In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, Seth Mosley and X O’Connor sit down to explore what truly separates good from legendary in the world of songwriting and production. They break down the core traits of hitmakers, the secrets behind unforgettable hooks, and the habits that help creators stay relevant across decades. You'll hear insights on how the greats continue to evolve with the industry, plus practical takeaways you can apply to your own music journey today. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to write your next big hit, this episode is packed with wisdom from two industry veterans who’ve seen it all.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, Seth Mosley and X O’Connor sit down to explore what truly separates good from legendary in the world of songwriting and production. They break down the core traits of hitmakers, the secrets behind unforgettable hooks, and the habits that help creators stay relevant across decades. You'll hear insights on how the greats continue to evolve with the industry, plus practical takeaways you can apply to your own music journey today. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to write your next big hit, this episode is packed with wisdom from two industry veterans who’ve seen it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the&nbsp;Made It In Music Podcast, Seth Mosley and X O’Connor sit down to explore what truly separates good from legendary in the world of songwriting and production. They break down the core traits of hitmakers, the secrets behind unforgettable hooks, and the habits that help creators stay relevant across decades. You'll hear insights on how the greats continue to evolve with the industry, plus practical takeaways you can apply to your own music journey today. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to write your next big hit, this episode is packed with wisdom from two industry veterans who’ve seen it all. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Analyzing Hitmakers: What Makes the Greats Great

Many want to "make it" in the music industry. Few successfully make it in. Even fewer stay in. The goal of this podcast is to help bring some clarity to your path towards a music career. We want to help you not only get in, but stay in. To this end, hosts Seth Mosley and X O'Connor will dig deep with luminaries of the music industry. These are people who have "made it" and today have very notable careers. Many are Grammy winners and work with prominent record labels. Some of our listeners might be on the creative side as a songwriter, artist, producer, or engineer. Others might be on the business side interested in marketing, management, A&amp;R, or radio. The "Made It In Music Podcast" is designed to serve both sides; we are certain you will find a place in this community. How do you get a record deal, get a hit artist to cut your song, build fans, or get on tours? We tackle these questions and more. Before you know it, you will be able to say that you too have "Made It In Music!"<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Many want to "make it" in the music industry. Few successfully make it in. Even fewer stay in. The goal of this podcast is to help bring some clarity to your path towards a music career. We want to help you not only get in, but stay in. To this end, hosts Seth Mosley and X O'Connor will dig deep with luminaries of the music industry. These are people who have "made it" and today have very notable careers. Many are Grammy winners and work with prominent record labels. Some of our listeners might be on the creative side as a songwriter, artist, producer, or engineer. Others might be on the business side interested in marketing, management, A&R, or radio. The "Made It In Music Podcast" is designed to serve both sides; we are certain you will find a place in this community. How do you get a record deal, get a hit artist to cut your song, build fans, or get on tours? We tackle these questions and more. Before you know it, you will be able to say that you too have "Made It In Music!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many want to "make it" in the music industry. Few successfully make it in. Even fewer stay in. The goal of this podcast is to help bring some clarity to your path towards a music career. We want to help you not only get in, but stay in. To this end, hosts Seth Mosley and X O'Connor will dig deep with luminaries of the music industry. These are people who have "made it" and today have very notable careers. Many are Grammy winners and work with prominent record labels. Some of our listeners might be on the creative side as a songwriter, artist, producer, or engineer. Others might be on the business side interested in marketing, management, A&amp;R, or radio. The "Made It In Music Podcast" is designed to serve both sides; we are certain you will find a place in this community. How do you get a record deal, get a hit artist to cut your song, build fans, or get on tours? We tackle these questions and more. Before you know it, you will be able to say that you too have "Made It In Music!" Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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