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.
Singer/Songwriter/Music Therapist Kayla Dawn shares about navigating disability, finding her voice, and helping others do the same through music.
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As A.I. continues to develop, how will it affect our relationships and what we write songs about?
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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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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…
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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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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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 …
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…
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.
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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…
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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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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“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…
How have you changed? How have you not? There might be a song in there . . .
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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.
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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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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!
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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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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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Michael throws out a story and songwriting prompt inspired by former guest, Sabah Mirza, about a new level of listening.
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