Songwriting For Guitar Podcast

This podcast episode offers closing thoughts for the special audio release of “The Songwriting Guitarist” (available now in full exclusively on the SFG podcast)! In this essential book, Mike dives into the deep questions every songwriter should ask themselves, the role the guitar plays in our songwriting lives, how to improve our skills without spending frustratingly long hours each day, and the often-overlooked financial potential for guitarists. In this impactful conclusion to his book, Mike offers words of encouragement, emphasizing the power of perseverance in the face of creative challenges. You’ll also hear Mike’s personal reflections on overcoming obstacles in his career, and his take on the importance of taking action, even when it’s difficult, and why this first step is crucial to your growth. These chapters are a must-listen for any guitarist looking to turn their passion into a profitable career while staying motivated and supported along the way.

Ready for this? We’re thrilled to announce the release of Chapter Five of Mike Meiers’ transformative book, “The Songwriting Guitarist,” now available for free on the SFG podcast! In this essential chapter, Mike delves into the often-overlooked financial potential for guitarists.In this installment you’ll:- Explore the vast opportunities within the music licensing industry, which includes music for film, TV, ads, and the web.- Discover the money making custom songwriting and session work industry, where skilled guitarists can find rewarding work.- Learn the importance of serving the song, communicating ideas effectively, and developing a practice routine that includes genre research, active listening, and skill enhancement.- Understand the true financial potential for guitarists beyond streaming revenue and dispel common myths about the industry.This chapter is a must-listen for any guitarist looking to turn their skills into a profitable career!

We’re excited to announce the release of Chapter Four of Mike Meiers’ groundbreaking book, “The Songwriting Guitarist”, available for free on the SFG podcast!In this pivotal chapter, Mike answers the big question - "How much do I need to practice my guitar?". After listening to this chapter, you'll understand the quickest and most effective daily practice routine you can implement TODAY to improve your songwriting skills on guitar, without hours of concentration.You'll learn:- The secret of how professionals hone in and master the fundamentals that every guitarist needs- The most effective way work on things like chord transitions, strumming patterns, and voicings.- The key to understanding your target genre’s musical elements that you need to be practicing daily.- And the What, How and Why, “Song Starters” can be one of the most useful tools in your songwriting toolbox when working with co-writers.This systematic approach revealed in this chapter will help you steadily improve your songwriting abilities as a guitarist and continue improving!

We’re excited to announce the release of Chapter Three of Mike Meiers’ groundbreaking book, “The Songwriting Guitarist”, available for free on the SFG podcast! In this pivotal chapter, Mike teaches the three key elements that can transform you as a songwriting guitarist in just 15 minutes a day: Voicings, Strumming, and Rhythm.You’ll discover how to breathe new life into your songs by playing chords in different positions, move beyond default strumming patterns, and explore diverse rhythmic feels. These techniques are designed to unlock more unique and interesting melodies, make your songs sound fresh, and craft a guitar part that perfectly complements the vocalist. You'll also learn how to avoid sounding dated in your playing, and ensure that your music continues to evolve! Plus, he shares one crucial rule for learning that, if you didn't know it before, might have been holding you back all this time. Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the secrets of enhancing your songwriting guitarist skills and create music that resonates on a whole new level!