Season II

Musicians In Conversation

With Natalia Anderson (Musician, DJ and Journalist)

Episode 10: Belia Winnewisser

In this episode Natalia talks with Belia Winnewisser who is a singer, composer, sound artist and DJ.  She is also a coach for Helvetiarockt Music Lab workshops.  We discuss finding the ideal music course to study, the decision to put music first and then build work around that. …

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Episode 9: Jasmin Albash

In this episode Natalia talks to Jasmin Albash, who is a singer, songwriter and vocal coach. She is also the Helvetiarockt Regional Manager for Northern Switzerland and coaches the Beatmaking Workshop! We discuss Jasmin’s experience teaching the, ‘Complete Vocal Technique’ and she provides tips to singers to maintain…

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Episode 8: Nadja Zela

In this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia speaks to Nadja Zela who is a singer, guitarist, lyricist and producer.  She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Songwriting Camp.  We discuss finding your own voice, making the system better for women to continue music after having children…

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Episode 7: Jessiquoi

In this episode Natalia talks with Jessiquoi, who is a producer, composer and performer.  She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Music Lab – Beatmaking Workshop but not only that, her song, ‘The Addict’ has been used as the theme music throughout season 2 of this podcast!

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Episode 6: La Nefera

In this episode Natalia talks to La Nefera. She is a multifaceted musician, artist and rapper. We discuss the challenges of moving to Switzerland from Dominican Republic as a child, using her music to speak for those without a voice and the healing that comes from being able…

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Episode 5: Muriel Rhyner

In this episode Natalia talks to Muriel Rhyner, who is the bass guitarist and lead singer of the band Delilahs. She is an intrinsic part of the Helvetiarockt team, organising songwriting workshops, band workshops and producing weekends. Muriel has many years’ experience in the music industry from being…

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Episode 4: Melisa Su

In this episode Natalia speaks to Melisa Su who is a Club DJ, Producer and co-founder of the record label, ‘Mirror Records’.  She is also a coach and the Helvetiarockt Music Lab DJ Workshop. We discuss the feelings of anxiety and nervousness when DJing, moving to Bern from…

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Episode 3: Odd Beholder

In this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia talks to Odd Beholder who is a singer songwriter, political activist. She is also the co-founder of the Swiss Branch of the international climate protection organisation “Music Declares Emergency”. We discuss how the act of playing is a great…

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Episode 2: Madafi Pierre

In this episode Natalia talks with Madafi Pierre who is an artist, singer songwriter and all round creative.  She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Band workshops!  We discuss her coming to Switzerland from Miami via New York and the importance of connecting with local talent and…

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Episode 1: Anna Murphy

In this episode Natalia talks with Anna Murphy, the lead singer of the band Cellar Darling. She is a multi-instrumentalist, a sound engineer, a producer and is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Bandworkshop. We discuss what it was like to leave school at 16 years old…

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