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Song Smith | Conversation on Songwriting, Faith & Craft

Song Smith | Conversation on Songwriting, Faith & Craft

Written by: Keaton Williamson
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 Welcome to Song Smith everyone! I'm your host, Keaton Williamson and my goal is to help equip you to be the best songwriter you can be. I’ll share with you the things I have learned about songwriting to help you grow your skills, as well as bring on guests who I believe can share valuable information. The point of Song Smith is to be an aid to indie songwriters and artists, giving them tools they can use to better their songs, while making something that is God-honoring.Keaton Williamson Music
Episodes
  • SS Ep. 15: What's the 'End Game'?

    SS Ep. 15: What's the 'End Game'?
    Jan 27 2025

    Understanding your goal in making music greatly impacts what you do with what you create and the time you have.


    From the hobbyist to award winning star, each person is making music, but in different ways. Certain tasks will have more time dedicated to them than others for one type of artist compared to the next. Understanding your goals will better equip you to move forward as you plan what you do.


    Links:

    UP - Forrest Frank & Connor Price

    https://open.spotify.com/track/50utqknCBo0N3QAQbXIPKV?si=4205d45c679649c3

    Brand New - Bay Turner

    https://open.spotify.com/track/2CvY01baIhm7a5sdrRjbjf?si=ced5ff2a5593418b

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/bayturnermusic/

    Boss Level - Matthew Parker & Sam Bowman

    https://open.spotify.com/track/35jNOWc0XXlzppn1xFfsqW?si=6fc5e5480a3d4c50

    Dream Label Group:

    https://www.dreamlabelgroup.com/

    Wings Access:

    https://www.wingsaccess.com/


    Luke 12:48

    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012%3A48&version=NIV


    Let's get connected! If you have things you want me to cover, or just want to say hi, we can get connected: Follow on Instagram: @Songsmithshow

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Song_Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: Songsmithshow@gmail.com New episodes every other week
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    48 mins
  • SS Ep. 14: What Makes a Song 'Good' (Pt. 2)

    SS Ep. 14: What Makes a Song 'Good' (Pt. 2)
    Jan 13 2025
    What makes the music you like 'good'? What production elements and things are being thought of by professions to make a certified banger? There's a lot of things that play into makes a song song 'good' in someone's eyes. However, there are some main things that producers and songwriters alike are thinking about during the process to create the best arrangement for their song. Today, we dive into those things, picking up where we left off in part one of 'What Makes a Song 'Good''! Links: Music Mentioned: I'm Sorry - Toby Mac https://open.spotify.com/track/1XHw4DDVHozKi74RDdmOXB?si=648ff274c57f47cc Great Things - Phil Wikham https://open.spotify.com/track/0jceXOZ2D9ZSzsfl3CKlxg?si=cdaaf1c01b374452 Star Wars x Pirates of The Caribbean - Samuel Kim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Jp8WaYl70 The Force Awakens & The Rise of Skywalker - Samuel Kim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1kW1iCfPvQ We Three Kings - Tommee Profit, We The Kingdom https://open.spotify.com/track/4WqAmY5Sis1mkuGVP24TBA?si=7ac58567a0bf4d84 Breathe - Jonny Diaz https://open.spotify.com/track/3hN8RetXNOyDVhxGdkFlqA?si=5461f8659b0f43aa UPS & DOWNS - BLVRS (Jordan Blaine & Owen Bloomfeild) https://open.spotify.com/track/2F2FALgnBAYK3nEdbnXDFG?si=81dd7d1213f240e7 Song Transition: Doxology/Can You Hear Them/Whisper - Sam Bowman https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0K4rq19aBZqEGUeOyHAW0I?si=5a0c228de7bc4ed0 Artists Mentioned: Nomadder Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iWQs1NXVjeCqboWHn4OvD?si=OLKkzrWTSferqVZbNozCHw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomaddermusic/BLVRS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SeJEA9smshVPlk8jbWlPD?si=QUUrW5VJSZSaHRLPOOMEwA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareblvrs/ Podcast Episodes: Episode 4: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64ZDx6S2i4V1N96t5lpawF?si=bed944f8a8ee4558 Episode 7: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QDmnODUe37sAjNmuzqCfA?si=3318a774139e4dd9 The Matthew West Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/347EK0chqsHbqqXRIeZMAD?si=895b12f2749f44baThank you again to Jordan and Owen of BLVRS for allowing me to use a portion of their song 'UPS & DOWNS' in today's episode. To show them some support, use the links above to listen, and follow them on Insta. Let's get connected! If you have things you want me to cover, or just want to say hi, we can get connected: Follow on Instagram: @Songsmithshow⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Song_Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: Songsmithshow@gmail.com New episodes every other week
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    43 mins
  • 2025: What's Next for Song Smith?

    2025: What's Next for Song Smith?
    Jan 6 2025

    Everyone makes their New Years resolutions, but I'm not going to do that. I'm just going to tell ya my goals, then y'all get to keep me accountable... ; ) Gravity Falls (Dreams Burning Version)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQh3obJvVcILet's get connected! If you have things you want me to cover, or just want to say hi, we can get connected: Follow on Instagram: @Songsmithshow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Song_Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: Songsmithshow@gmail.com New episodes every other week
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    11 mins
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