Take It From The Top
Mini Munch Productions
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Join Hayley Sanderson and Gavin Ashley-Cooper as they take you behind the scenes of the music industry to talk all things vocal. From session singing to the stage, they’re your industry insiders sharing honest stories, expert advice, and a few laughs along the way as they reveal what it really takes to make a living as a singer.
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S1E8 Vocal Health, Rejection & Finding Your Worth
In the final episode of series one, Hayley and Gavin answer your questions! From protecting your voice during gruelling panto runs to handling audition rejection, they share honest advice on the…
S1E7 Jess Greenfield: Trust Your Gut and Find Your Superpower
Jess Greenfield joins Hayley and Gavin to talk about discovering singing as her superpower, the difficult balance between artistic ambition and financial stability, and what it's really like working…
S1E6 Studio vs Live: Two Sides of the Same Mic
Hayley and Gavin compare their experiences working in two very different worlds: the energy of live performance and the precision of the recording studio.They explore the challenge of 'red light…
S1E5 Julie Atherton: From West End Stage to the Director's Chair
Hayley and Gavin head down to London's Shaftesbury Theatre to meet Julie Atherton in her dressing room, where she's currently starring in Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical. Julie takes us back…
S1E4 Ensembles, group singing, and using your ears
Hayley and Gavin dive into the world of ensemble singing, exploring how it builds musicality, harmony, and the art of blending. Sharing their contrasting backgrounds, they reveal how these skills…
S1E3 Jamie Squire: Long Days, Saturday Nights & Clapping Off-beat
Jamie Squire returns to chat with Hayley and Gavin about what goes into creating the music for the biggest show on a Saturday night. The conversation explores everything from the long rehearsal days…
S1E2 Jamie Squire: Between Art & Identity
Jamie Squire joins Gavin and Hayley to talk about creativity, artistry and identity, reminding us not to lose sight of our authentic selves in an ever-evolving and often pressurised music industry.He…
S1E1 I want to be a singer, what do I do?
In our very first episode, Hayley Sanderson and Gavin Ashley-Cooper pull back the curtain on their own journeys into the music industry. From first gigs and unexpected breaks to the lessons they’ve…
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Take It From The Top has published 9 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Arts, Music.
Take It From The Top is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.
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