Improv songwriter and vocal coach Shera Kelly came on to demonstrate how songs can be created on the spot with audience feedback, and to speak to how voice can affect songwriting.   To connect or work with Shera, visit https://www.sherakellyvoice.com  To listen to Without Wings and Coyote, head over to https://natureverse.bandcamp.com Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Improv songwriter and vocal coach Shera Kelly came on to demonstrate how songs can be created on the spot with audience feedback, and to speak to how voice can affect songwriting.   To connect or work with Shera, visit <a href="https://www.sherakellyvoice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sherakellyvoice.com </a> To listen to Without Wings and Coyote, head over to <a href="https://natureverse.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://natureverse.bandcamp.com</a> Share you thoughts on this episode in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a> group.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Shera Kelly on Improv Songs and How Voice Can Affect Your Songwriting

It has been exactly 1 year since the Write Songs You Love podcast began!  Enjoy this compilation episode of past guests, and a special new song for the occasion.   For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com. Share you thoughts on this episode, or favourite memories of the last year in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

It has been exactly 1 year since the Write Songs You Love podcast began!  Enjoy this compilation episode of past guests, and a special new song for the occasion.   For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at <a href="https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com</a>. Share you thoughts on this episode, or favourite memories of the last year in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

1 Year Anniversary Episode

Next week is the Write Songs You Love 1 year anniversary!  There will be a community meet and great on July 8th, and you're invited!  Join the Write Songs You Love newsletter and Facebook group for more information. To leave a recorded message or question, visit https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove, and click "Message."--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Next week is the Write Songs You Love 1 year anniversary!  There will be a community meet and great on July 8th, and you're invited!  Join the <a href="https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love newsletter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> for more information. To leave a recorded message or question, visit <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove</a>, and click "Message."--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Special anniversary announcements

Michael Averill

Ever wondered how you could write a song "with," your audience in real time?  Michael shares a heart warming story about a situation that happened on a delayed frozen train.   For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com. To grab a spot in the upcoming Finish Your Songs Workshop starting June 29th, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Ever wondered how you could write a song "with," your audience in real time?  Michael shares a heart warming story about a situation that happened on a delayed frozen train.   For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at <a href="https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com</a>. To grab a spot in the upcoming Finish Your Songs Workshop starting June 29th, visit <a href="https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops</a> Share you thoughts on this episode in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Writing With Your Audience

Singer/Songwriter/Bassist Layloni Ghee came on to share about her new release "Build," and the benefits of navigating the music industry in a cooperative/supportive way over competition.  Listen to Layloni's new song and lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-bGKHTjq5k. For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Singer/Songwriter/Bassist Layloni Ghee came on to share about her new release "Build," and the benefits of navigating the music industry in a cooperative/supportive way over competition.  Listen to Layloni's new song and lyric video at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-bGKHTjq5k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-bGKHTjq5k</a>. For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at <a href="https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Layloni Ghee on Building Others Up

Michael shares a story about how performing can be used as a songwriting tool.  To listen to the Vancouver Song mentioned in the episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47s7dfGSlQA.  To subscribe to the Write Songs You Love Newsletter, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Michael shares a story about how performing can be used as a songwriting tool.  To listen to the Vancouver Song mentioned in the episode, visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47s7dfGSlQA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47s7dfGSlQA</a>.  To subscribe to the Write Songs You Love Newsletter, visit <a href="https://www.writesongsyoulove.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writesongsyoulove.com</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Writing for Your Performances

Singer/Songwriter Steve Marc Gosselin came on to share stories about how regularly performing provides a welcome break from the long term symptoms of post concussion syndrome.  Follow Steve on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stevemarcg/, and check out his music on Bandcamp: https://stevemarc.bandcamp.com/track/endless-convalesce--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Singer/Songwriter Steve Marc Gosselin came on to share stories about how regularly performing provides a welcome break from the long term symptoms of post concussion syndrome.  Follow Steve on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevemarcg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/stevemarcg/</a>, and check out his music on Bandcamp: <a href="https://stevemarc.bandcamp.com/track/endless-convalesce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://stevemarc.bandcamp.com/track/endless-convalesce</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Steve Marc Gosselin on Performing through a Brain Injury

