Welcome to the Cosmicgirlie Cello Chronicles!
Hello and come on in! Here on this sit, and within this podcast, you’ll find the cello is real, the tea is hot, and the chaos is fully embraced. 😉✨☕
This isn’t your typical stuffy music podcast. Nope. I’m Jay Émme – AuDHD flapping wildly in the breeze – spilling the raw, unfiltered truth about life as a cellist. No fluff, no pretence, just me, a cello, a bow, and quite often, a lot of ideas which I forget to write down. You might love it. You might hate it. You might feel deeply confused (understandable). And honestly? All of that is fine. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea – more like a bold espresso with a shot of caramel (aka: organised chaos in liquid form). 💥
Expect stories, tips, and insights from the rollercoaster ride that is my life as a cellist – tackling performance nerves, coaching aspiring musicians, navigating social media, and often just figuring out what the heck I’m doing next. Spoiler: that last one happens a LOT. 👀
If you’re a cellist, musician, creative, or just someone who loves a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of professional music – served with real talk, cello vibes, and the occasional existential crisis – you’re in the right place. Happy listening! 😁
Catch Up With The Latest…
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Ep. 15 – I Lost My (Music) Voice!
Jan 14, 2026 • 00:18:36
Musician burnout, and how it practically broke me down… Ooook so I’m…sort of back with my podcast? WHO ONLY KNOWS. (That’s half the fun. Heh.) After reaching absolute burnout last year, I stepped away from a lot of things in order to find my voice again, and remember what I…
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Ep.14 – How I Manage My Cello Career With ADHD
May 12, 2025 • 14:14
The real talk on getting sh*t done as a neurospicy creative. Ever wondered how I manage being a full-time, professional cellist while navigating the chaos that is ADHD? Well… welcome to the ride 😂 In this episode, I’m literally sat in bed, half-awake, following a bolt of inspiration – because…
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Ep.13 – Do I Even Practice? The Truth About My Cello Practice Routine
May 5, 2025 • 13:00
Spoiler alert… it’s not what you’d expect. Ever wondered what a professional cellist’s practice routine really looks like? You might think I’m running scales for hours on end, bowing in front of a metronome ’til I drop… but nope. This one might ruffle a few feathers 😅🎻 In this episode,…
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Ep.12 – Cello Performance Envy And How I Deal With It
Apr 28, 2025 • 13:49
Why envy has no place in my journey (and what I choose instead)Ever felt a stab of envy watching someone else do exactly what you dream of doing? 🎻✨ Yeah… same. This episode is one of those raw, real, slightly rambly but totally from-the-heart ones. Someone recently mentioned “cellist envy”…
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Ep.11 – Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Cellist
Apr 21, 2025 • 16:07
The Good, The Bad, and the Slightly Ranty…Ever wondered what it’s really like being a professional cellist? Like, behind the glam wedding venues and the serene classical vibes? In this episode, I spill the honest truth – yes, including the weird jokes, the painful thumb positions, and the brutal nail…
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Ep.10 – What Music Do I ACTUALLY Listen To?
Apr 14, 2025 • 11:48
And, what do I absolutely NOT listen to… Everyone assumes I binge Bach and loop Elgar on repeat. But truth is… classical cello music? Barely features in my playlists. 😳 So what do I actually listen to as a full-time professional cellist? And what definitely doesn’t make the cut?I’m diving…
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Ep.9 – The Most Bizarre Cello Requests
Apr 7, 2025 • 14:47
You will NEVER GUESS some of these! Hey hey, welcome to another episode of Cosmicgirlie Cello Chronicles! I’m Jay Émme, your luxury wedding cellist and music coach, and today, we are diving into the most bizarre, unexpected, and downright baffling wedding cello requests I’ve ever received. When someone first asked…
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Ep.8 – Cello Performance Anxiety
Mar 31, 2025 • 16:25
How I Manage My Bow Shakes In this episode of Cosmicgirlie Cello Chronicles, I dive into a topic that isn’t discussed nearly enough – performance anxiety. As a solo cellist, I’ve battled stage fright for most of my 40-year playing career. From bow shakes to panic attacks, I’ve tried everything…
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Ep.7 – The Worst Cello Gig I Ever Did
Mar 24, 2025 • 10:37
And the painful lessons I learned from it! 🚨 Ever shown up super prepared for a gig, only for everything to go sideways? Yeah… this was that gig. Picture this:🎻 A last-minute booking at a “casual” folk festival⏳ Hours of waiting around with zero communication🎭 A very unexpected performance structure…
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Ep.6 – Saying NO as a Freelance Cellist
Mar 17, 2025 • 11:24
You need the “3 M system”… Ok, BEFORE you even listen, sometimes I forget the name of my own podcast, but here we are, still thriving. Also, I’ve had my morning coffee, and it’s HIT, so let’s get into it! 😅☕️ Today, we’re talking about something BIG: saying no as…
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About me…
Hi! I’m Jay Émme, a professional solo and session cellist, and a certified performance coach! I absolutely LOVE seeing creatives excel and flourish in their journey.
I have worked with and been seen/heard on BBC Radio 3, Radio 4, BBC World Service, ITV, Classic FM, Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, and Netflix, and have recorded at Abbey Road Studios and Maida Vale Studios London, and Smecky Studios Prague. I have also performed with various artists, key figures, and celebrities such as HRH Princess Anne, Alicia Keys, Olympic Team GB, Amanda Holden, Symphonic Ibiza, UK Proms Orchestra, Akash Odedra, Joan Armatrading, Stormzy, Ebony Bones, and many more.
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