What people are saying

“Things Musicians Don't Talk About does exactly what it says on the tin - it brings into the light some of the darker corners of the music industry, examining them and starting important conversations about how things could otherwise be. I approached to Hattie and Becca because I feel like the environmental emergency is being swept under the carpet by the classical music industry in just the same way as some of the other important issues they talk about, and it was so wonderful the way they responded with curiosity and enthusiasm about covering this on their podcast. So often these important issues are met with silence or denial, and I salute Hattie and Becca's bravery in being willing to confront some of the most difficult things musicians need to talk about. ”

— Emily Ashton, baroque cellist and viola da gambist, founder of XR Baroque

“Through Thing Musicians Don’t Talk About, Hattie and Becca have shone lights, given hope and started new and important conversations. Their work and dedication to this cause is so impressive and their reach is rightly spreading throughout institutions, broadcasters and other platforms in our industry. The podcast is the ideal balance of funny and relatable, informative and absolutely determined to discuss things that can be taboo or pushed under the rug in our difficult and intense industry. Personally, it gave me hope during a very dark time in my life and I am forever grateful for that – to hear people from my own walk of life talking about issues that I related to was like finding water in the desert.”

— Anne Denholm, harpist, BBC Concert Orchestra and The Hermes Experiment

“TMDTA podcast has become a place for so many unsaid subjects to finally be aired. The bravery and commitment of Hattie and Becca to bring to the surface difficult conversations in a supportive and gentle way is to be highly commended. They navigate these spaces with empathy and understanding for all the subject matters and they have made a huge impact in a short amount of time. It’s so important for us all to be able to talk about difficult things as this is how we grow indivually and as a society. Bravo to TMDTA.”

— Rakhi Singh, violinist, music director and co-founder of Manchester Collective