Knowing the story that you and your music tell makes it easy to say yes to great opportunities that align with you and your craft.  To subscribe to the Write Songs You Love newsletter, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com, and sign up at the bottom of the page.  

Silly songs have more impact than they get credit for.  Michael shares a few stories about mismatched socks, the song that came from the laundry pile, and how to go about writing a silly song for yourself.  Join the facebook community page by clicking HERE.  To put your name on the waitlist for The One Song Challenge - Write an EP Edition starting Oct. 18th, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops.  Listen to How Me Wear Me Socks on Bandcamp (https://michaelaverill.bandcamp.com/track/how-me-wear-me-socks or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/15tQAr69TYusFBkiZLVj7S?si=86fe8ccb20f44ec4)

When you're in the right moment, write the moment.  Michael shares a story about how writing and sharing in the middle of a real time situation can be massively impactful. 

Song played in Episode - "Just Tell Her," by Michael Averill https://open.spotify.com/track/5i9MXm1BFu6GvESJ0Yxquy?si=6ff6aa7782d7496f

Michael shares about the inspiration behind his new release, Nature Neighbours. To check out the Artists For Conversation and their festival going on Sept. 23-26, 2021, visit https://www.artistsforconservation.org/festival

All proceeds from the sale of Nature Neighbours will go to the great work the Artists For Conservation are doing.  Purchase the song at https://michaelaverill.bandcamp.com/track/nature-neighbours

South Australian Singer/Songwriter extraordinaire, Kate Battersby, spoke with Michael this week for the 2nd of a 4 episode series about navigating writer's block.  Find Kate at https://www.facebook.com/KateBattersbyMusic/, or http://www.katebattersby.com.au/index.html.  

Listen to Trap the Water, Track the Sun, and her amazing City Girl Gone Bush EP

Other links mentioned - The Music Lesson, by Victor Wooten

The Artists For Conservation - https://www.artistsforconservation.org

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How do you answer the question "So what's your story?" Michael tells of an experience he had walking in Newfoundland, Canada, and shows what can happen when you share.  

To sign up on the waiting list for the new Write an EP edition of The One Song Challenge starting October 18th, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/workshops

When you make a change in your life, is it to create less stress, or more joy? Michael thought ponders this concept that one of his mentors, Anne Roche (https://annerochecoaching.com), gave him this week.  How could this affect your songwriting? 

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To listen to Michael's chat with Cat Preston on the Collective Wisdom Podcast, visit https://lnns.co/FTdqxAaU2iR

Michael shares examples of word rooting as a method to generate inspiration for writing or conversation.  Join the new Write Songs You Love Community Facebook Group to see the visual of what he talked about, and to connect with like minded, heart felt songwritin' lovin' folks!  

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Adam Kane came on the show to share about two of the most important songs in his life, finding his sound, and also about his life as a music publisher.

Check out Adam’s awesome projects at https://www.adamkaneproductions.com

Have a listen to his collaboration with Jillian Maguire “All the Other Dad’s” here

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In case you ever wondered if anyone every cared, just remember that you're someone to somebody out there.  Michael shares the inspiration behind his song "Someone to Somebody," the Olympics, and a few ways to shake up your songwriting.  

To hear Someone to Somebody, visit Spotify

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