Welcome to Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast. Host and songwriter Demi Michelle Schwartz invites you on a journey like no other. Demi explores all aspects of being a songwriter, from the craft of songwriting to the music business and beyond. Catch new episodes every other Sunday and tune into all of the unforgettable conversations Demi has with songwriters, artists, radio presenters, music industry professionals, and more. So, what are you waiting for? Kick back and relax, don’t fall flat, and remember, stay “write on track!”
Wow, you are in for such a treat with today’s episode. Melanie Murray joined me for such a fabulous and honest conversation. During our chat, Melanie opened up about her experiences having ADHD, her passion for mental health awareness, and incredible music memories, from playing on Broadway in Nashville to doing an independent tour outside Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows. It was an absolute honor having Melanie on the show, so I hop...
Happy New Year! I’m super excited to kick off my 2026 conversations with Gatlin Johnson. We talked about performing live, writing authentic lyrics, being present to find song inspiration, and more. Gatlin also shared the details about his five-track EP, Only Shot. I loved having Gatlin on the show, so I hope you enjoy listening to our chat.
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I can’t believe this is the last episode of 2025. This year brought so many fabulous and inspiring conversations on the show, and I couldn’t be more excited to wrap up this year’s chats with Linda Imperial. From pulling back the curtain on the music industry and expressing the importance of recognizing songwriters to chatting about Christmas, this conversation is a perfect way to end 2025. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
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I’m so excited to bring you my amazing chat with Abbie Bell & The High Ryes. From talking about their band dynamics to recording their debut EP, they drew back the curtain and revealed their musical journey so far. I loved having Abbie, Nathan, and Ross on the show, so I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.
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Wow, you are in for such a treat with today’s conversation. Laura Mustard returned to the show for a fabulous and genuine chat. We talked about not rushing releases, writing songs with direct lyrics, embracing authenticity, conveying emotion while recording in the studio and performing live, evolving as songwriters, and so much more. Also, Laura shared the details about her song, “Afraid of the Dark.” I can’t thank Laura enough for...
I’m beyond honored to share my fabulous chat with KelsiLynn all about songwriting and life. During our chat, we talked about being free with genres, tapping into an authentic songwriting process, writing and releasing vulnerable music, unexpected moments in the studio, winning at the Josie Music Awards, and more. KelsiLynn also gave a glimpse into her music and what’s to come. I loved having her on the show, so I hope our conversat...
I’m so excited to bring you my conversation with Laura Evans. During our chat, we talked about our evolutions from our debut to sophomore albums, the songwriting process, drawing on different genre elements, and more. Laura also unveiled the details and tracklist for her new album, Out of the Dark. I had a fabulous time chatting with Laura, so I hope you love listening.
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Buckle up, because today’s episode launch is a special one. My conversation with Ansel Brown is so unique, and I couldn’t be more excited to release it into the world. During our chat, Ansel talked about his comeback to music and his incredible experiences with NASA as a songwriter and artist. I truly loved all the stories Ansel shared, so I hope you have a blast listening. My biggest takeaway is that you never know how one song co...
It’s officially fall, which means there’s no better time to share my fascinating conversation with Kashena Sampson. We chatted about shadow work, moon phase symbolism, songwriting, and much more. Kashena also talked about her album, Ghost of Me, and her choice to release the singles during the new moon. This is one of the most unique conversations so far on the show, so I hope you love listening.
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Today’s episode is a special one. Lucy Kitchen joined me to share her experiences as a songwriter and poet. During our conversation, we talked about being vulnerable in our music, writing lyrics with metaphors and imagery, the magic of studio days, the similarities between songwriting and poetry, celebrating the little things and small wins, and more. Lucy also gave glimpses into her single, “Red Skies,” upcoming album, and poetry ...
Wow, I truly can’t believe Write on Track has reached episode two hundred. To celebrate this milestone, I’m honored to share my fantastic conversation with Rob Wells. He’s not only a hit songwriter and producer, but one of the kindest souls in the music industry. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our chat, where we break down Rob’s top songwriting tips.
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Today’s episode is a golden one. I’m delighted to share my conversation with Eleonora about evolution and manifestation. During our chat, we talked about finding our sounds and styles through performing covers, evolving as songwriters and artists, the idea that there’s no right or wrong when it comes to creating music, being vulnerable and authentic, manifesting our dreams, and much more. Eleonora also shared details about her new ...
You’re in for such a treat with today’s episode of Write on Track. The fabulous Sasha Maxine joined me for an insightful chat about what it’s like to be a classically-trained songwriter in high school. We talked about our classical music backgrounds, songwriting inspiration, writing from emotion, crafting intentional chord structures, building strong support systems, and much more. I loved having Sasha on the show, so I hope you en...
I’m over the moon to share my meaningful and inspiring conversation with Jay Putty. Jay talked about his songwriting process, experiences getting placements in film and TV, and building production skills, and we also had a great chat about the importance of song titles. On top of that, Jay shared details about his new project, Mountains and Valleys. It was a delight having Jay on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conver...
Today’s episode of Write on Track is such a fabulous and unique one with Ana Cristina Cash. During our chat, Ana talked about blending country and Latin music, the difference between singing in English and Spanish, the challenges of writing lyrics in Spanish, recording Spanish translations of her singles, her favorite career highlights, her performing and recording goals, and more. Ana also shared details about her project, The Sun...
I couldn’t feel more honored to bring you such a vulnerable and inspiring conversation with Rob Wheeler. During our chat, Rob talked about his experiences touring, favorite moments from Nashville, the freedom of co-writing, being authentic in his music, becoming brave as a songwriter, and more. He also shared the inspiration for his new album, Leave Tomorrow. I truly loved having Rob on the show, so I hope you take something meanin...
Today’s episode is a special one. Erin Hall joined me on the show for a wonderful conversation. We talked about having classical music backgrounds, being multi-genre artists, recording in the studio, spending time in nature for inspiration, and much more. Erin also shared details about her album, Great Blue, and her new single in honor of her dad, “Lullaby of 55.” It was a joy having Erin on the show, so I hope you love listening t...
I’m beyond excited to share my fabulous conversation with Bronnie. She talked all about her songwriting process, opening for Little Mix, her new single, “Own Girl Own World,” returning to her country roots, and more. I truly loved having Bronnie on the show, so I hope you enjoy listening to our chat.
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Wow, you are in for such a treat. Frankie Muriel joined me on the show to share his experiences from decades in the music industry and a ton of wisdom. I left our conversation feeling so inspired, and I truly can’t thank Frankie enough for stopping by the show. I hope you love listening.
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I couldn’t be more excited to share my fabulous chat with Josh Christina. He talked all about his evolution as a songwriter, writing when inspired, performing on cruise ships, his single, “Never Had a Mind,” and more. It was a delight having Josh on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation.
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