Why I Walked Away at the Peak of My Career | Ask Toby Anything Ep #2

Why I Walked Away at the Peak of My Career | Ask Toby Anything Ep #2

From being the #3 songwriter in the country to walking away from it all, Toby Gad opens up about losing—and rediscovering—his love for music.


In this episode of Ask Toby Anything, Toby answers your questions on AI-generated songs (Team Human 👀), creative burnout, songwriting mistakes, and what really kills a session. He also shares advice on collaboration, writing stronger choruses, and building your sound. Plus, Toby reviews your demos with real-time feedback and breaks down stories behind hits like “Skyscraper” and writing for Hannah Montana. If you’re a songwriter, producer, or artist finding your voice—this one’s for you.


📩 Submit your demos & questions to be featured in the next episode: askme@tobygad.com

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