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
Listen for Even Better Questions
So you've got asking questions down...How about listening for the next layer of depth?
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Questions, Questions, Questions
Want more depth in your songs and conversations? Ask better questions.
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Love and Attribution
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, it's good to share a little love.
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Put it into Play
We spend a lot of time gathering information, but how much time do we spend putting it into action?
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Camaraderie
A great deal can be achieved alone, but nothing opens up big growth and learning like stepping out of comfort zones in supportive community.
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Community Thoughts on Learning
What are your thoughts about learning? What does it do for you? Can you hit a ceiling? Is it ever a problem?
These are the questions I posed to the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community. This epi…
Carlos Baker on the Role of Music in Difficult Times, Being Ill Prepared, and Exploring What Artists Do
Professional musician, songwriter, and author Carlos Baker came on today to talk about moving through difficult physical and mental challenges, and how music was there time and time again along the w…
Paths and Perspectives
If you've ever doubted whether the path you're on is a worthwhile one, this episode is for you.
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Happy Tea-Cupdate
A brand new year, a brand new Teacup Challenge in full swing! Be inspired by the highlights 4 days in!
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A Songwriting Year in Review
Looking back gives looking forward guide rails to ride on. What did your last year in songwriting give your coming year?
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Jillian Maguire on Saying Something with Your Music, Writing Angry, and Getting Arrested
Sassy Punk Rocker Jillian Maguire of the Tiny Milkshakes and Foghorn Lil came on today to share about her musical path, protesting, and the band's latest release "Everybody's Gettin' Arrested."
Seasonal Inspiration
The Winter/holiday season can sometimes be a tough one for songwriting inspiration. This episode has a few prompts and thoughts that may work for you!
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Teacup Story Edition Update
Michael shares some of the awesome responses that members of the Write Songs You Love Community have been sharing during the Story Edition of The Teacup Challenge.
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I'm Kinda Over this Song....
Have you ever become bored of your old songs, or lost some mojo for them along the way? This episode may help.
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Teacup Challenge Story Edition and WSYL Cups
There is a new Teacup Challenge coming...and there is a twist!
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Taylor Gross on Stumbling Forward, Getting Bored, and Serving the Song
Singer/Songwriter/Producer Taylor Gross, aka Rusty Someone came on today for a deeply heartfelt chat about his unknown next stages, and stepping away from music for a bit to reconnect with why he doe…
Kris Bradley on Expressing vs. Impressing, and Leaning In vs. Running Away
Singin’/Songwritin,’ Producin’ Entrepreneurin’ badass Kris Bradley came back on the podcast to share about her new journey into her artist self, and leaning in to vulnerability.
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Giving Voice to the Critic
What would happen if you actually gave your inner critic the spotlight for a song?
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Check out this great and recent example by Tim Minchin and the Sydney Opera House for their 50th Anniversary - ht…
Death Community Q&A and The Stranger
For the 3rd year in a row, Death (aka Songs By Death) returned to share about their newest recording, and to answer questions from the Write Songs You Love Community. These episodes are always an aud…
Miranda Krogstad on Defamiliarization, Digging for Inspiration, and Getting Somewhere Awesome
Spoken word poet and teacher Miranda Krogstad came on to talk about creative exploration, fostering artistic development, and offered some excellent prompts and tools for songwriting.
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