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Raw Songwriting
by David Coile
Host David Coile gives you a behind the scenes look at songwriting. In his challenge episodes, he asks his guest to create a brand new song in one week based on a shared prompt, then get together and talk about the process. In roundtable episodes, he has multiple guests bring in songs built around a theme. In critique circle episodes, he has guests bring in works in progress to get feedback. All along the way, they have raw and riveting discussions about the craft of songwriting.
Episodes
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T Brodzinski - S5E5, Raw Songwriting Challenge
Ohio born T Brodzinski was given a child-sized guitar in the 1st grade and took lessons for several years before taking up the trumpet and joining the school band. T was captivated by her father’s 8-track player, taking in the sounds of doo wop, Janice Joplin and Bob Dylan. But it wasn’t until…
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Ruby Ross - S5E4, Raw Songwriting Challenge
Ruby Ross grew up singing and harmonizing along to doo wop and the Beatles on long car rides with her parents. Growing up in central Virginia, she was exposed to Bluegrass, Old Time and Appalachian music, then started exploring world music at Wesleyan University. After touring with some eclectic...
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Lissa Schneckenburger - S5E3, Raw Songwriting Challenge
Raised in a small town in Maine, Lissa Schneckenburger began playing fiddle at the age of six, inspired by her parent's interest in folk music. In 2001 she graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in Contemporary Improvisation. She has been writing, performing, and...
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Think Twice Returns! - S5E2, Raw Songwriting Follow-up
Think Twice (Robby Layton and Teresa Penbrooke) return to discuss how they've developed their song "A Place To Lay Our Head" that they originally wrote for this podcast in episode 21 of season 2. Check out more from Think Twice at https://www.heronshaunt.org/
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Tim Ostdiek - S5E1 Raw Songwriting Challenge
Originally from Nebraska, Tim Ostdiek was inspired by his father’s passion for music, especially for the Beatles and Paul Simon. Tim picked up the guitar in middle school, started writing songs, and quickly progressed to doing open mics. Once he realized he could get paid to perform several…
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Critique Circle 2: Pamela Machala, Barry Osborne, Jay Stott - S4E4, Raw Songwriting
In this episode, Dave hosts have the inaugural critique circle with returning guests Pamela Machala (S2E14), Barry Osborne (S2E5) and Jay Stott (S2E3). In addition to giving feedback on four works in progress, they discuss the "right" way to have a critique circle, plus their best and worst...
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A Darker Interpretation - Preview: S4E4 Critique Circle 2, Raw Songwriting
In this excerpt from the upcoming Raw Songwriting Critique Circle (S4E4), Pamela Machala, Jay Stott, Barry Osborne and Dave discuss the a line from Pamela's song "Tell Mary Jane I Miss Her".
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Andy Eppler - S4E3, Raw Songwriting Challenge
Born in Lubbock, Texas, Andy Eppler’s love of music began while watching his mother sing in church. Having been diagnosed with AD/HD, Andy had to work hard to overcome the challenges posed by traditional schooling, but he ultimately learned how to work in solitude on various projects, and once he...
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Song Gifts from Future You - Preview: S4E3 with Andy Eppler, Raw Songwriting
In this preview of the upcoming Raw Songwriting Challenge (S4E3), Andy Eppler talks about listening for your song as though you've already written it.
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Critique Circle 1: Timmy Riordan, John Linn, Terri Sunflower - S4E2 Raw Songwriting
In this episode, Dave hosts have the inaugural critique circle with returning guests Timmy Riordan (S2E1), John Linn (S3E4) and Terri Sunflower (S1E2). In addition to giving feedback on four works in progress, they discuss the "right" way to have a critique circle, and how critiquing differs from...
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Pickles & Pringles - Preview: S4E2 Critique Circle 1, Raw Songwriting
In this excerpt from the upcoming Raw Songwriting Critique Circle (S4E2), Timmy Riordan, Terri Sunflower and Dave discuss the improvised bridge from John Linn's work in progress "Where You Belong".
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H - S4E1, Raw Songwriting Challenge
H grew up singing and playing piano, having been pushed onto a church stage at 5 years. At 15, she started teaching herself to play guitar. After college, she followed a boyfriend to Oaxaca, Mexico, but left him when she was recruited to play in a band. After a couple years, she traveled back to...
