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Beats Learning

Beats Learning

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Beats Learning is a podcast that dives deep into the music industry, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the careers of DJs, producers, A&R managers, composers, and more. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry professionals who share their journeys, challenges, and insights to inspire and educate aspiring musicians and industry newcomers. From creative processes to navigating royalties and the business of music, Beats Learning delivers valuable advice for those looking to build a successful career in the ever-evolving world of music.

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  • EP012 - Nick Angel: Crafting Soundtracks – A Life in Music Supervision
    Dec 15 2025

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    In this episode, we sit down with Nick Angel—veteran music supervisor, former Head of Music at Universal Pictures, and the man behind the soundtracks of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, About a Boy, and countless other iconic films. From working with directors like Edgar Wright and Richard Curtis to helping shape the sound of British cinema, Nick shares incredible stories and deep insights into the world of music supervision.

    🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
    🎞️ What a music supervisor actually does on a film or TV project
    🎧 How music choices can shape the emotional tone of a scene
    📽️ Behind-the-scenes stories from major productions like Bridget Jones and Love Actually
    🚀 Career advice for aspiring music supervisors and creatives working in film & TV

    📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music and media professionals!

    #BeatsLearning #NickAngel #MusicSupervisor #FilmMusic #ShaunOfTheDead #HotFuzz #AboutABoy #LoveActually #MusicInFilm #MusicCareers #MusicIndustryInsights #SoundtrackDesign

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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • EP011 - Mark Milsted: Behind the Money - A Career in Music Accounting
    Nov 17 2025

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    In this episode, we sit down with Mark Milsted, a leading chartered accountant in the music industry who works with artists, managers, and businesses to help them stay financially in control. From tour budgets to tax returns, Mark shares real-world advice on managing your money, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a stable foundation for long-term success.

    🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
    💰 How to stay financially organised as an artist or creative business
    🏦 The biggest money mistakes musicians make (and how to avoid them)
    📊 What a music accountant actually does (and why you need one)
    🚀 Straightforward tips on taxes, expenses, and income tracking

    📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals!

    #BeatsLearning #MarkMilsted #MusicAccounting #CharteredAccountant #MusicFinance #MusicBusiness #CreativeIndustry #MoneyInMusic #MusicCareers #MusicIndustryInsights

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • EP010 - Miles Shackleton: The Rise of Toolroom Records
    Oct 15 2025

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    In this episode, we sit down with Miles ShackletonCOO of Toolroom Records, one of the world’s leading dance music labels. With a career spanning over two decades in electronic music, Miles offers rare insight into what it takes to run a globally respected independent label, balance creativity with business, and build long-term success in a fast-moving industry.


    🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

    🎚️ How Toolroom became a global force in dance music

    🏷️ What goes on behind the scenes of a successful indie label

    💼 How to balance creative freedom with commercial strategy

    🚀 Career advice for anyone wanting to break into the dance music industry


    📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals!


    📌 Follow Toolroom: https://www.toolroomrecords.com/

    📌 Follow Miles Shackleton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesshackleton/


    #BeatsLearning #MilesShackleton #ToolroomRecords #DanceMusic #ElectronicMusic #MusicBusiness #IndieLabel #MusicIndustryInsights #HouseMusic #MusicCareers

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
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