Michael Averill
Write Songs You Love
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost touch with your inner creative compass? Is songwriting a practice you want to maintain for the rest of your life? Have you ever thought about “why,” you write songs? Each week, host Michael Averill shares heart warming stories from his own experience as a touring singer/songwriter, as well as with guests, about songs that have been impactful, and why. There's always a way to put your unique fingerprint in your songwriting, and Michael is here to help you do it. Walk along with Michael @writesongsyoulove on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and challenges.
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Michael Averill
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
5 Year Anniversary 09.07.2026 47:40
Write Songs You Love just turned 5. Michael shares reflections, songs, and hopes for going into the future. Songs heard in this episode: Good for Something - Vaguely Obsessed To See Love - Tiger Moon Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community g...
Danaii on Song Manifestation, Diving into the Problem, and Finding the Right Words 02.07.2026 1:29:30
Kelowna, Canada based Singer/Songwriter Danaii shares about the challenges and joys of putting together her brand new EP titled “My Garden.” Connect with Danaii on Instagram here. Listen to Danaii’s new album here. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community...
Jackie Ourman on Burden, The Skill of Support, and The Benefits of Allowing Others to Show Up 25.06.2026 52:24
Jackie Ourman, founder of the Social Connection Collective and a relationship and attachment therapist, shares about how the belief of being a burden can affect those who actually want to support, and what this means for sharing our songs. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn , or her website. Check out the Social Connection Collective on LinkedIn. Check out the Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and...
Rumi Tsuchihashi on Paying Attention, and How to Use an Emotion Thesaurus 18.06.2026 1:03:54
Author and micro-memoir teacher Rumi Tsuchihashi returns to share tips and tools for helping the emotions in our writing be felt deeper in the heart. Connect with Rumi through her website. Check out the Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. Listen to Elijah Bekk’s song Be Alright . Share your thoughts on this episode in the ...
Animal Symbolism 11.06.2026 23:54
Have you ever had an unusual encounter with an animal, insect, or creature that seemed to mean something more? Might be a song in there. If you’re in the Okanagan region, and would like to attend the Butterfly Effect event on June 20th, visit their website here. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Commun...
Confidence, Belief, and the Best Laid Plans 04.06.2026 31:04
What we write and do is largely fuelled by some form of confidence in our abilities based on past experiences, but what happens when things don’t go as planned or expected? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. To join the Write Son...
CELIN on Spontaneous Musical Adventures, Layers, and Full Circle Moments 28.05.2026 1:26:58
Alternative, pop, and neo-soul fusion artist CELIN shares about the experiences, layers, and songs behind her debut album release, “Purely Chemical.” Follow along with CELIN on Instagram. Find all of CELIN’s happenings on her website. Watch the pyramid jam of Crazy. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Com...
Miranda Krogstad on Humanhood, the Magic of Words, and What Makes You Wonderful 21.05.2026 1:36:08
Spoken word poet and eternal optimist Miranda Krogstad returns to chat about all things creativity, language, and the fascinating intricacies of expression. Watch the Tapir poem Miranda did in collaboration with the Calgary Zoo. Follow along with Miranda on Instagram. Find all of Miranda’s happenings on her website. Share your thoughts on this episode in the ...
Alexandra Wright on Family History, Haunting, and Bartering with the Mirror 14.05.2026 1:33:47
Cinematic smoky soul rock singer-songwriter Alexandra Wright shares about her debut album release titled, “Bartering with the Mirror.” Follow along with Alexandra on Instagram. Check out her award winning video for Colorado on her website. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community...
A Song That Changed Your Life 07.05.2026 12:25
Has a song, either written by you or someone else, ever changed the course of your life? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expan...
Bob Wiseman on Improvisation, Scoring Film, and Grow-Up Pills 30.04.2026 1:20:30
Song, score, wisdom, and more! Singer-Songwriter/Producer/Educator, Bob Wiseman shares about how music is often best discovered and appreciated when you learn to get out of your own way and stay open to possibility. To check out all things Bob Wiseman, visit here. Watch his mixed media concert here. Follow along with Bob’s Blog here. Get tickets to the Two Pianos, No Rodeo show at the Creekside Th...
