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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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Ep 117: Insider Sync Advice From Emily Belue
Mike sits down with Emily Belue, who went from aspiring musician to Sync Creative Manager at Capitol Christian. Emily shares her journey through the competitive Nashville scene, the challenges she faced, the pivotal...
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Ep 116: Nick Diener (Oneder Effects)
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...
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Ep 115: Musiversal Is Changing The Game
In this episode, Mike dives 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...
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Ep 114: Secrets From A 3x Gold Record Producer (Sean O'Keefe)
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...
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The Bonus Round
In this solo episode, Mike shares a fresh perspective inspired by Mark Hoppus’ new book Fahrenheit 182. After reading about Hoppus’ experience with cancer and Blink-182’s return to the stage, one phrase stuck: “the...
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Ep 113: You're Not Ready To Work With A Producer
You’ve got one song you love. Maybe you’ve even started imagining what it’ll sound like fully produced. But before you drop serious cash on production, ask yourself—is it really ready?
In this episode, Mike gets real...
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