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Sound Engineering tips from Sam Wheat

MOBO Week: Beverley Knight

M was lucky enough to ask three-times MOBO winner Beverley about her musical inspirations, dream collaborators and most memorable gigs – and they’re pretty memorable. In this not-to-be missed video, Beverley provides some brilliant tips for songwriters and gives us the inside story of the song she’s most proud of.

Make It Happen 9 - Andrew Murray on songwriting

In the latest instalment of Make It Happen we have some great tips on songwriting from Andrew Murray, who as part of production/songwriting team The Snowflakers has produced over 100 records and had over 50 written songs released worldwide.

Make it Happen 8 - Classical Special

Diverse British composer Graham Fitkin has worked across genres and continents; performing, conducting, publishing, producing and educating others about classical composition.

Make It Happen 7 – Mads Hauge songwriting tips

Mads Hauge is an acclaimed songwriter and producer who co-wrote and co-produced Pixie Lott's no 1 hit singles Mama Do and Boys and Girls as well as Cry Me Out. He has also written for Eliza Doolittle, Olly Murs and Natasha Bedingfield.

Make It Happen 5 - Fraser T Smith

Having worked with an impressive roster of artists such as Adele, Ellie Goulding, Cee-Lo Green and Tinchy Stryder, songwriter/producer and musician Fraser T Smith is well qualified to give his take on how to get the best out of a creative collaboration.

Make it Happen 4 – what’s required to DIY?

The Music Development Agency presented a panel session at The Great Escape entitled What’s Required to DIY? and M was on hand to find out more.

Make it Happen 3 – five ingredients of a hit song

For the latest instalment of Make it Happen, M asked Tony Moore for his top songwriting tips. Here he explains the five main keys to success that every songwriter should work towards...

Make It Happen 2 - your music and the net

Speaking at the Make It Happen panel at the Great Escape, Topspin Media Chief Executive Ian Rogers offered some key tips for upcoming artists on how best to leverage the internet to get themselves heard.