Write Songs You Love

Write Songs You Love

By Michael Averill

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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February Guest Recap and Birthday Wish

February Guest Recap and Birthday Wish

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.

We’ve had quite a line up of inspiring guests this month. If you’re looking for some March inspiration for a new song or project to tackle, have a listen to one or all of these episodes in case you missed them, or if you appreciate the nudge to listen again:

*Alycia Kae on Possibility, Songs that Make Your Heart Sing, and Change

*Satoshi Yano on Putting in the Energy and Being Repaid by the Muse

*April Bell on Opening the Door for Stories to be Told

*Chrissy Gardner from Sister Willow on Honouring Creative Work and Taking the Pressure Off

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