Rustic Songbird

What would you do if a song you wrote went viral?

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews sister duo Camille & Haley Harris, about their experience and advice about when your songs go viral. They share about how to deal with negative comments, and not taking criticism personally when you stand up for something you believe in.

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Kyla Simone, who is a singer/songwriter, recording artist and founder of Girls & Guitars Official. She has recently hosted a series of virtual concerts called "6 Strings Of Hope". Girls & Guitars also provides opportunities for online music education, special events and is building a community of like-minded musicians to mentor the next generation of female guitarists.

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Haylie Allcott, about writing songs based on scripture, and her experience using the method of psalming. They talk about starting from a place of worship, and how new sounds and songs can come from your personal worship time with the Lord.

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Hanna Freeman, and they talk about trusting that God is in control of the details of our lives. As a Christian songwriter facing the changes in the music industry, Hanna shares about the importance of depending on God now and moving forward.

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Krista Francis, about the 30 Day Girls With Guitars Challenge for girls of all ages to finally pick up the guitar and learn to play!

Are you passionate about making music, but questioning the next step you should take?

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker shares the mindset and practical advice about figuring out the next step in your music career. By beginning with the end in mind, you can reverse engineer what it will take to reach your goals, and Lydia applies that concept to being an independent musician. If you have big dreams, but wondering what to do next is holding you back, this episode is for you.

Do you feel overwhelmed or confused when it comes to what to do with your songs once they've been written?

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Holly Salazar, about what you need to know when it comes to the admin side of releasing your original songs. Holly shares tips for how to make sure you're legally covered and your songs are protected. You'll also learn how to make sure you're set up to get paid for your music.

Do you want to expand your network and collaborate with other musicians?

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Jonathan Warren, about networking with other musicians and collaborating with artists. Jonathan shares insights as an instrumentalist who has performed with many other musicians. Learn the common courtesies, what's working now in the music industry, and how to build relationships with other musicians for life.

Do you say yes to everything, and don't know where to draw the line?

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Natalie Runion about setting your goal, priorities and boundaries as a creative person. Natalie shares great advice for anyone who's feeling burned out and has a hard time saying no.

Wanna know the pros and cons of songwriting with others?

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Lara Marriott, about the difference between writing songs alone and writing with others. If you've been thinking about songwriting with other people, but not sure how to start or what to expect, Lara shares what she loves about writing alone as well as her experiences co-writing with others.