Meet Tyler Ward | Owner, CEO of the Song House Collective.

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tyler Ward and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tyler, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
It was a divine intervention. Three songwriters who rented my loft all ended up booking the same writing session, and suddenly there were 15 people in one space. Instead of the usual co-writing session, we put everyone’s name in a hat and randomly formed groups—a 65-year-old, a hip-hop artist, and a 17-year-old skipping class all ended up together writing a song. We decided to give them just 30 minutes to write a hook because overthinking kills creativity. The idea was to push you out of your comfort zone and get you swimming, even if you’re not ready. That day was the start of Song House.

I’ve got to give a shout-out to my co-owner, Jacob Fox. He started as my assistant and has become my business partner over the last 3½ years. His guidance and understanding of humanity have been crucial to where Song House is today.

I’d been collaborating with musicians for years and wanted to give back, a space where songwriters could have their chance to be heard. In 2021, I turned that idea into reality by opening my rental house in Nashville for songwriters. We split 12–15 writers into groups, gave them 30 minutes to create a hook, and then shared those raw ideas on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The “30-min hook” concept took off on social media, and if a snippet blew up online, we knew we had something special. It was the perfect blend of collaboration and audience feedback.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
What truly sets me apart is the community we’ve built, a family that goes beyond just music. From those early YouTube days of homemade covers and imperfect recordings to today’s Song House, it’s always been about real connection. I learned that consistency, authenticity, and yes, even a little bit of messiness, create the kind of magic that resonates with people. I’m grateful for every moment that taught me to share my truth, imperfections and all.

I’ve also discovered that success isn’t a solo journey. Along the way, I found amazing partners like my co-owner Jacob Fox, who started as my assistant and grew into a vital part of this mission. We’ve built Song House not on a blueprint, but on the belief that when you help others rise, you lift yourself higher. Every risk I’ve taken, every “all-in” moment, has been a step toward creating something that’s not just about music, but about inspiring others to be brave enough to swim, even if they’re not sure they can.

So, here’s what I want the world to know: My story, and the story of Song House, is about daring to embrace life with all its chaos, beauty, and vulnerability. It’s about knowing that each imperfect, fearless moment is a chance to connect, create, and transform not just your own life, but the lives of everyone around you.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We take all of our interviews at “the goat” in Germantown. And at this point, as a new dad, I would just take them on a walk down 12South. Enough said.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Wanna shout out Jamie George for being my mentor and Yoda. He’s the one that has guided me through some of my darkest times. He’s also the Song House resident guru.

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