.

]]> Carolina graduated from ICMP's MMus Popular Music Performance and now works as a client ticketing manager

In this episode, Carolina chats through her day-to-day, working as part of a team and more.

Key advice for creatives from Carolina: Have lots of different approaches to being creative, you go home and try one, if that isn't working, try another.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:30:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1354 Carolina graduated from ICMP's MMus Popular Music Performance and now works as a client ticketing manager

In this episode, Carolina chats through her day-to-day, working as part of a team and more.

Key advice for creatives from Carolina: Have lots of different approaches to being creative, you go home and try one, if that isn't working, try another.

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Christine • Project Manager 10 10 What's Next? Christine • Project Manager full 0d683063-a029-4c0a-b95b-b1fd9fd3651f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a32f5827 Christine graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works as a project manager

In this episode, Christine chats through working multiple jobs and disciplines, finding internships, apprenticeships and more.

Key advice for creatives from Christine: 'I was scared to go into different places [...] Being open is the biggest thing that will help you.'

]]> Christine graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works as a project manager

In this episode, Christine chats through working multiple jobs and disciplines, finding internships, apprenticeships and more.

Key advice for creatives from Christine: 'I was scared to go into different places [...] Being open is the biggest thing that will help you.'

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 717 Christine graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship and now works as a project manager

In this episode, Christine chats through working multiple jobs and disciplines, finding internships, apprenticeships and more.

Key advice for creatives from Christine: 'I was scared to go into different places [...] Being open is the biggest thing that will help you.'

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Thiago • Songwriter / Teacher / Artist 9 9 What's Next? Thiago • Songwriter / Teacher / Artist full 477c07dc-c320-40d1-87e5-1f391368ace6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d8ddae1 Thiago graduated from ICMP's MA Songwriting and now works as a songwriting teacher, freelance musician and technician. 

In this episode, Thiago chats through his transition from education to employment and working through the highs and lows of life after graduating. 

Key advice for creatives from Thiago: As soon you start trusting your process of this 'who I am, this is what I do' [...] then you create your own version of success and your own version of being happy.

]]> Thiago graduated from ICMP's MA Songwriting and now works as a songwriting teacher, freelance musician and technician. 

In this episode, Thiago chats through his transition from education to employment and working through the highs and lows of life after graduating. 

Key advice for creatives from Thiago: As soon you start trusting your process of this 'who I am, this is what I do' [...] then you create your own version of success and your own version of being happy.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 1599 Thiago graduated from ICMP's MA Songwriting and now works as a songwriting teacher, freelance musician and technician. 

In this episode, Thiago chats through his transition from education to employment and working through the highs and lows of life after graduating. 

Key advice for creatives from Thiago: As soon you start trusting your process of this 'who I am, this is what I do' [...] then you create your own version of success and your own version of being happy.

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Lauren Moore • Radio Presenter 8 8 What's Next? Lauren Moore • Radio Presenter full 8ca6a134-590a-4552-b280-074ae3dd0ef0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3307bc03 Lauren graduated from ICMP's BA Music Business programme and now works as a radio presenter for BBC Cymru.

In this episode, Lauren chats through her transition from education to employment, working through the highs and lows of life after graduating.

Key advice for creatives from Lauren: It always works itself out, so don't put too much pressure on yourself when things don't go right straight away - just take advantage of every opportunity you're given.

Find out more about Lauren

]]> Lauren graduated from ICMP's BA Music Business programme and now works as a radio presenter for BBC Cymru.

In this episode, Lauren chats through her transition from education to employment, working through the highs and lows of life after graduating.

Key advice for creatives from Lauren: It always works itself out, so don't put too much pressure on yourself when things don't go right straight away - just take advantage of every opportunity you're given.

Find out more about Lauren

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0100 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 931 Lauren graduated from ICMP's BA Music Business programme and now works as a radio presenter for BBC Cymru.

In this episode, Lauren chats through her transition from education to employment, working through the highs and lows of life after graduating.

Key advice for creatives from Lauren: It always works itself out, so don't put too much pressure on yourself when things don't go right straight away - just take advantage of every opportunity you're given.

Find out more about Lauren

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Ben McConnachie • Freelance Content Creator for Creatives 7 7 What's Next? Ben McConnachie • Freelance Content Creator for Creatives full ade1fe29-a6ba-41c9-bfe3-e47abed8acec https://share.transistor.fm/s/b18b981b Ben graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship programme and now works as a freelance content creator for creatives.

In this episode, Ben chats through his transition from education to employment and how he developed a foundation during his time studying, allowing him to focus his career in creative spaces. He also discussed using all the skills you have to work with your peers and the positivity in 'failing upwards'. 

Key advice for creatives: test out ideas to learn what works and what doesn't to drive your work forwards.

Find out more about Ben

]]> Ben graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship programme and now works as a freelance content creator for creatives.

