Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2022. It’s a new year, which means it’s time to set goals and put tools in place to reach those goals and manage our time. 2022 has so much to offer for all of us, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring you a very motivating and informational conversation with Eddie Davis all about goal setting and time management. The quote for this episode is by B...

Thou shall follow these seven commandments to shine as an indie artist! I couldn’t be more excited to welcome one of my best friends and the captain of Heart of Indie Radio, Eddie Davis, onto the show for an extra special episode of Write on Track. One day, Eddie and I were talking about the things indie artists must do, and we had the thought that these things are almost like commandments. There...

Music is a business. Sometimes, songwriters and artists forget this very important truth. Of course, we love music and focus a lot of our time and energy on improving our craft and artistry, but at the end of the day, the only way to get anywhere in the music industry is by approaching it as a business. A lot goes into understanding how to navigate the music business, and I’m very excited to welco...

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays! I’m so delighted to bring you a very special episode of Write on Track with two of my best friends, Jess Minneci and Jess Sammarone. The three of us absolutely love Christmas, so we decided to spread some holiday cheer on the show. The quote for this episode is by Zooey Deschanel: “One thing I love about Christmas music is that it has a tradition of warmth.” Jess,...

I’m so excited to share a special episode of Write on Track. Since 2021 is coming to an end, I wanted to mix things up. I’m delighted to welcome my friend and one of my biggest supporters, Madi Hayes, onto the show to ask me some questions about songwriting and much more. I had a blast chatting with Madi, and I hope you enjoy this very special episode. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have...

As artists, we are often faced with moments when we have to find ways to embrace and accept ourselves. Especially when getting started in the music industry, our insecurities and doubts can hold us back. Self-acceptance doesn’t happen overnight. It is a journey that we’re all on as we chase our dreams. I’m so excited to welcome Ben Selleck onto the show to talk all about embracing who we are as so...

I’m so honored to welcome Judy Rodman onto the show for a very inspiring and informative conversation about the songwriter’s voice. Judy is a successful songwriter and recording artist, an Academy of Country Music Award winner, and a marvelous vocal coach. She has so much valuable knowledge to share, and I couldn’t be more excited to have her join me to talk all about vocal technique and vocal hea...

Melody is a key element of songs. It’s made up of pitches and rhythms and helps to establish the different sections of a song. There are many tools songwriters can use to craft memorable melodies. I’m so excited to welcome Claire Radel onto the show to explore melodies. The quote for this episode is by Martin Sutton: “A great melody brings people into a song, and a great lyric keeps them there.” S...

It’s a special moment when an artist releases their debut project that introduces them to the music industry. When the sophomore project rolls around, the goal is to create an EP or album that showcases growth. I’m so excited to welcome Allison Leah onto the show to talk about the transition from a debut to a sophomore project. The quote for this episode is by John Cage: “I can’t understand why pe...

Blending genres is becoming extremely common in both the mainstream and independent music scenes. The industry is starting to break away from traditional genre classifications, and artists are being more creative and innovative than ever. I’m so honored to welcome Niki Kennedy onto the show to talk about blurring genre lines and what it means for the music industry. The quote for this episode is b...

Happy Halloween! I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to invite two of my friends, Luke Wood and Madison Young, back onto the show for some Halloween fun. I wrote a Halloween and music inspired story for Mad Libs. Once Luke and Madison choose all the missing words, Madison reads the story. Luke and I bring the music, and there are lots of laughs. After we wrap up the story, Luke, Madison, and I shar...

I couldn’t be more excited to bring you a fabulous conversation with two incredible artists, Becky Lawrence and Stuart Rolfe. Becky and Stuart joined forces to record their own version of “I Need You” by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, so I invited them onto the show to chat all about what it’s like collaborating with other recording artists. The quote for this episode is by Patrick Lencioni: “Teamwork...

