Mindy Smith

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. Mindy and her team are celebrating the 15th year anniversary of the release of her first record "One Moment More".  Through Vanguard/Craft Records, they are reissuing the album on vinyl for the first time.  Mindy is also selling an exclusive autographed coke-bottle-blue clear pressing of the record on her site, along with handwritten lyrics from any of her songs from the record. Find out more about Mindy Smith: https://mindysmithmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QGC11o7gQR7MBEJ5cUMSv https://www.facebook.com/mindysmithmusic/ https://twitter.com/mindysmithmusic https://www.instagram.com/mindysmithmusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYlnheT_gH-V9tlSnIClXA   Songs of Mindy's featured in this episode:  "If I Didn't Know Any Better" from Stupid Love  "Tennessee" from Long Island Shores "Come To Jesus" from One Moment More "One Moment More" from One Moment More    Thank you for listening! All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. www.jessecorrell.com   Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going.  There are several ways to support the show: You can leave a review...This is very important to help spread the word:  iTunes or Stitcher You can support financially on a monthly basis (for as little as $1 a month):  www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell Or you can purchase a limited-edition Hexagon T-Shirt here.

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. Mindy and her team are celebrating the 15th year anniversary of the release of her first record "One Moment More".  Through Vanguard/Craft Records, they are reissuing the album on vinyl for the first time.  Mindy is also selling an exclusive autographed coke-bottle-blue clear pressing of the record on her site, along with handwritten lyrics from any of her songs from the record. Find out more about Mindy Smith: <a href="https://mindysmithmusic.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mindysmithmusic.com/</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QGC11o7gQR7MBEJ5cUMSv" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QGC11o7gQR7MBEJ5cUMSv</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mindysmithmusic/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mindysmithmusic/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mindysmithmusic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mindysmithmusic</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindysmithmusic/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mindysmithmusic/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYlnheT_gH-V9tlSnIClXA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYlnheT_gH-V9tlSnIClXA</a> Songs of Mindy's featured in this episode: <ul> <li>"If I Didn't Know Any Better" from Stupid Love </li> <li>"Tennessee" from Long Island Shores</li> <li>"Come To Jesus" from One Moment More</li> <li>"One Moment More" from One Moment More</li> </ul> Thank you for listening! All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. <a href="http://www.jessecorrell.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessecorrell.com</a> Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going.  There are several ways to support the show: You can leave a review...This is very important to help spread the word:  <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hexagon-a-podcast-for-singer-songwriters/id1094584879?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jesse-correll/the-hexagon-a-podcast-for-singersongwriters" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> You can support financially on a monthly basis (for as little as $1 a month):  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell</a> Or you can purchase a limited-edition Hexagon T-Shirt <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/shirts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Episode 22 - Mindy Smith

Jake McMullen

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. Find out more about Jake McMullen: http://www.jakemcmullenmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kBHkziT1rQpUBWW08p2dN https://www.facebook.com/listentojakemcmullen https://twitter.com/jake_mcmullen http://instagram.com/jake_mcmullen https://www.youtube.com/user/jakemcmullenmusic Songs of Jake’s featured from his latest EP “Giving Up":  Giving Up Falling Always -- from his first EP “Always” Dancing On My Own -- Robyn cover, from “Giving Up” played mid-way through the episode  Thank you for listening!   All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. www.jessecorrell.com   Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going.  There are several ways to support the show: You can leave a review...This is very important to help spread the word:  iTunes or Stitcher You can support financially on a monthly basis (for as little as $1 a month):  www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell Or you can purchase a limited-edition Hexagon T-Shirt here.

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. Find out more about Jake McMullen: <a href="http://www.jakemcmullenmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jakemcmullenmusic.com/</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kBHkziT1rQpUBWW08p2dN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kBHkziT1rQpUBWW08p2dN</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wilsonharwoodmusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/listentojakemcmullen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WilsonHarwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jake_mcmullen</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/jake_mcmullen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jake_mcmullen</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jakemcmullenmusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jakemcmullenmusic</a> Songs of Jake’s featured from his latest EP “Giving Up": <ul> <li>Giving Up</li> <li>Falling</li> <li>Always -- from his first EP “Always”</li> <li>Dancing On My Own -- Robyn cover, from “Giving Up” played mid-way through the episode</li> </ul> Thank you for listening! All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. <a href="http://www.jessecorrell.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessecorrell.com</a> Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going.  There are several ways to support the show: You can leave a review...This is very important to help spread the word:  <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hexagon-a-podcast-for-singer-songwriters/id1094584879?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jesse-correll/the-hexagon-a-podcast-for-singersongwriters" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> You can support financially on a monthly basis (for as little as $1 a month):  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell</a> Or you can purchase a limited-edition Hexagon T-Shirt <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/shirts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Episode 21 - Jake McMullen

Wilson Harwood

http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/20-wilson-harwood   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.   Find out more about Wilson Harwood: http://www.wilsonharwood.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AxBJJM4IPxwGDCOzKcMbn https://www.facebook.com/wilsonharwoodmusic/ https://twitter.com/WilsonHarwood https://www.youtube.com/user/musiclesson100/videos   Songs of Wilson’s featured (from his new record Rooted In You): Feelin’ What I’m Feelin' Skinny Dipping Rooted In You Big Smile   Thank you for listening!   All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. www.jessecorrell.com   Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going. www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell   To keep connected to The Hexagon: https://www.facebook.com/HexagonPodcast/ https://twitter.com/hexagonpodcast   Email questions or comments to: jesse@hexagonpodcast.com

