Write Songs You Love (Michael Averill)

Story shepherd, story coach, and best selling author, Bernadette Jiwa came on the show for a thought provoking conversation about story meeting song.

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Want more depth in your songs and conversations? Ask better questions.

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Michael shares a few of his Dad's songs, along with a few inspirations for songwriting ideas/prompts to go with them.

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Watch https://www.michaelaverillproductions.com/ for the release of My Dad's Songs on Friday, Sept. 29th, 2023

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What an exciting day! Death returns to the podcast for their annual interview about their newest music, and the answering of Write Songs You Love Community questions.

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Michael sat down to chat with Leo Live today.  Leo is a singer-songwriter, musician, visual and recording artist, performer/entertainer and the founder of tuneriver.com.  Hear stories of how he and a collaborator put together an amazing production inspired by the works of World War 1 poet, Ivor Gurney, and how songwriters can find great work writing personal songs for special occasions.  Check out more of Leo's music at https://www.leosaunders.com.  For songwriting challenges and more uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com.  Join the facebook community page by clicking HERE.

Offers and opportunities to connect are happening all the time.  How do you respond or make them?  

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For an awesome article on John and Julie Gottman's idea of bids for connection, check out this article by Zach Brittle https://www.gottman.com/blog/turn-toward-instead-of-away/

Michael shares his Dad's song "Cowboys and Farmers," and offers some songwriting prompts in the spirit of the tune.

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Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Steve Collom came on to share stories about everything from his early touring days, to writing dove songs, to getting 10, 000 sync placements.  He has a free 2 day workshop coming up on August 22nd/23rd about how to get your music signed to the best music companies.  Sign up for that here - https://www.stevecollom.com/a/2147517937/zynChv4A  .

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If you've ever doubted whether the path you're on is a worthwhile one, this episode is for you.

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LA based Brazilian-American Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Carla Hassett came on today to speak about why she creates music, her favourite songwriting tools, winning the John Lennon Songwriting contest, and crashing one of Madonna's auditions. It was an epic talk, and you will be inspired!

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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.

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For those who want to know the answer to the perception of time question from this episode - 26 minutes!

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A moment to reflect on the January 2025 Teacup Challenge

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Once upon a time there was a pants-less song.....

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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 few ways to shake up your songwriting.  

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Michael shares a few stories and songs from previous Teacup Challenges, and announces the dates for the upcoming Summer version starting next week - The Iced Teacup Challenge!!

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Pick up “Fly Away,” by Diane Barbarash

Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Kris Bradley shares stories about her personal journey with music, and how she came to create Produce Like A Boss.  Join her free Boss Producer Bootcamp that runs April 5th-April 9th by registering here - https://www.producelikeaboss.com/a/2147507294/2PTob53L

Giving and receiving feedback can be a funny little dance, and the key, is in the questions.  

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Michael shares about a mysterious Monopoly money walk, and a brand new song inspired by the efforts of members of the Write Songs You Love Community.

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Singer/Songwriter/Community Builder Dana Halle shares about making it to the 100th episode of her weekly online song sharing exercise called "Music Monday."  Follow Dana at @danahallesongs on Instagram, or connect with her through the Write Songs You Love Community Facebook page.  

Australian Writer, Philosopher, Storyteller, and now Songwriter, Michelle Spencer came on the podcast today to share about her first experiences writing and sharing songs via the Iced Teacup Challenge, and shared wisdom from her work in the death trade, and from living with chronic illness.

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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 we write.

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Singer/Songwriter/Producer Katie Dwyer came on today to speak about the challenges that come with releasing older songs, and how it can be tricky sharing when you don't feel like you connect to the previous experiences that they came from anymore.

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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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If you want a solution, you gotta share what's wrong.

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Michael shares some Write Songs You Love community member stories about songs they are thankful for as a follow up to the last episode “A Song You’re Thankful For.”

Congrats to Diane Barbarash for winning the draw for a Masterclass.com memberhship!

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Vancouver based Singer/Songwriter Nat Jay shares about her serendipitous path with music, and how it led into music licensing and helping artists.  Connect with Nat on instagram at @scratchspinmusic, @officialnatjay, https://www.scratchspinmusic.com/ or in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.  

Death made a return to the Write Songs You Love Podcast 1 year after releasing the When You're Dead EP, and has come back with a special premiere of their new songs!  Look for those to be released officially on October 28th at https://songsbydeath.bandcamp.com/releases

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We spend a lot of time gathering information, but how much time do we spend putting it into action?

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Michael shares about the upcoming Tea Cup Challenge starting January 3rd, 2022.  For more information or to register for The Tea Cup Challenge, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge.  Listeners of the podcast receive a 50% discount until January 2nd by using the discount code TEACUP.  

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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Michael shares a story about how a recent performance affected the physical state of his shoulder.  

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What makes a good song good?  What makes a bad song bad?  Is there such a thing?

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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 - https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/birthday-festival/play-it-safe

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Michael shares a recent discovery from the Teacup Challenge.

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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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Check out her recent adventures on Substack - Diary of a Musical Mystic.

