Write What You Know | Travis Meadows & Andrea Stolpe

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Write What You Know | Travis Meadows & Andrea Stolpe

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Күн бұрын

Songwriter Travis Meadows has written songs for country artists including Eric Church, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr. and Kenny Chesney. In this interview, Travis shares insights into how to write better songs by “writing what you know,” crafting a chorus message, and supporting that message with a strong and visual verse.
When the tendency is to try to write what we think others want to hear, a full surrender to our own artistic voice can be the best medicine - and the key to finally getting heard. Use these tips to write more authentic songs.
Travis is hosting daily livestreams on FB during this time of uncertainty with Coronavirus. As a songwriter deeply connected to the trials and tribulations of creative spirits, Travis will be answering questions and providing advice and support for those in the music industry. Subscribe below to connect to his page.
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Пікірлер: 46

@josiah5422 Жыл бұрын

Miss Stolpe... You are beautiful! Jesus loves you.

@eilisniaisi5954 11 ай бұрын

And Zeus loves you my good friend

@scottzosel Ай бұрын

I know this is old, but it's new to me. Thanks for this, I learn so much from listening to great writers like Travis talk about their experiences. Very inspiring!

@scottzosel Ай бұрын

What an incredibly touching and inspiring interview! I watched it in fits and starts. Travis is a beautiful human being, brimming with honesty and insight. As a lifelong creative professional, I really resonated with the 'hungry' idea; a truly foundational principle for us who seek to venture into the unknown.

@smithy7034 4 жыл бұрын

I was meant to watch this video. It made me cry. I realize I'm not crazy for doing what I do. I write songs about MY experiences, feelings, conversations, and things I hear others say. Songs come from nowhere, I don't know where they come from. It's amazing how they evolve from one idea, a feeling. I love doing what I do. I'm only just starting to take myself seriously, regarding songwriting. Thank you so much for this video. It is very inspiring, uplifting, life changing. 🎶🎸🎶. Now all I need to do is get some like minded people to work with me. Wish me luck. 🙏🏻

@stephentyler4352 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you don’t need any luck to get to your end goals. It may just start with intention. Let your intentions be known to the universe. Someone might just be listening with intention as well. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

@user-ns7ic9fq6r 7 ай бұрын

Wow, blowed me away . All you need is to be listened too.

@JonnyRuncie 9 ай бұрын

This is my new favourite channel❤

@BrianBarnhouse1 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview...one of the best I've ever seen on songwriting!!!

@athomesongwriting 2 жыл бұрын

"It is still magic" is awesome!

@GingerWaters 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Happy to find content like this. If I was Travis, I would write a song about light weight lenses, which dont slide down the nose. About friction behind ears.

@davidhilderman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrea!

@andreastolpe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@davvnmusic 4 жыл бұрын

really needed this advice during this surreal time right now! thanks andrea :)

@SP-mf9sh 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview with great detail. It's nice to see writers interviewing other writers for once.

@jameslester9819 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this

@chrisfryrear 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing view into the process of one of the best writers out there. I can't get enough of his lyrics. So good!

@scottgunter3990 4 жыл бұрын

Mighty fine interview! Love listening to great songwriters talk about writing. :)

@burgewo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuffs

@meditatewithchris7936 5 ай бұрын

Great interview.

@keytargirl3894 4 жыл бұрын

This was great Andrea, thanks for doing this

@FrankCanna 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Andrea and Travis for such an inspiring interview. I can totally relate to the Write What You Know theme. Travis, the depth of your lyric is overflowing with honesty. Very impressive. Andrea, you have such a good way of exchanging views that definitely help us songwriters think about as we move forward with our music. During these difficult days please be safe. I sincerely wish you both all the best!

@simonestevens7418 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, this was great. The write what you know concept applies to a lot, never realized that before.

@NickAilesMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview! I really appreciate that you gave Travis alot of room to speak. Lots of great concepts, and ideas to process here. But I really loved the part about writing for yourself, and not caring about what you think the industry might want to hear. Very insightful. Thanks for sharing this!

@rogerwilliams2629 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, Andrea, I didnt watch this thinking the interviewer would be as insightful as the guest, but you were. That was GREAT.

@chazbike9708 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the questions. I've been a fan of Travis since I saw him on Songs From The Center on a PBS station in Ohio about a year ago. Thank you Andrea and Travis. I am looking forward to that new record. Maybe a tour to NE Ohio?

@Belinga28 3 жыл бұрын

Am honestly on the same page with Travis

@michealolsen1344 3 жыл бұрын

I love and respect Travis. My son lost his fight with addiction.

@stephentyler4352 3 жыл бұрын

Following my instincts lead me here eventually (with a big help of the KZfaq algorithm). I needed to find this community for me personally yet also for a dear friend of mine. Thank you so much for this content. There is indeed so much in common between Travis’ life and my own. Minus his ability to master instruments, songwriting, singing and his career in music. He is a highly relatable human. Andrea, we are in constant need of teachers who have mastered the art of expression. You are among the very best. I am a new fan and subscriber. I’m all buckled up for the ride. Be impeccable with your word. Do not take anything personally. Do not make any assumptions. Always do your best. Be skeptical but lean in.

@dennisgriggs2994 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this podcast. I absolutely Adore Travis Meadows, his music, and his Honesty...thank you Miss/Mrs. Stolpe

@skaieknox4417 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a fantastic interview, Andrea! I learned so much, and I KNOW this will positively impact my writing. Turning pain into power 'n purpose is clearly what Travis has and is doing. Such an inspiration and such a great video. Thank you!

@SuperDLemon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! When I was in graduate school for my MFA in writing (I am also a songwriter), author Grace Paley told us to write what we DON'T know about what we know. In other words, branch out to new ideas while grounding yourself in the familiar. This has proven to be golden advice as a writer and songwriter!

@musiclover1236 3 жыл бұрын

That’s true sometimes people so mean they cut off all hope of others by ignoring and not patient enough, so sad

@jeffschwisow 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This grabbed me and just wouldn't let go! I couldn't stop watching. I love how Travis's songwriting techniques flows out of what he has (needs?!) to say...not the other way around. So insightful and vulnerable.

@jensplannersandjesus 2 жыл бұрын

When I quit fighting the world quit looking like a battlefield. ~ Anger is poison to the soul. I need to let go.

@shawnm.spicer2530 3 жыл бұрын

So much truth, here... thank you both so much for that!

@songsformagic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for sharing your voices of experience both here on this video and in your wonderful songs

@marthalhealy 3 жыл бұрын

Love Travis and this was such a lovely chat to watch xx

@jontheismusic 3 жыл бұрын

This interview helped me a lot. I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos and help us.

@AnthonyCarrier 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like his life...!

@tinacouzens6258 3 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting and informative. Thank you.

@michealolsen1344 3 жыл бұрын

Ouch, they used to say 5 years in Nashville. It is a tough town. Funny thing is, many number one hits got turned down by pluggers/publishers for years. The music "business" is part of the problem. Not only a Nashville issue.

@crystalbelle2349 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Was looking up Travis, checking up on his well being after somewhat making his acquaintance through Eric Church lol. Living in NC, don’t know either one, knew just enough to care. This is enough to say he’s doing good and keep praying. Yes, I’m one of “those” people. 🤪 or 😇 idk or idc ;) They don’t know me btw haha. I’m just like an old momma bear checking on cubs haha.