Songwriting Has No Rules

Songwriter, artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Noah Levine's life changed when Noah Kahan asked him to join his band and come on tour as lead guitarist. He talks about the process of co-writing the hit single "Dial Drunk" and what it's like to see audiences around the world connect to the music. Noah takes us back to his first memories learning guitar and exploring production, and admits that he's finally writing songs about what he's wanted talk about for a long time.

18 year-old rising country artist Salome Cullen opens up about his deep love for old fashioned, meaningful songwriting and how it influences his process. He shares the moments of realization that led to taking his career in music seriously, and the focus he brings to his craft.

Nashville-based confessional singer/songwriter Isabel Pless talks about how blowing up on TikTok in college changed her career path entirely. She discusses her songwriting process, and how sharing music online helps both audiences and artists feel seen and validated.

Toronto-based singer/songwriter duo Robinson Kirby discuss their journey as artist-writers independently and together. Luke Robinson and Madelyn Kirby reflect on the writing and recording process for their new EP "Where Are You Now," and speak honestly about both the challenging and beautiful parts of being partners in music and life.

California-raised, Nashville-based singer/songwriter & punk rock poet Eva Cassel reflects on her growth as an artist and educator. She expresses how writing helps her to process emotions slowly, and being open to trying new things has led her to become the artist that she is today.

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mental health advocate Dylan Dunlap speaks about holding himself accountable in his music and finding balance. He reflects on an integral part of the songwriting process: to be vulnerable and open enough to receive songs as they come.

Miami-raised, Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter Bryce Drew talks about soul-searching and approaching music from the perspective of a storyteller. She reflects on the journey that brought her to study songwriting at Belmont University and eventually land in LA, pursuing a career as an artist.

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Darryl Rahn reflects on his recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the overwhelming pressure to finish every song, a desire to change the vocabulary around "writer's block," and more.

Nashville indie alternative artist Abby Holliday discusses her transition from being an instrumentalist to full-time singer/songwriter, navigating self-doubt and learning to lean into what feels right.

Songwriter and music educator Bonnie Hayes reflects on her years as Chair of the Songwriting Department at Berklee College of Music, how being a professor has influenced her perspective, and the heyday of 80's punk rock.