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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 218
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Michael Averill on Standing in the Shoes of Emotions
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…
Death on Releasing an EP and Listener Q&A
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://…
Nick Phelps on Songwriting, Influence, Life, and Death
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…
Michael Averill on The Story Your Music Tells
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://…
Michael Averill on Silly Songs
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 you…
Michael Averill on The Write Moment
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.
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Michael Averill on Nature Neighbours
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.artistsforco…
Block Buster Session #2 with Kate Battersby
South Australian Singer/Songwriter extraordinaire, Kate Battersby, spoke with Michael this week for the 2nd of a 4 episode series about navigating writer's block. Find Kate at https://www.facebook.c…
Michael Averill on Sharing Your Stories
How do you answer the question "So what's your story?" Michael tells of an experience he had walking in Newfoundland, Canada, and shows what can happen when you share.
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Michael Averill on More Joy Vs. Less Stress
When you make a change in your life, is it to create less stress, or more joy? Michael thought ponders this concept that one of his mentors, Anne Roche (https://annerochecoaching.com), gave him this …
Michael Averill on Word Rooting
Michael shares examples of word rooting as a method to generate inspiration for writing or conversation. Join the new Write Songs You Love Community Facebook Group to see the visual of what he talke…
Adam Kane on Giving Yourself Chicken Skin
Adam Kane came on the show to share about two of the most important songs in his life, finding his sound, and also about his life as a music publisher.
Check out Adam’s awesome projects at https://ww…
Michael Averill on Being Someone to Somebody
In case you ever wondered if anyone every cared, just remember that you're someone to somebody out there. Michael shares the inspiration behind his song "Someone to Somebody," the Olympics, and a fe…
Block Buster Session #1 with Sierra Baird
Psychologist/Singer-Songwriter/Coach Sierra Baird sat down with Michael this week to work through writers block in real time. It is the first of a four part series that will demonstrate how the appr…
Lisa McGuire on Writing for Others
Singer/Songwriter/Healer Lisa McGuire shares heart warming stories about what writing a song for someone else can really do.
Follow Lisa on Instagram: @imlisamc
Listen to "Just Keep Going," on Spot…
Jodie B on Trying New Things and Always Learning
Artist/producer Jodie B shares her wisdom on writing, looping, family, and how to stay creatively inspired.
Check out Jodie's music and happenings at http://jodiebmusic.com/jodie-b
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The Importance of Saying "Thank You"
Michael shares the heart warming story of the events that led to the creation of his song "Thank You," and talks about how powerful those two words can be.
Check out https://www.writesongsyoulove.co…
Welcome to Write Songs You Love
Welcome to the Write Songs You Love podcast! 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 …