Michael shares a story about how a recent performance affected the physical state of his shoulder.   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Michael shares a story about how a recent performance affected the physical state of his shoulder.   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of <a href="https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writesongsyoulove.com</a>. Share you thoughts on this episode in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill - Stories from the Stage

Singer/Songwriter/Psychologist, Dr. Sierra Baird came back on the show to talk about how she helps musicians find their mental footing.  To learn more about her Level Up group coaching program, visit https://sierrabaird.com/.  Sign up before May 20th for free bonus one on one session with Sierra.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Singer/Songwriter/Psychologist, Dr. Sierra Baird came back on the show to talk about how she helps musicians find their mental footing.  To learn more about her Level Up group coaching program, visit <a href="https://sierrabaird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sierrabaird.com/</a>.  Sign up before May 20th for free bonus one on one session with Sierra.  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Dr. Sierra Baird on Finding Your FLOW and Levelling Up

What kind of impact do you want to have with your songwriting, and with your life?   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

What kind of impact do you want to have with your songwriting, and with your life?   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of <a href="https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writesongsyoulove.com</a>. Share you thoughts on this episode in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Impact

Have you ever felt like you’ve lost touch with your inner creative compass? Is songwriting a practice you want to maintain for the rest of your life? Have you ever thought about “why,” you write songs? Each week, host Michael Averill shares heart warming stories from his own experience as a touring singer/songwriter, as well as with guests, about songs that have been impactful, and why. There's always a way to put your unique fingerprint in your songwriting, and Michael is here to help you do it. Walk along with Michael @writesongsyoulove on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and challenges.

What is the purpose of a song?  Michael shares about how his point of view has changed on this.   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

What is the purpose of a song?  Michael shares about how his point of view has changed on this.   For songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of <a href="https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writesongsyoulove.com</a>. Share you thoughts on this episode in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on the Purpose of Songs

Michael shares a brief story about loss, and offers a songwriting prompt to go with it.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com. Share you thoughts in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Michael shares a brief story about loss, and offers a songwriting prompt to go with it.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of <a href="https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writesongsyoulove.com</a>. Share you thoughts in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Loss

Author, project manager, and now songwriter Candina Ann shared incredible stories about the importance of exploring your creativity.  Be the first to hear Malibu Bow Wow on this episode before it goes live on April 18th.  Follow Candina's and Malibu's journey at https://www.instagram.com/malibus_place/ , https://www.instagram.com/topdog_rescue1/, or https://www.facebook.com/MalibusMarketPlace.   By purchasing Malibu’s early learning branded books, music and merchandise directly through these links Malibu’s Market Place is able to continue their mission in helping children in need have these unique educational tools at their disposal through fundraising opportunities, donations, and sponsorships. To make a purchase or donate directly you can do so through the Venmo link below or by sending to PayPal email. Venmo Malibu’s Market Place @MMP_GivesBack PayPal EM: Malibu_Pup@yahoo.com Malibu Bow Wow Amazon pre-Sale Release date : April 18, 2022 Malibu Bow Wow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X3RJLPL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H05D564A1HGCTFD8R3MX--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Author, project manager, and now songwriter Candina Ann shared incredible stories about the importance of exploring your creativity.  Be the first to hear Malibu Bow Wow on this episode before it goes live on April 18th.  Follow Candina's and Malibu's journey at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/malibus_place/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/malibus_place/ </a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/topdog_rescue1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/topdog_rescue1/</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MalibusMarketPlace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MalibusMarketPlace</a>.   By purchasing Malibu’s early learning branded books, music and merchandise directly through these links Malibu’s Market Place is able to continue their mission in helping children in need have these unique educational tools at their disposal through fundraising opportunities, donations, and sponsorships. To make a purchase or donate directly you can do so through the Venmo link below or by sending to PayPal email. Venmo Malibu’s Market Place @MMP_GivesBack PayPal EM: Malibu_Pup@yahoo.com Malibu Bow Wow Amazon pre-Sale Release date : April 18, 2022 Malibu Bow Wow <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X3RJLPL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H05D564A1HGCTFD8R3MX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X3RJLPL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H05D564A1HGCTFD8R3MX</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Candina Ann on what you CAN do, and the launch of Malibu Bow Wow

