In the final episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker and podcast manager DarleneRaye wrap up the 100th episode of the podcast and talk about highlights of creating the show. This collection of podcasts will be archived on www.rusticsongbird.com as a resource for independent musicians to learn more about the music industry.…

In this solo episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker shares resources for independent musicians to find ways to do what they love and make music their career. Learn how to discover opportunities in the music industry and go pro.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Nashville entertainment attorney Shawn Thompson, about registering copyrights for your songs. Learn how to copyright a song online and make sure your original music is protected. Shawn Thompson is an entertainment attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, and contract…

Want to learn how to build real connections with people in your career? In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Bill Zufelt, about how to be more resourceful as a musician and the best way to use the connections you have to create a thriving network for life.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Tubebuddy’s Rob Balasabas, about how to grow your music YouTube channel. You’ll learn how to set up a solid cover song strategy to rank in YouTube search and get more views on your videos.By Lydia Walker

In this solo episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker teaches ways you can make songwriting a habit. While you may agree that being consistent as a writer and getting the practice in will help you get better over time, it’s easier said than done. So Lydia breaks down some small shifts that you can make to add songwriting into your …

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews worship singer Tobias, about his plan to release a song every month in 2021! They talk about the strategy for releasing singles and share ideas for ways to build your audience as an independent musician.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Emmalee, about her experience auditioning for NBC’s The Voice, what it was like being on the show, and working with Kelly Clarkson as a coach on #TeamKelly. Emmalee shares about her new music coming out, and what she’s learned from singing on national TV.…

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews living legend Dave Clark, about how he built a long term songwriting career. Dave shares stories from his journey as a writer, and encouragement for writers who want to make music their career.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, you’ll hear clips from the top downloaded shows of 2020, and some of our favorite memories on the podcast this year. Enjoy this collection of the best of 2020 and this year in review on the show! Thanks for listening. Have a happy New Year!By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker and podcast assistant DarleneRaye celebrate the end of 2020, and talk about how the show has grown over the last year. They share some behind-the-scenes stories of planning the podcast episodes, and a sneak peek of what to expect going into the new year.…

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Christa Wells, about ways to cover the costs of recording your music by crowdfunding. They talk about the benefits of using Patreon as a musician, and also some ideas for how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign. Learn how to communicate with your audience to build a …

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Stephanie Ann Bagley, about how to predict the profitability of your music business for 2021. Stephanie is a faith and business coach who teaches money principles with joy and enthusiasm. She specializes in helping creative mompreneurs start and scale their business and ha…

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Damian Keyes, about the strategies behind releasing music as an independent musician. He shares what’s working now, and how to set up your music career for success in the digital age.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Bryan Boliver, about the process of recording song demos, and shares tips about working with a producer. If you’ve thought about getting demos done for your songs, this will help you think through what your next steps might be.…

Are you confused about the process of publishing your own songs, and wondering how that is supposed to work? In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews TC Courtney, who has years of experience working at one of the top performing rights organizations, BMI, and also works in publishing for Big Machine Records. TC br…

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Mella Barnes from the blog Mella Music, about how to become a full time session musician. Making a living in music can sometimes feel out of reach, so they talk about practical ways to actually get paid to make music your career.…

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Jason Roy, lead singer of Building 429, about the path to becoming one of the top bands in Contemporary Christian Music. They talk about what Jason’s journey has looked like so far as a songwriter, musician, and how his faith has impacted how he views true success.…

Wanna know how to show up as your true self in your songwriting? In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Roz Welch, about her songwriting journey, and how to write songs that come from the heart.By Lydia Walker

Learn what it takes to release your own music online as an independent musician. Lydia Walker teaches about the next steps to take after you’ve recorded your songs, and shares tips for how to plan a successful music release.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Katherine Forbes, about how to stay consistent in your music career. They talk about ways you can promote your music and build an audience by showing up consistently without burning yourself out.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Chelsea Amber, about collaborating with other musicians. Learn about reaching out to similar artists, and creating fresh and fun music together to build your audience.By Lydia Walker

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Allison Brost, about going through a season of loss, and how songs that she has written have ministered healing to her as well as others. They talk about the healing power of music, and how writing through times of grief or loss can be therapeutic and help to process diffi…

Have you wondered how to get your songs featured on TV and in movies? In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Heather Evans, about her experience getting TV placements with her songs. Heather shares advice for beginners about how to start pitching your songs for sync licensing.…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for a record label? In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Ellen Hogan, about moving to Nashville to be in the music industry and her experience working for a record label. Ellen is also the co-host of a podcast for musicians called Beyond Broke And Hungry. L…