Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast

For those of us who make music, it’s a goal to earn money doing what we love. I’m delighted to bring you an outstanding conversation with Steve Brown all about creating a music career that pays the bills. The quote for this episode is by Johnny Cash: “You build on failure. Use it as a stepping stone and close the door on the past. Don’t try to forget the mistakes, but don’t dwell on it.” Steve has...

Professionalism is one of the most important qualities someone should possess, especially in the music industry. Many core traits fall under the professionalism umbrella, and being professional plays a massive role in reputation and success. I’m honored to welcome Linda Conway back to the show for a fabulous chat about professionalism. The quote for this episode is by Paul Anka: “Once you realize...

Happy New Year! I’m delighted to kick off another year of Write on Track. 2023 has the potential to be a year of dreams coming true, so the first step is to chase those dreams. Rachel Sellick from Scarlet River PR joins me on the show for a second time to chat all about chasing dreams and PR tips for the new year. The quote for this episode is by Ray Bradbury: “Love what you do and do what you lov...

Wow, it’s almost time to tie the bow on 2022, but I couldn’t wrap up a fantastic year of Write on Track without some fun. I’m super excited to welcome two of my friends, Jess Minneci and Paige Ruderman, back onto the show for winter mad libs. The three of us had a total blast. I wrote the story, and Jess and Paige filled in the missing words. After finishing the story, we answered winter themed qu...

Merry Christmas! The holiday season wouldn’t be magical without music. I’m holly jolly delighted to welcome one of my co-writers, Lindsey Farrow, onto the show to chat all about Christmas music. The quote for this episode is by Edna Ferber: “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” Lindsey and I have such a fun and festive conversation that gives a shimmering glimpse into Christmas music from a...

My favorite part of hosting Write on Track is getting to sit down with so many special guests that never fail to inspire me. Today, I couldn’t be more honored to share my conversation with Chase Mitchell. Chase’s story, from being a child music star in a boy band to stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, is one that’s full of realizations, purpose, and memories. During our chat, Chase share...

It’s key for an artist to find their sound and share music that feels authentic to who they are. This journey is extra unique for those of us who love to blend genres in our music. I’m delighted to share a fabulous conversation with Josh Kinney all about the life of a country-pop artist. We chat about the songwriting process, the importance of co-writing, blending genres, making stylistic decision...

The relationship between songwriters and radio presenters is a special one. Without songwriters, there would be no music for radio stations, and without radio presenters, songwriters wouldn’t have the chance to share their music with listeners worldwide. I’m beyond honored to welcome Chris West onto the show, who is the host of the Tripwire on Blue Torch Radio in Australia, for a fabulous conversa...

We just celebrated Thanksgiving this past week in the United States, so being thankful is fresh on my mind. The truth is, giving thanks isn’t something that we should only do during the holidays. It’s so important to be thankful all year round. I’m delighted to welcome Eddie Davis back to the show for a fantastic conversation all about being thankful. The quote for this episode is by Oprah Winfrey...

It’s the holiday season, and being kind is more important than ever. On the surface, kindness can appear very simple. Yet, there’s much that goes into kindness when you pull back the curtain and take a deeper look. I couldn’t be more honored to welcome back Linda Conway for a very honest conversation about kindness. The quote for this episode is by Edith Wharton: “There are two ways of spreading l...

Wow, we’ve made it to the final of Up the Scale: A Write on Track Game Show. I’m delighted to welcome back semi-finalists Niki Kennedy and Dani Galasso to compete one last time. Which of them will be crowned the Queen of Up the Scale? Listen to find out. Niki and Dani have fantastic episodes of Write on Track, so be sure to check those out along with all the other amazing conversations on the show...

Nashville is truly a wonderful place. It’s a city where dreams come true, memories are made, and relationships are born. I’m beyond excited to welcome Luke Wood back to the show for a fantastic conversation all about Music City. The quote for this episode is by Sheryl Crow: “L.A. to me feels like music industry, and Nashville to me feels like music community.” Luke and I have such a fun chat about...

When I started Write on Track, I had no way of knowing how many inspiring guests I’d get the opportunity to chat with on the show. Authenticity is at the heart of everything I do, and my conversation with Nicola Harris captures the heart and soul of everything I dreamed of for this show and beyond. Nicola’s vulnerability and bravery led to this being a very raw and emotional episode that touched m...

