When songwriters talk about what’s holding them back, the answers usually look outward:

• “The industry’s too saturated.”

• “No one wants new music.”

• “I just need the right person to hear this song.”

But after years of coaching artists, writers, and producers, I’ve seen something dif...

Most songwriters follow the same pattern when a song doesn’t quite land.

• They tweak the lyrics.

• They rewrite the melody.

• Maybe even change the chords.

But after all that effort… the song still feels flat.

Here’s the hard truth:
It’s not always the melody or lyrics that need fi...

If you’re thinking, “Active listening doesn’t really matter” or “I want to figure my songs out on my own,” let me stop you right here. As a coach—and as someone who didn’t “get it” for a while—I’m telling you from the rooftops:

Active listening matters.

Without it, you’re reinventing the wheel eve...

Last week in a coaching session, I was strumming along to a client’s song while it played on Spotify. They stopped me mid-play and said:

“Oh, I really like what you’re doing there.”

Honestly? It was nothing special.

What made it sound different was simple: I had a groove to my strumming, I wa...

What if you had to start your music career from zero—no songs, no gear, no connections? In this episode of the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, Emmy-winning composer and producer Mike Meiers explores the raw reality of beginning again from scratch. He dives into the mindset it takes to face critic...

When it comes to your dream of breaking into sync licensing, don’t wait around for an invitation or an inside scoop. It’s time to start creating.

Too many artists think the only way to write for sync is by first connecting with companies and receiving briefs (those insider notes that outline what a...

In this episode, Emily Belue shares her journey from aspiring musician to becoming a sync creative manager at Capital Christian. She discusses the challenges she faced in Nashville, the importance of pivoting in her career, and how her love for both music and film led her to her current role. Emi...

You’re sitting at home, just your voice and your guitar, writing a song. The lyrics and chords are down, and it feels like you have something good. But when you hit record on your phone or in your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), it doesn’t sound at all how you imagined.

Instead of rich and powerfu...

Join Mike as he sits down with Nick from Oneder Effects, explore the gritty, honest, and inspiring journey from punk rock stages to boutique pedalboards. In this episode, they dig into how life on tour with The Swellers prepared Nick for running a business, how storytelling fuels his creative pro...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Musiversal, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing music production. Join us as we chat with Christian and David about how Musiversal connects producers with top-tier session musicians globally, offering a unique blend of remote collaboration and crea...

In this episode, Mike sits down with Sean O’Keefe—producer, engineer, and creative force behind records from Fall Out Boy, Motion City Soundtrack, Beach Bunny, and more. Sean shares his journey from drummer to multi-platinum producer, opening up about what it really takes to build a lasting caree...

Consistency is a total game-changer. It’s your secret weapon in the music industry and it's THE difference between staying stuck and moving forward. If you want to build confidence as a musician and shake off imposter syndrome, commitment to consistency is the missing piece you need. And here’s the ...

Ever find yourself in a situation so bizarre you just have to laugh? In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest stories Mike has ever encountered as a business owner. It all started with a mysterious flood of return-to-sender mail at the Songwriting for Guitar P.O. box—envelopes filled with ...

Learn to craft emotional pieces that fit visuals, using chords, dynamics, and other tools to elevate on-screen moments. Mike shares strategies for revision, collaboration, and creating cinematic, trailer-style music.

 Discover how to simplify your approach and make choices that support visual...