This episode of Songwriter Insights is the first of a three-part series with John Hildebrand. John has given us a great deal of information about studio recording that we’re sure will be valuable to anyone who is thinking of recording, whether it’s a simple song demo or an entire record.
What’s Covered

* Getting feedback on your songs
* Being honest about your material
* Identifying your style
* Understanding different types of studio demos
* Choosing a studio
* Do you need a producer?

John Hildebrand is an engineer, producer, musician, educator, studio consultant, and a member of Audio Engineering Society (AES). His professional business background includes Owner/Engineer of Accusound Recording Studio, San Diego, Engineer/Instructor at SOUNDTRAX Recording Studio, San Diego, and Owner of Desert Windsong Publishing. John has taught Audio Production and Sound Design for Film at San Diego State University, Audio Recording Techniques at San Diego’s Southwestern College, and most recently was Professor of Audio/Video and Film Production at San Diego City College.
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I was thrilled to have this second chat with my friend Sven-Erik Seaholm. Not only because he is  so knowledgeable on the music biz and  such a remarkable talent, but as you will hear is a generous and kind gentleman. In this episode we chat about songwriting and the ways he and I  come to writing a song, the discipline of songwriting, and why we do it. That conversation lead us to production and how a singer/songwriter or band should come into a studio. The ending conversation was fascinating; we had a real stroll around ‘Where the music Biz is heading?’.
I believe you as the listener will have as good a time listening as I had doing the show.

Sven’s Links
Kitsch & Sync Production
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Sven-Erik Seaholm revisits to discuss songwriting and where the music biz is heading.

Cory Wilkins, with his unique “Outlaw Riff Country” sound, recording artist and performer is destroying barriers and shattering expectations with his energetic live shows filled to the brim with kick-ass country-rock music and Cory’s trademark rebel humor.
And Cory is just as entertaining off stage as he is while in front of his fans. How many blind guys have YOU seen sitting behind the wheel of a pick-up truck while going through the drive-thru at the local Dunkin’ Donuts? That is the kind of crazy s#@t this guy does!
When he isn’t performing or writing songs, Cory likes to kick back with a beer while following his two favorite sports teams: the San Diego Chargers and Boston Red Sox. He is also an avid poker player having spent nearly two years playing professionally and has even competed in the World Series of Poker!

What’s Covered

* Why polishing your live show should be a priority, and is the investment worth it?
* Building your community through fan relationships
* How to focus your fan engagement on a personal level
* Expanding on traditional methods of marketing
* Periscope – how you can use this live-streaming app
* Branding vs. Humanizing
* Making the case for a connected and supportive music community


Cory Wilkins Links
CoryWilkinsMusic.com
Amazon
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Facebook Page
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Cory Wilkins – Profit by investing in yourself and growing your community through fan relationships.

Criag Bartock is lead guitarist, producer and songwriter with the legendary rock band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart. Craig has worked and has written charted singles with some of the biggest names in popular music, including, Heart, Blondie, Aly and AJ, Brie Larson, Seal, Simply Red, Toni Braxton, Madonna, and Tina Arena.
His credits also include a long list of TV and Movie music composition and scoring including shows such as Dexter, The Carrie Diaries, Brothers and Sisters, Alien Encounters, MTV’s The Alectrix, Burn Notice, Rachel Zoe Project, MTV Cribs, Sunset Daze, LA Ink, Access Hollywood, Dr. 90210, Valentine, and Reaper. Movies Elizabethtown and PS I Love You. Animation scores for Warner Bros ….The Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Looney tunes, Nickelodeon, Hanna-Barbera.
Craig’s TV appearances include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Ellen, Dancing With The Stars, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, PBS Soundstage, The L Word. VH1 Rock Honors, Fanatic Live From Caesars Colosseum, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and A&E; Private Sessions.

What’s Covered

* Life on the road with Heart
* Exciting performance news 
* How music recycles it’s relevancy over time
* Music production styles over the years
* How technology changed the way performances are recorded  
* Technical perfection vs. being human
* The charm of the live performance – flaws and all!

