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Ep 129: Why Music Supervisors Ignore You
In this episode, I sit down with music supervisor Jessica Gramuglia to talk about what's actually happening on the other side of that inbox.
Jess has worked in music supervision at Warner Brothers TV and has seen...
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Ep 128: 100,000 Downloads. Then I Almost Deleted My Podcast
This podcast has been downloaded over 100,000 times. And I almost deleted it. I took a 7-month break. I coach songwriters on showing up every day and I wasn't doing it myself. No consistent system, even for the guy...
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Ep 127: A New Creative Playbook
This week on the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, I’m joined once again by my friend Lij Shaw, award-winning music producer, host of the #1 iTunes podcast Recording Studio Rockstars, and owner of the Grammy-awarded The...
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Ep 126: Stop Waiting For January!
Most creatives say “I’ll start in the new year,” but waiting for January is just procrastination dressed as planning.
In this episode, Mike breaks down why a casual approach leads to casual results, and how taking...
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Ep 125: The Gear Trap: How Songwriters Hold Themselves Back
Black Friday is here, but before you smash that “Add to Cart,” let’s talk.
In this episode, Mike breaks down the real trap most songwriters and producers fall into this weekend, buying more gear instead of getting...
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Ep 124: Stop Watching From The Sidelines!
In this episode of the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, Emmy Award-winning composer and producer Mike Meiers challenges you to stop sitting on the sidelines and start taking real action in your songwriting journey.
...
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Ep 123: Stop Doing These 3 Things To Your Songs, It's Ruining Them!
In this episode, Mike reveals the three most common songwriting mistakes that quietly sabotage your songs, and how to fix them. From overcomplicating your chords and cramming too many lyrics to ignoring dynamics,...
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Ep 122: Finish More Songs (5 Ways To Finish This Month)
In this episode of the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, Mike shares five strategies to help you finish more songs and break through creative roadblocks.
If you’re stuck tweaking the same demo or waiting for...
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Ep 121: Co-writing, Why You Need It!
In this episode of the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, Mike dives into the transformative power of co-writing, one of the most effective tools a songwriter can utilize. Mike discusses how collaboration can help you...
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Ep 120: This Step Changes Everything
In this episode of the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, Mike dives deep into the demo process, a vital step in songwriting that can make or break your song's potential. Demos act as a crucial filter between initial...
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Ep 119: Write Better Songs Fast
In this episode of the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, Mike dives into the skill of active listening and how it can transform your songwriting. Instead of passively enjoying music, he shows how dissecting melodies,...
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Ep 118: If I had To Start All Over Again In Music
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 Mike Meiers unpacks what it takes to rebuild from...
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