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
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 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!
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 group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
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 expand and nurture your creativity!
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 Theatre on June 2nd in Lake Country, BC.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!
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 group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
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!
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 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!
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 group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
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 https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
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 at the Fruit Truck. 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!
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 AverillHalf-Marathon, written by Claire KuzmykAll We Ever Need, written by Michael AverillShare 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!
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 creativity!
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.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
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!
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 group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
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 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!
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 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!
Singer-Songwriter Ty Berendina returns to share behind the scenes of her first album, Wasted on the Rocks.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!
The 2026 Teacup Challenge is coming to a close soon, and it has been as inspiring, fun, and productive as always. Listen in today for a new way of looking at the upcoming year. More info on the Teacup Challenge and where to join in on the fun here. You can still take part. 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!
Here we go folks! The Teacup Challenge 2026 has landed! Today's episode shows how it's done in real time, and gives tips on how you can participate to the fullest ❤️. More info on the Teacup Challenge and where to join in on the fun here.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!
Wishing you all the best from Write Songs You Love ❤️. Thanks for a wonderful 2025! 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!
A candid chat with Kelowna based Singer/Songwriter Satoshi Yano about the importance of staying nervous, sussing out who we write for, artistic subjectivity, and celebrating our friends. 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!
What you say has impact. *Note for those wanting to jam with the live song - the chords are C#, F#, Ab, with a Bbm, F#, C# turn around, (Not D, G, A, Bm, G, A as I said on the episode).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!
Travelling songstress and song seeker Daughter of the Moon makes her debut on the podcast with a big splash. We hit everything from purpose, to the places we write from, what we might deem as too much for public consumption, and the ocean of songs. Get your notepad out for this one. Follow along and connect with Daughter of the Moon on Instagram.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!
Singer/Songwriter/Music Therapist Kayla Dawn returns to share about her new feel good and empowering anthem “More of Me,” and as well as the challenges that come with learning to love your voice. Connect with Kayla hereShare 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!
Jodie B, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist, performing artist, and owner of Frequency 528 returned to share about her latest release “White Noise,” how she's helping artist/producers develop, and how the Frequency team is inviting in community conversations through a brand new podcast. Connect with Jodie on Instagram.Check out all the great happenings at Frequency 528. Listen to the Frequency 528 podcast.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!
Canadian songwriter/composer Caleb McAlpine, known as Common Fires, and also a member of the super indie rock group nightshades, speaks to the unique places we can find inspiration, how our friends can help keep us connected to our songs, and re-envisioning old work. 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!
“But people just want to hear songs they know.” Have you ever been told that as a performing songwriter? If so, this episode is dedicated to you. 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!
The annual Q&A with Death is here, this time with the twist of a guest host, and a brand new collaboration with a Write Songs You Love member!Connect with Songs By Death on Instagram. Grab tickets for Death's show with friends at Freddy's in Kelowna, BC, Oct. 31st! 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!
If you could ask Death a question, what would you ask? Today's episode will help you get acquainted with Death, and may inform your question.Next week, Death is coming on to be interviewed by a special guest interviewer.If you have an inquiry burning to be answered by Death, send it in, and I'll make sure it gets asked. 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!
Whether it's songwriting, starting a show, or waking up in the morning, the foot we start off with makes all the difference. 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!
Singer/Songwriter extraordinaires Cole Blakely and Claire Kuzmyk discuss all the edges of their songwriting processes individually and collaboratively, as well as what can be explored in the public sharing of songs with stories. Visit Cole on Instagram.Visit Claire on Instagram.See them live at the Creekside Theatre on October 18th in Lake Country, BC. 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!
Monashee Mountain Folk duo from the Okanagan Valley of BC, Canada, Josh + Bex came on today to share about their roots as individual songwriters, and how they've creatively come together. Learn more and connect with Josh + Bex on their website.Visit them on Instagram.See them live at the Creekside Theatre on October 18th in Lake Country, BC. 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!
