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by Mike Meiers
Ready to take your songwriting to the next level? Join The SFG Podcast hosted by Emmy Award Winner, Mike Meiers. Tune in for insider tips from industry pros, career boosting strategies, and a blazing burst of caffeinated energy. Whether you're an established songwriter seeking fresh inspiration or a rising talent ready to embark on your creative journey, The SFG Podcast is your platform for bridging creativity with growth.
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- 5 days ago49 min
Ep 133: Why Brands Toss Your Track (Ad & Commercial Producer Tells All)
I sat down with Alex Lake, a producer who's worked on ad and brand campaigns for DIRECTV, BuzzFeed, and WWE Legends, and asked him to break down what actually happens between "I wrote a great song" and that song landing in a commercial. Turns out most of us are thinking about it completely backwards. Alex pulls back the curtain on how brands actually pick music for ads and commercials (it's not what you think), why your "perfect" track gets tossed before anyone even finishes listening, and the one shift in mindset that separates songwriters who get placements from the ones sending emails into the void. Watch the Weekly Video Podcast: https://shorturl.at/qmP6f Join the Next Songwriter Reset Masterclass: https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriterreset Hire a Coach: https://sfg-accelerator.com/ Apply For The UK Retreat: https://hitmakersretreat.com/ Work With Mike: https://sfg-accelerator.com/fall-intensive
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Ep 132: The 4 Stall Patterns Killing Your Songs — Which One Is You?
Four things quietly killing your songwriting and you've probably got at least one. Matty Finn and I break down the patterns we see over and over: no direction, knowledge over application, unwillingness to write bad songs, no consistent systems. Application over knowledge. Once you know which one's yours, you can move past it. Join the Next Songwriter Reset Masterclass: https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriterreset Watch & Subscribe To Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SongwritingForGuitar Hire a Coach: https://sfg-accelerator.com/ Apply For The UK Retreat: https://hitmakersretreat.com/ Work With Mike: https://sfg-accelerator.com/mike-premium-overview
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Ep 131: My Biggest Regret In Music (And What It Cost Me)
In 2007 I was sitting on a phone call with the manager of McFly and Busted, multi-platinum-selling bands that were selling out Wembley Arena. He gave me key advice, I completely ignored it. Didn't touch it for almost nine years! Join the Next Songwriter Reset Masterclass: https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriterreset Watch & Subscribe To Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SongwritingForGuitar Hire a Coach: https://sfg-accelerator.com/ Apply For The UK Retreat: https://hitmakersretreat.com/ Work With Mike: https://sfg-accelerator.com/mike-premium-overview
- 3 weeks ago38 min
Ep 130: Stop Using Suno. Build a Career Instead.
Suno is everywhere right now but is it actually helping songwriters, or quietly sabotaging their careers? In this episode, Mike and Matty Finn dive deep into AI music generation, breaking down why relying on Suno might feel like a shortcut but is actually shooting yourself in the foot if you're serious about songwriting as a career. Join the Next Songwriter Reset Masterclass: https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriterreset Watch & Subscribe To Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SongwritingForGuitar Hire a Coach: https://sfg-accelerator.com/ Apply For The UK Retreat: https://hitmakersretreat.com/ Work With Mike: https://sfg-accelerator.com/mike-premium-overview
- Jun 26, 202639 min
Ep 129: Why Music Supervisors Ignore You
In this episode, I sit down with music supervisor Jessica Gramuglia to talk about what's actually happening on the other side of that inbox. Jess has worked in music supervision at Warner Brothers TV and has seen thousands of cold emails from songwriters, publishers, and artists trying to land sync placements. She's not holding back. We break down the emails that get instantly filed into her "Who Are You?" folder, why following up aggressively is killing your chances, and why AI-generated pitch emails are making things worse, not better. But this isn't just about what NOT to do. Jess shares the one email that actually worked perfectly (hint: it involved Maren Morris before she was famous), what makes her want to actually listen to your music, and why relationships will always beat cold pitches in sync licensing. If you’re a songwriter trying to get your music placed in TV, film, or ads, this is the episode you need to hear before you send another email. Want to stop writing songs that go nowhere? Apply for coaching → https://songwritingforguitar.com/coaching-application Grab my book "The Songwriting Guitarist" → https://songwritingforguitar.com/book New here? Start with the podcast → https://songwritingforguitar.com/podcast Watch the Video Podcast Every Friday at 9am Central →https://www.youtube.com/songwritingforguitar
- Jun 19, 202612 min
Ep 128: 100,000 Downloads. Then I Almost Deleted My Podcast
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: https://youtu.be/zP_FOHu2rR0 Join the Next Songwriter Reset Masterclass: https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriterreset Hire a Coach: https://sfg-accelerator.com/ Apply For The UK Retreat: https://hitmakersretreat.com/ Work With Mike: https://sfg-accelerator.com/mike-premium-overview
- Jan 28, 20261h 11m
Ep 127: A New Creative Playbook
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 and production choices to the mindset shifts that shaped the final result. If you’re an artist, producer, or songwriter who wants to.... Make braver creative decisions, this episode is for you. Enroll In Mike's Comprehensive Guitar Courses 👉 Guitar Essentials 2025 - https://tinyurl.com/yyv4j95n 👉 Tracking Guitar Like A Pro - https://tinyurl.com/5hc97cak Work Directly With Mike & The SFG Team 👉 Apply For One on One Coaching - https://tinyurl.com/mr3fax48 Check out Lij's Podcast https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/category/podcast/ Listen to Lij's Newest Project https://open.spotify.com/album/5tI7MIlksBI1m7HN16urvP?si=ubsEeflcQAu4G9myYelmFg
- Dec 11, 202514 min
Ep 126: Stop Waiting For January!
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 Courses 👉 Guitar Essentials 2025 - https://tinyurl.com/yyv4j95n 👉 Tracking Guitar Like A Pro - https://tinyurl.com/5hc97cak Work Directly With Mike & The SFG Team 👉 Apply For One on One Coaching - https://tinyurl.com/mr3fax48
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Ready to take your songwriting to the next level? Join The SFG Podcast hosted by Emmy Award Winner, Mike Meiers. Tune in for insider tips from industry pros, career boosting strategies, and a blazing burst of caffeinated energy. Whether you're an established songwriter seeking fresh inspiration or a rising talent ready to embark on your creative journey, The SFG Podcast is your platform for bridging creativity with growth.
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