Time For My Music
A vibrant online community of women who are stepping into their music dream and making it a reality!
About & Why
Although women are almost 50% of the world population, this balance is not the same in the music industry.Ā Research shows that women face inequality and have to overcome numerous obstacles in order to pursue a music career.
Iāve met women with beautiful voicesĀ or great skill on their instrument, who were told, "donāt bother pursuing a music career, thereās no money in it", so their music talent dies or remains their hobby.Ā
Some have tried to make it, but lack the know-how to thrive professionally in a cut-throat industry.Ā
Iām Millicent Stephenson. When I was 42, after wishing and trying to make it in the music industry, I met a friend who had succeeded. I wondered, how did he do it? Why not me? I decided to give the music dream one last push. The journey was not straight forward, but long story short, today, at 62, I am a multi award-winning saxophonist and professional musician, with features on TV, Radio, Books and Journals. Iāve performed for Porsche, British Airways, and NEXT, as well as for charities and families wanting something unique for their special day. Iām living proof that it is possible to live your dream, and this is why I put all my music business insider knowledge in a successful online programme, called āTime For My Musicā.
In Time For My Music, IĀ mentor women who can already play or sing, but who want to become confident, successful, and bookable performers.Ā
The programme helps give women a chance to step into their music dream and make it a reality.Ā Ā
Whether you play jazz, reggae, gospel, soul, or classical; whetherĀ you live in the UK or in another country, if you are interested in realising your music dreams, or just want to learn more, Time For My Music might be what you've been looking for.
Here are the stories of women just like you
Melody's story
Michelle's story
Frequently Asked Questions
'Time For My Music' is an online private, friendly, collegial membership group for emerging femaleĀ singers, instrumentalists,Ā singer-songwriters, rappers and DJs. This is for you if:
- You yearn to play in a live setting, taking your music to a wider audience, maybe get paid but you donāt know where to start.Ā
- You're returning to music after a break. It is now time to achieve your music goals, but you need help in understanding the tech, boosting your confidence and how to get back in.Ā
- You have occasional performances, but it doesn't seem to be working, and you'd like to give your music one last push to see if you can realise your music dreams.
Time for My MusicĀ helps women to become confident, successful, and bookable performersĀ who get paid and live out their music dreams.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Millicent ran in-person workshops for women in music under her project 'Cafemnee'. Once lockdown was established, Millicent had to find a way to support the women who wanted to continue working on their music dreams, so that they would leave lockdown Gig ready.Ā āCafemneeā was reborn as āTime For My Musicā, and the online experience made it easier for women to attend the sessions, irrespective of their location.
The programme runs two events every month: one is a workshop led by Millicent that takes place every fourth Wednesday, and the other is aĀ Saturday morning session called 'Drinks, Chill and Chat'.
The workshop covers a variety of topics, such as learning about the equipment you need to perform onlineĀ or in public; improving your stage presence; creating your electronic press kit; working with backing tracks and workingĀ in bands; how to put on an online or live performance, how to get paid, and more.Ā
There are also Q&A sessions, where you are able to ask questions andĀ receive anĀ honest, no-holds barred, expert response,Ā advice and support.
The Drinks, Chill and Chat sessions areĀ a monthly opportunity to meet up, share your progress, tips or discuss hurdles you need help with.Ā The session is member led.
The online experience happensĀ within theĀ community group space.Ā Ā It includes a Live video section, as well are resources, messaging area and video replays.Ā You can post messages to each other via audio, text or videoĀ to engage in conversations.
The platform is availableĀ 24 x 7 x 12.Ā Only registered users have access toĀ our private group.Ā Ā
All sessions are supervised by Millicent.Ā You can read more about MillicentĀ here.Ā
The workshops areĀ deliveredĀ by Millicent orĀ by invited guests.
The Drinks, Chill and Chat sessions are member led.Ā Ā
Women in Time For My Music started as hobbyists.Ā They are now giving public performances.Ā Many have received paid work.Ā Some have gone on to work in bands.
