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In Session With...

In Session With...

Nate Williams

An insight in to the world of the session musician. Nate Williams chats with some of the finest session players in the business to see how they got in to the freelance musician world, and what makes them tick.
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In Session With... - ...Luke Harris

...Luke Harris

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11/28/23 • 86 min

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Today’s guest is Luke Harris.

Luke is a drummer based in Oxfordshire. His credits include artists like Tricky, Wretch 32, Ms Dynamite and The Brand New Heavies. Amongst many other things, we discussed not living in London any more, anxiety, and the difference between being a talented kid and a talented adult.

I’ve known Luke for ages, but we haven’t spoken in a while. This was a great way to hear more about his journey into the industry.
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
Recorded 16th October 2023

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In Session With... - ...Adam Betts

...Adam Betts

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11/21/23 • 75 min

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Today’s guest is Adam Betts.

Adam is a drummer based in Folkestone. His credits include artists like Goldie, Pulp, Jarvis, and Squarepusher He’s also played on film and video game soundtracks like Loki and Suicide Squad.

Amongst many other things, we discussed recording one’s playing, the benefits of a varied musical upbringing, and the challenges of live drum ’n bass.

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Recorded 10th October 2023
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
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In Session With... - ...Yves Fernandez

...Yves Fernandez

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11/14/23 • 79 min

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Yves is a bass player based in London. His credits include artists like Lianne La Havas, Sinead Harnett, Jose James, and Oh Wonder.

Amongst many other things, we discussed not going to Berklee, playing in metal bands, checking out the influences of an artist, and finding the joy in playing.

I’ve known Yves for years, but we’ve not spoken in a long time, so this was a great way to catch up and learn about his journey.

As ever, thanks so much for listening. Please consider leaving a nice rating or review. It’s really quick and helps people find the podcast.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did..
(Recorded 6th October 2023)

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In Session With... - ...Karl Vanden Bossche

...Karl Vanden Bossche

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07/04/23 • 95 min

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Today’s guest is Karl Vanden Bossche.

Karl is a percussionist based near London. His credits include Gorillaz, Mark Ronson, Steve Winwood and Maxwell.

Amongst many other things we discussed growing up listening to reggae and soul, discovering the world of percussion, prioritising instruments, and supporting the artist and the song.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

As usual, please consider leaving a nice rating and review.

(Recorded June 27th 2023)

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In Session With... - ...Jake Reed

...Jake Reed

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06/27/23 • 97 min

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Today’s guest is Jake Reed.

Jake is a drummer based in LA. His credits include Katy Perry, Seth Macfarlane and Bob Mintzer. He’s also recorded on several TV and film soundtracks including “The Old Man”, “Queer As Folk (reboot)” and Cobra Kai.

Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Kansas City, studying with Peter Erskine, learning through teaching, and dealing with the pressure of the studio.

We didn’t discuss it, but Jake has a very successful YouTube channel, and sells drum sample packs. The industry is changing ever so quickly, and I think it’s important for us as session musicians to consider trying to create multiple income streams so we’re not 100% reliant on the gigs and studio dates. Jake has certainly found his place in the drum sample world.
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I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
(Recorded June 22nd 2023)

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In Session With... - ...Dishan Abrahams

...Dishan Abrahams

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06/13/23 • 87 min

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Dishan is a bass player based in London. His credits include Westlife, Jess Glynne, Leona Lewis and Kylie Minogue.

Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Sri Lanka and Australia, listening to rap music as a kid, music as an identity, and dealing with anxiety.

Dish and I couldn’t remember if we’d ever actually met, but we’ve certainly spoken here and there over the years. This was a great way to learn more about him and his journey.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
(Recorded June 5th 2023)

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In Session With... - ...Diego Rodriguez

...Diego Rodriguez

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06/06/23 • 73 min

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Today’s guest is Diego Rodriguez.

Diego is a bass player based in London. His credits include artists like Dionne Warwick, Lulu, James Arthur, Mahalia and Nik Kershaw.

Amongst many other things, we discussed Diego’s early life in Colombia, the importance of groove, moving to the UK for music college, and learning songs quickly.

I’ve known Diego for a long time, but we haven’t spoken in a while, so this was a great way to catch up and learn a bit more about his musical journey.

As ever, please consider leaving a nice rating or review. The reviews on Apple Podcasts are particularly helpful, so thanks to those who have left some kind words already.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
(Recorded May 30th 2023)

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In Session With... - ...James Wyatt

...James Wyatt

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05/30/23 • 88 min

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Today’s guest is James Wyatt.

James is a keyboard player and MD based in London.

His credits include Eliza, Lianne La Havas, Zara Larsson and George Ezra.

Amongst other things, we discussed growing up as a multi-instrumentalist, saying yes, the role of MD, and choosing gigs to go and watch.

I’ve known James for a decade or so, but haven’t spoken to him in a while, so this was a nice way to catch up and learn a bit more about his journey.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
(Recorded May 24th 2023)

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In Session With... - ...Naomi Scarlett

...Naomi Scarlett

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05/16/23 • 74 min

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Naomi is a singer based in London. Her credits include Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware, Ella Eyre and Jorja Smith. Amongst other things, we discussed growing up with loud music in the house, the benefits of joining a musical ensemble at a young age, mental health, and learning about the business side of the industry.

We had a wifi problem early on, but it gets resolved and the rest of the conversation is great. I left in a little clip of what I do while I wait for a guest to re-join the meeting... You might recognise the song!

I met Naomi on a gig a few weeks ago, so it was nice to chat a bit and learn more about her and her journey.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
(Recorded May 9th 2023)

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In Session With... - ...Ryan Haberfield

...Ryan Haberfield

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12/05/23 • 84 min

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Today’s guest is Ryan Haberfield.

Ryan is a guitarist based in Bridgend, south Wales. His credits include artists like Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Mel C, and Liam Payne.

Amongst many other things, we discussed the ups and downs of music college, adjusting one’s dream, and the importance of diversification for musicians.
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
(Recorded 24th October 2023)

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How many episodes does In Session With... have?

In Session With... currently has 74 episodes available.

What topics does In Session With... cover?

The podcast is about Bass, Music, Podcasts, Musical, Arts, Music Interviews and Guitar.

What is the most popular episode on In Session With...?

The episode title '...Luke Harris' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In Session With...?

The average episode length on In Session With... is 75 minutes.

How often are episodes of In Session With... released?

Episodes of In Session With... are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of In Session With...?

The first episode of In Session With... was released on Oct 6, 2022.

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