Write Songs You Love
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHave 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.
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Episodes
Giving Your Music the Release it Deserves
March 21, 2024 17:20 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MBTo move on, or to savour? That is the music releasing question... Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com...
Kris Anders on Home Songs, Investing in Your Music, and Dentist Radio Play
March 14, 2024 17:12 - 58 minutes - 134 MBCanadian Rock Country fusion artist Kris Anders came on today to share wisdom gleamed from all sides of the music world....including the dentist! For all things Kris Anders music, go visit https://krisanders.com/ Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, che...
Sabah Mirza on Values, Looking Back on What Shapes Us, and Dignity
March 07, 2024 17:46 - 1 hour - 172 MBHave you ever thought about why you do what you do, and why you write about what you write about? Writer/Storyteller and Strategic Advisor, Sabah Mirza came on the podcast today to explore where our core values come from, and how they can guide our creative and life choices. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful ...
Listen for Even Better Questions
February 29, 2024 17:33 - 17 minutes - 39.8 MBSo you've got asking questions down...How about listening for the next layer of depth? Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com...
Questions, Questions, Questions
February 22, 2024 17:57 - 22 minutes - 51.5 MBWant more depth in your songs and conversations? Ask better questions. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with awesome bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com ---...
Love and Attribution
February 15, 2024 18:00 - 41 minutes - 95.7 MBIn the spirit of Valentine's Day, it's good to share a little love. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com *Become a paid ...
Put it into Play
February 08, 2024 17:18 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBWe spend a lot of time gathering information, but how much time do we spend putting it into action? Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com...
Camaraderie
February 01, 2024 18:22 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MBA great deal can be achieved alone, but nothing opens up big growth and learning like stepping out of comfort zones in supportive community. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writeso...
Community Thoughts on Learning
January 25, 2024 19:21 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBWhat are your thoughts about learning? What does it do for you? Can you hit a ceiling? Is it ever a problem? These are the questions I posed to the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community. This episode is their answers. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. Guitar based songwriters - Register for the guitar focused One Song Challenge starting soon https://www.writesongsyoulove....
Carlos Baker on the Role of Music in Difficult Times, Being Ill Prepared, and Exploring What Artists Do
January 18, 2024 17:17 - 1 hour - 246 MBProfessional musician, songwriter, and author Carlos Baker came on today to talk about moving through difficult physical and mental challenges, and how music was there time and time again along the way. Check out his music here. Grab his book here. For more about Carlos and his music, visit https://ckbakerband.com. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompt...
Paths and Perspectives
January 11, 2024 17:58 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBIf you've ever doubted whether the path you're on is a worthwhile one, this episode is for you. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com ---...
Happy Tea-Cupdate
January 04, 2024 17:49 - 26 minutes - 60.7 MBA brand new year, a brand new Teacup Challenge in full swing! Be inspired by the highlights 4 days in! Join the challenge, and share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.c...
A Songwriting Year in Review
December 28, 2023 18:18 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBLooking back gives looking forward guide rails to ride on. What did your last year in songwriting give your coming year? Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com...
Jillian Maguire on Saying Something with Your Music, Writing Angry, and Getting Arrested
December 21, 2023 18:06 - 1 hour - 151 MBSassy Punk Rocker Jillian Maguire of the Tiny Milkshakes and Foghorn Lil came on today to share about her musical path, protesting, and the band's latest release "Everybody's Gettin' Arrested." Find Tiny Milkshakes on Spotify. Find Foghorn Lil on Spotify. To watch the video Jillian spoke about from Louise Harris called "We Tried," visit here Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For m...
Seasonal Inspiration
December 14, 2023 17:23 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MBThe Winter/holiday season can sometimes be a tough one for songwriting inspiration. This episode has a few prompts and thoughts that may work for you! Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyou...
Teacup Story Edition Update
December 07, 2023 15:13 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MBMichael shares some of the awesome responses that members of the Write Songs You Love Community have been sharing during the Story Edition of The Teacup Challenge. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://wri...
I'm Kinda Over this Song....
November 30, 2023 18:08 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBHave you ever become bored of your old songs, or lost some mojo for them along the way? This episode may help. Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with bonuses, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com --- S...
Teacup Challenge Story Edition and WSYL Cups
November 23, 2023 17:23 - 29 minutes - 67.6 MBThere is a new Teacup Challenge coming...and there is a twist! To sign up for the new WSYL Membership, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/. Sign up before Dec. 1st, and receive a free WSYL Official Teacup!! Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writesongsyoulove/message
Taylor Gross on Stumbling Forward, Getting Bored, and Serving the Song
November 16, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour - 184 MBSinger/Songwriter/Producer Taylor Gross, aka Rusty Someone came on today for a deeply heartfelt chat about his unknown next stages, and stepping away from music for a bit to reconnect with why he does it. Listen to Taylor/Rusty Someone at https://rustysomeone.bandcamp.com/album/direction Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to ...
