Beats Learning
Beats Learning
Podcast Description
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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The podcast focuses on diverse aspects of the music industry, including career paths of DJs, producers, A&R managers, and composers. Episodes feature in-depth discussions about creative processes, industry challenges, and topics like navigating royalties and the business side of music, with examples like the first episode featuring BAFTA-nominated composer Paddy Fletcher sharing experiences from projects like Squid Game The Challenge.

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.
In this episode, we sit down with Miles Shackleton—COO 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
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📌 Follow Miles Shackleton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesshackleton/
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