
Hattie Butterworth and Rebecca Toal host a podcast of insight and change in the classical music and arts professions. Delving into the often stigmatised worlds of mental health, injury, discrimination and productivity, classical music issues are spoken and revived. Join Hattie, Rebecca and guests for important conversations, inspiring moments of wisdom and poignant vulnerability.
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 121 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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We couldn't be more pleased to be releasing this interview with legendary journalist Jessica Duchen. Hosted in her beautiful home, we speak about her path into writing, how personal challenges have affected her outlook on life and journalism, and her... more
This was never going to be a fun episode to make. After some months of sitting on this decision, we are sharing with you the news that TMDTA will come to an end in June after six years of beautiful conversations. In this episode, Becca and I discuss ... more
What REALLY goes on in the world of ballet and specialist ballet schools? And how different is it to the world of classical music and what can we learn from ballet dancers as musicians?
Louise Bennett is a former ballet dancer and Artistic Director ... more
Hattie has "trouble in everything", Becca has been living the Lady of Leisure lifestyle. They look back at 2016, forwards to 2026, and reply to an email from a reader/listener who reached out about feeling gaslit by their music college professor.
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Words can’t describe how comforting this podcast is as a young person trying to navigate the crazy industry that is the classical music world🫶 The industry needs more people like Rebecca and Hattie 🙏
Hattie and Rebecca are my morning ASMR, they’re so insightful and forward thinking and their professionalism knows no bounds. Such a great podcast!
I loved hearing Hattie's perspective - her honesty about mental health for musicians and willingness to be vulnerable is refreshing and rings true. While her guests have great things to say, I especially enjoyed the reflective episode 7 sandwiched between interviews. The audio quality is excellent which adds to the experience.
Beautiful easy listening. A window into parts of musicians lives few of us are aware of. 5/5.
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A thought-provoking series exploring the arts profession through candid conversations about mental health, activism, discrimination, and power dynamics in classical music and related fields. Episodes feature journalists, musicians, dancers, and policymakers who share personal stories, industry critiques, and practical insights on navigating complex ecosystems. Notable strengths include a fearless willingness to discuss stigmatized topics, a strong focus on equity and well-being, and a knack for turning sensitive experiences into constructive dialogue. This show can be especially compelling for listeners who want honest perspectives from practitioners and advocates shaping the future of arts communities, education, and governance.
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