Write Songs You Love

Stories fuel your songwriting, and you can find them in the simplest of places.   Book a call to chat about the Write Songs You Love program at  https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at  https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com

Once upon a time there was a pants-less song..... Share you thoughts on this episode in the  Write Songs You Love Facebook Community  group. Book a call to chat about the Write Songs You Love program, or Put Pants on Your Songs https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at  htt...

Need a good place to start writing?  Write the situation! Share you thoughts on this episode in the  Write Songs You Love Facebook Community  group. For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at  https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com

Singer/Songwriter Tony Cecchetti came on to share his story of growth in songwriting, how the band Calico formed because of the pandemic, and creating 3 albums before playing their first live show. Follow Calico @calico.music on Instagram Listen to Calico on Spotify  Share you thoughts on this episode in the  Write Songs You Love Facebook Community  group. For songwriting prompts, c...

Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Steve Collom came on to share stories about everything from his early touring days, to writing dove songs, to getting 10, 000 sync placements.  He has a free 2 day workshop coming up on August 22nd/23rd about how to get your music signed to the best music companies.  Sign up for that here - https://www.stevecollom.com/a/2147517937/zynChv4A   . Shar...

The world famous Teacup Challenge is coming back for a special 2 week Summer edition - The Iced Teacup Challenge!  On today's episode, Michael shares details about the event, and how you can participate.  For more info, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge

Drummer, Producer, and mismatched socks enthusiast to be, Brynner Agassi came on to share stories about his craft, and how he sets his environment to write his instrumental work.  It was the first time Brynner publicly shared stories behind his music, so this was a particularly special episode.   Check out all things Brynner at https://www.brynneragassi.com You can find his song he spoke...

Jodie B returns to the podcast one year later to share stories about growing her business as an artist, working with community, and the importance of having clarity about the "why," behind music.   Visit Jodie B at http://jodiebmusic.com and https://linktr.ee/JodieBMusic Share you thoughts on this episode in the  Write Songs You Love Facebook Community  group. For songwriting prompt...

Improv songwriter and vocal coach Shera Kelly came on to demonstrate how songs can be created on the spot with audience feedback, and to speak to how voice can affect songwriting.   To connect or work with Shera, visit https://www.sherakellyvoice.com  To listen to Without Wings and Coyote, head over to https://natureverse.bandcamp.com Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs...

It has been exactly 1 year since the Write Songs You Love podcast began!  Enjoy this compilation episode of past guests, and a special new song for the occasion.   For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at  https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com . Share you thoughts on this episode, or favourite memories of the las...

Next week is the Write Songs You Love 1 year anniversary!  There will be a community meet and great on July 8th, and you're invited!  Join the Write Songs You Love newsletter and Facebook group for more information. To leave a recorded message or question, visit https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove , and click "Message."

Ever wondered how you could write a song "with," your audience in real time?  Michael shares a heart warming story about a situation that happened on a delayed frozen train.   For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at  https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com . To grab a spot in the upcoming Finish Your Songs Worksho...

Singer/Songwriter/Bassist Layloni Ghee came on to share about her new release "Build," and the benefits of navigating the music industry in a cooperative/supportive way over competition.  Listen to Layloni's new song and lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-bGKHTjq5k . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at ht...

Michael shares a story about how performing can be used as a songwriting tool.  To listen to the Vancouver Song mentioned in the episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47s7dfGSlQA .  To subscribe to the Write Songs You Love Newsletter, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com .

Singer/Songwriter Steve Marc Gosselin came on to share stories about how regularly performing provides a welcome break from the long term symptoms of post concussion syndrome.  Follow Steve on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stevemarcg/ , and check out his music on Bandcamp: https://stevemarc.bandcamp.com/track/endless-convalesce

Michael shares a story about how a recent performance affected the physical state of his shoulder.   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of  https://www.writesongsyoulove.com . Share you thoughts on this episode in the  Write Songs You Love Facebook Community .

Singer/Songwriter/Psychologist, Dr. Sierra Baird came back on the show to talk about how she helps musicians find their mental footing.  To learn more about her Level Up group coaching program, visit https://sierrabaird.com/ .  Sign up before May 20th for free bonus one on one session with Sierra.  

What kind of impact do you want to have with your songwriting, and with your life?   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of  https://www.writesongsyoulove.com . Share you thoughts on this episode in the  Write Songs You Love Facebook Community .

What is the purpose of a song?  Michael shares about how his point of view has changed on this.   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of  https://www.writesongsyoulove.com . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community .

Michael shares a brief story about loss, and offers a songwriting prompt to go with it.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com . Share you thoughts in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community .

Author, project manager, and now songwriter Candina Ann shared incredible stories about the importance of exploring your creativity.  Be the first to hear Malibu Bow Wow on this episode before it goes live on April 18th.  Follow Candina's and Malibu's journey at https://www.instagram.com/malibus_place/ , https://www.instagram.com/topdog_rescue1/ , or https://www.facebook.com/MalibusMarke...

Irish-Canadian alt-rocker 0Stella came on the show today right before she begins her cross country self powered bicycle tour.  Follow her adventure starting April 22nd in Victoria, BC at https://0stella.com/home .

Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Kris Bradley shares stories about her personal journey with music, and how she came to create Produce Like A Boss.  Join her free Boss Producer Bootcamp that runs April 5th-April 9th by registering here - https://www.producelikeaboss.com/a/2147507294/2PTob53L

To collaborate means to co-labour - To share the work.  Michael gives a short story about the surprises from a recent collaboration, and hands out a new collaborative songwriting challenge.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com .

Big questions have big answers.  Michael shares a new songwriting challenge, and encourages writers to get out there and ask.  Share your thoughts in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.