<a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/20-wilson-harwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/20-wilson-harwood</a> 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. Find out more about Wilson Harwood: <a href="http://www.wilsonharwood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wilsonharwood.com/</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AxBJJM4IPxwGDCOzKcMbn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AxBJJM4IPxwGDCOzKcMbn</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wilsonharwoodmusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/wilsonharwoodmusic/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WilsonHarwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WilsonHarwood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/musiclesson100/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/musiclesson100/videos</a> Songs of Wilson’s featured (from his new record Rooted In You): <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6yJqKX7SFLta8AdeqlhFjK" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Feelin’ What I’m Feelin'</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/137fQj36o0C5X5H0tGGwPk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Skinny Dipping</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0bAiSljeuKyILL5nFrlset" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rooted In You</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5vE1AYCyjxFxEl9EYdSr8D" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Big Smile</a> Thank you for listening! All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. <a href="http://www.jessecorrell.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessecorrell.com</a> Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell</a> To keep connected to The Hexagon: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HexagonPodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HexagonPodcast/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hexagonpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/hexagonpodcast</a> Email questions or comments to: <a href="mailto:jesse@hexagonpodcast.com" rel="noopener">jesse@hexagonpodcast.com</a>

Episode 20 - Wilson Harwood

Shannon LaBrie

http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/19-shannon-labrie   Find out more about Shannon LaBrie: http://www.shannonlabriemusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hbQ7GP1FxLy7D8lRX2Kq7 https://www.facebook.com/ShannonLaBrie/ https://twitter.com/shannonlabrie?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/user/shannonlabrie   Songs of Shannon's Featured: I Remember A Boy  - from Just Be Honest It’s Political - from War &amp; Peace Alcohol - from War &amp; Peace Heaven Crashed Down - from War &amp; Peace 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. Thank you for listening! All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. www.jessecorrell.com Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going. www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell To keep connected to The Hexagon: https://www.facebook.com/HexagonPodcast/ https://twitter.com/hexagonpodcast   Email questions or comments to: jesse@hexagonpodcast.com

<a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/19-shannon-labrie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/19-shannon-labrie</a> Find out more about Shannon LaBrie: <a href="http://www.shannonlabriemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.shannonlabriemusic.com/</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hbQ7GP1FxLy7D8lRX2Kq7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hbQ7GP1FxLy7D8lRX2Kq7</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShannonLaBrie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ShannonLaBrie/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shannonlabrie?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/shannonlabrie?lang=en</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/shannonlabrie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/shannonlabrie</a> Songs of Shannon's Featured: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5ymLOYK9R0RqORwae11lcq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">I Remember A Boy</a>  - from Just Be Honest <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3DWbEwqBS7PbfvrKmSNANK" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">It’s Political</a> - from War &amp; Peace <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6PbIa8BlzMUhqkIKdwRd6G" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alcohol</a> - from War &amp; Peace <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4W2vO6TwbPPSBYcCAJHM7l" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Heaven Crashed Down</a> - from War &amp; Peace 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. Thank you for listening! All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. <a href="http://www.jessecorrell.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessecorrell.com</a> Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell</a> To keep connected to The Hexagon: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HexagonPodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HexagonPodcast/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hexagonpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/hexagonpodcast</a> Email questions or comments to: <a href="mailto:jesse@hexagonpodcast.com" rel="noopener">jesse@hexagonpodcast.com</a>

Episode 19 - Shannon LaBrie

Sarah Clanton

http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/18-sarah-clanton   Find out more about Sarah Clanton: http://sarahclanton.com/ https://www.patreon.com/SarahClanton https://www.facebook.com/SarahClantonMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahcello/ http://twitter.com/sarahcellomusic https://www.youtube.com/user/cellotreearts   Songs of Sarah’s Featured: Hot To Touch  - from Middle Tree Studio Live EP Sweet Carolina - from Sarah Clanton EP Stormy Baby - from Middle Tree Studio Live EP Tequila - from Sarah Clanton EP   How She Chose Cello in 5th Grade   How attending The Swannanoa Gathering - Contemporary Folk Week kicked off her songwriting and confidence writing songs on the cello.  https://www.swangathering.com/catalog/cf/contemporary-folk-week.html   Her journey with anxiety, how she learned to negotiate it by pushing through the nerves (repetition) and embracing her uniqueness—because “being human is weird”.   She signed a publishing deal with Writer’s Den this year.   When she first moved to Nashville, Sarah felt pretty blocked creatively.  A friend of hers, who goes by Danielle Ate The Sandwich, introduced her to the idea of trying to write an album in 24 hours.  She wrote 8 songs her first attempt in 2016.  Just write in the moment, use the first ideas because they’re often the coolest…the time for editing comes later. She’s gotten pretty serious about co-writing since moving to Nashville, discovering that she can write 8 songs in a night. http://danielleatethesandwich.com/   She teaches cello to people from 5 years old to 75.   She told me about her experiences with Folk Alliance International and Southeastern Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA).  She mentions her work with Kari Estrin. http://www.folk.org/ http://www.serfa.org/   She currently working on a new record—writing more than she ever has.  Living in Nashville has afforded her the opportunity to play with the best players.  She spoke about her work with Tom Shinness who was a mentor for her (he passed away earlier this year).  His passing was a reminder to her to truly live, and make time for what you love.   She spoke a bit about her experience with Patreon.  She describes the difference between a project-based site like Kickstarter, and an ongoing system for patrons to support your creative process in general.  As far as exclusives—figure out what your specific audience wants most.       All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. www.jessecorrell.com   Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going. www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell

<a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/18-sarah-clanton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/18-sarah-clanton</a>   Find out more about Sarah Clanton: <a href="http://sarahclanton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sarahclanton.com/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SarahClanton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/SarahClanton</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SarahClantonMusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SarahClantonMusic/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahcello/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sarahcello/</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/sarahcellomusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/sarahcellomusic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/cellotreearts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/cellotreearts</a>   Songs of Sarah’s Featured: Hot To Touch  - from Middle Tree Studio Live EP Sweet Carolina - from Sarah Clanton EP Stormy Baby - from Middle Tree Studio Live EP Tequila - from Sarah Clanton EP   How She Chose Cello in 5th Grade   How attending The Swannanoa Gathering - Contemporary Folk Week kicked off her songwriting and confidence writing songs on the cello. <a href="https://www.swangathering.com/catalog/cf/contemporary-folk-week.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.swangathering.com/catalog/cf/contemporary-folk-week.html</a>   Her journey with anxiety, how she learned to negotiate it by pushing through the nerves (repetition) and embracing her uniqueness—because “being human is weird”.   She signed a publishing deal with Writer’s Den this year.   When she first moved to Nashville, Sarah felt pretty blocked creatively.  A friend of hers, who goes by Danielle Ate The Sandwich, introduced her to the idea of trying to write an album in 24 hours.  She wrote 8 songs her first attempt in 2016.  Just write in the moment, use the first ideas because they’re often the coolest…the time for editing comes later. She’s gotten pretty serious about co-writing since moving to Nashville, discovering that she can write 8 songs in a night. <a href="http://danielleatethesandwich.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://danielleatethesandwich.com/</a>   She teaches cello to people from 5 years old to 75.   She told me about her experiences with Folk Alliance International and Southeastern Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA).  She mentions her work with Kari Estrin. <a href="http://www.folk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.folk.org/</a> <a href="http://www.serfa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.serfa.org/</a>   She currently working on a new record—writing more than she ever has.  Living in Nashville has afforded her the opportunity to play with the best players.  She spoke about her work with Tom Shinness who was a mentor for her (he passed away earlier this year).  His passing was a reminder to her to truly live, and make time for what you love.   She spoke a bit about her experience with Patreon.  She describes the difference between a project-based site like Kickstarter, and an ongoing system for patrons to support your creative process in general.  As far as exclusives—figure out what your specific audience wants most.       All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll. <a href="http://www.jessecorrell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessecorrell.com</a>   Support The Hexagon—help me keep this thing going. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/JesseCorrell</a>

Episode 18 - Sarah Clanton

Whit Hill

Find out more about Whit at her website: http://whithill.com She mentions early days singing back-up with Dick Siegel.  She also talks about her transition from being a dancer and choreographer (which she still does) into a singer-songwriter. Songwriting is Whit’s favorite thing—she’d rather do that than anything else.  She says its like fishing…some days you drop a line in and see if anything is biting…and if it’s not, don’t take it too seriously…just come back tomorrow.  She also talks about her process of putting things aside (sometimes for months or even years) and picking it back up later, and all of the sudden the missing piece is there. Whit talks about how Wilhagen’s was one of the ways she plugged in to the local songwriting scene early on. https://www.facebook.com/Wilhagans-111596205547631/ Whit talks about a former dance student who came back into her life years later as a singer-songwriter, Dana Falconberry.  Watch Dana’s Tiny Desk Concert on NPR here:  http://www.npr.org/event/music/201517132/dana-falconberry-tiny-desk-concert What does it mean to be a successful singer-songwriter? Whit talks about her history with the Kerrville Folk Festival, each May in Kerrville, TX.  She won the New Folk competition in 2012.  She talks about the process of submitting, playing, and now supporting new finalists. http://www.kerrville-music.com/ She talks about her approach to coaching other songwriters.  She also isolates a few key tenets for her in songwriting.  We discuss how critiques are crucial in getting even simple feedback — does this make sense to the audience?  Or offering a small tweak that could open a song up. Where does Whit learn about songwriting now? We discuss Object Writing.  Whit likes to begin a cowrite session with a object writing exercise.  It opens everyone up, and can spark interesting creativity. Whit's memoir “Not About Madonna” is in part about, yes, that Madonna.  We talk about her early friendship with Madonna, and her process of writing the memoir. To learn more about Whit as a songwriting coach, you can reach out to her at whithill@gmail.com.   http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-17-whit-hill

Find out more about Whit at her website: <a href="http://whithill.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://whithill.com</a> She mentions early days singing back-up with Dick Siegel.  She also talks about her transition from being a dancer and choreographer (which she still does) into a singer-songwriter. Songwriting is Whit’s favorite thing—she’d rather do that than anything else.  She says its like fishing…some days you drop a line in and see if anything is biting…and if it’s not, don’t take it too seriously…just come back tomorrow.  She also talks about her process of putting things aside (sometimes for months or even years) and picking it back up later, and all of the sudden the missing piece is there. Whit talks about how Wilhagen’s was one of the ways she plugged in to the local songwriting scene early on. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Wilhagans-111596205547631/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Wilhagans-111596205547631/</a> Whit talks about a former dance student who came back into her life years later as a singer-songwriter, Dana Falconberry.  Watch Dana’s Tiny Desk Concert on NPR here: <a href="http://www.npr.org/event/music/201517132/dana-falconberry-tiny-desk-concert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.npr.org/event/music/201517132/dana-falconberry-tiny-desk-concert</a> What does it mean to be a successful singer-songwriter? Whit talks about her history with the Kerrville Folk Festival, each May in Kerrville, TX.  She won the New Folk competition in 2012.  She talks about the process of submitting, playing, and now supporting new finalists. <a href="http://www.kerrville-music.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kerrville-music.com/</a> She talks about her approach to coaching other songwriters.  She also isolates a few key tenets for her in songwriting.  We discuss how critiques are crucial in getting even simple feedback — does this make sense to the audience?  Or offering a small tweak that could open a song up. Where does Whit learn about songwriting now? We discuss Object Writing.  Whit likes to begin a cowrite session with a object writing exercise.  It opens everyone up, and can spark interesting creativity. Whit's memoir “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-About-Madonna-Pre-Icon-Roommate-ebook/dp/B005JFV8NO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499295295&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=not+about+madonna" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Not About Madonna</a>” is in part about, yes, that Madonna.  We talk about her early friendship with Madonna, and her process of writing the memoir. To learn more about Whit as a songwriting coach, you can reach out to her at <a href="http://whithill@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whithill@gmail.com</a>. <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-17-whit-hill" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-17-whit-hill</a>

