EP#71: Producing an Album Through Chronic Illness with April Rose Gabrielli

Adversity can be one of the most creativity-enhancing experiences for many musicians, but when you’re faced with chronic illness that may dictate your energy and ability to work, it’s a whole different story.Inside this episode Isobel chats to musician and producer April Rose Gabrielli about her experience developing epilepsy, totally out of nowhere, and how it informed her debut album, I Woke Up Alive. April also shares her journey into recording and production and the BTS scoop on her professional team and promotion strategy too. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS{0:00} Intro{03:51} How April got started in music production{16:44} Getting signed with BMG and becoming a full time musician and producer{23:51} The difference between engineering and producing{27:20} The difference between a publishing deal and record deal{34:40} The process of recording her debut album, I Woke Up Alive, after getting diagnosed with Epilepsy {46:50} How living with Epilepsy impacted how April wrote, produced and promoted her album  {55:17} April’s advice for musicians who aren’t in full health{01:00:37} Episode SummaryListen to I Woke Up Alive on Spotify >>Check out April’s website >>Follow April on Instagram >>Ready to level up your music making with the powerful art of field recording? Download my new FREE Essential Gear Checklist to Start Field Recording With Your Smartphone >> Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend 👯‍♀️Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson, produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey and is a Female DIY Musician Production.Explore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>