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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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Wishing you all the best from Write Songs You Love ❤️. Thanks for a wonderful 2025! Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
A candid chat with Kelowna based Singer/Songwriter Satoshi Yano about the importance of staying nervous, sussing out who we write for, artistic subjectivity, and celebrating our friends. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
What you say has impact. *Note for those wanting to jam with the live song - the chords are C#, F#, Ab, with a Bbm, F#, C# turn around, (Not D, G, A, Bm, G, A as I said on the episode).Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Travelling songstress and song seeker Daughter of the Moon makes her debut on the podcast with a big splash. We hit everything from purpose, to the places we write from, what we might deem as too much for public consumption, and the ocean of songs. Get your notepad out for this one. Follow along and connect with Daughter of the Moon on Instagram.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Singer/Songwriter/Music Therapist Kayla Dawn returns to share about her new feel good and empowering anthem “More of Me,” and as well as the challenges that come with learning to love your voice. Connect with Kayla hereShare your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Jodie B, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist, performing artist, and owner of Frequency 528 returned to share about her latest release “White Noise,” how she’s helping artist/producers develop, and how the Frequency team is inviting in community conversations through a brand new podcast. Connect with Jodie on Instagram.Check out all the great happenings at Frequency 528. Listen to the Frequency 528 podcast.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Canadian songwriter/composer Caleb McAlpine, known as Common Fires, and also a member of the super indie rock group nightshades, speaks to the unique places we can find inspiration, how our friends can help keep us connected to our songs, and re-envisioning old work. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
“But people just want to hear songs they know.” Have you ever been told that as a performing songwriter? If so, this episode is dedicated to you. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
The annual Q&A with Death is here, this time with the twist of a guest host, and a brand new collaboration with a Write Songs You Love member!Connect with Songs By Death on Instagram. Grab tickets for Death’s show with friends at Freddy’s in Kelowna, BC, Oct. 31st! Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
If you could ask Death a question, what would you ask? Today's episode will help you get acquainted with Death, and may inform your question.Next week, Death is coming on to be interviewed by a special guest interviewer.If you have an inquiry burning to be answered by Death, send it in, and I’ll make sure it gets asked. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Whether it’s songwriting, starting a show, or waking up in the morning, the foot we start off with makes all the difference. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Singer/Songwriter extraordinaires Cole Blakely and Claire Kuzmyk discuss all the edges of their songwriting processes individually and collaboratively, as well as what can be explored in the public sharing of songs with stories. Visit Cole on Instagram.Visit Claire on Instagram.See them live at the Creekside Theatre on October 18th in Lake Country, BC. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Monashee Mountain Folk duo from the Okanagan Valley of BC, Canada, Josh + Bex came on today to share about their roots as individual songwriters, and how they’ve creatively come together. Learn more and connect with Josh + Bex on their website.Visit them on Instagram.See them live at the Creekside Theatre on October 18th in Lake Country, BC. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
Speaker/life coach/emotional intelligence consultant Kandace Stoneman shares how making friends with our emotions can lead to a more fulfilling and creatively rich life. Learn more and connect with Kandace on her website.Visit her on Instagram.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
My Dad wrote a song over 50 years ago using a little red wagon as an analogy to life. Somehow, the branches of this song continue to grow in unique and mysterious ways. To follow along with my personal artist/songwriter/speaking pursuits, visit https://www.michaelaverillproductions.com/To listen to Little Red Wagon and more of My Dad’s Songs, visit bandcamp. Check out Karen Angle's new record out now on Spotify!Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Feel good folk pop slinger Ashleigh Summer shares about her recent release "Front Porch Swing," and the journey that comes with giving space to creativity and songwriting. Connect and follow along with Ashleigh on her website. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Shalisa, country girl gone rogue, shares about the importance of perspective and sometimes being surprised about who songs actually resonate with. Connect and follow along with Shalisa in various ways here.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Hear what’s coming up this Fall at Write Songs You Love!Share your favourite finished song from the Iced Teacup Challenge on September 6th at 4pm pacific. Watch the Facebook group for more info. See Nevaeh Dyson and Diane Barbarash play live at Frequency 528 in Kelowna on Aug. 29th. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Alt-Folk Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller Nevaeh Dyson shares about how curiosity and an open mind can lead to better ways forward in challenging times. Follow along with Nevaeh’s music and journeySee Nevaeh play at Frequency 528 in Kelowna with former podcast guest Diane Barbarash on Aug. 29th.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
It’s Summer time for Write Songs You Love, and with it, highlights and updates from the annual Iced Teacup Challenge.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and become a paid subscriber.
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