Success Beyond The Score

This is the final batch of episodes from season 1 of the podcast Success Beyond the Score. They share the theme of looking at the future, from what to do when setbacks in other areas of your life jeopardise your job, to how to use new technologies to share your music online, and what good habits will ensure the longevity of your career.

On Wednesday 28th January 2026, there is going to be a FREE COURSE expanding on the subject of music performance livestreaming, which is treated on episodes 27 and 28 of the podcast. You are still in time to sign up by clicking this link.

Here are the episodes:

26. What do you do when life happens to your online music?

What do you do when everything is going in the right direction, and all of a sudden, you get a setback from nowhere? Today, Millicent explores how to deal with curveballs and unexpected life issues that make difficult to keep up with your online posting or work.

27. What equipment do you need to livestream?

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Would you like to learn ‘how to stream your live music performance on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok’ to your followers? Do you wonder what equipment you need, or what buttons to press? 

If so, Millicent will be running a FREE beginners’ session on Wednesday 28th January 2026, 7.30pm via Zoom. This session will cover:

1.    The basic equipment that you may already have, and one other thing you really need (which does not cost the earth) to livestream.
2.    How you can make sure your image and sound are captured properly.
3.    The buttons to press and the boxes to fill in order to go live.
4.    How to get viewers to your videos.

This session is for anyone who wants to perform their music on the internet to family, friends, followers or fans. If it sounds interesting, click here to sign up. And if you have any questions, you can ask Millicent directly at [email protected]

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Originally, Millicent wasn't going to perform at the Time For My Music evening showcase. However, due to a suggestion by a member of the audience, and with the enthusiastic approval of the women who starred the night, she went on stage towards the end and played some fan favourites like "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters".

After the show was over, one of the women told Millicent that she was glad to have counted with her performance that night, because she could see first hand how Millicent applied everything she has taught them through the years. Seeing the theory put into practise motivated her, and she could project herself owning the stage with more confidence and ease in the future.

Performing music live is much more than just making up your mind and doing it. Everybody starts somewhere, and Millicent is no exception. She remembers that, when she first started, she stood on a single spot in front of the mic, fixed her gaze somewhere on the floor, a...

As a musician, having a presence on YouTube can make all the difference. Every year, the platform adds new ways of interaction that benefit music creators, like the brand new "YouTube Recap", a customised summary where users can check the musicians and songs they listened to the most during the year and share them with their friends.

Managing online platforms and social media websites can look daunting, but don't let that stop you from sharing your music and build your career. Getting started with YouTube is easier than you think! To learn how to do it, you can get the course "Mastering YouTube for Musicians" right in this website and learn:

• How to create your login.
• What is where in your YouTube channel.
• How to upload your videos.
• Security tips.
• What to type in the boxes of the form for your uploaded videos.
• Things to say at your performance or post for attracting subscribers.
• 3 tips for maintaining your channel.
• 9 tips for sharing your videos and getting views.
• 6 tips for
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