Best 40 Songwriting Podcasts

SongTown on Songwriting is an honest look at what it takes to write a great song. We will teach, entertain and inspire. This podcast is a celebration of songs and songwriters. more

Welcome to The Hook Podcast, the podcast that takes you inside the minds of the best and brightest country music songwriters. Each week we are joined by some of Nashville's most talented writers and get an in-depth look at their creative process, their inspirations, and the stories behind their biggest hits. Whether you're a country music fan or just love hearing great songwriting stories, The Hook Podcast is the podcast for you. more

Phoenix, Arizona based Singer/Songwriter Brian Chartrand sits down with friends and fellow artists to discuss music, songwriting, art, life, and whatever else comes up. The inspiration for this podcast came from the countless, often intense, sometimes zany, discussions over the years with friends and artists that I wish I had recorded. Another goal of So The Story Goes is to introduce the world to some very talented friends of mine. I hope you enjoy it. more

SongWriter turns stories into songs, ft. Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), George Saunders, Steve Earle, Susan Orlean & Neil Gaiman more

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 artists in the music industry.Songwriter Soup airs every Monday where you get your podcasts. more

Have you ever felt like you've lost touch with your inner creative compass? Is songwriting a practice you want to maintain for the rest of your life? Have you ever thought about 'why,' you write songs? Each week, host Michael Averill shares heart warming stories from his own experience as a touring singer/songwriter, as well as with guests, about songs that have been impactful, and why. more

We're talking co-writes, connections, royalties, and really real advice. With an emphasis on supporting womxn in music, this podcast is a community for up and coming musicians to chat about their experiences and share their passion. more

Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time this podcast is about the people who make them. more

Songsmith is a podcast on the craft of songwriting by songwriters. In each episode we interview successful songwriters on their methods of creating songs and what inspires them to write. We deep dive into the artistic process shining a light on how great songs are formed. more

A podcast to help you confidently and regularly write and release your music. 

Songwriter and guitar coach Mike Meiers discusses the ins and outs of the songwriting process with a variety of experienced musical guests. more

Welcome to Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast. Host and songwriter Demi Michelle Schwartz invite you on a journey like no other. Demi explores all aspects of being a songwriter, from the craft of songwriting to the music business and beyond. Catch new episodes every other Sunday and tune into all of the unforgettable conversations Demi has with songwriters, artists, radio presenters, music industry professionals, and more. more

Hosted by Emmy-winning songwriter TJ Moss, Songwriter Showcase learns from artists of all kinds about the art of songwriting. more

This is a weekly podcast about the craft of songwriting hosted by Berklee College of Music Professor Scarlet Keys. She takes deep dive into the craft, technique and art of songwriting in conversations with eminent songwriters, producers, and other creatives asking questions only a songwriting professor would ask so listeners can walk away inspired and armed with clear and actionable tools and techniques they can apply to their songwriting. more

This podcast is for all songwriters, whether just starting or advanced - no musical background necessary! Composer and teacher Joseph Lilore cover the techniques of modern hit songwriters, along with an in-depth analysis of popular songs through time. The first series of lessons is an interactive course, where Joe plays chord progressions on the guitar as you sing along, turning your words into melodies. By the end of that series, you will have written your first song, and you will be able to compose as many songs as you wish, in any style - pop, jazz, rock, country & more! more

A podcast about making music: Why do musicians create what they do? Why do they create in that particular way? Mark Linsenmayer (aka songwriter Mark Lint, and host of The Partially Examined Life) talks to songwriters and composers about specific recordings, which are played in full. We cover lyric meanings, writing and recording techniques, arrangements, band dynamics, the stories behind the songs, and even music theory. more

The main goal is to create content that helps you in your creative journey of making your own music! You will either find case study episodes and listen to how each song grows as I go through my music composition process; or episodes about music theory tips for songwriters, tools, and other creative strategies to keep your music flowing. more

Songwriter Trysts is an intimate space where artists gather to discuss the love of songwriting. Writing songs and the journey that one makes into this ancient art form is powerful stuff. Songwriters have something to say and this is a space to delve deeper into their songs, where they come from and what they are creating. more

In-depth interviews with songwriters about their songwriting process. That's it. Nothing else. No talk of band drama, band names, or tour stories. Treating songwriters as writers, plain and simple. By Ben Opipari, English Lit Ph.D. more

Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music more

The Songwriter Show was created out of a desire to help songwriters from those just learning the craft to seasoned music industry professionals. We want to empower and inspire you to improve your songwriting craft as well as your knowledge of how the music business works today.If you love music, we think you're going to love The Songwriter Show. more

The RESOUNDworship Songwriting Podcast is designed to equip, train and inspire grass-roots worship songwriters in local churches. Joel Payne and Sam Hargreaves discuss songwriting technique, analyse classic worship songs, interview established writers and present a featured song. All to help you become a better worship songwriter! more

Joe Pug hosts a monthly conversation with one of today's best songwriters.

Our podcast features interviews with some of the world's most successful songwriters.

Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway. more

I chat to up and coming songwriters about their creative processes, making music in today's world and they answer your agony aunt questions. more

Host Aaron Schilb interviews the songwriters, artists, and behind the scenes industry experts in Nashville, Tennessee. Wanna know what it's really like being a working singer/songwriter in Nashville? We've got the inside scoop with tips, tricks, and truths about what it's like working in the music industry. more

Welcome to Stories Behind the Songs. This is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris Blair in Nashville, TN. After over 20 years in Nashville and is the owner of the famous music venue The Listening Room, CB has become friends with some of the biggest names in music, the writers behind the hits, and amazing industry leaders. In this podcast, he sits down with those friends and shares their stories. You'll hear about the songs you know from the radio, you'll hear from brand-new artists and much more. more

Each week, listeners around the globe tune in to Acoustic Café to hear the latest from today's great songwriting talents. more

Songwriters sharing tips and techniques on better songwriting and the odd bad joke.

Join hosts Lee Zimmerman & cohost Billy Hubbard as they take you backstage for conversations with singer-songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals! more

Jury Byrd & Ryan Poole interview Artists, Musicians, and Entertainers in Waylon Jenning's former basement studio in Nashville, TN. Each week we invite a musical guest into our Music Row studio in Nashville, TN for an extended hang/interview and live performance. more

A series of unfair interrogations and critiques of smoooth pop songs, their lyrics and artists. You may never hear them the same way again. more

An educational podcast for musicians looking to grow their audience online and make a sustainable income. The host, Michael Walker provides artists with the tools necessary to create a lasting career in the music industry. more

Two young musicians have taken it upon themselves to write a new song from scratch every week, then to share their songs and the world. In each episode, Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener deconstruct the theory and process of writing music, then probably go off-topic to talk about how amazing the Beatles are or something. more

Tape Notes is a podcast about the art and craft of music production. Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk about the highlights of their collaboration in the studio. Their conversations lift the lid on every stage of the creative process, from kindling the first spark of a song idea, through decisions on style and instrumentation, to finessing the final product. more

It's all about the music ... and the people who make it. Giving one more stage for indie creatives to present their music and talents. It's all about the music ... and the artists who make it. Listen to the best indie music in the world and we talk with the artists! more

A podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. more

Secret Session, the story behind the lyrics. Hosts Noelle and Alice analyze Taylor Swift's entire discography, one song at a time in thematic order. New episode out every Wednesday.Info: secretsessionpodcast@gmail.comYou can also find us here:Instagram: @secretsessionpodcast_TikTok: @secretsessionpodcastTwitter: @secretsessiontsYou can listen to us on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/secretsessionpodcast more