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Write Songs You Love episodes
- Songwriters in the Round
Michael shares about the influence of community sharing, and the magic built into songwriter in the round events.
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39 min - Raccoon Slumber Party on the Benefits of Freedom and Surprise with Songwriting and Performing
Quirky improv-inspired musical duo Raccoon Slumber Party share thought tickling stories about their very unique 2026 song releases, and how they actually made a music video before recording the song for their latest track, Blue Strawberries.
Check out their music on Bandcamp.
Connect with Raccoon Slumber Party on Instagram.
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To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ to expand and nurture your creativity!
1 hr 19 min - Kim June Johnson on Making Your Music Practice Fit Your Nervous System
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and poet Kim June Johnson shares a plethora of ways to welcome the music living inside of us to the world.
Check out her beautiful album Songs for a Quiet Day.
Learn about all of Kim’s happenings on her website.
Connect with Kim on Instagram.
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1 hr 18 min - What Do You Love About Songwriting?
Is there an aspect of your songwriting process that is your absolute favourite?
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24 min - Grains of Wisdom and Notes to Self
A little reminder goes a long way. Especially if it turns into a song you love.
Find Tie Your Shoes on Bandcamp.
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10 min - Covering Your Friends and Parodies
If you’re looking for inspiration, why not look to your friends and those around you?
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26 min - Jordan Leibel on Feeling the Music, The Activated Mind, and Adrenaline Motivated Songwriting
Kelowna, Canada based pianist and improvising wizard Jordan Leibel shares how letting the musical cat out of the bag opened up a pathway to expression, confidence, and a license to live and play loudly.
Find Jordan’s music on Bandcamp here.
Check out his new Rotary Crew song Daylight Foster Wallace with previous guest Ethan McKibben.
Follow Rotary Crew on Instagram.
Check out the Salad Bowl Jam on Instagram.
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1 hr 17 min - Leanne Fournier on Speaking Up, Honouring Others, and Poetically Reflecting on Home
Kenora Ontario based storyteller, author, and poet Leanne Fournier shares about the roots and inner workings of her drive for noticing and appreciating beauty, whether it be in nature, or the people and places around her.
Find out more about Leanne, and grab a signed copy of her new poetry book, Somewhere, My Home, here.
Listen to three Iced Teacup Challenge participants have their recent song creations played on CBC here.
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1 hr 26 min - Inside the Iced Teacup Challenge 2026
The 2026 Iced Teacup Challenge is in full swing. Listen for this years prompts, and for a lovely creative challenge from singer/songwriter/CBC music columnist, Dan Tait.
Hear Dan talking about the Iced Teacup Challenge on CBC, and get their excellent writing prompt here.
If you create something for their challenge, submit it to [email protected], or call 1-855-222-5775 to share over the phone before Tuesday, August 18th.
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31 min - Kris Bradley on Walking the Artist Path, Burnout, and the Myth of Being Fireproof
Kris Bradley — singer-songwriter, producer, and supporter of creatives around the globe shares about what it’s like to finally put herself first when it comes to her own artistry, and how burnout paved the way there.
Stay up to date with Kris on her website here.
Pick up her latest release Fireproof here.
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About Write Songs You Love
From the publisher's feed
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.