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 of put
...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 tackle
...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 might be sur...
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 first co-write
...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 fi...
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.
From a rig...
This podcast was based on an article I wrote for American Songwriter Magazine
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5 Ways To Break Through Songwriter’s Block
By Mike Meiers
Writer's block is a challenge that all songwriters, from beginners to seasone...
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 all leve...
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 easy, it’s totally doable.
Discover Steph's background and
...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 ...
In the world of short form viral videos and online courses, why would someone create a physical book as a a teaching tool? C.O.O. Heather Taylor, asks the hard hitting questions in this week’s Songwriting for Guitar Podcast Episode.
Pre-Order your copy of "The Songwriting Guitarist" here before Se...
Welcome to part two! Now that you've completed the first hour of your co-writing session (following our previous episode, "Co-Writing, The First Hour"), you've gained insights into how to maximize that initial hour by focusing on building a strong connection with your co-writer and ensuring certain ...
In the world of songwriting, collaboration can lead to the best results. It has the power to transform your creative process and elevate your songwriting to new heights. But, most people shy away from co-writing because of its challenges and the unknowns.
In this episode, Mike Meiers delves deep i...
Why do some people get great gigs and others can’t get a feature at an open mic?
In this episode, we argue that your guitar playing is in fact the gateway to consistent and better paying gigs.
Picture this : You’re a songwriting guitarist who can play solo or accompany a singer, are playing covers...
