EP#76: {Student Success} Owning The Title of 'Musician' with Lois Lelland

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If you’ve ever struggled to own the title of ‘Musician’ this episode’s for you. Every single person has a slightly different definition of what actually makes a musician, but the reality of how and why we *feel* like one is often complex and even pretty misunderstood.

Inside this episode, Isobel sits down with pianist and Home Recording Academy alumni student, Lois Lelland, about why she struggled to feel like a ‘proper’ musician in the past and why that’s now totally changed. In fact, Lois is set to release an amazing new EP of compositions she has lovingly recorded and produced herself and she’s never felt so excited and confident as a musician.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{0:00} Intro
{03:43} Why Lois struggled to feel like a ‘proper’ musician
{09:11} When this began to change for Lois|{12:43} Starting to record her music from home
{17:18} Why Lois took part in Home Recording Academy not just once, but twice.
{26:09} The process of self-recording, producing and releasing her stunning debut
EP, Sepia.
{50:42} Collaborating with other musicians
{54:16} Episode Summary

Listen to Lois’ new album, Sepia >>

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