Kris Bradley on Expressing vs. Impressing, and Leaning In vs. Running Away
November 09, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 144 MBSingin’/Songwritin,’ Producin’ Entrepreneurin’ badass Kris Bradley came back on the podcast to share about her new journey into her artist self, and leaning in to vulnerability. . Check out her recent adventures on Substack - Diary of a Musical Mystic. . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful fun, and to become a paid subscriber with...
Giving Voice to the Critic
November 02, 2023 18:29 - 33 minutes - 76 MBWhat would happen if you actually gave your inner critic the spotlight for a song? . Check out this great and recent example by Tim Minchin and the Sydney Opera House for their 50th Anniversary - https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/birthday-festival/play-it-safe . Share you thoughts on this episode and a bit about your writing process in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For more songwriting prompts, challenges, good thoughtful...
Death Community Q&A and The Stranger
October 26, 2023 23:28 - 31 minutes - 72 MBFor the 3rd year in a row, Death (aka Songs By Death) returned to share about their newest recording, and to answer questions from the Write Songs You Love Community. These episodes are always an audience favourite! . Listen to Songs By Death's music at https://songsbydeath.bandcamp.com/ . For more songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com . Share ...
Miranda Krogstad on Defamiliarization, Digging for Inspiration, and Getting Somewhere Awesome
October 19, 2023 16:59 - 1 hour - 163 MBSpoken word poet and teacher Miranda Krogstad came on to talk about creative exploration, fostering artistic development, and offered some excellent prompts and tools for songwriting. . To learn more, work with Miranda, and check out her new book, visit https://www.mirandakrogstad.com/ . For more songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com . Share yo...
Writing About Place and Setting the Scene
October 12, 2023 15:57 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBWhen was the last time you wrote about something special or profound that happened in a specific location, and called it by name? . For more 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 and a bit about your writing process in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. --- ...
Comparing Opposites
October 05, 2023 15:53 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBMichael shares his Dad's song "Cowboys and Farmers," and offers some songwriting prompts in the spirit of the tune. . For more songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com . Form more info about the upcoming One Song Challenge starting Oct. 23rd, or the Zoom Concert on Oct. 12th, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact, and leave a message! . Sha...
My Dad's Songs and Songwriting Prompts
September 28, 2023 15:56 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MBMichael shares a few of his Dad's songs, along with a few inspirations for songwriting ideas/prompts to go with them. . Watch https://www.michaelaverillproductions.com/ for the release of My Dad's Songs on Friday, Sept. 29th, 2023 . Share you thoughts on this episode and a bit about your writing process in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love ...
Process Part 2
September 21, 2023 16:23 - 27 minutes - 64 MBLast 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. . Share you thoughts on this episode and a bit about your writing process in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com...
Process
September 14, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBMichael opens up the can of worms that is songwriting process. What ways do you find work best for you to write songs? . Share you thoughts on this episode and a bit about your writing process in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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...
Michelle Spencer on Trust, Rest, and Lessons from the Death Industry
September 07, 2023 17:53 - 1 hour - 167 MBAustralian 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. . Follow Michelle's Arm Chair Rebel stories at https://armchairrebel.substack.com/ . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community gro...
Layers
August 31, 2023 16:42 - 43 minutes - 100 MBIf you want to write a song you love, look for layers. . To listen to Lisa McGuire's episode that was referenced, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/podcast/lisamcguire . For more info about Artists For Conservation, visit https://www.artistsforconservation.org/ . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love New...
What Makes a Song You Love? Part 2
August 24, 2023 16:30 - 40 minutes - 92.3 MBMichael follows up with audiences responses to the question "What makes a song you love?" . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writesongsyoulove/message
What Makes a Song You Love?
August 17, 2023 16:19 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBWhat’s the difference between a song you love, and a song you don’t? . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writesongsyoulove/message
Iced Teacup Challenge Progress
August 10, 2023 16:11 - 13 minutes - 30.7 MBWe'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! . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Iced Teacup Challenge Starts Next Week!
August 03, 2023 15:32 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBMichael 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!! . Are there any prompts you’d love to see in the Iced Teacup Challenge? Let me know . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at ...
Katie Dwyer on Recording and Releasing Old Songs
July 27, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 143 MBSinger/Songwriter/Producer Katie Dwyer came on today to speak about the challenges that come with releasing older songs, and how it can be tricky sharing when you don't feel like you connect to the previous experiences that they came from anymore. . Get to know Katie more, and hear her music at https://katiedwyer.com/ . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful...
Better When Shared
July 20, 2023 15:47 - 22 minutes - 52 MBMichael shares a story about a walk with an arrow, and some fun Write Songs You Love updates. . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writesongsyoulove/message
Diane Barbarash on the Role of Art, Risking Being Seen, and Her New Hometown EP
July 13, 2023 15:59 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWrite Songs You Love alumni all-star Diane Barbarash came on to celebrate the release of her new album titled "Hometown," and shared inspiring stories of the process. . Listen and support Diane's full EP on Bandcamp . To attend the special WSYL Live Online Showcase on July 16th, send a message on Facebook, or through the Contact Page . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and...
