This week, [Naomi Crain] talks to hit songwriting and producer, [Stephan Moccio] about [songwriting, passion, talent and success].....

Over the years, Moccio has penned songs for superstars like Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Seal, James Blunt, and Ne-Yo, landing seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 on the strength of his undeniably original and deeply resonant melodies.

What does it take to be a successful songwriter, producer or artist? Is it a 'good start' in life, talent, hard work or luck? This is one of the many questions that Naomi poses to the deeply purposeful and passionate musician, whose answers are delivered as thoughtfully and delicately as his music.

In speaking of his latest album 'Lionheart'...“If people are going to gift me with the hour of their time that it takes to listen to this body of work, then I want to give them something valuable in return,” he says. “It needs to be something beautiful, first and foremost, but it also needs to be something that makes them feel peaceful inside. I want this music to be meditative and transformative for everyone who hears it, and to give them back the time and space that so many of us are missing today.”

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Are you an Australian or New Zealand songwriter, music producer or original artist? Want to learn more about your craft? The Australian Songwriters Conference runs regular online workshops and activities designed to help you upskill your songwriting and develop your music career. Find out more at www.australiansongwritersconference.com

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This week, ASC founder, Lisa Butler, chats with members of the ASC Team: Genevieve Sovereign (ASC Melbourne Circle coordinator), Naomi Crain (ASC workshop presenter and mentor) and Paul Wyer (ASC Social Media Assistant).

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We also hear Genevieve Sovereign's brand new EDM release, 'Vibration Angle' (feat. Ben Tenison)

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This week, Courtney Keil chats with ASC member, singer-songwriter, Amanda Stewart. They talk about Amanda's songwriting journey, juggling a music career and family, writing in Nashville and more. Plus, we hear one of Amanda's cinematic tracks, 'Warrior', cowritten/co-produced with her 2FRONTIER partner for sync release.

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Are you an Australian or New Zealand songwriter, music producer or original artist? Want to learn more about your craft? The Australian Songwriters Conference runs regular online workshops and activities designed to help you upskill your songwriting and develop your music career. Find out more at www.australiansongwritersconference.com

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This week, host, Courtney Keil chats with award-winning film maker and music video producer (Baker Boy, Rüfüs Du Sol, Vera Blue and Ngaiire) about songwriting, music video production, and how music creators can expand their audience reach through the visual medium.

About Jude Ella

He was nominated as part of a team for a 2019 ARIA for 'Best Music Video' for 'Baker Boy - Cool as Hell.'

He also worked extensively in advertising, documentary, and corporate video production, as well as in Hollywood.

He has won ACS Gold, Silver, and Bronze for his cinematography work on multiple Rüfüs Du Sol music videos and Short Film productions.

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In this short episode, Lisa Butler, founder of the Australian Songwriters Conference, introduces the Podcast.

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