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Episode 22 - Mindy Smith

January 24, 2019 by Jesse Correll

My guest this month is, the one-and-only, Mindy Smith.  She came by recently to talk through living an artist's life as a singer-songwriter.  We talk about her early days in Nashville, playing shows when sick, confidence and being open in the writing and recording process, finding compatible co-writers, and many other topics. I hope you enjoy!

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Episode 21 - Jake McMullen

November 18, 2017 by Jesse Correll

My guest this month is Jake McMullen.  We talk about his recording and songwriting process, his focus on art above all else, and how covering a Robyn song gave him exposure.  We talk about this and many more things.  I hope you enjoy.

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Episode 20 - Wilson Harwood

October 18, 2017 by Jesse Correll

My guest this month is Wilson Harwood, singer-songwriter/producer/videographer/banjo player--and all around nice guy.  We talk about how he recorded and produced his latest record "Rooted In You" himself.  He also shares about starting a new production company, the side-hustles of a musician, his practice of using a Passion Planner, and meditation.  We talk about this and many more things.  I hope you enjoy.

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October 18, 2017 /Jesse Correll
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Episode 19 - Shannon LaBrie

September 17, 2017 by Jesse Correll

My guest this month is Shannon LaBrie, Americana Soul singer-songwriter.  We talk about how she's had songs on hold for many major artists, and has been courted by major labels.  She talks about how ultimately while in those holding patterns, she learned she had to get down and do the work for herself--choosing to be an artist over being a writer.  We talk about this and many more things.  I hope you enjoy.

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Episode 18 - Sarah Clanton

August 07, 2017 by Jesse Correll

My guest this month is Sarah Clanton, cellist, singer-songwriter, and performance boss.  We talk about how she chose cello as her instrument, The Swannanoa Gathering, her publishing deal with Writer's Den, Folk Alliance International, Patreon, and many more things.  

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Episode 17 - Whit Hill

July 05, 2017 by Jesse Correll in 17

My guest this month is Whit Hill, the multitalented singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, author, metal-detectorist, and more.  We talk about her early days in Nashville, how songwriting is her favorite thing, her memoir (in part) about her college roommate Madonna, the Kerrville Folk Festival, and many more things.  

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Episode 16 - Jess Nolan

June 04, 2017 by Jesse Correll

Here's episode 16 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  This month, Jess Nolan and I sit down for a talk...we discuss some of the following, and a lot more.

  • Writing with musicians that don't usually write
  • Sequencing her first few tours
  • Winning Lightning 100's Music City Big Break competition, being a finalist in the Road to Roo competition, and getting an Artist of the Week feature
  • Stretching as a keyboardist -- taking solos when it's not comfortable
  • Private vs Public Persona
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Episode 15 - Kyshona

May 02, 2017 by Jesse Correll

Here's episode 15 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  This month, Kyshona Armstrong and I sit down for a talk...we discuss some of the following, and a lot more.

  • Her time as a music therapist
  • Tempering our emotions in song
  • Lucky breaks and feeling blessed
  • Keeping costs of a new record low
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Episode 14 - Drew Kohl

April 05, 2017 by Jesse Correll

Here's episode 14 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  This month, Drew Kohl and I sit down for a talk...we discuss some of the following, and a lot more.

  • Writes first thing in the morning…sometimes random, stream of consciousness.
  • Important to write every day, waiting for inspiration limits output.

  • Ratio is 1 of 10 songs written are good…so daily practice gets to good songs more often.
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Episode 13 - Ethan Samuel Brown

March 01, 2017 by Jesse Correll

Here's episode 13 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  This month, Ethan Samuel Brown and I sit down for a talk...we discuss some of the following, and a lot more.

  • How he met and selected his bandmates
  • How to approach a booking agent
  • Making a record, paying in trade (pros and cons)
  • What is a good show and how to make the feeling last
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Episode 12 - Mary Bragg

February 01, 2017 by Jesse Correll

Here's episode 12 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  This month, Mary Bragg and I sit down for a talk...we discuss some of the following, and a lot more.

  • How Mary treats her career and work-load as if she is signed to a publisher, scheduling writing sessions every day, and sometimes twice a day.
  • Being part of a critique community...
  • Making her latest record Lucky Strike
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Episode 11 - Lucky Doug Summers

January 01, 2017 by Jesse Correll

Here's episode 11 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  This month, Doug Summers and I sit down for a talk...we discuss some of the following, and a lot more.

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Episode 10 - Yosi Mesbah

December 12, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 9 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  This month, Yosi Mesbah and I sit down for a talk...we discuss some of the following, and a lot more.

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Episode 9 - Kiely Schlesinger

November 13, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 9 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  Kiely Schlesinger and I had a great chat...we talked about how we choose the right PRO, her inspiration for writing "Disappear" with Jon Latham, Kiely's recent experience with Lyme Disease, and so much more

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Episode 8 - Kira Small

October 12, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 8 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  Kira Small and I talked about so many things--from using personal turmoil as inspiration for cathartic work, to what it's like to plan an album release tour, to creating a synergistic blog to coincide with an album release, to her work as a session vocalist--and so much more.

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Episode 7 - Georgia English

September 14, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 7 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today (songwriting, performing, recording, business, growth, and life).  Georgia English and I talked about the various ways she approaches songwriting (as well as how songwriting theory can sometimes get in the way of the natural flow of songwriting), her recent tour and collaborating with a booking agent, teaching others the craft of music, and more.

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September 14, 2016 /Jesse Correll
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Episode 6 - Peter McKeown (AKA Woodferd)

August 15, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 6 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today.  Peter McKeown (also known as Woodferd) and I talked about a songwriters collective he started called The Yacht Club, busking in Chicago, Sofar Sounds, why he chose not to release his last EP digitally, how restringing his guitar in a new way helped him grow as an artist, and more.

Some other things we mentioned:

Dan Wilson's commencement address:

http://danwilsonblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/commencement-speech.html

"The Artists Way" by Julia Cameron

His recent show I mention at the end of the episode:

https://soundcloud.com/eastsidestorytn/east-side-storytellin-88-barry-jones-woodferd-02

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August 15, 2016 /Jesse Correll
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Episode 5 - Aaron Berg (AKA Mountainwalker)

July 16, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 5 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today.  Aaron Berg (also known as Mountainwalker) and I discuss the importance of community (find one, or make one), going against the grain as an artist, his love of hip-hop, building your fanbase, and challenges with depression and anxiety, and so much more.  Come listen and tell us what you think of the episode.  Join the conversation!

 

http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-5-aaron-berg-aka-mountainwalker

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July 16, 2016 /Jesse Correll
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Episode 4 - Jeremy Nash

June 15, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 4 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today.  Jeremy Nash and I discuss the repetitive spell a new song casts, starting a songwriting club to spur new songs, the "chicken and egg" aspects of booking shows, the role of the producer in his first two albums, how a new guitar can change your confidence as a performer and writer, and so much more.  Come listen and tell us what you think of the episode.  Join the conversation!

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June 15, 2016 /Jesse Correll
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Episode 3 - Caleb Hawley

May 14, 2016 by Jesse Correll

Check out episode 3 of The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters.  It's a podcast about 6 aspects of being a singer-songwriter today.  Caleb Hawley and I discuss performance anxiety, the personal nature of his songwriting, the importance of staying present while performing, maximizing his recording budget, his 360 deal, and so much more.  Caleb was very authentic and shared so much with us in this episode--trust me you'll want to hear it.  Join the conversation!

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