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Songwriter Soup

Songwriter Soup
Songwriting
Music Industry
Nashville
Creativity
Collaboration
Country Music
Catalog Sales
Music Publishing
Music Royalties
Mental Health
Publishing Deals
Touring
Creative Collaboration
Los Angeles
Commercial Songwriting
Friendship
Financial Planning
Family
Emotional Connection
Streaming Revenue

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... more

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In this deeply honest and illuminating episode of Songwriter Soup, Nashville songwriter Nell Maynard (“Opti-MYSTIC” Abbie Callahan, “Blueneck” Chris Housman, “Like A Boy” LEW) joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that challenges traditional music... more

Blake Pendergrass (“Just In Case” Morgan Wallen, “Brunette” Tucker Wetmore, “ROCKSTAR” Hardy) is on the Songwriter Soup couch this week breaking down his bizarre entrance into the music industry-an emphatic push from his lawyer parents to skip normal... more

Hit Songwriter, founder of Hope On The Row, and overall angel, Ava Suppelsa (“Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)” Max McKnown, “Critic” Avery Anna, “Salt, Lime & Tequila” Ryan Griffin) joins the trio on the couch this week. Ava is one of those people tha... more

Mags Duval (“Ordinary” Alex Warren, “To Love Someone” Benson Boone, “Flame” Teddy Swims) has one of the most interesting songwriter stories we’ve ever heard on the podcast. Born with singular voice and style, she was meant for this from a very early ... more

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Recent Guests

Nell Maynard
Songwriter and guest on the show
Independent artist / songwriter
Episode: Nell Maynard: Fear vs. Love, Funding The Arts & Wisdom In Transparency
Blake Pendergrass
Songwriter and co-writer featured on the episode
Independent songwriter
Episode: Blake Pendergrass: Morgan Wallen, The Grind & Toxic Frugality
Ava Suppelsa
Ava Suppelsa, founder of Hope On The Row and songwriter
Hope On The Row
Episode: Ava Suppelsa: Streams vs. AirPlay, Dignity & Service
Mags Duval
Guest and songwriter sharing her career journey and insights
Episode: Mags Duval: A Weird Kid, Early Luck & “Overnight” Success
Ashley McBryde
Award-nominee, artist and songwriter
Nashville-based musician
Episode: Ashley McBryde: An Artist Willing To Listen & Learn Could Save The Future Of Songwriting
Ben Johnson
Guest songwriter on the episode
Episode: Ben Johnson: 10,000 Hours, Lawyers & Treating The Next Gen Better Than You Were Treated
Laura Hungate
Songwriter and guest on the episode
Episode: Lauren Hungate: AI, COVID & Artist Relationships - “Don’t Get Butt Hurt & Burn Bridge”
Laura Veltz
Four-time Grammy-nominated songwriter
Songwriter
Episode: Q&A: Sending Songs Around, Networking & Songwriter Executives
Mike Robinson
Songwriter and producer guest on the episode
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Episode: Mike Robinson: Having Fun While Waiting For Proof That You Absolutely Are A Hit Songwriter

Hosts

Laura Veltz
Host and songwriter with frequent co-hosting duties; widely described as a co-host, musician, and guide for conversation.
Tracy Hackney
Co-host and financial advisor for musicians; provides the financial and business framing for episodes.
Kevin Sokolnicki
Host and producer; frames conversations, provides industry context, and drives productionside insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • So Grateful

    I may be the oldest person outside of the “business” who is monumentally grateful for the efforts you have made to educate songwriters. I wrote poetry & frivolous songs in my youth, but my first real song was when I was raising several of our children, homeschooling them, and going through a terrible time in my church in the year 2000.

    I retired from working for our local school district at age 58 a couple of years ago, and recently started searching for songwriter advice (at age 60) to learn mo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lifelyrics
    United States10 months ago
  • Hooked from the Title

    I am definitely realizing how green I am to this whole business. I am so grateful somebody is unlocking part of what is such a mystery and helping with some of the fear associated with the huge leap this is. Being 41, I know I’m late to the whole game and feel like I don’t have time for all of the mistakes. I know I will make some and learn from them, but not having to make ALL of them is awesome. Thank y’all for this. Amazing advice. I hope this podcast sticks around for a long time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J_CH33
    United Statesa year ago
  • SO EDUCATIONAL

    this podcast has taught me so much. going from knowing absolutely nothing about the music industry and how to get into the field of songwriting, to feeling confident in myself and in my abilities. thank you all so much for making this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miah qumsieh
    United Statesa year ago
  • LOVE LOVE LOVE

    Incredibly practical, insightful, and honest. I recommend you start from the beginning and listen sequentially. Each episode builds on the previous. Thank you Kevin, Laura, and Tracy for all your hard work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMSongs
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must listen!

    A must listen not only for Nashville songwriters, not only ALL songwriters, but for any creative that wants to find joy and thoughtfulness in their process, and to make sure they are making informed decisions about the business side of the art. I truly appreciate this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W. Sweetlove
    United States2 years ago

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Fans value the blend of personal storytelling with business insights.
Listeners praise practical, actionable guidance for songwriting careers.

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Q&A: Sending Songs Around, Networking & Songwriter Executives
Q: Can I send you a song?
The response is effectively no; Laura explains she's not in a position to judge or critique songs and avoids unsolicited submissions.
Mike Robinson: Having Fun While Waiting For Proof That You Absolutely Are A Hit Songwriter
Q: What is the role of preparation versus spontaneity in a session?
Preparation provides safety nets and options, but spontaneity and responsive experimentation in the moment often drive the best results, with each session balancing both approaches.
Mike Robinson: Having Fun While Waiting For Proof That You Absolutely Are A Hit Songwriter
Q: How do you handle decisions when the room disagrees on the direction of a song?
Use diplomacy to gauge the room, consider the energy of the session, and be willing to circle back or gently pivot to another idea without hard deadlines that crush creativity.
Brandy Clark: Pursuing Excellence, Finding Balance and Making Room For The Weirdos
Q: Is there a point where like that sort of mentality was kind of crushing?
Brandy shared that she doesn't feel crushed by the pressure to reach greatness; she feels frustrated when she thinks she's doing something great and it doesn't resonate, which keeps her reaching for more.
Tayla Parx: Sustainable Music Industry Ecosystems and Bettering The Culture For All
Q: What do your deals look like as a publisher?
Tayla explained that she prefers flexible deals tailored to the individual needs of writers rather than the one-size-fits-all model.

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Songwriter-focused discussions mix tough realities of building a sustainable career in music with practical, business-minded guidance. Conversations frequently center on songwriting craft, collaboration dynamics, publishing and publishing deals, money scripts, mentoring, and balancing creative integrity with financial viability. A distinctive angle comes from a trio of hosts who blend creative experience with financial insight, inviting both established hitmakers and rising writers to share actionable lessons, real-world tradeoffs, and community-friendly approaches to navigating Nashville's ecosystem and beyond.

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1. Ten Year Town
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3. Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast
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Recent guests on Songwriter Soup include:

1. Nell Maynard
2. Blake Pendergrass
3. Ava Suppelsa
4. Mags Duval
5. Ashley McBryde
6. Ben Johnson
7. Laura Hungate
8. Laura Veltz

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