This week, [Naomi Crain] talks to hit songwriting and producer, [Stephan Moccio] about [songwriting, passion, talent and success].....

Over the years, Moccio has penned songs for superstars like Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Seal, James Blunt, and Ne-Yo, landing seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 on the strength of his undeniably original and deeply resonant melodies.

What does it take to be a successful songwriter, producer or artist? Is it a 'good start' in life, talent, hard work or luck? This is one of the many questions that Naomi poses to the deeply purposeful and passionate musician, whose answers are delivered as thoughtfully and delicately as his music.

In speaking of his latest album 'Lionheart'...“If people are going to gift me with the hour of their time that it takes to listen to this body of work, then I want to give them something valuable in return,” he says. “It needs to be something beautiful, first and foremost, but it also needs to be something that makes them feel peaceful inside. I want this music to be meditative and transformative for everyone who hears it, and to give them back the time and space that so many of us are missing today.”

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.stephanmoccio.com/
• https://stephanmoccio.lnk.to/LionheartWE
• https://www.musicinthesky.com.au/
• https://www.universalmusic.com/label/decca-records/

Are you an Australian or New Zealand songwriter, music producer or original artist? Want to learn more about your craft? The Australian Songwriters Conference runs regular online workshops and activities designed to help you upskill your songwriting and develop your music career. Find out more at www.australiansongwritersconference.com

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This week, ASC founder, Lisa Butler, chats with members of the ASC Team: Genevieve Sovereign (ASC Melbourne Circle coordinator), Naomi Crain (ASC workshop presenter and mentor) and Paul Wyer (ASC Social Media Assistant).

Topics discussed:

1. Group Mentoring for Music Creators - enriching your skills, creativity and career with the support of peers.
2. Upcoming ASC Sydney Circle speaker, artist/producer, Cody Dillon, and his music outreach work with at-risk young people.
3. Song critiquing at the next ASC Melbourne Circle and how it can help songwriters develop their skills.
4. Our new Song Feedback/Mentoring service with Naomi Crain.
5. The new video tutorials for ASC members (From Songwriting to Production with Barb and Adrian Hannan of The Song Store, and 'From Melbourne to Music Row' with pro songwriter Michael Saleta).

We also hear Genevieve Sovereign's brand new EDM release, 'Vibration Angle' (feat. Ben Tenison)

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Australian Songwriters Conference website
• ASC Online Store
• ASC Facebook Group
• ASC Sydney Circle on Facebook
• ASC Melbourne Circle on Facebook
• Listen to 'Vibration Angle' by Genevieve Sovereign

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This week, Courtney Keil chats with ASC member, singer-songwriter, Amanda Stewart. They talk about Amanda's songwriting journey, juggling a music career and family, writing in Nashville and more. Plus, we hear one of Amanda's cinematic tracks, 'Warrior', cowritten/co-produced with her 2FRONTIER partner for sync release.

Links mentioned in this episode: KicknSass Website KickSass on Spotify

2FRONTIER Website 2FRONTIER on Spotify

Are you an Australian or New Zealand songwriter, music producer or original artist? Want to learn more about your craft? The Australian Songwriters Conference runs regular online workshops and activities designed to help you upskill your songwriting and develop your music career. Find out more at www.australiansongwritersconference.com

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm