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
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.
Canadian Soulful Folk/Pop singer-songwriter, Kailee Duggan shares about her creative journey, and how sometimes showing up without knowing why can bring us exactly what we need in life. Follow Kailee on Instagram. Listen to Little Bird on Spotify.For all things Kailee, visit 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 become a paid subscriber.
Canadian Singer/Songwriter, Gracie Field shares about what it takes to break through barriers, internally and externally. Follow Gracie on Instagram. Listen to Breaking the Glass 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 become a paid subscriber.
Singer/Songwriter Susan Bush shares about a unique trading stories songwriting exercise that led to her newest release titled “Open.” Follow along with Susan's musical journey on Instagram.Listen to “Open,” on Spotify.Listen to more Write Songs You Love artists songs on the jams list here.Watch the TEDx talk by Anne Heaton that was referenced in this episodeShare 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.
Canadian Singer/Songwriter, Elijah Bekk shares how holding on to hope and people helped him come back from being told he'd never play music again. Follow along with Elijah's journey on Instagram.Listen to Elijah on Spotify (The songs in this episode are River, and Be Alright).Look forward to Elijah's newest release titled “Giving Up,” due out May 16th. 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.
Accomplished Canadian Singer/Songwriter/Speaker Andrew Allen shares thoughts on his songwriting process, what matters most in life, and what can happen when we reflect on time. For all things Andrew Allen, visit https://andrewallenlive.com/ Listen to TimeListen to What Would Love Do? (Alt Version)To see Andrew live at Redbird on May 24th in Kelowna, visit https://www.redbirdbrewing.com/event/andrew-allen/ 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/Music Therapist Kayla Dawn shares about navigating disability, finding her voice, and helping others do the same through music. Listen to Kayla on Spotify here.Learn more about Kayla's work as a Music TherapistTo see Kayla live in Kelowna on April 27th, grab tickets 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/ and become a paid subscriber.
As A.I. continues to develop, how will it affect our relationships and what we write songs about?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.
New York based therapist and coach Anna Holtzman shares about how the path of creativity becomes more fruitful by learning how to navigate relationships with emotions like fear. Connect with Anna at https://www.annaholtzman.com/ Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Singer-Songwriter-Producer and founder of Yaletown Records, Adrienne Nye shared about her roots in musical theatre, choirs, and plant science labs, and how the seasons of her songwriting have evolved in unique cycles. Connect with Adrienne at https://yaletownrecords.com/home Listen to her music on SpotifySee her live with me and Singer/Songwriter Francis Baptiste in Vancouver on April 5th at the Zameen Art House - Tickets hereShare you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Sassy singin' groove slingin' songwritin' machine Karen Angle shares about what freedom means with her brand new song “Am I Free,” and the journey that comes with the exploration of that. Connect with Karen (Kea) at her website https://www.karenanglemusic.com/To join in the live Zoom release listening party, message https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact for info.Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
It's Spring and World Storytelling Day, and I've got stories and songs for you! Listen to Like a Tree officially out on Bandcamp and Spotify.Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Kelowna based singer-songwriter and budding producer, Nika, also known as Probably Acoustic, came on today to share about the journey of her latest self produced release, and the saga journey from a Teacup Challenge that came along with it.To listen to Rue the Day, listen on Spotify here.Connect with Nika on Instagram here.To listen to a collection of songs released by Write Songs You Love artists, like Rue the Day, check out the Write Songs You Love Jams Spotify playlist.Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
