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Song Talk Radio : Songwriting FolksSongwriters sharing tips and techniques on better songwriting – and the odd bad joke.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic Commentary | |||
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Latest Episodes
Singer-songwriter Ursula Hegge joined us to talk about the process behind writing her song I‘ve been writing lots lately. Download the lyrics to follow along.
We talked about:
* Suno, AI Music, and the Bad Future
* Writing a song that sounds... more
Saska Lammila joined us all the way from Helsinki, Finland, to talk about his medieval-style folk song Suspended, for his band Ravio Jackson. Download the lyrics and chords to follow along.
We talked about:
* Taking inspiration from a years-ago... more
Our longtime friend of the Song Talk Meetup, Paul Gallagher, joined us to talk about everything he learning getting his latest EP out on streaming services, community radio, and other digital services.
Download the extensive and handy documents Pau... more
Happy new year to all our listeners and supporters! For our first episode of 2026, we had Alex Whorms back on the show to talk about her latest collaboration with Garrett Lajoie and Gavin McLeod. Download the lyrics to Let You Down to follow along.… ... more
For our final episode of 2025, we reminisced over the past year, and talked about Neel’s ongoing exploration of his songwriting challenge song. We talked about: Some of our favourite episode from 2025
* Sync Songwriting with Chris SD
* Songwri... more
Canadian singer-songwriter Kaleb Hikele joined us for the third time to talk about writing and producing the first single from his upcoming album in 2026. Download the lyrics for Slowly to follow along.
We talked about:
* Using a simple drone-l... more
For this special episode, Neel shared his answer to the songwriting challenge from Song Studio to write a song based on the word “shadow.”
Download the lyrics and chords to Silence, absence, stillness to follow along.
We talked about:
* Repli... more
We showcased and reviewed songs from Dan D’Agostino, Lynn Moe, and Steve Johnson as answers to our Songwriting Challenge 2025, to write a song in an odd time signature.
Dan D’Agostino shared his song October Morning. Download the lyrics, including... more
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- Keeps me in the loop
Great guests well interviewed. Discussing songwriting strategies, techniques, musical theory etc. it’s easy to drift away from the practice of writing songs. I find this podcast helps motivate me to get back to it.
Apple Podcasts5Pat Johnson the Angry Canadian
Canada3 years ago - Lots of Talk, Not Much Content
I have some experience in writing songs and came to this podcast looking for new ideas and tips to hone my skills. I selected episode titles that sounded most helpful, but was disappointed at how little relevant content there was among the chat between the presenters.
For example, in the “Dos and Don’ts” episode, I had to wait fifteen minutes to get to the first one (while they chatted about their new competition, for which they hadn’t actually agreed the rules. We had to listen while they tried... more
Apple Podcasts2JacobINNITBRAPBRAP
United Kingdom5 years ago - Entertaining, informative
This was the first songwriting podcast I found and one of the best.
I like the way this one is more geared toward people who write songs for the love of it, as opposed to factory farming.
And as they play songs by their listeners, it’s a good way to get a rough feel for your level of ability/polish/potential with others in the community.
Plus they do a (monthly?) online song-share, which I’ll definitely be signing up to.
They provide a forum and much encouragement to the song-writing comm... more
Apple Podcasts5Ushi1ushi1United Kingdom5 years ago - Songwriting
I still dont no how to do it
Apple Podcasts1sipper24
United States7 years ago - Songtalk is my favourite!
My friend introduced me to this podcast about a month ago and I have already binged so many episodes! I love all the facts and inspiration I get from the wide variety of artists and genres. Hearing other artists talk about their music, their inspirations, and whatever else is very fascinating. Also, the hosts Bruce, Neel, and Phil are great as well! I enjoy listening to the podcasts live and following along 🎶 One day I hope to be a guest on the show!!
Apple Podcasts5OP NationCanada7 years ago - Love this podcast!
Love your show! Since I’m just getting into songwriting your show is so helpful. It’s great how you also always give definitions for the terms you’re talking about. Keep it up 👍🏻
Apple Podcasts5vanessa.am.vCanada8 years ago - FUN-Tastic
Fun, instructive, REAL! As a "Semi-Pro" Songwriter who's studied music theory and songwriting, this is the BEST songwriting podcast yet!! I've had one on one mentoring sessions with real hit writers and I've been to plenty of PRO Seminars and have been a member of (and am a Coordinator for NSAI) but this is something different and a real "shot in the arm" that boosts my sense of comradery. Thanks! G
Apple Podcasts5GuitarGordoUnited States9 years ago - All good Stuff
Found this podcast purely by chance. You can’t beat a bunch of people who know what theyre talking about doing just that. Amusing, interesting, informative and addictive. Ive trawled through all the episodes and gone back to particular ones to listen again.
Now saved as one of Podcasts for all future episodes.
Keep it going peeps.
Apple Podcasts5Cusco1950United Kingdom9 years ago - Funny and Informative
Not just useful for Toronto's musicians but also very humorous and relaxing to unwind to for fans. :)
Apple Podcasts5bojanlandCanada10 years ago - Exactly what I was looking for
A show where I get to learn and examine songwriting, that's what I'm talking about!
Apple Podcasts5I am not Analog!United States10 years ago - Unique songwriting talk show hosted by a trio of seasoned & quick-witted musicians!
Song Talk Radio is any songwriter's haven, dishing out helpful feedback and tips on lyric writing, music composition, arrangement and vocal performance.
Hosts Phil, Neel and Bruce each bring their unique personalities and perspectives to the show but play really well off each other, making for a laid-back and often humorous experience. They also know "their stuff" though, having been in the songwriting game for a while now, and you can tell that songwriters on the show really appreciate being... more
Apple Podcasts5JaniceMusicCanada11 years ago
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What is Song Talk Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series provides an engaging platform for songwriters to share their creative journeys and insights into songwriting techniques. Participants discuss a wide range of topics including songwriting strategies, music production methods, and the emotional aspects of crafting songs. Listeners can expect to hear from various artists who contribute their experiences, showcasing both the joys and challenges of writing music. The show's emphasis on live feedback allows aspiring songwriters to connect with the community and gain valuable advice, fostering a sense of camaraderie within the artistic world.
The series stands out for its blend of educational content and entertaining discussions, featuring a mix of professional and independent artists... more
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Recent guests on Song Talk Radio include:
1. Ursula Hegge
2. Saska Limmila
3. Paul Gallagher
4. Alex Whorms
5. Kaleb Hikele
6. Rachel Cousins
7. Sean Bertram
8. David Leask
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