Episode 17 - Whit Hill

Jess Nolan

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  Songs of Jess's Featured (from her Strike A Match EP):  Burn Change Stuck In Your Head Your Gravity  Influences:  Carole King Sara Bareilles Alicia Keys Joni Mitchell Emily King Allen Stone  Other Things Mentioned: Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program  http://www.miami.edu/frost/index.php/hornsby/   Craig Carothers http://www.craigcarothers.com/   Road to Roo http://lightning100.com/roadtoroo/   Music City Big Break http://musiccitybigbreak.com/   Artist of the Week http://lightning100.com/tag/local-artist-of-the-week/   Sound Emporium http://www.soundemporiumstudios.com/clients/   Jess's Online Presence http://www.jessnolanmusic.com/ http://www.facebook.com/jessnolanmusic https://twitter.com/jessmnolan http://instagram.com/jessmnolan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYR1ktoarVskHHZP1e4PqA https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Jzzw8DkFO8mlK8ZqIJCNJ   http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-16-jess-nolan

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. <ul> <li>Writing with musicians that don't usually write</li> <li>Sequencing her first few tours</li> <li>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</li> <li>Stretching as a keyboardist -- taking solos when it's not comfortable</li> <li>Private vs Public Persona</li> </ul> Songs of Jess's Featured (from her Strike A Match EP): <ul> <li>Burn</li> <li>Change</li> <li>Stuck In Your Head</li> <li>Your Gravity</li> </ul> Influences: <ul> <li>Carole King</li> <li>Sara Bareilles</li> <li>Alicia Keys</li> <li>Joni Mitchell</li> <li>Emily King</li> <li>Allen Stone</li> </ul> Other Things Mentioned: Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program <a href="http://www.miami.edu/frost/index.php/hornsby/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.miami.edu/frost/index.php/hornsby/</a> Craig Carothers <a href="http://www.craigcarothers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.craigcarothers.com/</a> Road to Roo <a href="http://lightning100.com/roadtoroo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lightning100.com/roadtoroo/</a> Music City Big Break <a href="http://musiccitybigbreak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://musiccitybigbreak.com/</a> Artist of the Week <a href="http://lightning100.com/tag/local-artist-of-the-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lightning100.com/tag/local-artist-of-the-week/</a> Sound Emporium <a href="http://www.soundemporiumstudios.com/clients/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.soundemporiumstudios.com/clients/</a>   Jess's Online Presence <a href="http://www.jessnolanmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jessnolanmusic.com/</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jessnolanmusic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/jessnolanmusic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jessmnolan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jessmnolan</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/jessmnolan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jessmnolan</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYR1ktoarVskHHZP1e4PqA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYR1ktoarVskHHZP1e4PqA</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Jzzw8DkFO8mlK8ZqIJCNJ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Jzzw8DkFO8mlK8ZqIJCNJ</a> <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-16-jess-nolan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-16-jess-nolan</a>

Episode 16 - Jess Nolan

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  Songs of Kyshona’s featured:  Same Blood - Single (Available on BandCamp) Do Nothing - from The Ride Cornelius Dupree - from Go The Best of You - from The Ride    Random Notes: Shout out to Erica Hayes-Schultz, the DJ from Nashville’s WXNA 101.5FM’s Soul of the City show…every Thursday from 4-6PM CST (as of this taping).  Give love to this woman that gives love to local music!   Music Therapy - use of music to achieve non-musical goals   Jenn Bostic, who later co-wrote Kyshona’s latest record The Ride, played a part in Kyshona’s decision to move to Nashville on the day they first met.   Influences:  Nina Simone Ruthie Foster Sam Cooke Otis Redding Rose Polenzani Anais Mitchell    Kyshona often feels the need to temper her emotions in song…to ease up the darkness, make a story more palatable.  She calls it putting a little sugar in anything she says, so that no one is alienated in the process.  She knows that how she communicates can impact future work in certain arenas.   She feels that on tour she needs to be aware of women, and women of color, who will come to that venue after her.  To be kind, and never give someone a reason to treat you negatively.  Can she teach someone in this moment.   The Bomb Shelter Partly where she recorded The Ride… http://bombshelterstudio.com   …and she also recorded some of the songs at Blackbird Studios. https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/   She mentions an interview with Ann Powers for World Cafe  http://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2017/03/23/521235898/world-cafe-nashville-kyshona   She also mentions an interview with Jewly Hight from Nashville Scene  http://www.nashvillescene.com/music/article/13057909/music-therapist-turned-singersongwriter-kyshona-armstrong-embraces-activist-role   Get in Touch with Kyshona:  http://www.kyshona.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kyshona/ https://twitter.com/kyshona https://www.instagram.com/kyshona8/ https://soundcloud.com/kyshona-armstrong  https://open.spotify.com/user/129805678 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXoi9immUyYw5oN1g6p1SA https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/go/id902713713    http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-15-kyshona

