MUSEYON

The Demo Phase

Music EN ↓ 3 episodes

Hosted by CAT of MUSEYON, The Demo Phase is a monthly podcast, where we peel back the curtain on the messy, magical first steps of music-making. From half-sketched melodies to evolving works-in-progress, join us for raw conversations, off-the-cuff experiments, and guest insights from our production team as songs take shape in real time.

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Episodes

Melody Making | The Demo Phase Ep. 3 08.10.2025 32:39

In this episode of The Demo Phase , CAT from MUSEYON talks with topliners Nicole and Ulrich about one of songwriting’s most essential skills — melody-making. From messy phone recordings to finished vocal hooks, they share their creative processes, talk about what makes a melody work, and how collaboration (and even your mom’s feedback) can shape a song. 🎵 How do you find a strong topline?🎵 What...

Chorus First or Verse First? | The Demo Phase Ep. 2 10.09.2025 27:21

In this episode, we debate one of songwriting’s big questions: do you start with the chorus or the verse? We share our own approaches, how starting points shape a track, and lessons learned from restructuring songs.

Finding the Spark | The Demo Phase Ep. 1 13.08.2025 9:01

In our first episode of The Demo Phase , Cat (topliner & songwriter) explores the initial sparks of songwriting — where ideas come from and how to nurture them. She shares personal experiences, highlights the role of emotional connection and storytelling, and introduces practical techniques like object writing to spark creativity.