Share the Love 23.04.2026 13:44
Bella Montana, our youngest songwriter and community member is in a local talent show, and needs support getting through the next round to share her song. Help vote Bella through here. It’s very easy. Check out what Bella is doing on Instagram. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community...
Forgetting the Words 16.04.2026 46:30
Forgetting the words is an absolute nightmare, or is it? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Fred Penner on Honour, Collections, and Caring for Your Audience 09.04.2026 1:31:31
The one and only Fred Penner, award winning Canadian singing/songwriting legend, shares how his honour driven compass has led him to an interesting and deeply fulfilling life path. Visit Fred’s website here. Songs played in the episode: She’s a Baby , I Hear the Music , and Collections . Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs...
An Evening in the Valley Revisited 02.04.2026 2:01:36
Almost one year from the original interview, Craig and Dane Milton of An Evening of the Valley return to share about the writing and sharing of their own songs for the first time. Check out Dane’s performance from An Evening in the Valley on March 21st, 2026 . Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community...
A One Minute Moment 26.03.2026 17:05
A one minute exercise, courtesy of Canadian Songwriter, Fred Penner, guaranteed to transport you deep into the land of rich songwriting. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit htt...
Jon Deuling on Snowboarding and Songwriting 19.03.2026 1:28:12
Granola eating, hot springs seeking Pacific Northwest progressive folk/roots artist Jon Deuling shares about all the places he finds inspiration. From wonder and freedom, to family and simplicity, to the apple stand and heart, Jon hits it all! For all things Jon Deuling music visit his website See him live at Frequency 528 on March 28th in Kelowna, BC. Visit Jon and family for your fill of fruit a...
Songs with a Twist 12.03.2026 47:58
Expectations are a delight to play with. Care for a song with a twist? Songs played in this episode: Cowboys and Farmers , Douglas Mountain , written by Garry Averill Half-Marathon, written by Claire Kuzmyk All We Ever Need , written by Michael Averill Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community...
The Journey 05.03.2026 14:25
Have you ever stopped to think about what a journey actually means? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your cr...
One Day, Everything Changed 26.02.2026 21:31
What’s your one day story? A day where everything changed. This episode is dedicated to Bernadette Jiwa. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack....
Songs without Words 19.02.2026 22:32
What can you say in a song with no words? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Heart 12.02.2026 31:52
Today’s episode is dedicated to the late Mark Dhillon 💔. If you’re in Kelowna, visit Taco Delhi in Mark’s honour, and to support his family. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.
Shri Ananda on Interpreting Other People’s Stories, Staying Open, and Practicing Gratitude 05.02.2026 1:12:16
Octopus armed artist (Film, Music, Story, Wellness) Shri Ananda shares about the gifts of using many forms of media to explore authentic artistic expression. Check out all his media happenings on YouTube , or on his website Reelization Studios . Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community...
Sandy Klose on Writing with the Bass, and Teacup Sessions Volume 1 29.01.2026 1:05:10
Australia based singer/songwriter, producer, and teacher, Sandy Klose shares about the making of an entire album made up fully of Teacup Challenge songs, recorded primarily with voice and double bass. Follow Sandy on Facebook . Join in on her Facebook live performance of her album on February 7th, 7pm Pacific time. Get the full album on Bandcamp here. Share your thoughts on this episode in the ...
Kasia Rachfall on Fan Fiction Inspiration, Creative Capacity, and Following the Compass of Joy 22.01.2026 1:06:41
Somatic healer, writer, and now recording singer-songwriter, Kasia Rachfall shares about the writing and release of her song “You Hung the Stars,” and how a character in her fan fiction writing inspired the creation of it. Follow Kasia on Instagram , or connect with her Joyful Rebel Writer happenings. Share your thoughts on this episode in the ...
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