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. <ul> <li>Her time as a music therapist</li> <li>Tempering our emotions in song</li> <li>Lucky breaks and feeling blessed</li> <li>Keeping costs of a new record low</li> </ul> Songs of Kyshona’s featured: <ul> <li>Same Blood - Single (Available on BandCamp)</li> <li>Do Nothing - from The Ride</li> <li>Cornelius Dupree - from Go</li> <li>The Best of You - from The Ride</li> </ul>   Random Notes: Shout out to Erica Hayes-Schultz, the DJ from Nashville’s WXNA 101.5FM’s Soul of the City show…every Thursday from 4-6PM CST (as of this taping).  Give love to this woman that gives love to local music! Music Therapy - use of music to achieve non-musical goals Jenn Bostic, who later co-wrote Kyshona’s latest record The Ride, played a part in Kyshona’s decision to move to Nashville on the day they first met. Influences: <ul> <li>Nina Simone</li> <li>Ruthie Foster</li> <li>Sam Cooke</li> <li>Otis Redding</li> <li>Rose Polenzani</li> <li>Anais Mitchell</li> </ul> Kyshona often feels the need to temper her emotions in song…to ease up the darkness, make a story more palatable.  She calls it putting a little sugar in anything she says, so that no one is alienated in the process.  She knows that how she communicates can impact future work in certain arenas. She feels that on tour she needs to be aware of women, and women of color, who will come to that venue after her.  To be kind, and never give someone a reason to treat you negatively.  Can she teach someone in this moment. The Bomb Shelter Partly where she recorded The Ride… <a href="http://bombshelterstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bombshelterstudio.com</a> …and she also recorded some of the songs at Blackbird Studios. <a href="https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/</a> She mentions an interview with Ann Powers for World Cafe <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2017/03/23/521235898/world-cafe-nashville-kyshona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2017/03/23/521235898/world-cafe-nashville-kyshona</a> She also mentions an interview with Jewly Hight from Nashville Scene <a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/music/article/13057909/music-therapist-turned-singersongwriter-kyshona-armstrong-embraces-activist-role" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.nashvillescene.com/music/article/13057909/music-therapist-turned-singersongwriter-kyshona-armstrong-embraces-activist-role</a>   Get in Touch with Kyshona: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.kyshona.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kyshona.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kyshona/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/kyshona/</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/kyshona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/kyshona</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyshona8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kyshona8/</a></li> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/kyshona-armstrong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/kyshona-armstrong</a></li> <li><a href="https://play.spotify.com/user/129805678?play=true&amp;utm_source=open.spotify.com&amp;utm_medium=open" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/user/129805678</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXoi9immUyYw5oN1g6p1SA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXoi9immUyYw5oN1g6p1SA</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/go/id902713713" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/go/id902713713</a></li> </ul> <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-15-kyshona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-15-kyshona</a>

Episode 15 - Kyshona

Drew Kohl

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.   Sometimes write as quickly as possible (doesn’t even have to make sense) — to shake writer’s block.   30 “Solid Gold” Chord Progressions from American Songwriter Magazine:  https://americansongwriter.com/2015/02/measure-measure-30-solid-gold-chord-progressions/   Drew learns new chords from learning to play new covers.   Uses https://evernote.com/  to organize catalog and song ideas.  Keeps things organized by genre, project, etc.     Drew mentions recording here: http://www.paulmoakmusic.com/the-smoakstack/   Focus on making good content, audience and opportunity will come??   Follow strategies of people at a realistic level, people whose career you respect   You gotta find a good reason to write songs—outside of external validation   Jesse mentions “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert:  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726   Songs of Drew's featured in the episode:   New Rain - from New Rain EP   Who's Gonna Take You Home? - from New Rain EP   Someone To Let You Down - from Sweetheart EP   Is It You? — from Sweetheart EP      Get in touch with Drew:   https://drewkohl.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewKohlMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewkohlhttp://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-14-drew-kohl

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. <ul> <li> Writes first thing in the morning…sometimes random, stream of consciousness. </li> <li> Important to write every day, waiting for inspiration limits output.   </li> <li> Ratio is 1 of 10 songs written are good…so daily practice gets to good songs more often. </li> <li> Sometimes write as quickly as possible (doesn’t even have to make sense) — to shake writer’s block. </li> <li> 30 “Solid Gold” Chord Progressions from American Songwriter Magazine: <a href="https://americansongwriter.com/2015/02/measure-measure-30-solid-gold-chord-progressions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://americansongwriter.com/2015/02/measure-measure-30-solid-gold-chord-progressions/</a> </li> <li> Drew learns new chords from learning to play new covers. </li> <li> Uses <a href="https://evernote.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://evernote.com/</a>  to organize catalog and song ideas.  Keeps things organized by genre, project, etc.   </li> <li> Drew mentions recording here: <a href="http://www.paulmoakmusic.com/the-smoakstack/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.paulmoakmusic.com/the-smoakstack/</a> </li> <li> Focus on making good content, audience and opportunity will come?? </li> <li> Follow strategies of people at a realistic level, people whose career you respect </li> <li> You gotta find a good reason to write songs—outside of external validation </li> <li> Jesse mentions “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726</a> </li> </ul> Songs of Drew's featured in the episode: <ul> <li> New Rain - from New Rain EP </li> <li> Who's Gonna Take You Home? - from New Rain EP </li> <li> Someone To Let You Down - from Sweetheart EP </li> <li> Is It You? — from Sweetheart EP </li> </ul>   Get in touch with Drew:   <a href="https://drewkohl.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://drewkohl.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrewKohlMusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrewKohlMusic/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewkohl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/drewkohl</a><a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-14-drew-kohl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-14-drew-kohl</a>

Episode 14 - Drew Kohl

Samuel Brown

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    Songs of Ethan's featured in the episode:   Back to Louisville - from Outset Lament (working title: available Fall '17)   The Sailor — from Outset Lament   My Gin Darlin' — from from Outset Lament       Get in touch with Ethan:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethansamuelbrownmusic/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethansamuelbrown/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthanSamuel  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ethansamuelbrownhttp://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-13-ethan-samuel-brown

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. <ul> <li>How he met and selected his bandmates</li> <li>How to approach a booking agent</li> <li>Making a record, paying in trade (pros and cons)</li> <li>What is a good show and how to make the feeling last</li> </ul>   Songs of Ethan's featured in the episode: <ul> <li> Back to Louisville - from Outset Lament (working title: available Fall '17) </li> <li> The Sailor — from Outset Lament </li> <li> My Gin Darlin' — from from Outset Lament  </li> </ul>   Get in touch with Ethan:   Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ethansamuelbrownmusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ethansamuelbrownmusic/ </a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ethansamuelbrown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ethansamuelbrown/ </a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanSamuel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/EthanSamuel </a> SoundCloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ethansamuelbrown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/ethansamuelbrown</a><a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-13-ethan-samuel-brown" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode/episode-13-ethan-samuel-brown</a>

