JOHN CHISUM: Building Your Creative Team

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3

Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich

Episode Title: Building Your Creative Team

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich explore one of the most important factors in a songwriter's success—building a strong creative team. While many songwriters start out alone, no artist truly succeeds in isolation. It takes producers, mentors, collaborators, and a solid support network to bring music to life and get it heard.

John and Bryant break down the essential roles in a songwriter's journey—from crafting a great song to recording, production, marketing, and promotion. They also share real-life success stories from NCS artists who went from dreaming about music to making an impact with their songs.

If you're a songwriter who feels stuck doing everything alone, this episode will show you how to build a team and move forward with confidence!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why every songwriter needs a team to succeed
• How to find producers, co-writers, and collaborators
• The essential roles in the music-making process—from idea to release
• The difference between DIY production and professional studio recordings
• How marketing and social media can make or break your song's success
• Real-life examples of NCS artists thriving with the right team

Key Moments:
[03:20] – Why community is the key to success in music

[06:33] – Breaking down the songwriting and production process
[10:26] – The roles of producers, engineers, and session musicians
[15:39] – The power of marketing and why artists must promote themselves
[18:42] – Social media tips for songwriters and independent artists
[24:16] – How a strong vision helps attract the right team
[30:00] – How NCS can help you connect with the right people

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