As artists, we release singles, EPs, and albums. Releasing an EP is different from the others in many ways, and these projects have so many creative benefits. I’m beyond excited to welcome Allison Leah back to the show to chat all about EPs. Allison is about to drop her new EP, The Weight of My Heart, and I’m getting ready to share mine, It Is What It Is, so this is a perfect time for us to have t...

I absolutely love getting the opportunity to chat with other podcasters on the show. I’m honored to be joined by Ronnie and Brian, the co-hosts of Outside the Circle, for such an authentic conversation. We talk about our love for country music, professionalism in the music industry, the importance of authenticity, and so much more. I hope you enjoy listening, and please go check out Outside the Ci...

Here we go! It’s time for the second semi-final round of Up the Scale: A Write on Track Game Show. I’m delighted to welcome back the winners of Forte Face Offs 3 and 4, Dani Galasso and Lou Mclean. Which of them will come out on top and advance to the final? Listen to find out. Both Dani and Lou have outstanding episodes of Write on Track, so be sure to check those out, along with the other conver...

Female artists face a lot while we chase our dreams in the music industry. Being an artist comes with many obstacles and requires strength and confidence. On top of the typical challenges, female artists have to jump even more hurdles because of being women. I’m honored to share an outstanding conversation with Olivia Lynn all about walking in the shoes of a female artist. The quote for this episo...

There’s so much that goes into being an artist and bringing our songs to life. Even though we all go through the motions of writing and recording music, we’re on our own journeys. I’m so excited to bring you a fantastic conversation with Jason Callear about the artist’s creative process. We talk about many aspects of being an artist, highlighting the recording process, collaboration, genres, and s...

As musicians, we’re on our individual journeys. Yet, we have much in common. Along with our musical passion, we have dreams to make music a fulfilling part of our lives. I’m so honored to bring you a truly inspiring conversation with Gilad Paz from the Marketable Musician. We chat about the benefits of a classical music education, the three pillars of the Marketable Musician, which are fearless pe...

Freewriting is one of the most powerful tools for songwriters. It allows us to pour our thoughts, feelings, and ideas onto the page in a free and nonjudgmental way. This tool is also effective in co-writes and leads to efficient collaborations. Freewriting gives songwriters the ability to find song ideas, explore concepts, discover titles and possible lyrics, and more. I’m delighted to welcome my...

Wow, we’ve made it to the semi-finals of Up the Scale. I’m so excited to welcome back the winners of Forte Face Offs 1 and 2, Niki Kennedy and Daniel Nesci, for the first semi-final round. This is a game you don’t want to miss. Curious who wins and moves on to the final? Listen to find out! Niki and Daniel have fabulous Write on Track episodes. Be sure to catch up on those and the rest of the amaz...

Habits are part of life, so they’re definitely part of songwriting. Good songwriting habits lead to efficiency, productivity, and creativity. Not so great ones have a negative effect on the craft and can result in the lack of inspiration and other obstacles. I’m beyond delighted to share a fantastic conversation with Jakub Winiarski, independent artist and host of the Sunday Night Army, all about...

Being an independent artist comes with expectations. It’s easy to get caught up in what others think we should be doing, and comparing ourselves to other artists isn’t healthy. At the end of the day, we have to do what’s best for us and our individual careers. I’m excited to welcome Matteson Gregory back onto the show for an honest conversation about music industry expectations. The quote for this...

I couldn’t be more excited to share a fantastic conversation with Preston D Barnes. We chat about Preston’s experiences as a musician in the British Army, his journey and behind the scenes stories from the Voice UK, his new single, “Castles on Quicksand,” and more. I’m so honored I got to sit down with Preston for such a fascinating and authentic conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. Are you enjo...

Music is the voice of the soul. Songwriters have the gift to write songs that hold truth, touch hearts, and capture the most beautiful and priceless parts of life. I couldn’t be more honored to share such an authentic and inspiring conversation with rising country music star, Colton James. The quote for this episode is by Bob Dylan: “You don’t write a song to sit there on a page. You write it to s...