Episode 13 - Ethan Samuel Brown

The Hexagon Podcast is about six aspects of being a singer-songwriter.  You can learn more about the podcast and host by listening Episode 0, or visiting hexagonpodcast.com.You can learn more about Jesse at his website, jessecorrell.com.Each episode, Jesse will meet with a fellow singer-songwriter to discuss the Six Aspects of Being a Singer-Songwriter...so we may discuss things like:WritingWhat is your process?How do you stay organized?Do you immediately copyright everything?Do you co-write?Do you write out lead sheets for your songs? PerformanceSolo shows versus band gigsPerformance tech--loop pedals, tracks, gear, etc.How do you book your shows?How do you find the right venues?Have you done any regional/national tours?Describe your most difficult show?What is your anxiety level before a typical show?What is your best strategy for merch after the show?RecordingRecord yourself or go to the studio?Do you try to capture your raw sound, or perfect it with studio techniques?Do you record a demo for every song?What can you do for yourself...and when is it time to hire someone else for the rest?Do you release physical recordings (i.e. CDs or vinyl) or just digital?BusinessAre you a member of a Performing Rights Organization (PRO, i.e. ASCAP, BMI, SESAC)?Do you know who your audience is?  How did you develop that awareness?How do you know what to demand regarding pay when you play shows?How do you keep your audience engaged?Do you file taxes as a musician?How do you know where to put your energy when it comes to social media?How do you find new streams of income?GrowthHow do you stay informed about musical trends?How do you find new gear?Where do you find new music?How do you learn new covers?Are there techniques you've learned that took your playing, singing, or writing to a new level?LifeHow do you do all of the above and still have energy left over?What kind of toll does that take on your relationships?How do you define success?How long have you given yourself to "make it"?If you weren't a singer-songwriter, what else would you be pursuing?

Mary Bragg

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 songwriting community and getting song critiques... Making her latest record Lucky Strike.    Songs of Mary's featured in the episode:   Bayou Lullaby - from Lucky Strike (available May '17)   Think About Me — from Lucky Strike   Drifter's Hymn — from Lucky Strike   Treehouse (Home) — from Edge of This Town (Available Now)       Get in touch with Mary:   http://marybragg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/marybragg https://www.youtube.com/user/marybraggmusic https://twitter.com/marybragghttp://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-12-mary-bragg

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. <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Being part of a songwriting community and getting song critiques...</li> <li>Making her latest record Lucky Strike.</li> </ul>   Songs of Mary's featured in the episode: <ul> <li> Bayou Lullaby - from Lucky Strike (available May '17) </li> <li> Think About Me — from Lucky Strike </li> <li> Drifter's Hymn — from Lucky Strike </li> <li> Treehouse (Home) — from Edge of This Town (Available Now)  </li> </ul>   Get in touch with Mary:   <a href="http://marybragg.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://marybragg.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marybragg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/marybragg</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/marybraggmusic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/marybraggmusic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/marybragg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/marybragg</a><a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-12-mary-bragg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-12-mary-bragg</a>

Episode 12 - Mary Bragg

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.   Co-writing sessions with some songwriting greats, including Roger Cook, Johnny Christopher (who wrote "Always On My Mind"), and Gary Nicholson.  Recording with the original members of Wilco, and the Memphis Boys. How important it is to have the right representation Reporting songs played at gigs to your PRO--so that you get paid.    Songs of Doug's featured in the episode:   Everything Ah Ha Ha - from Lots of Luck   Reality Hit Me — from Lots of Luck   Stop and Smell the Roses — from Lots of Luck   Long Time Waiting — from Lots of Luck      Some of Doug's Influences--from the Influences Spotify Playlist:    I’ll Fly Away - Gillian Welch &amp; Alison Krauss   Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson   In Spite of Ourselves - John Prine   Blue Veins - Jack White (The Raconteurs)  Linda On My Mind - Conway Twitty   Check those playlists out here.     Get in touch with Doug:   http://rednoterecords.com/main/ https://www.facebook.com/Lucky-Doug-Summers-266040493415027/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbd8jN73tWJpoBmKyLpli4Q http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-11-lucky-doug-summers

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. <ul> <li> Co-writing sessions with some songwriting greats, including Roger Cook, Johnny Christopher (who wrote "Always On My Mind"), and Gary Nicholson. </li> <li>Recording with the original members of Wilco, and the Memphis Boys.</li> <li>How important it is to have the right representation</li> <li>Reporting songs played at gigs to your PRO--so that you get paid.</li> </ul>   Songs of Doug's featured in the episode: <ul> <li> Everything Ah Ha Ha - from Lots of Luck </li> <li> Reality Hit Me — from Lots of Luck </li> <li> Stop and Smell the Roses — from Lots of Luck </li> <li> Long Time Waiting — from Lots of Luck </li> </ul>   Some of Doug's Influences--from the Influences Spotify Playlist: <ul> <li> I’ll Fly Away - Gillian Welch &amp; Alison Krauss </li> <li> Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson </li> <li> In Spite of Ourselves - John Prine </li> <li> Blue Veins - Jack White (The Raconteurs) </li> <li>Linda On My Mind - Conway Twitty</li> </ul> Check those playlists out <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/endorsements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.     Get in touch with Doug:   <a href="http://rednoterecords.com/main/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rednoterecords.com/main/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lucky-Doug-Summers-266040493415027/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Lucky-Doug-Summers-266040493415027/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbd8jN73tWJpoBmKyLpli4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbd8jN73tWJpoBmKyLpli4Q</a><a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-11-lucky-doug-summers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-11-lucky-doug-summers</a>

