{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63ae4d864722fa00118dacaa/645ab9dda512e900111e29cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Writing Catchy Hooks and Melodies with Liz Mauritz of GOLD STEPS","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63ae4d864722fa00118dacaa/1672368785673-2bffbc3356259a4a6973440a2d32409a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Liz Mauritz of the band Gold Steps about their new EP ‘That Ain't It’ out now via Revival Recordings.</p><p><br></p><p>During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as how works on her songwriting skills, especially when it comes to writing catchy hooks and melodies.</p><p><br></p><p>'That Ain't It' was Produced and Recorded by Nick Thompson &amp; Rick King.</p><p><br></p><p>The band Gold Steps is for fans of: Thief Club, Avril Lavigne, Chief State, Youth Fountain, Calling All Captains, Driveways.</p><p><br></p><p>Heavy Hitters from today's episode:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Balance work and play, making sure your relationships aren’t at risk because of the success of a venture.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Become a student of songwriting, always looking to improve your skills.</p><p><br></p><p>3. What are you trying to say when you’re writing a song? Keep asking, and then drilling down until the story sounds like a lyric.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out more information on today's episode here:</p><p><br></p><p>http://www.therockmetalpodcast.ca</p>","author_name":"Jon Harris"}