MLC Student Voices – Reflecting on The Creative Practitioner

In this short but thoughtful episode of MLC Student Voices, Jess and Daisy share their reflections after reading The Creative Practitioner by Paul Hose and Jonathan Curtis.

The two students dive into the book’s themes and discuss their own findings, offering a mature take on how subjective art can be. From personal interpretation to the way creative work is experienced by audiences, Jess and Daisy consider how every practitioner brings their own perspective and how that shapes the arts as a whole.

It’s a reflective conversation that shows how young practitioners can engage with professional texts and use them to shape their own ideas and journeys.

Here’s the draft in your tone and in UK English:

In this episode of MLC Student Voices, Jessica Neuville reflects on how her eyes have been opened to the size and scope of the creative industries in the United Kingdom. From uncovering just how broad the sector is, to recognising the many opportunities within it, Jessica shares her developing understanding of what it means to be part of this vibrant world.

She also talks about the process of creating a mood board as a tool to collect and organise her thoughts — a simple yet powerful method for exploring ideas, shaping inspiration and guiding her creative direction.

Jessica is currently studying on the Explore the Creative Industries course, and is part of the MLC Alternative Provision. Her reflections provide an honest insight into the learning journey of a young creative practitioner at MLC.

This episode was produced using The RØDECaster Pro™

In this lively and engaging episode of MLC Student Voices, Creative Practitioner students at the Music Learning Collective (MLC) in Nottingham come together to explore new art forms, discuss their creative journeys, and get to know each other along the way.

Featuring Jess Neuville, Daisy Tempest and Aiden Spurr, the conversation is full of fresh perspectives, curiosity, and a good dose of fun as the students share which art forms inspire them and why. From personal motivations to bold new ideas, this episode captures the excitement of starting out as creative practitioners.

Produced entirely by the students using a Zoom H4essential 32-Bit Four Track Recorder, the episode is an authentic showcase of their developing skills both behind the mic and behind the scenes.

👉 To find out more about MLC’s alternative provision and how the Creative Practitioner course supports young people in the arts, visit: musiclearningcollective.com/alternative-provision