Episode 11 - Lucky Doug Summers

Yosi Mesbah

Check out episode 10 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.    The War of Art by Steven Pressfield   For more information about this incredible book, check out the recap video by Philosophers-notes here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWy5o1YRNfo   Do we have boundaries about how far we’ll go in a song?   How do you frame your work during performances through banter?   Working with Parker McGee on Cellar &amp; Sky   Do what you’re good at, and delegate everything else.  You have to ask for help—or at least accept when someone offers to help.    Songs of Yosi's featured in the episode:  Thoughts of You -- from Troubadourial Walkabout Live From The Road My Dreams -- from Cellar &amp; Sky Letters -- from Troubadourial Walkabout Live From The Road Conversation -- from Cellar &amp; Sky     Songs Yosi is listening to lately--from the Endorsements Spotify Playlist:   Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before Richard Hawley - For Your Lover Give Some Time Stromae - Formidable   Check those playlists out here.     Get in touch with Yosi:   https://yosimesbah.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/YosiSongs/  https://www.youtube.com/user/Y1S4M7/videos?sort=dd&amp;view=0&amp;shelf_id=0 https://twitter.com/yosimesbahhttp://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-10-yosi-mesbah

Check out episode 10 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. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The War of Art</a> by Steven Pressfield </li> <li> For more information about this incredible book, check out the recap video by Philosophers-notes here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWy5o1YRNfo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWy5o1YRNfo</a> </li> <li> Do we have boundaries about how far we’ll go in a song? </li> <li> How do you frame your work during performances through banter? </li> <li> Working with Parker McGee on Cellar &amp; Sky </li> <li> Do what you’re good at, and delegate everything else.  You have to ask for help—or at least accept when someone offers to help.</li> </ul>   Songs of Yosi's featured in the episode: <ul> <li>Thoughts of You -- from Troubadourial Walkabout Live From The Road</li> <li>My Dreams -- from Cellar &amp; Sky</li> <li>Letters -- from Troubadourial Walkabout Live From The Road</li> <li>Conversation -- from Cellar &amp; Sky</li> </ul>   Songs Yosi is listening to lately--from the Endorsements Spotify Playlist: <ul> <li>Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out</li> <li>Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before</li> <li>Richard Hawley - For Your Lover Give Some Time</li> <li>Stromae - Formidable</li> </ul> Check those playlists out <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/endorsements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.     Get in touch with Yosi:   <a href="https://yosimesbah.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yosimesbah.bandcamp.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YosiSongs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/YosiSongs/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Y1S4M7/videos?sort=dd&amp;view=0&amp;shelf_id=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/user/Y1S4M7/videos?sort=dd&amp;view=0&amp;shelf_id=0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/yosimesbah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/yosimesbah</a><a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-10-yosi-mesbah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-10-yosi-mesbah</a>

Episode 10 - Yosi Mesbah

Kiely Schlesinger

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 some of the following, and a lot more.  Co-writes How We Choose The Right PRO Playing Covers/Building Chops Her Inspiration For Writing Disappear with Jon Latham  Fluctuating Between Feeling Proud and Shitty About Our Music Building Our Own Community Feeling Supported By and Being Supportive To Other Singer-Songwriters Dealing With Lyme Disease - Keeping Energy Up Choosing Recording Team That Is Invested/Interested In Your Music Identifying &amp; Maximizing Fanbase Staying Motivated In a Sea of Other Singer-Songwriters How Every Action Shapes Who We Are Kiely’s Experience with Depression Setting the Stage For Wellness     Songs of Kiely’s featured in the episode:  Disappear Slow n' Low Rock'n Rye Caroline's Corner Cafe      Songs Kiely is listening to lately--from the Endorsements Spotify Playlist:   Andy Shauf - Hometown Hero Villagers - Everything I Am Is Yours Ben Kweller - Old Hat   Check those playlists out here.     Get in touch with Kiely:   https://soundcloud.com/kiely-schlesinger https://www.facebook.com/kielyschlesinger/ https://twitter.com/KielyClaire http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-9-kiely-schlesinger

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 some of the following, and a lot more. <ul> <li>Co-writes</li> <li>How We Choose The Right PRO</li> <li>Playing Covers/Building Chops</li> <li>Her Inspiration For Writing Disappear with Jon Latham </li> <li>Fluctuating Between Feeling Proud and Shitty About Our Music</li> <li>Building Our Own Community</li> <li>Feeling Supported By and Being Supportive To Other Singer-Songwriters</li> <li>Dealing With Lyme Disease - Keeping Energy Up</li> <li>Choosing Recording Team That Is Invested/Interested In Your Music</li> <li>Identifying &amp; Maximizing Fanbase</li> <li>Staying Motivated In a Sea of Other Singer-Songwriters</li> <li>How Every Action Shapes Who We Are</li> <li>Kiely’s Experience with Depression</li> <li>Setting the Stage For Wellness </li> </ul>   Songs of Kiely’s featured in the episode: <ul> <li>Disappear</li> <li>Slow n' Low Rock'n Rye</li> <li>Caroline's Corner Cafe </li> </ul>   Songs Kiely is listening to lately--from the Endorsements Spotify Playlist: <ul> <li>Andy Shauf - Hometown Hero</li> <li>Villagers - Everything I Am Is Yours</li> <li>Ben Kweller - Old Hat</li> </ul> Check those playlists out <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/endorsements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.     Get in touch with Kiely:   <a href="https://soundcloud.com/kiely-schlesinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/kiely-schlesinger</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kielyschlesinger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/kielyschlesinger/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KielyClaire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/KielyClaire</a><a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-9-kiely-schlesinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-9-kiely-schlesinger</a>

Episode 09 - Kiely Schlesinger

Kira Small

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.   Songs of Kira’s featured in the episode: 3AM Firestarter Attention Cover My Mirrors   An article about the East Nashville Song Salon:  http://americansongwriter.com/2014/07/role-models-amy-speace-jack-hardy/   Neilson Hubbard http://www.neilsonhubbard.com   Joshua Britt http://www.joshuabrittart.com/music-videos/   Stacie Huckeba http://www.staciehuckeba.com   12 South Music https://12southmusic.com    Acapella App  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/nov/27/the-internet-is-obsessed-with-this-new-acapella-app   Get in touch with Kira:   http://www.kirasmall.com https://www.facebook.com/KiraSmallMusic/ https://twitter.com/kirasmall https://www.instagram.com/kirasmall/   Buy her latest album 3AM:   http://www.kirasmall.com/store/3am