After releasing 18 songs over the years with other vocalists singing her lyrics, Singer/Songwriter Dana Halle came on the podcast to share what it was like to record her new release “Come on Home,” with her own voice. To listen to the recorded version of Come on Home on Spotify, go here.To read Dana's blog and to learn more backstory behind the recording of Come on Home, go here!Connect with Dana on Instagram and Tik Tok.To listen to a collection of songs released by Write Songs You Love artists, check out the Write Songs You Love Jams Spotify playlist.Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
This Sunday, March 2nd, choose something you have always wanted to do that you have never done, and go do it! It's my birthday, and I wish to hear what you go do. We've had quite a line up of inspiring guests this month. If you're looking for some March inspiration for a new song or project to tackle, have a listen to one or all of these episodes in case you missed them, or if you appreciate the nudge to listen again:*Alycia Kae on Possibility, Songs that Make Your Heart Sing, and Change*Satoshi Yano on Putting in the Energy and Being Repaid by the Muse*April Bell on Opening the Door for Stories to be Told*Chrissy Gardner from Sister Willow on Honouring Creative Work and Taking the Pressure OffShare you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Singer/Songwriter/Producer Chrissy Gardner, co-founder of the band Sister Willow, came on to share about how honouring the creative process, whether with ourselves and/or with others, is so important. Connect with Chrissy and Sister Willow at https://www.sisterwillow.com/To watch the beautiful video for Sister Willow's new song and video, go here.Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
April Bell, Storyteller, Author, and founder of a wisdom keeping project called Tree of Life Legacies speaks about a recent co-songwriting experience involving loved ones from the afterlife.Connect with April at her websitehttps://aprilbell.com/To get your own copy of the book What is Love? visit here.Share you thoughts on this episode in theWrite Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter athttps://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Creativity is an act that requires energy, time, and your full self. As Kelowna based artist Satoshi Yano says, if you bring those elements to the table, the Muse will repay you.Connect with Satoshion his Instagram here.Listen to his music hereShare you thoughts on this episode in theWrite Songs You Love Facebook Community group.For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter athttps://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
“It's out there for me if that's what I want.” Wise words from piano teacher, musician, and producer Alycia Kae, who is my guest today. She came on to speak about changing beliefs, creating music from the feeling, and shared a very special story about a heartfelt upcoming release. Connect with Alycia at her Alycia Kae Instagram, or her Halo City Instagram. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
How have you changed? How have you not? There might be a song in there . . . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
A tea talk with Teacuppa and singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Claire Kuzmyk. Check out all Claire's Teacup Challenge songs and happenings on her Instagram here. Listen to her song again “Over You,” featuring I Am Ian here on Spotify. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
A moment to reflect on the January 2025 Teacup Challenge If you missed the challenge and want the full challenge prompts to do on your own time, visit here. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
The tea just got real my friends! There's no better way to welcome in the new year than the Write Songs You Love Teacup Challenge! Listen to learn how it works if you're new, and discover some shifts and changes to the system if you are a pro Teacuppa! If you want the full challenge prompts, listen to this episode first, and then visit here. If you do look ahead, please do not post your song until the daily theme prompt is released. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Canadian Songceress, Producer, and much more, Marina Bennett shares her songwriting roots, and how her creative journey has led her towards cherished friendships, love, and sync placements. Learn the tricks and trades of the Sync music world from Marina's Course here, and subscribe to the Write Songs You Love Newsletter for a 50% off discount until December 31st, 2024 at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.
