Does our gender dictate what instrument we choose? Are male musicians more aggressive on the other side of the world? Violinist extraordinaire Alisay Ewan spills the beans on cultural and gender differences they don’t teach you in music school.

We’ve all heard about Nashville’s thriving music scene, so we sought out an interview with the charismatic Toby Penner and Andrew Elwood. We’ll discuss if you should you find your fame by getting signed, or by becoming an indie artist. And later, discover how a little bundle of joy caused a touring disaster.

Look out ladies… we’ve got the irresistible Dockers Acapella group in the house. Not only is this interview packed with 2 exclusive performances; we also describe how to take your musicality to the next level and the dangers of being under-assertive.

We got backstage access to interview the incredibly talented Nicola Meehan, theatre singer and dancer. She’ll reveal little known secrets for a successful audition, how you can radiate a charismatic stage presence, and ways to rise above cattiness and jealously amongst women.

You can’t afford to miss this episode, as we grill Kathleen Saint on what it takes to command respect from your musicians. She’ll give you the lowdown on leading a band, and how to successfully resolve conflicts.