Speaker/life coach/emotional intelligence consultant Kandace Stoneman shares how making friends with our emotions can lead to a more fulfilling and creatively rich life. Learn more and connect with Kandace on her website.Visit her on Instagram.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/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
My Dad wrote a song over 50 years ago using a little red wagon as an analogy to life. Somehow, the branches of this song continue to grow in unique and mysterious ways. To follow along with my personal artist/songwriter/speaking pursuits, visit https://www.michaelaverillproductions.com/To listen to Little Red Wagon and more of My Dad's Songs, visit bandcamp. Check out Karen Angle's new record out now on Spotify!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/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Feel good folk pop slinger Ashleigh Summer shares about her recent release "Front Porch Swing," and the journey that comes with giving space to creativity and songwriting. Connect and follow along with Ashleigh on her website. 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/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Shalisa, country girl gone rogue, shares about the importance of perspective and sometimes being surprised about who songs actually resonate with. Connect and follow along with Shalisa in various ways here.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/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Hear what's coming up this Fall at Write Songs You Love!Share your favourite finished song from the Iced Teacup Challenge on September 6th at 4pm pacific. Watch the Facebook group for more info. See Nevaeh Dyson and Diane Barbarash play live at Frequency 528 in Kelowna on Aug. 29th. 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/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Alt-Folk Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller Nevaeh Dyson shares about how curiosity and an open mind can lead to better ways forward in challenging times. Follow along with Nevaeh's music and journeySee Nevaeh play at Frequency 528 in Kelowna with former podcast guest Diane Barbarash on Aug. 29th.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/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
It's Summer time for Write Songs You Love, and with it, highlights and updates from the annual Iced Teacup Challenge.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Kelowna based Singer/Songwriter/Looper Cal Volpe shares about the growth and surprises that happened along the journey from writing to releasing his first album.Listen to Cal's new album titled “Alone,” on Spotify.Connect with Cal and follow along on his adventures on Instagram.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Shannon Coppin, multi-dimensional creative, nature lover, and founder of Gateway Ranch shares about one of the boldest and heart warming first time performances you will ever hear. Learn more about Shannon and her happenings on the Gateway Ranch website.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
East Vancouver based recording artist Ivy. The Pulse shares how music and songwriting went dormant for years, and what eventually brought it back.Listen to Ivy's new release la di da out today!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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Father and son combo Dane and Craig Milton share behind the scenes of hosting house concerts with their family, and how love and appreciation of music and the artists who make it is the central focus to everything the do. Connect with An Evening in the Valley on Facebook or Instagram.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Two Crows for Comfort, an award winning touring folk/Americana duo from the prairie wonderland of Manitoba, Canada came on today to share how often times the best moments in songwriting and performance aren't planned. Connect with Two Crows for Comfort via their website.Follow them on Instagram.Connect with An Evening in the Valley to grab tickets for their show in Summerland on July 26th. 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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Alt-Indie-Folk artist Ross Christopher Fairbairn shares about lyrics that make you giggle, what to do when everything backfires, and self realizing prophetic songs. Connect with Ross on his website.See him in concert live at Frequency 528 with Michael Averill on July 11th in Kelowna, Canada. 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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Singer/Songwriter/Producers Diane Barbarash and Adrienne Nye share about the bumpy journey of a collaboration from a songwriting prompt, and what they discovered along the way. Listen to Diane and Adrienne's new song Connect with Diane on Instagram here.Connect with Adrienne and Yaletown Records here.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Singer/Songwriter Craig Siemens and Singer/Songwriter/Producer Aileé Zaga discuss everything to do with confidence when it comes to performing and writing songs. Connect with Craig and Vaguely Obsessed here.Connect with Aileé Zaga here.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Multi-passionate creative Sian Flanagan shares how being creatively diverse is a lane of its own to be celebrated, and how we can discover key codes for connecting different arms of expression. Connect with Sian on Instagram.Take in Sian's poetry/film fusion Illumination here.To attend Sian's Conscious Entertainment Meet-Up on June 14th, find tickets here.For Sian's coaching and speaking work in the world, visit here.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
Bestselling author, poet, and songwriter, Bill Arnott shares about being creative across many mediums, and how he's been able to find confidence in his voice. Check out all Bill's happenings on his website.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/ and become a paid subscriber.
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