https://www.rusticsongbird.com/lydia-walker-music-blog.html Are you an independent christian musician looking for tips on growing your music business? Fellow musician Lydia Walker shares ideas and tips for aspiring songwriters and performers. en-us Lydia Walker Music Sat, 8 Mar 2025 12:37:07 -0500 Sat, 8 Mar 2025 12:37:07 -0500 rusticsongbird.com https://www.rusticsongbird.com/create-songwriter-conference.htmle3a765410ee151d40fb293966e57f108This is a Christian Songwriter Conference hosted in Clarksville, TN on May 2-3, 2025 by Erskin Anivitarte, David Delgado and Lydia Walker.
Sat, 8 Mar 2025 12:37:00 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/christian-songwriter-retreat.html5ad97b18f82bbc23385cb0493f73885bApply now for the CREATE Songwriter Retreat in Nashville TN on May 3-5, 2024. This Christian songwriter retreat is hosted by Erskin Music and Lydia Walker.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:42:54 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/best-products-for-singers.html575249501cfd7560d0522bb80f545984Here's a list of recommendations for the best products for singers, from professional singer Lydia Walker.
Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:45:54 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/gift-ideas-for-worship-leaders.htmlacd2fa3d8b938a382287d722c10481e6Shopping for a gift for your church worship leader? Here is a list of great gift ideas for worship leaders that will show them appreciation and thoughtfulness.
Sat, 9 Dec 2023 11:33:52 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/winter-beach-songwriting-retreat.html17c34adede14b9c5c64c3623b7326ec1Apply to participate in the winter beach songwriting retreat in December 2022 hosted by Lydia Walker of Rustic Songbird.
Sat, 6 Aug 2022 10:59:32 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/drink-lmnt-referral-program-review.htmlfb8b4d72f05365c61443dcb49f23fcadMy review of the Drink LMNT referral program. How I earn affiliate income by sharing my referral link in videos and sell the extra boxes on eBay.
Mon, 4 Jul 2022 17:28:43 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/free-keyword-research-tool-for-youtube-seo.html5cad459e3fa04b317dd66d87a1c70287Watch this video to learn how to use Tubebuddy, a free keyword research tool for YouTube SEO. Get more views on your YouTube videos to grow your channel!
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:55:36 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/3-secrets-to-planning-a-successful-album-release.html8174ff9ca76a00be381607e42e3453c1Training for independent musicians to learn 3 Secrets To Planning A Successful Album Release. You'll learn how to avoid mistakes that most musicians make.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:55:07 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/my-first-year-using-taxi-music.html71e5750c687781870adc07f0cde7f9e0Are you wondering if Taxi Music is worth it? Here's my experience of my first year using Taxi Music, and how I'm pitching songs to TV, movies and commercials.
Sun, 1 Aug 2021 22:30:12 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/baby-shower-gift-ideas-for-new-moms.html3402fdaaa3f44e245b0eef1817376b0fLooking for unique gift ideas for a new mom? These baby shower gift ideas will give you a list of suggestions for what you might want to buy for the new mom.
Fri, 21 May 2021 22:33:37 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/how-to-pitch-your-songs-for-tv-movies-and-commercials.htmld66817e143ea6d2bdef75204a7ec4e56Learn how to pitch your songs for tv, movies and commercials, and how to get started with sync licensing as a musician. Featuring Lydia Walker and Josh North
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:14:19 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/presonus-studio-bundle-unboxing.html8bb909ed0532ada7d91a07c3a7113b49Are you thinking of buying the Presonus Studio Bundle? This video shares an unboxing of what is included in the bundle and a link to get a discount. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:02:59 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/i-have-decided-to-follow-jesus.html2ad1f854318b6f9b59b0188efe2c3ef3Song by Christian Musician Lydia Walker, "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" hymn played on acoustic guitar. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:54:59 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/5-tips-for-acoustic-guitar-care-and-maintenance.html5cbcd3c2ede566b338be0d6a97feaacaLearn how to take care of your guitar with 5 tips for acoustic guitar care and maintenance. These tips will help to keep your guitar in good shape. Mon, 1 Mar 2021 18:44:34 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/grand-finale-celebrating-100-episodes.html77bc030ce6a76f7422f6a2e03119da8aIn the final episode, host Lydia Walker and podcast manager DarleneRaye wrap up the 100th episode of the podcast and talk about highlights of creating the show.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:39:00 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/how-to-find-opportunities-in-the-music-industry.html5b4ee6cb14b8ccb442abc4e0816d8704In this solo episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker shares resources for independent musicians to find opportunities in the music industry.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:42:21 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/how-to-copyright-your-music-online.htmla62cefc1d84e61bef4be1a09df64eac9In this podcast episode, Lydia Walker interviews Nashville entertainment attorney Shawn Thompson about how to copyright your music online.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:16:36 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/how-to-be-more-resourceful.htmla9f922dbb8a2cc6428432a8009a595fbIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Bill Zufelt, about how to be more resourceful as a musician and creating a network.
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 18:34:33 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/growing-your-music-youtube-channel.html338c367d29071d842db184f7e6ff5af9In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Tubebuddy’s Rob Balasabas, about how to grow your music YouTube channel.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:17:48 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/making-songwriting-a-habit.html3a7d36b087d0ec09be2985ba76a02874In this solo episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker teaches ways you can make songwriting a habit.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:00:05 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/single-release-strategy.html7010668e89927e63c4739a05b5b6c372In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews worship singer Tobias about his strategy to release a song every month in 2021!
