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Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast

Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast

Author: Demi Michelle Schwartz

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Welcome to Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast. Host and songwriter Demi Michelle Schwartz invites you on a journey like no other. Demi explores all aspects of being a songwriter, from the craft of songwriting to the music business and beyond. Catch new episodes every other Sunday and tune into all of the unforgettable conversations Demi has with songwriters, artists, radio presenters, music industry professionals, and more. So, what are you waiting for? Kick back and relax, don’t fall flat, and remember, stay “write on track!”
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Thank you so much for tuning into another episode of Write on Track. You are in for such a treat with this one. SJ and Callum from Morganway joined me for a fabulous chat about the origin of the band, favorite highlights, their new album, Kill the Silence, and more. It was a delight having SJ and Callum on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
Happy 2025! I’m so excited for another year of Write on Track. First up, I sat down with Rick George for a fabulous chat on his journey to releasing his self-titled debut project. During our conversation, we talked about remaining genuine while writing songs, songwriting inspiration, performing covers, developing our voices as artists, being hands-on in the studio, how songs have different interpretations, and much more. It was a delight having Rick on the show, so I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
Wow, another year of the show has come and gone. I couldn’t be more delighted to wrap up this year of Write on Track with a returning guest, Sarah Louise. Our chat is all about celebrating 2024 and Christmas music. What better way to close out a fabulous year? I hope you love listening to our fun and festive conversation. See you in 2025!Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m so excited to share my conversation with Carley Ridersleeve, an artist who has truly taken the reins of her songwriting and production. We talked about writing and recording authentic music, being multi-genre artists, developing production skills, giving ourselves permission to record songs and vocals over again, the benefits of releasing an album or EP over a single, and more. Carley also shared the details about her songs, “She Knows” and “American Girl.” It was a joy having her on the show, so I hope you love listening to our chat.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I couldn’t be more delighted to share my conversation with Emily Brooke following the release of her new album, All of the Pieces (Unplugged). During our chat, Emily shared how she got to open for Kelsea Ballerini, her evolution as a songwriter and artist, her experience on American Idol, what inspired her to release an unplugged album, the inspiration behind each track, her Christmas music plans, and more. It was a joy having Emily on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m delighted to share my chat with Ashleigh Chevalier about the life of an emotion-driven songwriter and performer. During our chat, Ashleigh talked about her diverse musical influences, her emotional approach to songwriting, the magic of performing, playing with a band, and more. She also unveiled the details about her album, Cayenne Roses. I loved having Ashleigh on the show, so I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m super excited to share my chat with Ben Hutcheson, centering artistry and evolution. We talked about still loving our old music, growing as artists, songwriting inspiration, building confidence as performers, and so much more. Ben also shared details about his single, “Living for the Weekend.” I loved having Ben on the show, so I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversation with Devon Beck ahead of the release of her new single, “Blame It.” We talked about Nashville, co-writing, music awards, performing, recording in the studio, and more. Devon also shares the details about “Blame It.” It was a joy having her on the show, so I hope you love listening to our chat.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m delighted to bring you my fabulous chat with Rebecca Correia. During our conversation, we talked about the inspiration from nature, evolving as a songwriter, receiving a music education, how music is for people of all ages, and more. Rebecca also shared details about her collaboration with Lillie Mae, “Rose Colored Glasses,” and her upcoming EP, Flying. It was a joy having Rebecca on the show, so I hope you love listening.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
Releasing a debut project is a huge deal, so I’m beyond excited to share my chat with Jurana on creating a debut EP. During our conversation, we talked about performing live, writing authentic music, choosing which songs to record, selecting songs for an EP, how it feels releasing music and receiving listener feedback, and so much more. Jurana also gave a glimpse into her EP, Dead Romantic. I loved having her on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m beyond honored to share my fabulous conversation with Cali Tucker, a true rising star in the country music scene. We talked about songwriting, her experience on The Voice, the release of “Country Couture” and the song’s music video, her upcoming clothing line, and more. Cali was a delight to talk to, so I hope you love listening to our chat.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
Wow, I have such a fabulous chat to share with you. Liz Kennedy joined me for an inspiring conversation tied to her single, “While I Still Can.” I hope our chat leaves you feeling inspired to chase your dreams and do what you want to do while you still have the time. I loved having Liz on the show, so please enjoy listening.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m delighted to bring you my fabulous chat with Jason Kirkness. During our conversation, we talked about songs being the soundtracks to our lives, writing authentic music, not going into songwriting sessions with a specific genre in mind, releasing songs that were written years ago, and much more. It was a joy having Jason on the show, so I hope you love listening.Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz.Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I couldn’t be more excited to bring you a highly entertaining and genuine conversation with Emmet Stevens Jr. During our chat, we talked about our different music backgrounds, being authentic as songwriters, crafting lyrics and a melody that compliment each other, performing, not putting a deadline on creativity, expressing emotion in the studio, evolving as artists, and much more. It was a true delight having Emmet on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
Artists grow and learn from project to project, and one of the biggest evolutions happens from writing and recording a debut album to a sophomore one. I’m delighted to share my fantastic conversation with Axel Flóvent about this evolution. During our conversation, we talked about how our songwriting processes changed between our first albums and our second, how we intentionally wrote music for the albums, receiving feedback on batches of songs during the writing process, filling in gaps to complete the projects, and more. Axel also shares all about his album, Away From This Dream. I enjoyed having Axel on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m delighted to bring you my fabulous chat with BOWEN YOUNG, a rising duo you should have your eye on. Clare and Brandon talk about how they met and started making music together, their songwriting process, what inspires their music, and more. We also cover the importance of recognizing songwriters, and Clare and Brandon share all about their album, Us. It was a joy having them on the show, so I hope you love listening. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
The life of a songwriter is a roller coaster ride. From the highs to the lows, we have experiences that inspire our music and shape who we are. I’m so glad Amber Nadine returned to the show to have such a vulnerable and genuine conversation with me. The quote for this episode is by Winston Churchill: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” During our conversation, Amber and I talk about the highs and lows of life, being present, stopping to celebrate wins, coping with difficult emotions, documenting our lives through music, the emotions that come along with writing, recording, and releasing music, and so much more. I truly loved having Amber back on the show for such a fabulous chat, so I hope you love listening. We all face our own roller coasters, so remember, you’re not alone. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I couldn’t be more excited to share my fabulous conversation with songwriter and music therapist, Rebecca Lappa. During our chat, we talked about music therapy, the therapeutic aspect of songwriting, the songwriting process, finding the courage to release vulnerable music, being multi-genre artists, and more. Also, Rebecca unveiled the details about her single, “Deep Water.” It was a joy having Rebecca on the show for such a genuine conversation, so I hope you love listening. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m over the moon to share my insightful and honest conversation with Mira Goto, centering the vulnerable journey of a pop-country songwriter. During our chat, we talk about being pop-country artists, bringing our voices to the country genre, speaking our truths through music, finding the confidence and courage to be vulnerable in our songs, how being perfect all the time isn’t realistic, the importance of revisiting and rewriting songs, evolving as songwriters, and much more. Mira also gives a glimpse into her EP, Before. It was a true honor having Mira on the show, so I hope you love our conversation. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
I’m beyond delighted to share my fabulous chat with rising country music star and songwriter, Allie Colleen. Along with unveiling her songwriting process, Allie talks about her debut album, Stones, her fun single, “Halos and Horns,” and her vulnerable single featuring Lee Brice, “While We’re Still Friends.” She also shares her experience shooting the “While We’re Still Friends” music video, plans for the rest of the year, and a valuable piece of advice for songwriters. It was an honor having Allie on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”
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