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Writing in Spanish - Preview: S4E1 with H, Raw Songwriting
On the upcoming Season 4 debut episode of the Raw Songwriting podcast, H, lead singer-songwriter for the duo Naked Dawn, talks about how writing in Spanish is different than writing in English.
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New Year's Roundtable 2: Bill Nash, Trey Roque, Roger Heathers, Timmy Riordan, Barry Osborne, Terri Sunflower, Brian Claflin, John Bunzli - S3E10 Raw Songwriting
Dave regathered some of his best guests from last year to play and talk about the best songs they've written in 2021. It's a freewheelin' celebration of songwriting! For more music, check out: Bill Nash at http://putsiecat.com/ Trey Roque at https://www.treyroque.com/ Roger Heathers at...
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Xmas Roundtable 2: Teresa Storch & Peter Lacis, John Linn, Valerie Bhat - S3E9 Raw Songwriting
Dave is joined by returning guests Teresa Storch & Peter Lacis, and John Linn, as well as first-timer Valerie Bhat. They talk about writing songs that risk offending people, ask if a song can be too sad, and how to keep track of unfinished song ideas. Plus, they debut four new Christmas tunes!…
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Roger Heathers Returns! S3E8 Raw Songwriting
Roger Heathers returns with updates on "Ouija Board," his Challenge song from episode 22 of season 2, as well as an overview of his new album "Y2K". It's another raw and riveting discussion about song craft! For more music, check out https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCMWT-STlMV6__aqrLNXWw8A
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Micki Balder - S3E7 Raw Songwriting
Though Micki Balder’s been dabbling with music her whole life, it wasn't until 2018 when a friendship's moment of truth unveiled itself in the middle of a Denver coffee shop. She walked home, wrote a song, and has been writing ever since, now a regular at local music venues around her Colorado...
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Parry Adams Returns! S3E6 Raw Songwriting
The driving force behind Parry Adams' music is her voice; her tender tone warms her candid manner, trading in harsh observations for sincerity and introspection. Her raw writing style combined with her soulful sound, deliver a strong shot of honesty. Parry Adams may not always tell you what you...
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Vicki Pompea Returns! S3E5 Raw Songwriting
Dave catches up with Vicki Pompea, one of his guests from Episode 15 of Season 2, to hear her talk about a new song she's recently written and what other musical adventures she's been having. Along the way, they talk about writing outside of your usual style, using mentors to support your…
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John Linn - S3E4 Raw Songwriting
Born into a musical family, John Linn was exposed to the sounds of the Weavers, the Kingston Trio, Woody Guthrie and other folk music royalty playing around the family piano. At the age of 19, he picked up a guitar, but it wasn’t until his early 30s when he started writing songs. After easing…
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Nichole Wagner Returns! S3E3 Raw Songwriting
Dave catches up with Nichole Wagner, his guest from Season 2, Episode 7, to hear her talk about two songs she's recently written, and what other projects she's currently working on. Along the way, they talk about using the cut-up technique to write lyrics, having a co-writer to help guide you...
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Halloween Roundtable: Jay Stott, Dan Harris, Teri Sunflower, Brian Claflin - S3E2 Raw Songwriting
In this special Halloween Roundtable, Dave challenged Jay Stott, Dan Harris, Teri Sunflower and Brian Claflin to write some songs for that season when the lines between the living and the dead are blurred. Hear songs about coffins, ghost children, learning the date of your death, and all the…
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Eric Richard Stone - S3E1 Raw Songwriting
Eric Richard Stone has been creating Americana music since well before it was labeled as such. Raised in a musical family of professional classical musicians in Philadelphia and Rockport, Maine, he tried Cello, then was lured away by the ways of folk after hearing James Taylor, Jim Croce, Joni...
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Trey Roque - S2E23 Raw Songwriting
When he was just 18 in a Liverpool pub, Trey Roque was approached to be a bassist in a rock & roll covers band. Soon, he had formed a pretentious prog rock band, then a heavy metal unit, but soon learned the ways of jazz at Penny Lane. A bout with tendinitis prompted Trey to take up the guitar…
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Roger Heathers - S2E22 Raw Songwriting
After growing up in a musical family, UK-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Roger Heathers started releasing music independently when he was 19. Over the last 9 years, he’s released upwards of 20 albums while also co-hosting The Weekly Song Podcast with Declan Kitchener. He’s...