Listen to an array of artists from the Write Songs You Love Community, and songs that have come from past workshops or community happenings. Listen to the full Write Songs You Love Jams Spotify Playlist here Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Michael throws out a story and songwriting prompt inspired by former guest, Sabah Mirza, about a new level of listening. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Michael shares some Write Songs You Love community member stories about songs they are thankful for as a follow up to the last episode “A Song You're Thankful For.” Congrats to Diane Barbarash for winning the draw for a Masterclass.com memberhship! Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
If you took a moment to think about one of your songs you're thankful for, which song would you pick, and why? Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group for a chance to win a free year long subscription to Masterclass.com. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
There are so many wonderful places to find inspiration for songs we love. At this very moment, there is a great free online event going on called The Conscious Business Conference that may fill a tank of yours that needs filling, and is a great place to find new ideas to work with. I'll be in there giving two talks about cultivating connection in community settings, so be on the look out for those if that interests you. Join the Conscious Business Conference running between Nov. 18th-29th here. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Keynote Speaker, Storyteller, and Award Winning Songwriter Amber Lyn came on today to share about a special chain of events that taught her that when you write for you, you write for many. Check out Amber's website here. Follow Amber's Instagram here. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Songwriter, speaker, choral arranger, and environmental champion, Luke Wallace came on today to share about the roots of his songwriting, and how he came to find himself writing and sharing songs for change. Check out Luke's videos and website here Follow Luke on Instagram here Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
What an exciting day! Death returns to the podcast for their annual interview about their newest music, and the answering of Write Songs You Love Community questions. Listen to Death's latest album “Dancing with Death.” Follow Songs By Death on Instagram. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Carmen and Bennett of the newly named project Haute Feels the Style came on to chat about the elaborate journey of finding the right identity for their band, and to celebrate their brand new single titled “Hunting,” out today! Listen to their new song here on Spotify. Follow along their journey on instagram here. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, or to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Alpinist and award winning author, Michael Schauch shares about a mixed artist collaborative journey into the remote mountains of Nepal, a book he wrote about the experience, and reflections upon the anniversary of its release. Find out more about Michael and his book “A Story of Karma,” on his website. Follow him on Instagram to see some of his epic mountain adventures. Listen to Michael speak live at The Squamish Public Library on Dec. 3rd, from 6:30-8pm. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Can creative gold be replicated? Check out the Bob Dylan interview here that was mentioned for reference. Thank you to Bernadette Jiwa of Story Republic for this thought provoking share. Halloween season is upon us, and so is our annual special episode where I interview Death, and ask all of your questions. Questions can be sent through the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group, or at https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
It's the most wonderful time of year! Our friends over at Story Republic are releasing an inspiring collection of short stories on Oct. 7th all about the questioning and exploration of love. Follow along with the journey at https://whatislovebook.org/ Halloween season is upon us, and so is our annual special episode where I interview Death, and ask all of your questions. Questions can be sent through the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group, or at https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Emerging writer and perpetual appreciator of life, Dave Lewis came on the podcast today to share about his roots in music as a drummer, and how that helped lay foundations for the storyteller he has become today. Check out Dave's stories and happenings on his Instagram page Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Michael shares inspirations gleamed from Adam Grant's book "Hidden Potential," and demonstrates in real time on the podcast how to grow by jumping feet first into discomfort. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Our friends over at Story Republic are doing a fun September story challenge. Today's prompt is "Last Chance," so I took up the challenge in real time on the podcast today, and gave some suggestions about how this might also be a great song prompt. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
It's a great time of year to sit down and decide what you'd like to wrap up before 2025. If you'd like some support deciding, join an upcoming workshop here Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
How long has it been since you last revisited your earliest written songs, or songs you don't play anymore? Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
How would you fill in the blank in the following statement: Hidden beauty is . . . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
The Iced Teacup Challenge is almost complete! Michael gives a recap of events so far, and shares supportive suggestions for tackling today's prompt of Call to Action/Tip Song. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
The Iced Teacup Challenge begins next week on Monday, August 12th! Visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge for the full prompt list, or wait to find out the daily prompts one by one in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group, or on the Write Songs You Love Instagram. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
For more info on the Iced Teacup Challenge, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Michael shares about a mysterious Monopoly money walk, and a brand new song inspired by the efforts of members of the Write Songs You Love Community. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Neo Nordic Soul artist and singer/songwriter Sofia Aarvik came on the podcast today to share about her latest song about ghosting, her songwriting journey, and looking at ourselves in the mirror when we write. Listen to Sofia on: Spotify: http://bit.ly/sofia-aarvik iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sofia-aarvik/1481612386 Follow her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofiaaarvik/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sofia.aarvik/YouTube: http://bit.ly/2vietkBTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sofia.aarvik Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
Kelowna, BC based Singer/Songwriter Ty Berendina came on today for the 3 year anniversary of Write Songs You Love for one of the bravest acts ever done on this podcast....Live workshopping a song that was destined for the trash. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
L.A. based pop artist, Danny Suede, aka “Bongo Dan,” came on today to share about being curious about the world, being curious about ourselves, and how art and music emerge through the engine of it all. Look for all things Danny at https://dannysuede.com/ Watch the video for Ask Her Out here! Join and read Danny's Wonderneath Blog here! Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
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