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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.

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Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
218
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Kayla Dawn on Songwriting to Support, Processing Differently, and Finding Voice

Kayla Dawn on Songwriting to Support, Processing Differently, and Finding Voice

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.

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01:15:32  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
A.I. and the Impact on Modern Relationships and Songwriting

A.I. and the Impact on Modern Relationships and Songwriting

As A.I. continues to develop, how will it affect our relationships and what we write songs about?

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00:14:38  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
Anna Holtzman on Dancing with Fear, Relating to Our Emotions, and Trusting Ourselves

Anna Holtzman on Dancing with Fear, Relating to Our Emotions, and Trusting Ourselves

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.

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01:02:04  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
Adrienne Nye on Nature's Influence, Cycles, and Poking the Process

Adrienne Nye on Nature's Influence, Cycles, and Poking the Process

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…

01:00:02  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
Karen Angle on Measuring Freedom and Navigating Super Fishy Stupidalities

Karen Angle on Measuring Freedom and Navigating Super Fishy Stupidalities

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.

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01:02:31  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Spring into World Storytelling Day

Spring into World Storytelling Day

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.

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00:43:52  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
Nika of Probably Acoustic on Rueing the Day and Patience with Recording

Nika of Probably Acoustic on Rueing the Day and Patience with Recording

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 …

01:11:34  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
Dana Halle on Showing Up and Coming Home Revisited

Dana Halle on Showing Up and Coming Home Revisited

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,” w…

00:54:34  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
February Guest Recap and Birthday Wish

February Guest Recap and Birthday Wish

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 inspir…

00:27:50  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
Chrissy Gardner from Sister Willow on Honouring Creative Work and Taking the Pressure Off

Chrissy Gardner from Sister Willow on Honouring Creative Work and Taking the Pressure Off

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…

00:57:52  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
April Bell on Opening the Door for Stories to be Told

April Bell on Opening the Door for Stories to be Told

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.

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01:10:10  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
Satoshi Yano on Putting in the Energy and Being Repaid by the Muse

Satoshi Yano on Putting in the Energy and Being Repaid by the Muse

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.

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00:56:22  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
Alycia Kae on Possibility, Songs that Make Your Heart Sing, and Change

Alycia Kae on Possibility, Songs that Make Your Heart Sing, and Change

“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 fr…

00:55:18  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
Change, isn't it interesting?

Change, isn't it interesting?

00:09:10  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
Reflections, Song Ponderings, and Teacup Talks with Claire Kuzmyk

Reflections, Song Ponderings, and Teacup Talks with Claire Kuzmyk

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,” …

01:19:02  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
Teacup Recap

Teacup Recap

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.

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00:39:44  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
It's Teacup 2025 Time!

It's Teacup 2025 Time!

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 shift…

00:32:18  |   Thu 02 Jan 2025
Marina Bennett on Embodying Characters, Finding Friendships in Collaborations, and Winning in Sync

Marina Bennett on Embodying Characters, Finding Friendships in Collaborations, and Winning in Sync

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.

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01:29:10  |   Thu 26 Dec 2024
Write Songs You Love Jams

Write Songs You Love Jams

Listen to an array of artists from the Write Songs You Love Community, and songs that have come from past workshops or community happenings.

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00:55:14  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
A Different Kind of Listening

A Different Kind of Listening

Michael throws out a story and songwriting prompt inspired by former guest, Sabah Mirza, about a new level of listening.

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00:14:38  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
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