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Think Twice: Robby Layton & Teresa Penbrooke - S2E21 Raw Songwriting
Robby Layton grew up wanting to sing like Peter, Paul and Mary and play guitar like John Fogerty. After stints in various bands in Texas, he finally settled in Colorado and continued his musical pursuits. Teresa Penbrooke grew up in Colorado playing clarinet and piano while listening to Roberta...
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Alicia Stockman - S2E20 Raw Songwriting
As early as Kindergarten, Alicia Stockman knew she had to be singer, but it took her 15 years before she really pursued it. Dabbling in angsty songwriting in her college years, she then formed Bonanzatown and paid her dues on the rock and roll covers circuit. Encouraged by fellow Utah musician,...
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Dan Raza - S2E19 Raw Songwriting
After hearing “Roll with it” by Oasis, Dan Raza was struck with the musical bug. It started a journey delving into the classics of the 60s and 70s, and then the roots of those artists all the way back to the pre-war blues. Since then, Dan Raza has become one of the mainstays of the London...
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Tim Byrnes - S2E18 Raw Songwriting
Originally lead guitarist/singer/songwriter with the early 80s NY punk band Tension Envelopes, Tim Byrnes played CBGBs about a minute after it meant anything. He then moved to Colorado in a successful attempt to get sober, then spent time in Flashback, a classic rock and country band for about 10...
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Meg Braun, Part 2 - S2E17 Raw Songwriting
Singer-songwriter Meg Braun grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and began singing with her family, in and outside of church. Braun moved to New York City where she started writing and honed her craft. She played at and eventually ran the Tuesday Open Mic at the C-Note in the East Village, helped found both...
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Meg Braun, Part 1 - S2E16 Raw Songwriting
Singer-songwriter Meg Braun grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and began singing with her family, in and outside of church. Braun moved to New York City where she started writing and honed her craft. She played at and eventually ran the Tuesday Open Mic at the C-Note in the East Village, helped found both...
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Fearless All-Stars - S2E15 Marci Geller, Brian Claflin, Vicki Pompea and Timmy Riordan
In this round table discussion, Dave sits down with several veterans of Timmy Riordan's Fearless Songwriting Challenge. You'll hear Marci Geller's musical soundscapes, Brian Claflin's twisty word play, Vicki Pompea's emotional impact, and Timmy Riordan's vivid imagery; and you'll hear about how...
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Pamela Machala - S2E14 Raw Songwriting
Colorado-based singer/songwriter Pamela Machala strikes an earthy yet elegant aesthetic balance with influences ranging from jazz and soul to musical theater and folk. Signatures of Pamela’s music include sprightly hooks, effortless vocals, subtly complex chord changes, feel-good funky grooves…
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Maya Bennett - S2E13 Raw Songwriting
Maya Bennett finds her inspiration in the in-between moments. The ones when we feel most human. Her recent sophomore album "As the Pink Fades" explores her struggles with mental health, and where she fits into this world. Bennett's honesty has won her multiple songwriting awards through Swallow...
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Allie Chipkin - S2E12 Raw Songwriting
Allie Chipkin, is a folk singer-songwriter based in upstate New York. Originally from Poughkeepsie, Allie studied Musical Theatre at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She went on to specialize in poetry at Skidmore College, where she began her professional songwriting career. Allie has released...
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David Burchfield - S2E11 Raw Songwriting
David Burchfield writes American folk music that swaggers wildly through raw emotion within a meticulously written and arranged package. Burchfield’s literate lyrics meet emotive grace in nods to Jason Isbell, Mandolin Orange, and David Ramirez. There is a powerful candor in Burchfield’s writing…
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Shanna in a Dress - S2E10 Raw Songwriting
Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone is thinking but no one else will say and you'll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak with a hefty side of entertainment at her shows. She masterfully manages to take on complex…
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Theresa Peterson - S2E9 Raw Songwriting
A pure voice is a rare find and Theresa Peterson has found hers, both as a singer and a songwriter. Her smooth tone echoes the ease of singers like Joni Mitchell and Alison Krauss, floating between octaves with melodies that stretch the line between old and new. Peterson's songs have been called...
