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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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Ep 112: Friends From Across The Pond (Songwriting Magazine)
This week, Mike sits down with Duncan and Aaron, the founders of Songwriting Magazine, a UK-based publication (available in both print and digital formats). But they’re more than just publishers —they’re creators in...
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Ep 111: I'm Going Woo Woo
Consistency is key—but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This week, we’re exploring what truly fuels it: dreams.
Dreams spark ambition, give us purpose, and makes commitment easier. Science backs it up—imagination boosts...
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Ep 110: The Secret To Your Success
Consistency is a total game-changer. It’s your secret weapon in the music industry and it's THE difference between staying stuck and moving forward. If you want to build confidence as a musician and shake off imposter...
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Ep 109: I'm Sorry, I Don't Sell Edibles
Ever find yourself in a situation so bizarre you just have to laugh? In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest stories Mike has ever encountered as a business owner. It all started with a mysterious flood of...
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The Songwriting Guitarist (Transformation In Just 15 Mins A Day) Part 5
This podcast episode offers closing thoughts for the special audio release of “The Songwriting Guitarist” (available now in full exclusively on the SFG podcast)! In this essential book, Mike dives into the deep...
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