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Ep. 108: Leading with Guitar
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...
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Ep. 107: Three Tips for Songwriting Progress
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 three simple things to fall back on when you're feeling lost in...
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Ep. 106: Putting In The Work (Part II)
One choice can change everything - the decision that you make ultimately boils down to willingness. Willingness to put in the work marks the beginning and end of your songwriting woes. What will you miss out on by...
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Ep. 105: Putting In The Work (Part I)
The finished product always sounds so flawless, so obvious, so easy, but behind the scenes of that creative project are blood, sweat, and tears—otherwise known as process and development over months and years.
In...
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Ep. 104: Behind the Process
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...
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Ep. 103: Melody, Music, or Lyrics?
Songwriting is a craft that encompasses many different approaches and perspectives on what to develop and work on. In this episode, Mike Meiers and Madeline Finn begin by discussing which aspect of a song—music,...
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Ep. 102: You're Crazy, You're a Genius
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...
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Ep. 101: Behind the Scenes with Emmy Award Winning composer John Lunn
Mike sits down with the extraordinary composer, John Lunn, known for his outstanding work on shows like Shetland, The Last Kingdom, and Downton Abbey. Mike dives deep into exploring the intricate process of composing...
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Lessons Learned from 100 Episodes
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...
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Episode 99: 5 Ways to Breakthrough Songwriter’s Block
The infamous writer's block strikes again! Cue ominous drums, Duhn duhn duhhhn. It's a familiar struggle, an inevitable part of the creative process that can leave even the most seasoned songsmiths questioning their...
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Ep. 98: Tips to Gain Confidence in Your Songwriting
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...
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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...
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