Write Songs You Love

Michael offers a couple of activity based songwriting challenges, and a new holiday inspired by a Seth Godin blog.  Read the blog here - https://seths.blog/2022/02/invent-a-new-holiday/ .

West Coast Canadian Singer/Songwriter Sarah Osborne recently released an EP titled Seasons Volume Three//The Rock, and came on to talk about it. It is an exceptional collection of songs inspired by a train trip across Canada through an Arctic storm.  Listen to her work at https://sarahosborne.bandcamp.com/album/seasons-volume-three-the-rock , and follow Sarah at https://www.instagram.com/sara...

What does it mean to write with universal lyrics?  Share you thoughts in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community

Michael sat down with Songwriter/Producer Jay Putty for a great discussion about growing as a songwriter, vulnerability in the process, and the importance of giving back to community.  To find all things Jay Putty, visit https://linktr.ee/TheOutsidersInsidersPodcast .  For songwriting tips, challenges, and inspirations, subscribe to the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writeson...

Vancouver based Singer/Songwriter Nat Jay shares about her serendipitous path with music, and how it led into music licensing and helping artists.  Connect with Nat on instagram at @scratchspinmusic , @officialnatjay , https://www.scratchspinmusic.com/ or in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.  

Singer/Songwriter/Community Builder Dana Halle shares about making it to the 100th episode of her weekly online song sharing exercise called "Music Monday."  Follow Dana at @danahallesongs on Instagram, or connect with her through the Write Songs You Love Community Facebook page.  

Michael brought on a bunch of participants from The Teacup Challenge to share some of their experiences and takeaways.  For upcoming workshops, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops .

Michael touches on mental health, Blue Monday, and finding community in dark times.  Trigger notice that this episode mentions suicide.  To participate with a supportive creative community, please feel welcome to join The Teacup Challenge at https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge .  It's free, and runs to the end of January.  

Michael poses a big question today brought up by past guest Kate Battersby .  Where do you draw the line with what and what not to share in your songs?  Discussion is welcome in the Write Songs You Love Community Facebook page .

Michael shares about the 10 word challenge, and the difference between limitations vs. structural opportunities.  To join the Write Songs You Love newsletter, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com , and sign up at the bottom of the page.  

Michael shares about starting over, moving through creative struggle, the upcoming Teacup Challenge, and gives a sneak peek listen to his new song, due to release January 1st, 2022.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com .

Michael shares a few stories about the power of familiarity of cover songs, and how to apply that to your own songs.  Michael also talked about Canadian Singer/Songwriter, David Francey, and more can be heard and learned at https://www.davidfrancey.com .  For more information, or to register for The Tea Cup Challenge, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge .  Listen...

Michael shares about the upcoming Tea Cup Challenge starting January 3rd, 2022.  For more information or to register for The Tea Cup Challenge, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge .  Listeners of the podcast receive a 50% discount until January 2nd by using the discount code TEACUP.  

Michael sat down to chat with Leo Live today.  Leo is a singer-songwriter, musician, visual and recording artist, performer/entertainer and the founder of tuneriver.com .  Hear stories of how he and a collaborator put together an amazing production inspired by the works of World War 1 poet, Ivor Gurney, and how songwriters can find great work writing personal songs for special occasions...

This week Michael interviewed rebel rocker 0Stella about artistic integrity, Girls Rock Camps, and her preparations for a bicycle tour across Canada in 2022.  Listen to her music and join her mailing list at https://0stella.com .  

In lieu of the major flooding in the Pacific Northwest, Michael shares a challenge for songwriters that may help boost spirits of those affected by damage and displacement.  

Cinder Ernst shares about finding the fun in songwriting, and her recent experience recording a song with Cancer Can Rock.  To see the video of Unbreakable Heart and Cinder's interview, visit https://cancercanrock.org/featured-artists/cinder-ernst/ , and scroll down to find the appropriate links.  

Michael elaborates on emotions from Episode 18 ( https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/podcast/standing-in-shoes-of-emotions ), and offers a new songwriting process exercise to try.  For more challenges and stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com .

Michael shares a snippet of an article about why emotions matter, and how they are felt.  What would happen if you wrote a song in the personified view of an emotion?  To check out the article by Amy Vigliotti, visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-now/202108/why-paying-attention-emotions-matters .  For more challenges and stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bott...

Michael speaks with Death about the release of their recent 3 song EP, and opened the floor to the Write Songs You Love Community to ask questions.  You can find Death's music on Bandcamp at https://songsbydeath.bandcamp.com/releases , or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/7Km5DeOukMvFI4W1N8ADAk?si=PlHgr5YtRoaA14M_i8CGGg .  You can reach Death at https://www.instagram.com/songsbyd...

Producer, Songwriter, Rapper, and Mentor Nick Phelps shares stories about his growth as a songwriter, and what it was like to creatively collaborate with Death.  Check out Nick's music at https://www.mrphelpsmusic.com .  For Nicks's coaching and production courses, visit https://www.musicandlifemindset.com

Knowing the story that you and your music tell makes it easy to say yes to great opportunities that align with you and your craft.  To subscribe to the Write Songs You Love newsletter, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com , and sign up at the bottom of the page.  

Silly songs have more impact than they get credit for.  Michael shares a few stories about mismatched socks, the song that came from the laundry pile, and how to go about writing a silly song for yourself.  Join the facebook community page by clicking HERE .  To put your name on the waitlist for The One Song Challenge - Write an EP Edition starting Oct. 18th, visit https://www.write...

When you're in the right moment, write the moment.  Michael shares a story about how writing and sharing in the middle of a real time situation can be massively impactful.  Song played in Episode - "Just Tell Her," by Michael Averill https://open.spotify.com/track/5i9MXm1BFu6GvESJ0Yxquy?si=6ff6aa7782d7496f

Michael shares about the inspiration behind his new release, Nature Neighbours. To check out the Artists For Conversation and their festival going on Sept. 23-26, 2021, visit https://www.artistsforconservation.org/festival All proceeds from the sale of Nature Neighbours will go to the great work the Artists For Conservation are doing.  Purchase the song at https://michaelaverill.bandcamp.com/...