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It's the most wonderful time of year! Our friends over at Story Republic are releasing an inspiring collection of short stories on Oct. 7th all about the questioning and exploration of love.

Follow along with the journey at https://whatislovebook.org/

Halloween season is upon us, and so is our annual special episode where I interview Death, and ask all of your questions. Questions can be sent through the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Write Songs You Love Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ group, or at https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact.

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Michael shares a story about a walk with an arrow, and some fun Write Songs You Love updates.

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Alpinist and award winning author, Michael Schauch shares about a mixed artist collaborative journey into the remote mountains of Nepal, a book he wrote about the experience, and reflections upon the anniversary of its release.

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It has been exactly 1 year since the Write Songs You Love podcast began!  Enjoy this compilation episode of past guests, and a special new song for the occasion.  

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Keynote Speaker, Storyteller, and Award Winning Songwriter Amber Lyn came on today to share about a special chain of events that taught her that when you write for you, you write for many.

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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 audience favourite!

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In lieu of the major flooding in the Pacific Northwest, Michael shares a challenge for songwriters that may help boost spirits of those affected by damage and displacement.  

Michael shares a few stories about the power of familiarity of cover songs, and how to apply that to your own songs.  Michael also talked about Canadian Singer/Songwriter, David Francey, and more can be heard and learned at https://www.davidfrancey.com.  For more information, or to register for The Tea Cup Challenge, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge.  Listeners of the podcast receive a 50% discount until January 2nd by using the discount code TEACUP.

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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What’s the difference between a song you love, and a song you don’t?

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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 approach of using questions and reflections can break any creative block.  

You can find Sierra on instagram at @drsierrabaird, or on her website, https://www.eliteperformanceacademy.com.  She helps artists overcome performance/stage anxiety, and is well worth paying a visit!  

There is a new session of Finish Your Songs starting August 11th.  Check out https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops for more info and to register.

Cinder Ernst shares about finding the fun in songwriting, and her recent experience recording a song with Cancer Can Rock.  To see the video of Unbreakable Heart and Cinder's interview, visit https://cancercanrock.org/featured-artists/cinder-ernst/, and scroll down to find the appropriate links.  

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Andre Deacon came on today to talk about what it's like to write without an agenda, to be present with the music you're creating, and the serene release of the new Cosmic Mansions album.

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Listen to the new collection, Flight of the Starbird

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Jodie B returns to the podcast one year later to share stories about growing her business as an artist, working with community, and the importance of having clarity about the "why," behind music.  

Visit Jodie B at http://jodiebmusic.com and https://linktr.ee/JodieBMusic

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Michael touches on mental health, Blue Monday, and finding community in dark times.  Trigger notice that this episode mentions suicide.  To participate with a supportive creative community, please feel welcome to join The Teacup Challenge at https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge.  It's free, and runs to the end of January.  

Songwriter, speaker, choral arranger, and environmental champion, Luke Wallace came on today to share about the roots of his songwriting, and how he came to find himself writing and sharing songs for change.

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Improv songwriter and vocal coach Shera Kelly came on to demonstrate how songs can be created on the spot with audience feedback, and to speak to how voice can affect songwriting.  

To connect or work with Shera, visit https://www.sherakellyvoice.com 

To listen to Without Wings and Coyote, head over to https://natureverse.bandcamp.com

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Child confidence booster, event host, and dance party DJ Rachel Beau came on today with full force enthusiasm to speak about creating multiple forms of engaging media through songwriting, and expanding our imaginations.

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The world famous Teacup Challenge is coming back for a special 2 week Summer edition - The Iced Teacup Challenge!  On today's episode, Michael shares details about the event, and how you can participate.  For more info, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge

Singer-Songwriter/Producer/Multi-Media Artist Diane Barbarash came on to share 3 new inspiring ways of creating and delivering music to audiences.  

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To listen to Lost in the Wild, and to hear Diane's Aerogram songs to date, visit:

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To support the Indigenous Fashion Week in Vancouver, running November 28th-December 1st, reach out to Diane by the email she provided in the episode, or through instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianebarbarash/ to find out how to purchase the Iceland Project Calendar.

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To check out the Diane's expressive art book "Evidence of Love," visit:

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To receive Diane's book or aerogram's for free, contact Diane directly to get on her list.

Irish-Canadian alt-rocker 0Stella came on the show today right before she begins her cross country self powered bicycle tour.  Follow her adventure starting April 22nd in Victoria, BC at https://0stella.com/home.

Michael elaborates on emotions from Episode 18 (https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/podcast/standing-in-shoes-of-emotions), and offers a new songwriting process exercise to try.  For more challenges and stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com.

So you've got asking questions down...How about listening for the next layer of depth?

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Michael shares about the 10 word challenge, and the difference between limitations vs. structural opportunities.  To join the Write Songs You Love newsletter, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com, and sign up at the bottom of the page.  

Michael brought on a bunch of participants from The Teacup Challenge to share some of their experiences and takeaways.  For upcoming workshops, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops.

