Over the years, Moccio has penned songs for superstars like Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Seal, James Blunt, and Ne-Yo, landing seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 on the strength of his undeniably original and deeply resonant melodies.

What does it take to be a successful songwriter, producer or artist? Is it a 'good start' in life, talent, hard work or luck? This is one of the many questions that Naomi poses to the deeply purposeful and passionate musician, whose answers are delivered as thoughtfully and delicately as his music.

In speaking of his latest album 'Lionheart'...“If people are going to gift me with the hour of their time that it takes to listen to this body of work, then I want to give them something valuable in return,” he says. “It needs to be something beautiful, first and foremost, but it also needs to be something that makes them feel peaceful inside. I want this music to be meditative and transformative for everyone who hears it, and to give them back the time and space that so many of us are missing today.”

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.stephanmoccio.com/
• https://stephanmoccio.lnk.to/LionheartWE
• https://www.musicinthesky.com.au/
• https://www.universalmusic.com/label/decca-records/

Are you an Australian or New Zealand songwriter, music producer or original artist? Want to learn more about your craft? The Australian Songwriters Conference runs regular online workshops and activities designed to help you upskill your songwriting and develop your music career. Find out more at www.australiansongwritersconference.com

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Topics discussed:

1. Group Mentoring for Music Creators - enriching your skills, creativity and career with the support of peers.
2. Upcoming ASC Sydney Circle speaker, artist/producer, Cody Dillon, and his music outreach work with at-risk young people.
3. Song critiquing at the next ASC Melbourne Circle and how it can help songwriters develop their skills.
4. Our new Song Feedback/Mentoring service with Naomi Crain.
5. The new video tutorials for ASC members (From Songwriting to Production with Barb and Adrian Hannan of The Song Store, and 'From Melbourne to Music Row' with pro songwriter Michael Saleta).

We also hear Genevieve Sovereign's brand new EDM release, 'Vibration Angle' (feat. Ben Tenison)

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Australian Songwriters Conference website
• ASC Online Store
• ASC Facebook Group
• ASC Sydney Circle on Facebook
• ASC Melbourne Circle on Facebook
• Listen to 'Vibration Angle' by Genevieve Sovereign

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Are you an Australian or New Zealand songwriter, music producer or original artist? Want to learn more about your craft? The Australian Songwriters Conference runs regular online workshops and activities designed to help you upskill your songwriting and develop your music career. Find out more at www.australiansongwritersconference.com

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

About Jude Ella Jude Ella is a film producer and cinematographer with over 10 years of experience and has got to live his dream working on the music videos of some of Australia's and the world's top artists like Rüfüs Du Sol, Baker Boy, Ngaiire, and Vera Blue.

He was nominated as part of a team for a 2019 ARIA for 'Best Music Video' for 'Baker Boy - Cool as Hell.'

He also worked extensively in advertising, documentary, and corporate video production, as well as in Hollywood.

He has won ACS Gold, Silver, and Bronze for his cinematography work on multiple Rüfüs Du Sol music videos and Short Film productions.

Visit Jude's Production Company Find out more about Jude's Cinematography:

Videos: Baker Boy - Cool as Hell Rufus du Sol - Desert Night Rufus du Sol - Sundream Rufus du Sol - Like an Animal

Find out about the Music Video Production Workshop

Visit the Australian Songwriters Conference

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Topics discussed:

1. What the podcast is about
2. Upcoming Regular Segments

Songwriting and Music Career Development: https://australiansongwritersconference.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm