Songwriting Magazine Podcast: ‘Guitar Man’ with Mike Meiers

The Emmy-winning songwriter and guitar coach shares practical tips to freshen up your playing, boost creativity, and reconnect with your six-string

Before picking up their instruments, Aaron and Duncan catch up on all things Songwriting Magazine – including the latest issue (Öffnet in neuem Fenster), some of their favourite recent interviews, and a few behind-the-scenes highlights from putting it together. Then it’s time to dive headfirst into this episode’s theme: the guitar.

Our guest this time is the endlessly enthusiastic Mike Meiers – Emmy Award-winning songwriter, producer, educator, and founder of Songwriting For Guitar (Öffnet in neuem Fenster) – who’s here to help you shake off the rust, ditch the same old progressions, and rediscover the joy of playing.

Mike chats with Duncan about simple ways to breathe new life into your songwriting – from fresh chord voicings and clever capo tricks to making your strumming hand as dynamic as your melodies. He also explains why listening like a songwriter is one of the most powerful tools you have, and how to do it without getting bogged down in theory.

Expect plenty of practical wisdom, infectious energy, and a few “aha!” moments along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just picking up the guitar again, this episode will leave you itching to play.

And for a prompt, Mike suggests a little self-audit: grab your last few songs, spot the patterns in your chords and strumming, and try something completely different. You never know – your next hit might be hiding in a new voicing.

So listen up, plug in, and let the ‘guitar man’ guide you back to your groove…

Members can listen to this episode of the podcast using the audio player below, or via Spotify (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)