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
Sofia Aarvik on Flipping Perspectives, Overcoming Health Challenges, and Dealing with Ghosts
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…
Ty Berendina on Song CPR, and Walking Towards the Future Instead of Running from the Past
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 tha…
Danny Suede on Wonder, Looking to the Clouds, and Inhabiting Experiential Vibes
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 a…
Surprise Songs We Love
Sometimes we know when we start a song that we're going to love it, but sometimes...it can be a complete surprise....
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Nathan Newsham on Doin' It Now!
Die hard live music supporter, Nathan Newsham came on today to share stories from a recent epic adventure to Las Vegas that all started with a song at a live show in Kelowna, BC.
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Hendrika on Writing in Many Styles, Nature’s Influence, and Celebrating Life before it’s Over
Yukon based multi-instrumentalist songwriter, Hendrika came on today to chat about drawing inspiration from multiple styles, heart warming family stories, and new music out soon!
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Emily Anderson on Inviting Audiences Behind the Curtain, Songversations with Friends, and Writing Mosquito Choruses
Alaska grown songstress with a proclivity for puns, Emily Anderson, came on today to share stories from improv show experiences, to heartfelt inspirations from chats with friends, and a whole heck of…
Bean on Opening Hearts, Deepening Discussions with Music, and How Silence Teaches Volumes
Kelowna, Canada based singer-songwriter, Bean Blechschmidt, came on for an unusually live musical conversation about how music affects they way we talk and listen to each other.
Lissa Schneckenburger on Music as a First Language, Family Collaborations, and Exploring Things That Seem Like a Thing
Vermont based Singer/Songwriter and Fiddler extraordinaire, Lissa Schneckenburger, came on today to share about her path through traditional and original songwriting, her life as a foster/adoptive pa…
Somber Seas on Dancing About the Darker Things, and Writing Towards the Why
Prince Rupert, BC based Indie Coastal Rockers, Somber Seas, came on today to share about their latest release Anchored, their upcoming album, and how working through darkness with songwriting can res…
jANiCKA on Finding Ways to Move, the Benefits of a Creative Nest, and Using the Word Momma
Listen to Saskatchewan based Artist, Producer, Transformational Embodiment Practitioner, jANiCKA, share about finding creative ways through difficulty - physically, mentally, and through relationship…
Vaguely Obsessed on Inclusion, Being Open to Happy Accidents, and Going Places You Think You Shouldn't Go
The Kelowna, Canada based duo Vaguely Obsessed came on to share their musical journey, the significance of being welcomed, and how living in a community of mentorship can be a wonderful thing.
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Hopes and Dreams
Don't flush your hopes and dreams down the toilet. An episode about influences.
Check out Diggin' a Hole by Big Sugar
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Jodie B. on Lessons, Blessings, and Black Lavender
Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Jodie B. returned to the podcast today to share about the heartfelt reception she has received from her powerful last release, "Black Lavender."
Black Lavender is part o…
Start in the Action
Wondering about a fun and engaging way to start your song? Start in the action!
Thank you to Claudia Stewart and Diane Barbarash for your song submissions!
To hear "The Gambler," by Kenny Rogers, li…
The Fool
Ever come across a word or phrase and wonder..."Where does this come from?" or "Why do we say that?"
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First Times
There's something about first times that's just...magic!
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Giving Your Music the Release it Deserves
To move on, or to savour? That is the music releasing question...
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Kris Anders on Home Songs, Investing in Your Music, and Dentist Radio Play
Canadian Rock Country fusion artist Kris Anders came on today to share wisdom gleamed from all sides of the music world....including the dentist!
For all things Kris Anders music, go visit https://k…
Sabah Mirza on Values, Looking Back on What Shapes Us, and Dignity
Have you ever thought about why you do what you do, and why you write about what you write about?
Writer/Storyteller and Strategic Advisor, Sabah Mirza came on the podcast today to explore where our…