The women have also learnt how to put on a show, and have participated in Time For My Music's online and in-personĀ concerts.Ā
The women's photographs have been displayed in a photographic exhibition at OLDP, Broad Street, Birmingham.
Statistically, there are not many women in the music industry, andĀ this group isĀ set up to help redress the balance. This means that Time For My Music is a female only community. However, other genders have access to Millicent's Podcast, free resources, coaching, and courses onĀ www.successbeyondthescore.com
When you join Time For My Music, you will receive:
- A free 20mins one-to-one with Millicent before you start the programme.Ā
- Two monthly meet ups:
- A monthly workshop (every fourth Wednesday of the month)Ā covering a variety of topics such as learning about the equipment you need to perform onlineĀ or in public; improving your stage presence; creating your electronic press kit; working with backing tracks; workingĀ in band; learn how to put on a show (online or in-person), and more.Ā Ā Ā There are also Q&A sessions, where you'll be able to ask questions andĀ receive anĀ honest, no-holds barred, expert response,Ā advice and support.
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'Drinks, Chill and Chat', which is a member-led monthly Saturday morning session meeting with the other women on the programme. Share there your progress, challenges, and get mutual support.Ā
- You also get a free trial within the community group, (terms and conditions apply).Ā
Enrolment to the group opens twice in the year.Ā Notifications will be placed on the blog post of this site, direct email messages to those on the email list, also the buttons on this page will link to the sales pages when recruitment is on.Ā In the mean time sign up to the wait list here
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Testimonials
This is what the women say about 'Time For My Music':
"For ages I had wanted to buy an amplifier but was not sure what to buy. Time For My Music had a workshop on amplifiers and now I am the proud owner of a very good amplifier. Other workshops have been on backing tracks and stage performance skills which have been excellent. I have purchased some very good backing tracks and even had one made. The Showcase was a game changer for me all what I had learnt was put into practice. The audience was wonderful and the feedback was positive. I have also had personal feedback from Millicent on my performance this not only will help me to self-develop but boosted my confidence as well. The monthly online drinks, chill and chat where we chill and chat and share experiences of life in general are so supportive. Come on women come and join us pick up your instrument, sing again. PUSH! (Photograph by Sharon Jones) "
Angela
Saxophonist
"I thought I was not good enough, until a 80-year-old man heard me sing and told me not to doubt myself. Months later when I heard about Millicentās project in Birmingham, I drove to it after working my night shift. I live in London. It was brilliant! The encouragement from the other female artistes was great and helped me so much. I decided the project was beneficial to me and my progress. During Lockdown it went online. Iāve learnt so much. Iāve learnt about how to relate to others, set up my microphone, run my PA system and operate my mixing board, stage performance, to project my vocals. All valuable experiences for stage work. (Photograph by Steve Spurgin)"
Joannie
Singer and DJ
"I came upon the group quite by accident. When I was invited, I thought, āgreat, Iāll go along.ā I said, āsaxophonists? Itās only me and Millicent who are saxophonists, I better represent!ā I opted in really, really confident, and then there were seven of them. Not only that, but I was the least experienced! But thatās not how they made me feel, really. It was just phenomenal. We met for a whole day and I didnāt want to go home. I wanted to chain myself to their door. We had lunch as well. Anyway, no, seriously, for a professional to share her dos and donāts! Her experience is unique and very, very rare. (Photograph by GL360 Productions) "
Tiny Sax
Saxophonist
"Time For My Music is like a sisterhood, a fellowship. Itās togetherness, a way to put ourselves out in the world as musicians, together. Millicent has a wonderful gift, a very open heart. Sheās very patient with us. I can see that she gives, she goes beyond the mile, many more times than that. Iām truly grateful, also, for the support that she receives in doing this from the family, and for the support of the group. (Photograph by GL360 Productions) "
Melody
Singer
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