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!
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreHere'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.
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.
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.
Important to write every day, waiting for inspiration limits output.
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.
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.
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.
Read MoreCheck 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.
Read MoreCheck 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
Read MoreCheck 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.
Read MoreCheck 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.
Read MoreCheck 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
Read MoreCheck 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
Read MoreCheck 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!
Read MoreCheck 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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