MCP Podcast

This is the very first 5 minute Friday episode. My goal for these episodes is to give you 5 minutes of encouragement for you to end your week with. Today is about surrounding yourself with greatness. The only way to reach your full potential is to surround yourself with those better than you. Involving people that you can learn from will no doubt help you reach your goals faster. That’s why you must find the people that make you want to be your best. Be a student of the success you want. Want to learn from 7 award winning songwriters? Join the 7 Day Songwriter Challenge: https://www.7daysongwriterchallenge.com/

Whoever you want to connect with in the industry.. It truly is all about timing. LeAnn Phelan has been successful at many roles in the industry including being a publisher, manger, a&r and a writer rep for ASCAP Nashville. In this episode she breaks down why she connects with a songwriter and what makes it easier for her to brand YOUR career. Check out LeAnn's website: https://www.lpcreativetherapy.com/ Join the 7 Day Songwriter Challenge here: https://www.7daysongwriterchallenge.com/

This episode is another really honest one. I talk about how I got my first publishing deal and my biggest mistake when signing my last deal. The content of this episode is from a Live Zoom Call that happened last year. When I'm on a live call I free flow and talk with passion...  Even though I jump around on many subjects in this episode there are several gold nuggets I don't want you to miss. Wanna spend a week with 7 of the biggest writers I know? Join the 7 Day Songwriter Challenge! https://www.7daysongwriterchallenge.com/

Jim Collins is a multi number one hit country songwriter and has seen success spanning over several decades.  In this interview we talk about how he got started as a singer in a band in Texas and what helped him break through in Nashville. Learn more about the 7 Day Songwriter Challenge at https://www.7daysongwriterchallenge.com/

It's been a while. I talk about what has kept me away but also share some excitement for what's to come with the MCP Podcast! Grateful for everyone who is listening. Remember there will always be resistance with your dreams but you must keep moving forward. That's exactly what today's episode is about!

I talk about how I got my first paid gig at my local church. I name drop Mickey Guyton’s grammy nominated project again because I’m super proud. Then I eventually talk about negotiating a publishing deal and recognizing my true value. Remember to only let that God voice inside of YOU determine your worth and never limit yourself to another's perception.

I talk about my journey starting out in Nashville and the key steps I had to take to get my first publishing deal, my first pro guitar gig, my first cut, my first number one song and everything in between! I cover so much in this episode but it comes down to this... You can either wait for your ship to come in or just build your own ship with YOUR dreams and goals. Create a life you love!

This is a mostly un-edited podcast. I eventually talk about how one of my productions is nominated for a grammy this year! If you don't want to listen to me ramble then just skip to the last 5 mins! We all go through down seasons, I go through some of the key things that help me through the tougher times... I have always believed that we create our reality through visualizing our dreams. When we're going through the trenches it's important to visualize our most desired outcome and attack that goal. I get real on this episode and try to end it too soon.

ARE YOU A DEVELOPING SONGWRITER, PRODUCER, OR ARTIST? Whatever your creative niche, thank you for checking out the very first episode of the MCP PODCAST! This is an introduction episode to the MCP (Music City Playbook) podcast highlighting why Music City Playbook exists, who it is for, and what kind of content to expect in the future! I'm your host, Forest Whitehead and I can't wait to share some interviews, motivation and stories with you. Check back for more soon!