Episode 108: Leading with Guitar Apr 03, 2024

Guess what? The best guitarist in the room isn’t always the most valuable for songwriting! AND just because you aren’t totally confident in your guitar playing, doesn’t mean you can’t be a songwriting guitarist. 

Songwriting is more about the collective creativity,...

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Leading with Guitar Apr 03, 2024

Leading with Your Guitar in Co-Writes

 

Today we're diving into a concept that's not just about playing the right chords but about leading with your guitar in co-writing sessions. Many songwriters think they need to be a seasoned guitarist in order to have value in the process but...

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Ep 107: Three Tips for Songwriting Progress Mar 20, 2024

You know that putting in the work is important but what does that really mean for your life? Mike Meiers and guest Heather Taylor team up to give you a simple three things to fall back on when you're feeling lost in the process. 

What’s overwhelm, tiredness, or feeling unfulfilled...

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Ep 106: Putting in the Work Part II Mar 13, 2024

One choice can change everything - the decision that you make all comes down to willingness. Willingness to put in the work is the beginning and end to your songwriting woes. What will you miss out on by trying? Absolutely nothing. 

Returning guest Josh Doyle and Mike Meiers argue that every...

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Episode 105 - Putting in the Work Part I Mar 13, 2024

The finished product always sounds so flawless, so obvious, so easy, but behind the scenes of that creative project is blood, sweat and tears aka, process and development over months and years.

In today’s dynamic episode coach Josh Doyle returns to chat with Mike Meiers on the importance...

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Episode 104: Behind the Process Feb 28, 2024

Doing something new can be scary, it’s why most people stay in their comfort zones.

Mike and guest Seth Schaeffer from Behind the Act talk mindset, advancing towards goals, starting new ventures and the difference in navigating the process or running away from it.

In this episode, they...

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Episode 103: Melody, Music, or Lyrics? Feb 21, 2024

 Songwriting is a craft, one that has many different approaches and perspectives on what to develop and work on. In this episode MIke Meiers and Madeline Finn begin the episode discussing which is the most important aspect of a song: Music, Lyrics or Melody. What do you think it is? You...

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Episode 102: You're Crazy, You're a Genius Jan 31, 2024

Are you pursuing an unconventional or creative passion? This episode explores the challenges faced by all who venture into unique paths. When host Mike Meiers first set out to pursue music, even close people in his life thought he was nuts to try it; until he succeeded and got his...

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Episode 101: John Lunn Jan 17, 2024

Mike sits down with the extraordinary composer, John Lunn, known for his outstanding work on shows like Shetland, The Last Kingdom, and Downton Abbey. Miek, dives deep into John's extensive background in both classical and pop music, exploring the intricate process of composing for television and...

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Lessons Learned from 100 Episodes Jan 10, 2024

Join host, Mike Meiers on a journey through the highs, lows, and revelations of the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast. From initial hesitations to unexpected growth, Mike shares the top five lessons he learned in reaching 100 episodes, and how they can relate and empower your music career. 

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Episode 99: 5 Ways to Beat Songwriter's Block Oct 25, 2023

This podcast was based on an article I wrote for American Songwriter Magazine 

Read below or listen to the podcast episode #99 on anywhere you stream podcasts.

 

5 Ways To Break Through Songwriter’s Block
By Mike Meiers


Writer's block is a challenge that all songwriters, from...

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Episode 98: Tips to Gain Confidence in Your Songwriting Oct 18, 2023

 

Welcome to a special episode where we dive into essential insights on becoming a more confident and successful songwriter. In this conversation, we join Mike Meiers and Judy Stakee as they discuss the journey of gaining confidence in songwriting and offer valuable tips for songwriters of...

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Podcast Episode 97: Live Gigs to Full Time Production Oct 04, 2023

Ep. 97 Live Gigs to Full Time Production 

Join Mike Meiers and Steph Trivison in this awesome podcast episode where they talk about the journey  of going from live gigging into commercial production, and prove  even though it’s not...

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Episode 96: Five Steps for the Modern Songwriter to Start Getting Placements Sep 20, 2023

Don't miss out on the chance to supercharge your music career through sync licensing!

This exciting episode is cut from a live session hosted by Mike Meiers at the Austin Music Foundation.

In this hour-long deep dive into the world of sync, Mike shares invaluable insights on how to kickstart your...

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