Rumi Tsuchihashi on Wonder Scanning, Course Correcting, and Making Up Words
July 06, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour - 151 MBWriter, Coach, and Storyteller Rumi Tsuchihashi came on today to share touching family stories, the role music has played in her life, and how we can keep our scanners open for a bit more wonder in our lives. . Get in touch with Rumi at https://www.rumitsuchihashi.com/ . For John Coltrane's 13 minute and 44 seconds of "My Favourite Things" mentioned in the episode, go here . To find "Space" by Michael Averill visit Bandcamp . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write S...
Music and Walking
June 29, 2023 17:09 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBMichael shares stories and songs from the beginning of his cross Canada walking music tour in lieu of the 10 year anniversary of that journey beginning. . If you want to join the music walk on July 1st, in person or remotely, message Michael through the contact page or Facebook Group. . Michael’s new album, “Famous People’s Songs,” will be available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and the streaming services on July 1st. . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love F...
Inspiring Situations
June 22, 2023 17:54 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBIf you need inspiration, put yourself in inspiring situations. . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writesongsyoulove/message
Signals
June 15, 2023 16:05 - 5 minutes - 12.7 MBEverything we do is a signal. What signals are you sending with your songwriting, and the sharing of your songs? . Visit Seth Godin's site, and check out his blog at - https://www.sethgodin.com/ . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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 mes...
Not Every Song Needs to Hit the Stage
June 08, 2023 17:18 - 14 minutes - 32.7 MBHow would your writing change if you wrote like it was never going to hit the stage? . There’s a new session of Put Pants on Your Songs starting on June 13th with one spot left. Register here . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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 messag...
Dominique Fricot on Boiling Points, Flora Falls, and Wisdom of the Audience
June 01, 2023 20:25 - 1 hour - 138 MBBerlin based Singer/Songwriter Dominique Fricot made a post a couple of weeks ago about inviting audiences to shows, and the challenge that can come with that. It spawned episode 97 "Being a Reason," which stirred a conversation that needed deeper diving. Dom came on to share about what can be learned from audiences when you're open to it, his musical path, and forging forward with the new Flora Falls album. . To listen and connect with Dom and Flora Falls, visit https://linktr.ee/dominiq...
Andre Deacon on Letting it Happen with Cosmic Mansions
May 25, 2023 14:37 - 56 minutes - 130 MBSinger/Songwriter/Producer Andre Deacon came on today to talk about what it's like to write without an agenda, to be present with the music you're creating, and the serene release of the new Cosmic Mansions album. . Listen to the new collection, Flight of the Starbird . Follow Andre at https://www.instagram.com/deacondrive/ . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful ...
Being a Reason
May 18, 2023 16:30 - 13 minutes - 29.8 MBInvitations - Annoying, or a reason for something bigger? . See Dom Fricot's post referenced in the episode here . Check out his personal music @domfricot on Instagram, or @florafallsmusic . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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: htt...
Laurie Geltman on Conviction, The Outlet of Dreaming, and Her New Song/Video “Radio”
May 11, 2023 16:07 - 53 minutes - 122 MBAward winning rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laurie Geltman came on today to share about the evolution of her new song and video “Radio,” multi-media collaboration, and the power of dreaming. . Learn more and listen/watch “Radio,” on Laurie’s website . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, check out the Write Songs You Love Newsletter at h...
Cheers to Gordon Lightfoot
May 04, 2023 15:50 - 12 minutes - 29.1 MBWe lost a great Canadian and internationally loved songwriter this week. Michael shares a few Gordon Lightfoot related stories, and a song in spirit of the episode. . Listen to The Wreck of The Edmond Fitzgerald here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A . Listen to Canadian Railroad Trilogy here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzo6Otpgj-E . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, a...
Moving On
April 27, 2023 14:49 - 18 minutes - 42.1 MBMichael posed a question to the Write Songs You Love Community - "What does the idea or act of moving on look like or mean to you?" . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writesongsyoulove/message
Jennifer Dixon on Being Proud of Your Work, Going Back to Your Roots, and Waiting on Butterflies
April 20, 2023 15:22 - 59 minutes - 137 MBSinger Songwriter Jennifer Dixon came on to share about the release of her beautiful new song "Waiting on Butterflies," co-written with Lisa Dunn, and what it's like to go back to writing from your roots. . Listen to Waiting on Butterflies here . To learn more about Jennifer, check out https://www.jenniferdixonmusic.com/ . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and good thoughtful fun, che...
Carla Hassett on Songwriting for the Sake of Growth and Excellent Art
April 13, 2023 18:47 - 1 hour - 150 MBLA based Brazilian-American Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher Carla Hassett came on today to speak about why she creates music, her favourite songwriting tools, winning the John Lennon Songwriting contest, and crashing one of Madonna's auditions. It was an epic talk, and you will be inspired! . For all things Carla, visit https://www.carlamusic.com/ . Share you thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group. . For songwriting prompts, challenges, and...