In this episode, Ben chats through his transition from education to employment and how he developed a foundation during his time studying, allowing him to focus his career in creative spaces. He also discussed using all the skills you have to work with your peers and the positivity in 'failing upwards'. 

Key advice for creatives: test out ideas to learn what works and what doesn't to drive your work forwards.

Find out more about Ben

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:11:38 +0100 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 667 Ben graduated from ICMP's BA Creative Musicianship programme and now works as a freelance content creator for creatives.

In this episode, Ben chats through his transition from education to employment and how he developed a foundation during his time studying, allowing him to focus his career in creative spaces. He also discussed using all the skills you have to work with your peers and the positivity in 'failing upwards'. 

Key advice for creatives: test out ideas to learn what works and what doesn't to drive your work forwards.

Find out more about Ben

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? David Boyden • Freelance Songwriter & Tutor 6 6 What's Next? David Boyden • Freelance Songwriter & Tutor full 4d8e9084-56c5-4e65-a99c-2fbbb88f8ff7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/faed77b5 David graduated from the MA Songwriting programme at ICMP and now works as a freelance writer and guitar/songwriting private teacher.

David talks through his transition from education to employment and how he developed a foundation of tuition work, allowing him to focus his career entirely on music. He also discussed the need to understand the breadth of the industry and the benefits of cross-pollinating whilst networking, introducing your contacts to one another can be just as fruitful as finding new contacts. 

Key advice for songwriters, don't pigeonhole yourself within your writing and neglect the other aspects of your work. As a writer, don't shy away from production - key to your success will be adding more strings to your bow, look to diversify and not label yourself.

Find out more about David

]]> David graduated from the MA Songwriting programme at ICMP and now works as a freelance writer and guitar/songwriting private teacher.

David talks through his transition from education to employment and how he developed a foundation of tuition work, allowing him to focus his career entirely on music. He also discussed the need to understand the breadth of the industry and the benefits of cross-pollinating whilst networking, introducing your contacts to one another can be just as fruitful as finding new contacts. 

Key advice for songwriters, don't pigeonhole yourself within your writing and neglect the other aspects of your work. As a writer, don't shy away from production - key to your success will be adding more strings to your bow, look to diversify and not label yourself.

Find out more about David

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 825 David graduated from the MA Songwriting programme at ICMP and now works as a freelance writer and guitar/songwriting private teacher.

David talks through his transition from education to employment and how he developed a foundation of tuition work, allowing him to focus his career entirely on music. He also discussed the need to understand the breadth of the industry and the benefits of cross-pollinating whilst networking, introducing your contacts to one another can be just as fruitful as finding new contacts. 

Key advice for songwriters, don't pigeonhole yourself within your writing and neglect the other aspects of your work. As a writer, don't shy away from production - key to your success will be adding more strings to your bow, look to diversify and not label yourself.

Find out more about David

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Cristy Taviner • Licensing Assistant 5 5 What's Next? Cristy Taviner • Licensing Assistant full 633b04e3-e87f-4fed-9c20-43c572aa9e88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01b9a1e2 Cristy graduated from the BA Music Business programme at ICMP and now works at Festival Republic as a Licensing Assistant.

Key tips, work/volunteer throughout your studies, take advantage of the Industry Hub Team, and don't forget to transition your key contacts (from your Uni inbox) to your personal email account when you graduate!

Find out more about Cristy

]]> Cristy graduated from the BA Music Business programme at ICMP and now works at Festival Republic as a Licensing Assistant.

Key tips, work/volunteer throughout your studies, take advantage of the Industry Hub Team, and don't forget to transition your key contacts (from your Uni inbox) to your personal email account when you graduate!

Find out more about Cristy

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:08:26 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 860 Cristy graduated from the BA Music Business programme at ICMP and now works at Festival Republic as a Licensing Assistant.

Key tips, work/volunteer throughout your studies, take advantage of the Industry Hub Team, and don't forget to transition your key contacts (from your Uni inbox) to your personal email account when you graduate!

Find out more about Cristy

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's next? Josh Kye • Musician / Artist / Producer / Teacher 4 4 What's next? Josh Kye • Musician / Artist / Producer / Teacher full 6873bc20-a380-4026-a3ac-ffea9e17715b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b51786ce MA Songwriting graduate Josh discusses his transition from study to employment, including how an opportunity with Lambeth Music Services opened doors and reignited further areas of his expansive portfolio career. 

Josh also gives his key advice on life after university - don't let life overwhelm you... make a plan, keep up with your craft, push yourself out of your comfort zone and build meaningful relationships.

]]> MA Songwriting graduate Josh discusses his transition from study to employment, including how an opportunity with Lambeth Music Services opened doors and reignited further areas of his expansive portfolio career. 

