Scottish Percussionist, Marimba soloist and Conservatoire Professor, Calum Huggan, joins me for Episode 9. Calum's journey as a musician and a teacher is a really inspirational one, as he talks so passionately about what a privelige it is to be a musician and have this as a career.

Calum's commitment to education is at the forefront of everything he does and this is largely down to the amazing support he was given from a young age by his high school percussion tutor and then his specialist tutors at conservatoire level. He felt fortunate to have teachers that looked after his body and mind as well as his musicianship and this is something he strives to take forward into his own teaching.

We talk about finding the best structure for your day and your week as a freelancer, making use of "out of office" to give your mind a proper break from working, finding time for self care and rest, and also how important it is to continually learn - whether that's from CPD within the Music industry or learning from other industries.

We also talk about how kindness is needed, now more than ever, within the Music Industry. Calum is passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ and works hard to represent all musicians regardless of sexual preference or gender.

Intro/Outro Track: "Battle" by Ian Prowse

Middle Track: "Prelude Number 1" - performed by Calum Huggan

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