Write Songs You Love alumni 0Stella just completed over 5000km of biking Canada, meeting people, and playing concerts.  Listen to her stories from the road!

If in Edmonton, Alberta on Oct. 28th, go check out her album release show

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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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Michael does Day 5 of the Teacup Challenge live!

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Award winning rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laurie Geltman came on today to share about the evolution of her new song and video “Radio,” multi-media collaboration, and the power of dreaming.

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Kelowna, BC based Singer/Songwriter/Event Host Dan Tait shared stories of his songwriting beginnings, and gave us a peek under the hood at his songwriting process and wisdom.  

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Listen to Dan on bandcamp at https://dantaitmusic.bandcamp.com/album/alive-today

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For his music with Kentucky Eileen - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ix62CUQEBBoO2H0dBSEWF?si=FkubWqURSNS2L9jrffQ5RQ

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For his music with Tiger Moon - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GDOx22sue4ehtAt7iSmrI?si=gCjuT014Sz6l2w7dI2_Fcg

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A brand new year, a brand new Teacup Challenge in full swing! Be inspired by the highlights 4 days in!

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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 core values come from, and how they can guide our creative and life choices.

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Envy vs. appreciation. 

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Michael shares a story about how performing can be used as a songwriting tool.  To listen to the Vancouver Song mentioned in the episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47s7dfGSlQA.  To subscribe to the Write Songs You Love Newsletter, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com.

There are so many wonderful places to find inspiration for songs we love. At this very moment, there is a great free online event going on called The Conscious Business Conference that may fill a tank of yours that needs filling, and is a great place to find new ideas to work with. I’ll be in there giving two talks about cultivating connection in community settings, so be on the look out for those if that interests you.

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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 does it.

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Singer/Songwriter/Producer Vicki Lynn Smith gives her perspective on songwriting, how her work with horses and therapy influences her writing, and is joined by Ivan the Eyeball.  

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How have you changed? How have you not? There might be a song in there . . .

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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 that was destined for the trash.

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To move on, or to savour? That is the music releasing question...

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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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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

If in Kelowna, BC, visit/record with her at Frequency Winery https://www.frequencywinery.com

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Carmen and Bennett of the newly named project Haute Feels the Style came on to chat about the elaborate journey of finding the right identity for their band, and to celebrate their brand new single titled “Hunting,” out today!

Listen to their new song here on Spotify.

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Michael shares about starting over, moving through creative struggle, the upcoming Teacup Challenge, and gives a sneak peek listen to his new song, due to release January 1st, 2022.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com.

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 episode is their answers.

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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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To collaborate means to co-labour - To share the work.  Michael gives a short story about the surprises from a recent collaboration, and hands out a new collaborative songwriting challenge.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com.

Berlin based Singer/Songwriter Dominique Fricot made a post a couple of weeks ago about inviting audiences to shows, and the challenge that can come with that. It spawned episode 97 "Being a Reason," which stirred a conversation that needed deeper diving. Dom came on to share about what can be learned from audiences when you're open to it, his musical path, and forging forward with the new Flora Falls album.

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To check out the mysterious "Haunted By Love," video, visit here

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If you want to see the Derek Sivers video about The First Follower mentioned in the episode, visit here

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Writer, Coach, and Storyteller Rumi Tsuchihashi came on today to share touching family stories, the role music has played in her life, and how we can keep our scanners open for a bit more wonder in our lives.

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Get in touch with Rumi at https://www.rumitsuchihashi.com/

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For John Coltrane's 13 minute and 44 seconds of "My Favourite Things" mentioned in the episode, go here

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To find "Space" by Michael Averill visit Bandcamp

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Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller Miles Overn shares wonderful stories about his path with music and photography, the elements that make a music scene, and how much impact our influences can have on us.  

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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 way.

Check out his music here.

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Michael shares inspirations gleamed from Adam Grant's book "Hidden Potential," and demonstrates in real time on the podcast how to grow by jumping feet first into discomfort.

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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://www.writesongsyoulove.com, and sign up at the bottom of the page.  

Last episode opened up a great community conversation about the process of songwriting. Today's episode is all about sharing the community perspectives on the topic.

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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 talked about, and to connect with like minded, heart felt songwritin' lovin' folks!  

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What kind of impact do you want to have with your songwriting, and with your life?  

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How would you fill in the blank in the following statement:

Hidden beauty is . . .

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Michael offers a couple of activity based songwriting challenges, and a new holiday inspired by a Seth Godin blog.  Read the blog here - https://seths.blog/2022/02/invent-a-new-holiday/.

The Teacup Challenge is back January 1st, 2023!  Find out how you can participate here

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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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UxmDBVH2sNf3dgoQvI5WM

New session of Finish Your Songs starts up August 11th.  Check out https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops for more info and to register.

How would your writing change if you wrote like it was never going to hit the stage?

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The Iced Teacup Challenge begins next week on Monday, August 12th!

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Everything we do is a signal. What signals are you sending with your songwriting, and the sharing of your songs?

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There is a new Teacup Challenge coming...and there is a twist!

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