Michael shares his Dad's song "Cowboys and Farmers," and offers some songwriting prompts in the spirit of the tune.

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Michael shares a few of his Dad's songs, along with a few inspirations for songwriting ideas/prompts to go with them.

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Last episode opened up a great community conversation about the process of songwriting. Today's episode is all about sharing the community perspectives on the topic.

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Michael opens up the can of worms that is songwriting process. What ways do you find work best for you to write songs?

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Australian Writer, Philosopher, Storyteller, and now Songwriter, Michelle Spencer came on the podcast today to share about her first experiences writing and sharing songs via the Iced Teacup Challenge, and shared wisdom from her work in the death trade, and from living with chronic illness.

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If you want to write a song you love, look for layers.

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Michael follows up with audiences responses to the question "What makes a song you love?"

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What’s the difference between a song you love, and a song you don’t?

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We're halfway through the 2023 Iced Teacup Challenge, and it's not too late to join and write some tunes in community over a hot or cold bevy!

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Michael shares a few stories and songs from previous Teacup Challenges, and announces the dates for the upcoming Summer version starting next week - The Iced Teacup Challenge!!

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Are there any prompts you’d love to see in the Iced Teacup Challenge? Let me know

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Pick up “Fly Away,” by Diane Barbarash