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:10:28 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/what-its-like-to-be-on-the-voice.html41e4691a8b0bd11e8ddd2bcf81ec4fbfIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Emmalee about her experience auditioning for NBC’s The Voice & being on #TeamKelly.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:36:27 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/building-a-long-term-songwriting-career.htmla4d014f2b043f1bd44d572f2ef327a8bIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews songwriter Dave Clark about building a songwriting career for the long term.
Sun, 3 Jan 2021 17:27:34 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/best-of-2020-year-end-review.htmlb2ba2613d92e034885779677ed233ddfIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, you’ll hear the best of 2020 and this year in review on the show!
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:33:38 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/behind-the-scenes-on-the-podcast.html56796e42d70a81c9c9c766106a9c3fb7In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker and podcast assistant DarleneRaye talk about how the show has grown over the last year.
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:45:10 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/crowdfunding-your-music.html284bc8936fd6e337be81a8fd75594243In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Christa Wells, about ways to cover the costs your music by crowdfunding.
Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:46:29 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/predicting-your-profitability-for-2021.htmlce9268e93a08e2bb3d825628f2fdc7a5In this Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Stephanie Ann Bagley, about how to predict the profitability of your music business for 2021.
Sun, 6 Dec 2020 21:35:13 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/releasing-music-as-an-independent-musician.htmlbdc8b7bcc2cbb8df63a87784517328edIn this podcast episode, host Lydia Walker interviews Damian Keyes, about the strategies behind releasing music as an independent musician.
Sun, 29 Nov 2020 17:42:52 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/recording-song-demos-with-a-producer.html180b2772c42bb5c9164457d83a8b9524On the Rustic Songbird Podcast, Lydia Walker interviews Bryan Boliver, about the process of recording song demos, and shares tips about working with a producer.
Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:53:54 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/how-to-be-your-own-music-publisher.html6d8cac144fcae4047b6973ec62c0c45bIn this podcast, Lydia Walker interviews TC Courtney who worked at top performing rights organization BMI, and now works in publishing for Big Machine Records.
Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:34:43 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/best-gift-ideas-for-guitar-players.html1e4feca594d6b97ea7727d454a9698e0Shopping for a guitar player and want some of the best gift ideas and recommendations from a guitarist? List of top 10 gifts for a guitar player.
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 19:18:13 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/should-you-move-to-nashville-for-music.html6ac1696d90de971911001fd74f680428In this video, songwriter Lydia Walker shares the pros and cons about moving to Nashville to play music.
Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:54:52 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/becoming-a-full-time-session-musician.htmlfa8fdf3b84d78e41848c42319e3ad47eIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, Lydia Walker interviews Mella Barnes from the blog Mella Music about becoming a full time session musician.
Sun, 8 Nov 2020 19:58:41 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/the-road-to-success-in-the-music-industry.htmlef640b57e5937f830f15b64973e94f8dIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Jason Roy, lead singer of Building 429 about becoming a top band in Christian Music
Sun, 1 Nov 2020 19:30:28 -0500 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/writing-songs-from-the-heart.html9e30bdd4bc5fbe97ca0d69089bfbde74Wanna know how to show up as your true self in your songwriting? Lydia Walker interviews Roz Welch about how to write songs that come from the heart.
Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:41:02 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/what-to-do-after-recording-your-songs.htmlc888148ef8a3c5f7f9921f42425cb546Learn what it takes to release your own music online as an independent musician. Lydia Walker teaches the next steps to take after you’ve recorded your songs.
Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:59:20 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/staying-consistent-as-a-musician.html23f325f76cb73ee05ce76057d0d703a6In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Katherine Forbes, about how to stay consistent in your music career.
Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:10:43 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/collaborating-with-other-musicians.html36a14de2f3cb21af4f07e505999513deIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews singer/songwriter Chelsea Amber, about collaborating with other musicians.
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 22:06:23 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/writing-healing-songs-through-grief.html44e980b10cc99c71ce75558a7d7359cfIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Allison Brost about her songwriting journey through grief and healing.
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:46:16 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/getting-started-with-sync-licensing.htmlb7b14a17bb948a7ba3d180858667ecb2In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Heather Evans, about her experience getting TV placements with her songs.
Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:57:37 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/what-its-like-working-for-a-record-label.html4fe685f234d689d5e99f2119bec9eb76In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Ellen Hogan, about moving to Nashville to be in the music industry.
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:40:01 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/songwriting-tips-for-beginners.html748cf574e531e8a9b522f906841c51f7In this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Sarah Spencer, founder of SongFancy, about the best songwriting tips for beginners.
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 15:18:18 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/music-publishing-and-the-power-of-a-song.html456b89d5714f27ba77cdfb4b52b31c9aIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, host Lydia Walker interviews Randy Cox, about his career as a music publisher in Contemporary Christian Music.
Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:44:55 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/living-out-your-spiritual-purpose.htmla7f04beb68a1dec5b0c62817be06e42eIn this episode of the Rustic Songbird Podcast, Lydia Walker interviews singer and speaker Brittany Batson, about living out your true purpose as a musician.
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:52:07 -0400 https://www.rusticsongbird.com/how-to-apply-the-8020-rule-as-a-musician.html3aba1e17a90af1c28ddff29bd8a790ecLEARN HOW TO APPLY THE 80/20 RULE AS A MUSICIAN. In this video, I explain how to use the Pareto Principle in life as a musician and a songwriter.
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