Canadian Singer/Songwriter, Elijah Bekk shares how holding on to hope and people helped him come back from being told he’d never play music again.
Follow along with Elijah’s journey on Instagram.
Listen to Elijah on Spotify (The songs in this episode are River, and Be Alright).
Look forward to Elijah’s newest release titled “Giving Up,” due out May 16th.
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Accomplished Canadian Singer/Songwriter/Speaker Andrew Allen shares thoughts on his songwriting process, what matters most in life, and what can happen when we reflect on time.
For all things Andrew Allen, visit https://andrewallenlive.com/
Listen to Time
Listen to What Would Love Do? (Alt Version)
To see Andrew live at Redbird on May 24th in Kelowna, visit https://www.redbirdbrewing.com/event/andrew-allen/
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Singer/Songwriter/Music Therapist Kayla Dawn shares about navigating disability, finding her voice, and helping others do the same through music.
Listen to Kayla on Spotify here.
Learn more about Kayla’s work as a Music Therapist
To see Kayla live in Kelowna on April 27th, grab tickets here
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As A.I. continues to develop, how will it affect our relationships and what we write songs about?
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New York based therapist and coach Anna Holtzman shares about how the path of creativity becomes more fruitful by learning how to navigate relationships with emotions like fear.
Connect with Anna at https://www.annaholtzman.com/
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Singer-Songwriter-Producer and founder of Yaletown Records, Adrienne Nye shared about her roots in musical theatre, choirs, and plant science labs, and how the seasons of her songwriting have evolved in unique cycles.
Connect with Adrienne at https://yaletownrecords.com/home
Listen to her music on Spotify
See her live with me and Singer/Songwriter Francis Baptiste in Vancouver on April 5th at the Zameen Art House - Tickets here
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Sassy singin’ groove slingin’ songwritin’ machine Karen Angle shares about what freedom means with her brand new song “Am I Free,” and the journey that comes with the exploration of that.
Connect with Karen (Kea) at her website https://www.karenanglemusic.com/
To join in the live Zoom release listening party, message https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/contact for info.
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It’s Spring and World Storytelling Day, and I’ve got stories and songs for you!
Listen to Like a Tree officially out on Bandcamp and Spotify.
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Kelowna based singer-songwriter and budding producer, Nika, also known as Probably Acoustic, came on today to share about the journey of her latest self produced release, and the saga journey from a Teacup Challenge that came along with it.
To listen to Rue the Day, listen on Spotify here.
Connect with Nika on Instagram here.
To listen to a collection of songs released by Write Songs You Love artists, like Rue the Day, check out the Write Songs You Love Jams Spotify playlist.
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After releasing 18 songs over the years with other vocalists singing her lyrics, Singer/Songwriter Dana Halle came on the podcast to share what it was like to record her new release “Come on Home,” with her own voice.
To listen to the recorded version of Come on Home on Spotify, go here.
To read Dana’s blog and to learn more backstory behind the recording of Come on Home, go here!
Connect with Dana on Instagram and Tik Tok.
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This Sunday, March 2nd, choose something you have always wanted to do that you have never done, and go do it! It’s my birthday, and I wish to hear what you go do.
We’ve had quite a line up of inspiring guests this month. If you’re looking for some March inspiration for a new song or project to tackle, have a listen to one or all of these episodes in case you missed them, or if you appreciate the nudge to listen again:
*Alycia Kae on Possibility, Songs that Make Your Heart Sing, and Change
*Satoshi Yano on Putting in the Energy and Being Repaid by the Muse
*April Bell on Opening the Door for Stories to be Told
*Chrissy Gardner from Sister Willow on Honouring Creative Work and Taking the Pressure Off
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Singer/Songwriter/Producer Chrissy Gardner, co-founder of the band Sister Willow, came on to share about how honouring the creative process, whether with ourselves and/or with others, is so important.
Connect with Chrissy and Sister Willow at https://www.sisterwillow.com/
To watch the beautiful video for Sister Willow’s new song and video, go here.
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April Bell, Storyteller, Author, and founder of a wisdom keeping project called Tree of Life Legacies speaks about a recent co-songwriting experience involving loved ones from the afterlife.
Connect with April at her websitehttps://aprilbell.com/
To get your own copy of the book What is Love? visit here.
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Creativity is an act that requires energy, time, and your full self. As Kelowna based artist Satoshi Yano says, if you bring those elements to the table, the Muse will repay you.
Connect with Satoshion his Instagram here.
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“It’s out there for me if that’s what I want.”
Wise words from piano teacher, musician, and producer Alycia Kae, who is my guest today. She came on to speak about changing beliefs, creating music from the feeling, and shared a very special story about a heartfelt upcoming release.
Connect with Alycia at her Alycia Kae Instagram, or her Halo City Instagram.
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How have you changed? How have you not? There might be a song in there . . .
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A tea talk with Teacuppa and singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Claire Kuzmyk.
Check out all Claire’s Teacup Challenge songs and happenings on her Instagram here.
Listen to her song again “Over You,” featuring I Am Ian here on Spotify.
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A moment to reflect on the January 2025 Teacup Challenge
If you missed the challenge and want the full challenge prompts to do on your own time, visit here.
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The tea just got real my friends! There’s no better way to welcome in the new year than the Write Songs You Love Teacup Challenge!
Listen to learn how it works if you’re new, and discover some shifts and changes to the system if you are a pro Teacuppa!
If you want the full challenge prompts, listen to this episode first, and then visit here. If you do look ahead, please do not post your song until the daily theme prompt is released.
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Canadian Songceress, Producer, and much more, Marina Bennett shares her songwriting roots, and how her creative journey has led her towards cherished friendships, love, and sync placements.
Learn the tricks and trades of the Sync music world from Marina’s Course here, and subscribe to the Write Songs You Love Newsletter for a 50% off discount until December 31st, 2024 at https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com.
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