The Soundtrack to Success Podcast

by Leyla Sneary

The Soundtrack to Success podcast features a diverse range of musicians all on a unique journey to success. From self-taught to professionally trained, and from high-profile to under-the-radar, Leyla aims to showcase the stories and talents of musicians at all stages of their careers. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, The Soundtrack to Success Podcast is a place for all musicians to share their stories and ins ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Damian Keyes talks being dropped from a label, co-founding BIMM, and social media success

    Damian Keyes talks being dropped from a label, co-founding BIMM, and social media success

    S01 E11
    01:09:14

    This weeks guest is bass player, entrepreneur and social media specialist Damian Keyes. Damian has worked in the music industry his whole life. he was signed at 18 co-founded music universities across Europe (BIMM) and has now built a very successful online community of over 200 thousand artists and musicians who of which he helps, get their music heard. Find Damian Here: @DamianKeyes https://www.instagram.com/damiankeyes1/

  • Erika Horn talks working as an engineer, wanting a music career, living with parents & social media

    Erika Horn talks working as an engineer, wanting a music career, living with parents & social media

    S01 E10
    59:12

    This weeks guest is guitarist, artist and full-time engineer Erika Horn. Since she started posting in 2020 Erika has grown exponentially on platforms Tik Tok and instagram, interestingly, as she shares herself in this episode... music is NOT what she currently does full-time! Such a pleasure getting to talk to you Erika!! Find her here: https://www.tiktok.com/@erikahorn.art https://www.instagram.com/erikahornsenz2012/

  • Daric Bennett talks Bass Nation, Introversion and the 'best' way to learn bass

    Daric Bennett talks Bass Nation, Introversion and the 'best' way to learn bass

    S01 E09
    01:12:43

    This week's guest is the incredibly respected bass player, educator, and founder – Daric Bennett. As he explains himself in the episode Daric’s journey began in church as he started playing bass not by choice but to essentially just fill a space in the band. Fast forward years later he launches his now incredibly successful youtube channel and the popular education platform - Bass Nation.

  • Stephen Lewis talks festival touring, battling addiction, egos, disliking rules, and bass players united

    Stephen Lewis talks festival touring, battling addiction, egos, disliking rules, and bass players united

    S01 E08
    01:15:01

    This weeks guest is fellow Bass Players United member Stephen Lewis of the Big Band of fun. Stephen is incredibly open about his journey in this episode and shares some amazing stories. Going back to the beginning of his career and leading up to the acheivements in his most recent years playing for festivals such as Glastuboury,, Mountain Jam and Burning ManFind Stephen Here: @bigbandofone https://www.instagram.com/stephen_lew...

  • Kerry "2 Smooth" talks going from military to musician, trying to make it in LA, working with Jason Derulo and Tori Kelly, and Kerry's Kamp

    Kerry "2 Smooth" talks going from military to musician, trying to make it in LA, working with Jason Derulo and Tori Kelly, and Kerry's Kamp

    S01 E07
    01:01:45

    This weeks guest is the incredibly talented guitarist, producer, and instructor Kerry “2 Smooth” Marshall. After first realising a music career was for him during his time in the military. Kerry went on to work with a number of well known artists and has managed to build a very successful YouTube channel. All of which has ultimately leading him to the creation of his most popular program Kerry’s Kamp. Find Kerry Here: @Kerry2smooth https://www.instagram.com/kerry2smooth/