We are back after a Bank Holiday break and in this episode we are joined by Jonny Amos and Meldra Guza, Directors of The Song Lab, a music production and artist consultancy business based in the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham.

As a Songwriter/Producer, Jonny is signed with successful Scandinavian pop specialists TG-Management and regularly attends writing camps in Denmark, Sweden and the USA. He has penned songs for UK X Factor winner Shayne Ward, Maria Lawson, Jackie Paladino, Alicia Madison, Hatty Keane and South Korean boyband Shinee, amongst many others.

Meldra is also a songwriter. Over the last 20 years, Meldra has played numerous roles in the music industry, starting as an artist and later focusing on session musicianship, working in Europe and USA. Meldra is now heavily involved in international songwriting projects with her publisher TG Music and is a dedicated mentor to up-and-coming artists in the UK. As a session musician, Meldra has performed at the Brit Awards, Wembley Stadium, and has made numerous television appearances.

Episode Highlights

Jonny teaches us about using numbers to communicate which chords to use as the scaffolding for a great pop song, and Meldra praises the burning passion of young artists and the value of their insights to the creative process. 

Jonny and Meldra's Fascination with Jargon

"Jargon is used across many sectors of the music industry. It can be quite isolating as it can often create an inferiority complex amongst some, however it is also a great way of understanding who you are dealing with. There is creative jargon and there is business jargon and in my role I need to be able to understand both." Jonny Amos

"Understanding and successfully applying the intricacy of language can be our entry ticket into new business relationships and lifelong friendships. Emotional intelligence and personal clarity in our intentions can be very powerful assets in life." Meldra Guza

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