JOHN CHISUM: Building Your Creative Team
Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich Episode Title: Building Your Creative Team Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich explore one of the most important factors in a songwriter’s success—building a strong creative team. While many songwriters start out alone, no artist truly succeeds in isolation. It takes producers, mentors, collaborators, and a solid support network to bring music to life and get it heard. John and Bryant break down the essential roles in a songwriter's journey—from crafting a great song to recording, production, marketing, and promotion. They also share real-life success stories from NCS artists who went from dreaming about music to making an impact with their songs. If you’re a songwriter who feels stuck doing everything alone, this episode will show you how to build a team and move forward with confidence! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why every songwriter needs a team to succeed How to find producers, co-writers, and collaborators The essential roles in the music-making process—from idea to release The difference between DIY production and professional studio recordings How marketing and social media can make or break your song’s success Real-life examples of NCS artists thriving with the right team Key Moments: [03:20] – Why community is the key to success in music [06:33] – Breaking down the songwriting and production process [10:26] – The roles of producers, engineers, and session musicians [15:39] – The power of marketing and why artists must promote themselves [18:42] – Social media tips for songwriters and independent artists [24:16] – How a strong vision helps attract the right team [30:00] – How NCS can help you connect with the right people Get Involved with NCS: NCS 2025 Songwriting Challenge – Get the free guide & grow your songwriting skills this year! https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/challenge2025 Free First Monday Songwriting Training https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/training NCS Community Membership – 52 weeks of access to the right music industry professionals. Join today! https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/community/ NCS Collective: https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/ Connect With Us: NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your fellow songwriters!