Josh also gives his key advice on life after university - don't let life overwhelm you... make a plan, keep up with your craft, push yourself out of your comfort zone and build meaningful relationships.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:57:18 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 813 MA Songwriting graduate Josh discusses his transition from study to employment, including how an opportunity with Lambeth Music Services opened doors and reignited further areas of his expansive portfolio career. 

Josh also gives his key advice on life after university - don't let life overwhelm you... make a plan, keep up with your craft, push yourself out of your comfort zone and build meaningful relationships.

]]> student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Laura Amos • Signed-Songwriter 3 3 What's Next? Laura Amos • Signed-Songwriter full ad8ae187-2ab1-4a09-9518-3d3f64be92d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b58fa91 This podcast features the journey of BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship graduate Laura Amos, who's now a signed songwriter with CWB,  working in K-pop and J-pop.

Laura touches on the need to strike a balance whilst working on your craft and moving towards your career goals.  Her key advice is to work hard, accept that whatever job you initially land in is simply part of your journey. Believe in yourself, don't get envious of other people - everyone's journey is different. Reach out to people in the industry, you'll be surprised at how willing they are to help you. Ultimately... keep going, keep your passion and never stop learning!


 

]]> This podcast features the journey of BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship graduate Laura Amos, who's now a signed songwriter with CWB,  working in K-pop and J-pop.

Laura touches on the need to strike a balance whilst working on your craft and moving towards your career goals.  Her key advice is to work hard, accept that whatever job you initially land in is simply part of your journey. Believe in yourself, don't get envious of other people - everyone's journey is different. Reach out to people in the industry, you'll be surprised at how willing they are to help you. Ultimately... keep going, keep your passion and never stop learning!


 

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:55:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 671 K-pop songwriter Laura talks about the importance of belief and resilience in the journey to reaching your goals. K-pop songwriter Laura talks about the importance of belief and resilience in the journey to reaching your goals. songwriter, kpop, music student No What's Next? Jonathan Milanes • Digital Campaign Manager 2 2 What's Next? Jonathan Milanes • Digital Campaign Manager full 9db994c1-89b7-40ef-b423-5cb165c56f2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0f42711 This podcast features the journey of BA (Hons) Songwriting graduate Jonathan Milanes, from ICMP to an enviable role at Facebook. Jonathan touches on how to adapt to different environments, the importance of networking and understanding that there's more to life than music. 

Jonathan's key advice for those finishing their studies is to 'network with everyone' - you don't know who may be able to help you in the future. Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you at ICMP - events, gigs, socials, 1:2:1s, etc - they all present opportunities for you to expand your network. But... don't forget to have fun throughout!

Also discussed is the importance of learning new skills outside of music and having a Plan B. Focus on skills that will also support your music and art, but may also open doors. This is exactly how he ended up in his current role at Facebook.


 

]]> This podcast features the journey of BA (Hons) Songwriting graduate Jonathan Milanes, from ICMP to an enviable role at Facebook. Jonathan touches on how to adapt to different environments, the importance of networking and understanding that there's more to life than music. 

Jonathan's key advice for those finishing their studies is to 'network with everyone' - you don't know who may be able to help you in the future. Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you at ICMP - events, gigs, socials, 1:2:1s, etc - they all present opportunities for you to expand your network. But... don't forget to have fun throughout!

Also discussed is the importance of learning new skills outside of music and having a Plan B. Focus on skills that will also support your music and art, but may also open doors. This is exactly how he ended up in his current role at Facebook.


 

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:30:00 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 811 Songwriting Graduate Jonathan now works at Facebook as a Digital Campaign Manager, here he discusses his transition from education into this role. Songwriting Graduate Jonathan now works at Facebook as a Digital Campaign Manager, here he discusses his transition from education into this role. student interview, music student, london musicians No What's Next? Diana Mukwaya • Portfolio Career 1 1 What's Next? Diana Mukwaya • Portfolio Career full 26cbd960-4fea-405e-b2a0-f1821a42c27b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1748a6e3 Diana Mukwaya studied BA Songwriting at ICMP and now works in a variety of different roles while focussing on her artist project: Namugga. 

Alongside her work as an artist, Diana works for Sofa Sounds, she jumps into audio engineering roles, works with independent labels and is also working as a promoter for Live Nation. 

https://www.instagram.com/namuggamusic

]]> Diana Mukwaya studied BA Songwriting at ICMP and now works in a variety of different roles while focussing on her artist project: Namugga. 

Alongside her work as an artist, Diana works for Sofa Sounds, she jumps into audio engineering roles, works with independent labels and is also working as a promoter for Live Nation. 

https://www.instagram.com/namuggamusic

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:45:30 +0000 ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi ICMP • Jordan Olukanmi 753 Jordan speaks to Diana Mukwaya as part of this series of podcasts aimed at helping music students gain a better idea of their career options. Jordan speaks to Diana Mukwaya as part of this series of podcasts aimed at helping music students gain a better idea of their career options. student interview, music student, london musicians No