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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.

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.

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.

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 difficult seasons of life.

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. Listen in to hear her story, and advice for how to overcome the stigma of the starving artist by becoming truly successful.

Have you dabbled in writing songs but you’re ready to learn more? In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Sarah Spencer, founder of SongFancy, about the best songwriting tips for beginners who are just getting started writing their first songs or writers who want to brush up on the basics. 

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Randy Cox, about his legendary career as one of the most remarkable music publishers in the history of Contemporary Christian Music. He also mentors and coaches songwriters to dive deeper into the craft of rewriting their songs, and guiding them to become ready for a publishing deal.

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews singer and speaker Brittany Batson, about learning to live out your true purpose as a musician. They talk about discovering your unique spiritual gifts and walking out your specific calling in life. 

In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Grant Norsworthy, who is a speaker and teacher who has had success in music and now has a passion for mentoring and training worshipping musicians.

Are you passionate about making music and want to explore different ways to use your skills? In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Nashville hit songwriter and producer Shay Watson, about being a multifaceted musician and building a successful songwriting career. They talk about how the music industry is changing, and what the songwriting opportunities may look like in the future.

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.