Raw Songwriting

David Coile
  • 5.0 (6)
  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS
Raw Songwriting

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.

  1. SEP 2

    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 singing groups, Ross dipped her toes in songwriting, spending some time in Boston’s open mic scene, then moving to New Orleans where she spent 12 years as a singer-songwriter and in various bands.  Ruby won first place at the Bay Saint Louis ArtsAlive Singer-Songwriter Showcase in 2014, has had her music featured on Buffa Lounge’s “Live From the Back Room”, and has been a member of bands such as Trendafilka, Blato Zato, and Crossing Canal among others, and has performed at JazzFest, Lotus Fest and Tipitina.   Ruby Ross crafts poignant stories of life, longing and love, set to melodies that refuse to leave your head. Her music will leave you feeling introspective and wanting more.  You can find more of Ruby's music at: https://www.facebook.com/rubyrossmusic https://www.youtube.com/rubyrossmusic https://rubyross.bandcamp.com/track/pretty-little-bird-live-at-hi-ho-lounge http://www.patrickcoopermusic.com/crossing-canal--a-duo-project.html

    1h 28m

  2. JUN 13

    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 teaching music around the world ever since, from traditional New England dance tunes, to original songs inspired by her experience as a foster and adoptive parent. Lissa has toured the globe, from her New England stomping grounds to Quebec, the United Kingdom, Denmark and even Russia, playing and teaching at festivals far and wide. She’s opened for esteemed artists such as Richard Thompson and Judy Collins. But when the pandemic put a damper on touring, writing music became an essential outlet for Lissa. The result was enough new material for several albums. The first in the queue, Falling Forward, is a collection of Schneckenburger’s original fiddle tunes and two traditional New England songs, just released last March.  To Schneckenburger “music creates community, It’s what people sing along to, dance to, fall in love to... music brings people together. These songs are part of all of us, and it's an honor” to share them. You can find more of Lissa's music at https://lissafiddle.com/

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 15

    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/

    19 min

  4. MAR 3

    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 nights a week, there was no turning back from the singer-songwriter lifestyle.  Now based in Colorado, Tim has been a finalist in esteemed songwriting events such as the Telluride Troubadour and Folksfest Songwriting Showcases. Tim has also had his song “Goodbye” featured in the TV show “Road Trip Nation” and has opened for national touring acts such as Sarah Jarosz.  Playful, uplifting, and engaging as a singer, songwriter and performer, he writes feel-good, big-hearted folk with a drop of something funky. Tim doesn't shy away from the deep and heavy, but aims to deliver songs with purpose and hope. Tim Ostdiek’s uplifting folk encapsulates the soul of the Heartland. You can find more of Tim Ostdiek's music at https://timostdiek.com/

    1h 18m

  5. 12/16/2023

    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 critiques of the past. Join us for another raw and riveting episode! For more, check out: Pamela Machala at https://pamelamachala.com/ Barry Osborne at https://www.distancewalk.com/ Jay Stott at https://jgstott.com/

    1h 48m

  6. 12/09/2023

    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".

    1 min

  7. 12/03/2023

    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 graduated from South Plains College with a commercial music degree, there was no stopping him. Andy Eppler has been as prolific as an artist can be, having authored many songs, books, art pieces and films. In 2022, Texas Tech University announced a new Andy Eppler Collection to be added to their University Archives alongside other artists such as Waylon Jennings, Buddy Holly and Natalie Maines. He considers the most meaningful waypoints in his career to be associated with political activism, cultural change and community outcomes.  His goal isn’t to become famous, but to become meaningful. He hopes his passion can be fertilizer for other artists who want to grow their hearts. He wants his life to be measured in inspiration. For more of his creative output, check out Andy's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andotheartist/

    1h 29m

  8. 11/25/2023

    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.

    1 min
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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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  • Creator
    David Coile
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Raw Songwriting

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