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David Coile - S2E8 Raw Songwriting
In this special birthday episode, regular host David Coile is put on the hot seat as guest host John Bunzli asks him about speed writing, writing by request, Halloween tunes, and co-writing. Get an in depth look into Dave's bittersweet, sardonic and sometimes silly style. It's another raw and...
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Nichole Wagner Co-write - S2E7 Raw Songwriting
Dave spends a lot of time talking about the writing process every week, but he thought it would be fun to have an episode where the process is laid out in real time. Back in January, Dave did several Live Streaming Co-writes with some of his music friends. The idea was to write a song in...
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Matt Tedder - S2E6 Raw Songwriting
As with many artists, Matt Tedder didn’t really start writing until he had a bad breakup. Then he couldn’t stop. He found his words would often be shaped by the music he was listening to, until they eventually became their own songs. In 2004, he was profoundly affected by the tsunami that hit...
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Barry Osborne - S2E5 Raw Songwriting
Denver singer-songwriter Barry Osborne plays post punk old time banjo. According to Marquee Magazine, Barry “takes the old-time clawhammer sound and blends it with his influences of early 1980s college rock." In 2018, he released his debut EP, “Back of the Title Page”; and in 2019, he was…
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Antonio Lopez - S2E4 Raw Songwriting
Antonio Lopez is a musician, composer, and the executive director of the nonprofit, Sound Bridge Music. He is a quiet man who has something to say. His music is like an onion: It has many layers, each one revealing something more. At the core, Antonio is a singer-songwriter in service to the…
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Jay Stott - S2E3 Raw Songwriting
Over the course of the last 30-odd years, Jay Stott has been a ski instructor, a fishing guide, brick layer, carpenter, hot tub technician, retail store manager, janitor, heavy equipment operator, house painter, vacuum cleaner salesperson, security guard, and even a bouncer for a strip club.…
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Timmy Riordan, Part 2 - S2E2 Raw Songwriting
Timmy Riordan makes tools and opportunities for writing songs available to songwriters. He is the catalyst and creator behind the Fearless Songwriting Challenge (which is to write seven songs in seven days) and each week he posts a savory new writing prompt, and simple, jargonless music principle...
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Timmy Riordan, Part 1 - S2E1 Raw Songwriting
Timmy Riordan makes tools and opportunities for writing songs available to songwriters. He is the catalyst and creator behind the Fearless Songwriting Challenge (which is to write seven songs in seven days) and each week he posts a savory new writing prompt, and simple, jargonless music principle...
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New Year's Roundtable 1 - S1E10 John Bunzli, Parry Adams, Finn O'Sullivan, Susan Veit Heslin, Bill Nash, Jeanne McAdara, Terri Sunflower, BJ Suter
Dave gathered up as many of his guests from last year to play their best songs written in 2020 and to talk about their goals for 2021. It's a freewheeling celebration of songwriting! For more music, check out: https://www.johnbunzli.com/ http://www.parryadams.com/...
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Jeanne McAdara - S1E9 Raw Songwriting
Jeanne McAdara writes songs from the perspective of her own experiences with—and compassion for—the tragic beauty of human frailty. Her lyrics remind us that even the best people sometimes do wrong in the quest to avoid facing down their fears, and they also remind us that even the worst people…
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X-mas Roundtable 1: Parry Adams & BJ Suter - S1E8 Raw Songwriting
In this special holiday episode, Dave is joined by two songwriters. Parry Adams' raw writing style, combined with her soulful voice and sound, deliver a strong shot of honesty. Her tender tone warms her candid manner, trading in harsh observations for sincerity and introspection. She may not…
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Finn O'Sullivan - S1E7 Raw Songwriting
Finn O’Sullivan got her start performing Taylor Swift concerts in her bedroom while her parents were out. The Boulder, CO-based singer-songwriter picked up her first guitar at age 12 and hasn't put it down. In addition to guitar, Finn plays ukulele and piano, and her sound and style and voice…
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Host David Coile gives you a behind the scenes look at songwriting. In his challenge episodes, he asks his guest to create a brand new song in one week based on a shared prompt, then get together and talk about the process. In roundtable episodes, he has multiple guests bring in songs built around a theme. In critique circle episodes, he has guests bring in works in progress to get feedback. All along the way, they have raw and riveting discussions about the craft of songwriting.
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