Self-doubt is something all songwriters and artists face at one point or another. Even as we continue to grow, doubts find a way to make us lack confidence from time to time. I’m so excited to invite Tara Henton onto the show to talk all about songwriting and self-doubt. The quote for this episode is by Orrin Woodward: “Doubts in your mind are a much greater roadblock to success than obstacles on...

Being authentic is key. Songwriters and artists have to show who they really are and stay true to themselves in all aspects of their careers. I’m so excited to bring you a fabulous conversation with Charlotte Young all about authenticity. The quote for this episode is by Whitney Houston: “I decided long ago never to walk in anyone’s shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.”...

Music and mindfulness go hand in hand. Being aware and looking after our mental health is extremely important. I’m so honored to share an inspiring conversation with Lisa T about music and mindfulness. The quote for this episode is by Erin Hanson: “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” Lisa and I discuss music and mindfulness in such an honest and inspiring way. Lisa is extremely k...

Songwriting truly has the ability to heal, both for the songwriter and listener. I’m so excited to bring you a very honest and vulnerable conversation with Meghan Pulles about songwriting and healing. The quote for this episode is by Reba McEntire: “For me, singing sad songs often has a way of healing a situation. It gets the hurt out in the open into the light, out of the darkness.” Meghan and I...

I’m so excited to share a very special conversation with Rachel Sellick from Scarlet River Management. Rachel is so knowledgeable and has a huge heart. I ask her about artist management, public relations, social media, and more. She shares so much great information and advice, so I hope you’re ready to take a deep dive into the music industry. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic s...

Social media has become an important tool for songwriters and artists. There’s so much that goes into it, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring you a super fun episode with Georgia Nevada. The quote for this episode is by Will Smith: “Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions.” Georgia and I discuss all things social media, from the importan...

Are you feeling creative? I hope so! I couldn’t be more excited to invite my friend and co-writer, Dani Galasso, onto the show to talk all about creativity and writer’s block. The quote for this episode is by Edward de Bono: “Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way.” As songwriters, Dani and I always have to find ways to be creative. B...

I’m so excited to welcome Adele and Andy onto the show to talk all about the songwriting process. There isn’t only one way to write a song, and it’s so interesting to explore other songwriters’ processes and how their songs come to life. The quote for this episode is by Mark Knopfler: “Each song has its own secret that’s different from another song, and each has its own life. Sometimes it has to b...

We all have favorite songs that mean something to us on a personal level. Some of these songs are so special that they actually allow us to discover things about ourselves. Also, songwriters have a journey of self-discovery when we write authentic songs. Our lyrics share our stories and invite listeners into our hearts. I’m so excited to bring you episode 11 with my friend, Lou Mclean, all about s...

Music and emotions are truly intertwined. As listeners, we all have songs that speak to us and make us feel something. For songwriters, the emotional journey is on a whole other level. I’m so excited to bring you episode 10 with Emilia Quinn all about songwriting and emotions. The quote for this episode is by Hans Christian Anderson: “When words fail, music speaks.” Emilia and I have a very open c...

I’m so honored to bring you a very special episode with multi-platinum songwriter, Andrea Stolpe. Last August, I attended one of Andrea’s virtual songwriting retreats, and over the past year, I’ve learned and grown so much thanks to her. One of the techniques she taught me that has become part of my songwriting process is sensory writing. This technique is golden and helps me write better lyrics....

I’m so excited to welcome Madison Young back onto the show to talk all about co-writing. Madison is my “LA Will Wait for Me” co-writer, so she’s perfect for this fun and insightful episode. The quote for this episode is by Andrea Stolpe: “It’s a lot like applying for a job, over and over again. You start by writing with anyone who will write with you, and these can be wonderful relationships that...

Building confidence can feel like an uphill battle with some boosts along the way. I’m very excited to bring you episode 7 with Matteson Gregory all about confidence. The quote for this episode is by Ed Sheeran: “I’ve never really been a confident person, except from a musical standpoint. I had to push myself early on, but it got easier with each gig.” Matteson and I have an honest conversation ab...