Irish-Canadian alt-rocker 0Stella came on the show today right before she begins her cross country self powered bicycle tour.  Follow her adventure starting April 22nd in Victoria, BC at https://0stella.com/home.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Irish-Canadian alt-rocker 0Stella came on the show today right before she begins her cross country self powered bicycle tour.  Follow her adventure starting April 22nd in Victoria, BC at <a href="https://0stella.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://0stella.com/home</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

0Stella on Starting a Cross Canada Musical Bike Tour

Kris Bradley

Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Kris Bradley shares stories about her personal journey with music, and how she came to create Produce Like A Boss.  Join her free Boss Producer Bootcamp that runs April 5th-April 9th by registering here - https://www.producelikeaboss.com/a/2147507294/2PTob53L--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Kris Bradley shares stories about her personal journey with music, and how she came to create Produce Like A Boss.  Join her free Boss Producer Bootcamp that runs April 5th-April 9th by registering here - <a href="https://www.producelikeaboss.com/a/2147507294/2PTob53L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.producelikeaboss.com/a/2147507294/2PTob53L</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Kris Bradley on Following Instincts, Blazing Trails, and Redefining "Making It"

To collaborate means to co-labour - To share the work.  Michael gives a short story about the surprises from a recent collaboration, and hands out a new collaborative songwriting challenge.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of https://www.writesongsyoulove.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

To collaborate means to co-labour - To share the work.  Michael gives a short story about the surprises from a recent collaboration, and hands out a new collaborative songwriting challenge.  For more songwriting challenges and uplifting stories, subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the page of <a href="https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writesongsyoulove.com</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Collaboration

Big questions have big answers.  Michael shares a new songwriting challenge, and encourages writers to get out there and ask.  Share your thoughts in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Big questions have big answers.  Michael shares a new songwriting challenge, and encourages writers to get out there and ask.  Share your thoughts in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community.  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Big Questions

Michael offers a couple of activity based songwriting challenges, and a new holiday inspired by a Seth Godin blog.  Read the blog here - https://seths.blog/2022/02/invent-a-new-holiday/.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

Michael offers a couple of activity based songwriting challenges, and a new holiday inspired by a Seth Godin blog.  Read the blog here - <a href="https://seths.blog/2022/02/invent-a-new-holiday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://seths.blog/2022/02/invent-a-new-holiday/</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Instincts, Inventing Holidays, and Following Your Feet

West Coast Canadian Singer/Songwriter Sarah Osborne recently released an EP titled Seasons Volume Three//The Rock, and came on to talk about it. It is an exceptional collection of songs inspired by a train trip across Canada through an Arctic storm.  Listen to her work at https://sarahosborne.bandcamp.com/album/seasons-volume-three-the-rock, and follow Sarah at https://www.instagram.com/sarahosbornemusic/.  For more info about the mentioned Akimbo Story Skills Workshop, visit https://akimbo.com/thestoryskillsworkshop.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

West Coast Canadian Singer/Songwriter Sarah Osborne recently released an EP titled Seasons Volume Three//The Rock, and came on to talk about it. It is an exceptional collection of songs inspired by a train trip across Canada through an Arctic storm.  Listen to her work at <a href="https://sarahosborne.bandcamp.com/album/seasons-volume-three-the-rock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sarahosborne.bandcamp.com/album/seasons-volume-three-the-rock</a>, and follow Sarah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahosbornemusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sarahosbornemusic/</a>.  For more info about the mentioned Akimbo Story Skills Workshop, visit <a href="https://akimbo.com/thestoryskillsworkshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://akimbo.com/thestoryskillsworkshop</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Sarah Osborne on Train Songs, Releasing Mini EP's, and Vulnerability

What does it mean to write with universal lyrics?  Share you thoughts in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

What does it mean to write with universal lyrics?  Share you thoughts in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778980406131928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Songs You Love Facebook Community</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message</a>

Michael Averill on Universal Lyrics 

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