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.   Songs of Kira’s featured in the episode: 3AM Firestarter Attention Cover My Mirrors   An article about the East Nashville Song Salon: <a href="http://americansongwriter.com/2014/07/role-models-amy-speace-jack-hardy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://americansongwriter.com/2014/07/role-models-amy-speace-jack-hardy/</a>   Neilson Hubbard <a href="http://www.neilsonhubbard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.neilsonhubbard.com</a>   Joshua Britt <a href="http://www.joshuabrittart.com/music-videos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.joshuabrittart.com/music-videos/</a>   Stacie Huckeba <a href="http://www.staciehuckeba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.staciehuckeba.com</a>   12 South Music <a href="https://12southmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://12southmusic.com</a>   Acapella App <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/nov/27/the-internet-is-obsessed-with-this-new-acapella-app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/nov/27/the-internet-is-obsessed-with-this-new-acapella-app</a>   Get in touch with Kira:   <a href="http://www.kirasmall.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kirasmall.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KiraSmallMusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KiraSmallMusic/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kirasmall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/kirasmall</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kirasmall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kirasmall/</a>   Buy her latest album 3AM:   <a href="http://www.kirasmall.com/store/3am" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kirasmall.com/store/3am</a>

Episode 08 - Kira Small

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.   Some other things we mentioned:   Leesta Vall Booking http://leestavall.com    All You Need To Know About The Music Business by Donald Passman   Georgia mentions some teachers she worked with in the past: Paul Rishell and Annie Raines (in Boston area) Dave Ricketts (in San Francisco area -- not Seattle, as mentioned in the audio)

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. Some other things we mentioned: Leesta Vall Booking <a href="http://leestavall.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://leestavall.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1501104896/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1472145153&amp;ref_=tmm_hrd_title_0&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> All You Need To Know About The Music Business</a> by Donald Passman Georgia mentions some teachers she worked with in the past: <a href="http://www.paulandannie.com/mojorodeo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Rishell and Annie Raines</a> (in Boston area) <a href="http://www.gauchojazz.com/about.html#dave" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Ricketts</a> (in San Francisco area -- not Seattle, as mentioned in the audio)

Episode 07 - Georgia English

Peter McKeown

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

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: <a href="http://danwilsonblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/commencement-speech.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://danwilsonblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/commencement-speech.html</a> "The Artists Way" by Julia Cameron His recent show I mention at the end of the episode: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/eastsidestorytn/east-side-storytellin-88-barry-jones-woodferd-02" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://soundcloud.com/eastsidestorytn/east-side-storytellin-88-barry-jones-woodferd-02</a>

Episode 06 - Peter McKeown (AKA Woodferd)

Aaron Berg

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

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! <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-5-aaron-berg-aka-mountainwalker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-5-aaron-berg-aka-mountainwalker</a>

Episode 05 -Aaron Berg (AKA Mountainwalker)

Jeremy Nash

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!   http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-4-jeremy-nash

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! <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-4-jeremy-nash" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-4-jeremy-nash</a>

Episode 04 - Jeremy Nash

Caleb Hawley

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!   Show notes at:  http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-3-caleb-hawley

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! Show notes at:  <a href="http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-3-caleb-hawley" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hexagonpodcast.com/episode//episode-3-caleb-hawley</a>

Episode 03 - Caleb Hawley

- I’m a fiction and non-fiction author, but it is so great and helpful to hear how others are working with their art,which in this case is music. Good framework for all the important parts of the creative life! And the music is just fun to hear!

Great motivation

As a singer-songwriter who has no clue what he&#39;s doing in any area besides songwriting, I need the wisdom of others, and that&#39;s what I found in the Hexagon Podcast. Besides just being fun to listen to, the Hexagon offers first-hand views from different singer-songwriters about specific methods they use to get ahead in business, performance, recording, and life in general. If you&#39;re one of those musicians who feels like everyone has it all together but you, you NEED to listen to this podcast! I don&#39;t have it together as much as the people being interviewed in each episode, but having listened to their stories, I now have a few tricks up my sleeve, and will undoubtedly benefit from the wisdom gleaned from the experience of others. This is inspiration at its finest.

Inspiring!

The Hexagon Podcast is about six aspects of being a singer-songwriter. You can learn more about the podcast and host by listening Episode 0, or visiting <a href="http://hexagonpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hexagonpodcast.com</a>. You can learn more about Jesse at his website, <a href="http://jessecorrell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jessecorrell.com</a>. Each episode, Jesse will meet with a fellow singer-songwriter to discuss the Six Aspects of Being a Singer-Songwriter...so we may discuss things like: Writing What is your process? How do you stay organized? Do you immediately copyright everything? Do you co-write? Do you write out lead sheets for your songs? Performance Solo shows versus band gigs Performance tech--loop pedals, tracks, gear, etc. How do you book your shows? How do you find the right venues? Have you done any regional/national tours? Describe your most difficult show? What is your anxiety level before a typical show? What is your best strategy for merch after the show? Recording Record yourself or go to the studio? Do you try to capture your raw sound, or perfect it with studio techniques? Do you record a demo for every song? What can you do for yourself...and when is it time to hire someone else for the rest? Do you release physical recordings (i.e. CDs or vinyl) or just digital? Business Are you a member of a Performing Rights Organization (PRO, i.e. ASCAP, BMI, SESAC)? Do you know who your audience is? How did you develop that awareness? How do you know what to demand regarding pay when you play shows? How do you keep your audience engaged? Do you file taxes as a musician? How do you know where to put your energy when it comes to social media? How do you find new streams of income? Growth How do you stay informed about musical trends? How do you find new gear? Where do you find new music? How do you learn new covers? Are there techniques you've learned that took your playing, singing, or writing to a new level? Life How do you do all of the above and still have energy left over? What kind of toll does that take on your relationships? How do you define success? How long have you given yourself to "make it"? If you weren't a singer-songwriter, what else would you be pursuing?

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