Jess Gillam hosts the podcast about young musicians, for young musicians. Special guests every episode, with a new show every week.
Latest episodes
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Making a life in music
Our guest for the finale of S2 is *GASP* Sir Simon Rattle! He joins us with inspiring stories from his amazing conducting career, plus tips on keeping your confidence and why it's…
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Let's work together
Because everyone knows that playing with other people is the best part of being a musician. The excellent (and hilarious) violinist Pekka Kuusisto is our guest for this episode on…
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Improvisation
Jazz trumpeter Alexandra Ridout is our guest for this totally spontaneous episode (in which Sam, predictably, is the most chillaxed member of the BBCYM podcast team). Does anyone..…
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How to record an album
OK, so we're not even gonna pretend that we manage to crack this in the time available – but we did call up the lovely Miloš, who gave us some helpful pointers. Plus: Sam's new sin…
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Feel the fear (and do the gig anyway)
Zeynep is scared of heights. Sam is scared of falling. So whose brilliant idea was it to record this episode on the London Eye? The amazing composer Anna Meredith is our guest for…
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What is H.I.P.?
That stands for historically informed performance, btw. So what happens if you find out that your favourite composer was a big ol' Nazi? And does knowing that Brahms loved whisky a…
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99 (when the pass mark is 100)
Exams and competitions are a fact of life for most of us. Do they matter? Our guest is the cellist (and multi-competition winner) Natalie Clein.
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Sort your life out
In which Jess reveals the full extent of her stationery addiction. Bet you've bought a diary by the end of this episode.
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Genre fluid
Are labels still important when it comes to music? Is genre even a Thing? Do music fans really care any more - and should performers? Our guest is the pianist-composer-entertainer…
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Let's get physical
We know it's important, but physical health often gets shunted to the bottom of the list come concert time. So this week we're talking health, fitness, and why cucumber sushi is th…
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Aaaaand we're back
Jess, Sam and Zeynep brainstorm ideas for what's coming up in Season 2. Eventually.
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Image
How does the way you present yourself – on stage and online – affect the music? Jess, Sam and Zeynep explore everything from social media to concert outfits with composer and BBC Y…
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The performance
Percussion master Colin Currie joins the team with tips for being your best self on stage.
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Memorising music
Jess, Sam and Zeynep swap techniques and horror stories - and pianist Martin James Bartlett shares tips for styling out a memory lapse.
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Getting into music
How did your musical journey start? Jess, Sam and Zeynep quiz young composer Mark Simpson about his route into professional musicianship, which began with a flute and clarinet face…
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Practice makes progress
How do you find (and keep) your musical motivation? Jess and the gang swap rehearsal tips, and Sheku Kanneh-Mason unlocks the secrets of "slow practice".
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Stage fright
Have you ever frozen in the spotlight? Jess, Zeynep and Sam talk concert nerves with Nicola Benedetti - and Sam's mum unleashes her power stance.
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Welcome to BBC Young Musician
Welcome to this new BBC podcast! The first episode will be available within 7 days.