Special Show Announcement: Coming up August 21 and 22 a two night concert series at the Hollywood Bowl with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Check Heart’s web page or Hollywood Bowl for show details.

Craig’s Links:
CraigBartock.com
HeartMusic.com
cdbaby
Twitter
Facebook Page
Linkedin
Youtube
ReverbNation

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Craig Bartock – Life with Heart and relevant observations on today’s music production and performance


Solveig Whittle is the lead vocalist, lyricist, and business side of the pop/folk duo Solveig & Stevie, whose other member is studio musician and producer, Stevie Adamek. Stevie was originally signed by Scepter Records and then Columbia Records.
Before beginning her songwriting and performing collaboration with Stevie in 2010, Solveig was the lead vocalist for the Seattle folk-pop band Shades of Red, which released two CDs, December Sunday  (2008) and Absolution (2011 – produced by Adamek).
Solveig &  Stevie released their first CD together, Zombie Lover, in 2013, and their second CD, Fire and Other Playthings, in 2014. They also write and record music for events, for other musicians, and for television and film licensing. Their song Little Bird, from the Fire and Other Playthings album, was nominated in 2014 for an award in the Best Female Vocal category of the HMMAs (Hollywood Music in Media Awards).
Solveig began performing in college singing cover tunes. As a tech marketer with various large tech companies in the 1990s, she sidelined in several corporate bands, including one of the first techie “Battles of the Band” ever held. While at Microsoft, Solveig played in a band with guitartist and software guru Jim Allchin. She has also collaborated on several songs with former Heart guitarist, now solo artist, Roger Fisher, who has a cameo appearance on Shades of Red’s Absolution album.
Not content with being a hobbyist musician, Solveig is combining her marketing and business expertise with her love of music to make a name for herself as a thought leader in the world of indie music marketing. She regularly contributes articles on the music industry and music marketing to Hypebot and other music marketing and industry websites, blogs and podcasts. She also guest lectures to music students at the Art Institute of Seattle.

What’s Covered

* Why purpose matters
* Defining your purpose and what you represent
* How knowing who you are resonates with others
* Be yourself to source your best work
* Achieving your vision through incremental goals 
* The magic of the “music zone” experience
* Recognizing your talent through the eyes of others
* Is your vision realistic and obtainable?
* Defining your story


Solveig’s Links
Shades of Solveig
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Solveig Whittle chats about defining your purpose and realizing your creative vision.

Ashley “Bad Ash” Davis is an experienced Radio Personality, Commercial Voiceover Artist, Emcee, Music Journalist, Food & Travel Blogger, Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), Surf Instructor & Slackliner.
Meet Ashley
My name is Ashley Davis… also know as “Bad Ash”.  I was given this nickname while working as a Rock Radio Personality in Champaign, IL… it stuck.  I’ve worked for all kinds of radio stations (Top 40, AC, Hard Rock, Alternative & AAA) in Chicago, IL, Champaign/Urbana, IL & Asheville, NC.  Loved it, but after 10 years I needed to explore new options… I moved to Hawaii, where I did lots of yoga, surfed & learned to slackline.  While there I worked casually doing voiceover acting, writing album reviews & interviewing singer songwriters around the country, and did a lot of traveling.  Over the summer I taught surf lessons on the coast of North Carolina & traveled to Fiji where I received my certification to be a Yoga Instructor.  I love yoga, surfing, slacklining, acro yoga, traveling, eating, hiking, skydiving & just all around adventuring.  BadAshVoice.com is my outlet to tell everyone about crazy awesome life I lead. And, because (I think I left it out) I LOVE to talk!

What’s Covered

* Money opportunities for today’s artists.
* Defining the whole artist package.
* Adapting your skill and talent to change with the times.
* Are talent shows and competitions relevant?
* Why humility and gratitude are so important.
* How your music genre allows fans to discover you. 
* Discovering your niche by being authentic and defining your style.



Ashley’s Links
Bad Ash Voice
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Twitter

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