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Songwriter Soup

Songwriter Soup

Songwriter Soup is a frank discussion about how to make it in the music industry as a songwriter. It takes grit and a lot of patience, but also sound financial advice.Laura Veltz is a Four-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and is teaming up with Tracy Hackney, a seasoned financial advisor for musicians, to bring you the tips and tricks of the industry. Joined by host and producer, Kevin Sokolnicki, the trio has interviews with some of the most prominent and up-and-coming songwriters and

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Episode 8: You Can’t Write Your Haircuts Off: An...

Songwriter Soup ·

2023/05/01

Luke Dick joins Laura and Tracy for a candid and sprawling look at money, songwriting, creativity and family. Luke’s winding path has led him through academics, warehouse jobs, an artist deal, songwriting, producing, and movie-making. Ultimately he’s emerged as one of the most unique and sought-after songwriter/producers in Nashville. His approach to money puts creativity front and center. His humor and vulnerability make him one of the most engaging guests on the show so far. Luke Dick was raised

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Episode 7: How To Break Up With A Co-Writer

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2023/04/24

Break-ups are never easy, especially when it comes to co-writing. This week, our hosts examine the reasons it may be necessary to say goodbye to a collaborator and how to do it with care. The trio also talks about the virtues of Nashville’s even split policy, writing non-exclusionary lyrics, and what to do when you feel like your songs are getting worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 6: Don’t Order The Seafood Tower: An...

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2023/04/17

This week, Laura and Tracy are joined by songwriter Andy Albert. He details his humble beginnings in Nashville living with multiple roommates in a run-down house, struggling to get a publishing deal and nearly throwing in the towel. Spoiler alert: he sticks it out eventually scores a bunch of hits. Though his success is inspiring on its own, his openness about the difficult times makes this one of the most relatable interviews yet. Andy Albert is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter originally

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Episode 5: My Heroes Waited Tables Too

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2023/04/10

This in this episode, Laura, Tracy and Kevin continue down the path of the new-to-town songwriter. The trio digs into the importance of giving and receiving criticism, the beauty of an imperfect writers round performance and the many virtues of cowriting. Tracy shares how his gig at a bike shop lead to joining the band Bare Jr. and Laura tells the story of the time a publisher calling her “chicken sh*t” saved her from pursuing the wrong career in the music business. Learn more about your ad choices

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Episode 4: I Could Dunk In High School: An Interview...

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2023/04/03

In this episode, Laura and Tracy sit down with songwriter, producer and publisher Luke Laird. Luke talks the magic of writers’ rounds, being reluctant to ask for help, letting go of jealousy and the nitty gritty details of his early publishing deals. Laura also shares the story of a pivotal moment that lead to her being a songwriter. Ferocious talent, wit, and sincere humility rarely come together like they do in Grammy winner Luke Laird. Since moving to Nashville from a small farming town in

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Episode 3: DON'T Fake It Til You Make It

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2023/03/27

In this episode, Laura, Tracy and Kevin dive deep into the first chapter of a songwriter’s career. They discuss the no-no’s that tempt young songwriters like sliding into hit songwriters’ DMs, meeting with a publisher before they’re ready and spending money they don’t have. Laura also breaks down the dangers of having a hit too early, protecting your self esteem, and how faking it until you make it is not the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 2: Being Fun Is Better Than Being Good: An...

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2023/03/20

Jimmy Robbins’ career in music has been a winding road. From getting signed to a record deal at 17, to making jingles to afford Christmas gifts, to scoring five #1 hits in 18 months, to becoming a publisher, his path has been anything but typical. In this episode, he sits down with Laura and Tracy to talk bad deals, imposter syndrome, misconceptions about writing up, and why he’s more than a “track guy.” Jimmy Robbins is a CMA + ACM Award winning, Grammy nominated Nashville-based songwriter,

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Episode 1: You Have To Start Somewhere

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2023/03/13

The path of the songwriter is full of uncertainty. It comes with highs and lows creatively, socially, and financially. That kind of shaky ground can lead to all kinds of anxiety and decisions that leave you questioning everything. This podcast is made for songwriters or those on a creative journey who might need a little encouragement and sound financial advice. In the first episode, you’ll meet our hosts: veteran songwriter Laura Veltz, financial advisor Tracy Hackney, and producer Kevin

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Songwriter Soup Trailer

Songwriter Soup ·

2023/03/08

Songwriter Soup, brought to you by American Songwriter, healthy recipes for not losing your mind and your money in the songwriting business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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