Last night at The Green Light was a blast, thanks to the LP Creative Therapy workshop with LeAnn Phelan.

After months of online music adventures, my classmates and I finally met in person for a fantastic Nashville-style performance. The vibes…

I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in an LP Creative Therapy workshop, and the highlight was getting to ask Chris DuBois, the renowned songwriter and music publisher (Sea Gayle Music) a burning question.

I asked him to paint…

Zoom calls may have become the norm, but when it's with someone like Benita Hill, nerves are inevitable. As a background singer for the Allman Brothers, an artist in her own right, and the genius behind Garth Brooks' hit "Two…

I recently had the chance to throw a question at Trent Willmon during an LP Creative Therapy workshop, and boy, did it turn out to be a laid-back and insightful chat.

I asked him about what he looks for in…

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to partake in an LP Creative Therapy workshop, where I engaged in a heart-to-heart with the exceptionally skilled and Grammy-nominated songwriter, Cary Barlowe.

Our conversation kicked off with my question to Cary about his…

Hey music fam! 🎶✨ I come bearing some exciting news that has filled my heart with gratitude and joy. For the third time, I've been recognized as "Ones-To-Watch" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)! 🌟📝

This honor is more…

I'm so excited to tell you all about my return trip to Nashville, May 14-21. I've always dreamed of performing and networking in Nashville, and this time, I'm setting some bigger goals for myself. My plan is to perform more…

Hey there, I am thrilled to announce that I have been chosen to represent the NSAI - Sacramento Chapter in this year's Nationwide Chapter Challenge! This is a huge honor and a testament to my hard work and dedication to…

One of the most cherished moments of my recent years was spending an afternoon with David Hansen, working on a song about his hometown. David was an incredibly humble and gifted individual, and it was an honor to create something…

Hey there! I recently visited Nashville thanks to my fans who supported my crowdfunding campaign on my website. My trip was a week-long and I had three main goals in mind: to write songs during the day, attend the Tin…

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to share with you all that I'm going to Nashville next week to attend the Tin Pan South Songwriter Festival and work on some new songs for my next album. However, as an independent musician, traveling…

I'm gearing up for an exciting trip to Nashville from March 28th to April 1st. I'm headed to the Tin Pan South music festival, an annual event that features over 400 songwriters performing over the course of five days. With…

Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) included me on the January "Ones to Watch" list!

Here's the complete list:

EARS JANUARY 2023

The following members have just been recognized as writers who are on the rise! These songwriters have gotten the…

I'm very excited to be attending this year's Yosemite Songwriting Retreat! 

Sign up for the Yosemite Songwriting Retreat which will be held October 7-9 at The Grove House in Mariposa, CA. Featured teachers include: MorganEve Swain, Johnny Franco and…

This past weekend I attended the Winter String Fling in Murphys, CA. It's an invitation only musician's retreat hosted by Darrel Louis on his twelve acre property. Darrel owns three vacation rental homes in close proximity, where the musicians stay…

This week I'm attending the Folk Alliance International Virtual Conference. Here are my personal highlights from day one of the conference.

My favorite Panels & Discussions: 

Audio Production In-Person and Remote: Shani Gandhi, Rachael Moore, Trina Shoemaker, Gena Johnson…

Looking for that perfect gift? Something personal and truly one-of-a-kind? Give the gift of a custom-written personalized song!

I will write and record a 2-4 minute song based on the inspiration & direction you or your loved one…

There’s nothing more special and sacred than a mother. Give her the gift of her own song this Mother’s Day. Visit my Custom Songwriting page for more information.

I had the honor of writing a couple custom songs for them to give to a loved one on Valentine's Day. You can take a listen below or on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/brad-hoshaw/sets/custom-songs

If you are looking for a truly meaningful and everlasting gift for someone you love, I can help. 

A song ... 
written & recorded by me, 
based on your thoughts & feelings ... 
will be the best Valentine

If you are looking for a truly meaningful and everlasting gift for someone you love, I can help.

A song ... 
written & recorded by me, 
based on your thoughts & feelings ... 
will be the best

I'm accepting requests for Holiday Custom Songs now ... through December 16th. 

I will write and record a 2-4 minute song for you, or for you to give as a gift to someone else. You provide the inspiration &amp…

On Friday, September 6th I visited the KQBM studio to chat and play a few songs. The hosts of "Down from the Mountain", Kat and Den have been a big encouragement to me since moving to the area. I…

As many of you know, I am moving to California in a few days. So what will happen to the Benson Songwriter Exchange? It will continue on! Over the past couple months I have been gradually transitioning the…

The Benson Songwriter Exchange (BSE) is celebrating the release of their second compilation "Truth and Lies". The concert will feature performances from Brad Hoshaw, Michael Campbell, Tica Perri, Joe Watson, Doug Kuony, Jon Miller, Tyler Harman, Robert Matter, Mark Haugen…