Time For My Music
An 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. Research shows that women face inequalities, and obstacles in trying to pursue a music career.
I’ve met women with beautiful voices and great skill on their instrument who were told “don’t bother pursuing a music career, there’s no money in it so their music talent dies or remains their hobby.
Some have tried to make it, but lack the know-how to thrive professionally in a cut-throat industry.
I’m 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. I’ve performed for Porsche, British Airways, NEXT as well as charities and families wanting something unique for their special day. I’m 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 ‘Time For My Music’.
In Time For My Music I mentor women who can already play or sing, but who want to become confident, successful, bookable performers.
The programme helps give women a chance to step into their music dream and make it a reality.
Whether you play jazz, reggae, gospel, soul, classical, or live in the UK or in another country, if you are interested in realising your music dreams, or just want to know contact Millicent at Time For My Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Time For My Music' is an online private membership group for emerging female singers, instrumentalists, singer-songwriters, rappers and DJs. If you are
- Music is your hobby but you would like to perform and eventually get paid,
- Returning to music after a break and want support to get back in, and boost your confidence.
- You have gigged occasionally, but but it doesn't seem to be working, but you would like to give your music one last push to see if you can realise your music dreams.
Time for My Music helps women to become confident, successful, bookable performers and get paid living out their music dream.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic Millicent ran in-person workshops for women in music under her project 'Cafemnee'. Millicent had to find a way to support the women online, who wanted to continue working on making their music dream a reality during that time, so that they will leave lockdown Gig ready. ‘Cafemnee’ was reborn as ‘Time For My Music’ and the online experience made it easier for women to attend irrespective of their location.
The programme runs online twice a month. The fourth Wednesday evening of the month is a workshop, and a Saturday morning session which is called 'Drinks, Chill and Chat'.
The workshop covers a variety of topics such as learning about the equipment you need to perform online or in public; improving your stage presence; creating your electronic press kit; working with backing tracks and working in bands; creating an electronic press kit, how to put on an online or live performance, and more.
There are also Q&A sessions, where you are able to ask questions and receive an honest, no-holds barred, expert response, advice and support.
The Drinks Chill and Chat sessions is a monthly opportunity to meet up, share your progress, tips or discuss hurdles you need help with. The session is member led.
The online experience happens within the community group space. It includes a Live video section, as well are resources, messaging area and video replays. You can post messages to each other via audio, text or video to engage in conversations.
The platform is available 24 x 7 x 12. Only registered users have access to our private group.
All sessions are supervised by Millicent. You can read more about Millicent here.
The workshops are delivered by Millicent or by invited guests.
The Drinks Chill and Chat sessions is member led.
Women in Time For My Music started as hobbyists. They are now giving public performances. Many have received paid work. 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-person concerts.
The women's photograph has been displayed in a photographic exhibition at OLDP, Broad Street, Birmingham.
Statistically there are not many women in the music industry and this group is set up to help redress the balance, so unfortunately this is a female only Community. However other genders do have access to Millicent's Podcast, free resources, coaching, and courses on www.successbeyondthescore.com
Enrolment to the Group opens three times a year. Notifications will be placed on the blog post of this site, and direct email messages to those on the email list. Sign up here: https://www.successbeyondthescore.com/contact
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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 Millicent’s 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. I’ve learnt so much. I’ve 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, “great, I’ll go along.” I said, “saxophonists? It’s only me and Millicent who are saxophonists, I better represent!” I opted in really, really confident, and then there were seven of them. Not only that, but I was the least experienced! But that’s not how they made me feel, really. It was just phenomenal. We met for a whole day and I didn’t 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 don’ts! 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. It’s togetherness, a way to put ourselves out in the world as musicians, together. Millicent has a wonderful gift, a very open heart. She’s very patient with us. I can see that she gives, she goes beyond the mile, many more times than that. I’m 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
Time For My Music
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