Songwriting For Guitar Podcast

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Ep 128: 100,000 Downloads. Then I Almost Deleted My Podcast

June 19, 2026

This podcast has been downloaded over 100,000 times. And I almost deleted it. I took a 7-month break. I coach songwriters on showing up every day and I wasn't doing it myself. No consistent system, even for the guy teaching systems. In this episode, I'm being honest about what happened, why I almost killed the whole thing, and what's changing now. If you've been stuck, sitting on half-finished songs, or waiting for the "right time" to start, this one's for you. Watch The Video Podcast: ...

Ep 127: A New Creative Playbook

January 28, 2026

This week on the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast, I’m joined once again by my friend Lij Shaw, award-winning music producer, host of the #1 iTunes podcast Recording Studio Rockstars, and owner of the Grammy-awarded The Toy Box Studio in East Nashville. Lij has been making records for over 30 years, working across rock, jazz, classical, and everything in between. In this conversation, we dive deep into Lij’s newest record and the wild, unexpected journey it took to make it, from creative risks ...

Ep 126: Stop Waiting For January!

December 11, 2025

Most creatives say “I’ll start in the new year,” but waiting for January is just procrastination dressed as planning. In this episode, Mike breaks down why a casual approach leads to casual results, and how taking even small action in December creates confidence, clarity, and real momentum heading into 2026. If you want better songs, better skills, and better outcomes, don’t wait for the calendar, start now and give yourself the creative advantage. Enroll In Mike's Comprehensive Guitar Course...