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Musical Theatre Writer Guy — 140 episodes

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6 Rules That Will Get Your Musicals Written

2

10 Things I Stopped Doing in 2025 (to Write 2 Musical Drafts)

3

Here Are Your Next Steps for Your New Musical Journey!

4

Get In On the New Musicals Ground Floor!

5

Where to Find Collaborators for Musical Theatre

6

3 Ways to Make Better Musicals

7

The Psychology Behind Catchy Musical Hooks

8

How to Keep Audiences at the Edge of Their Seats

9

The Exact Process I Use to Write Musical Theatre Songs

10

Why You Need a Writing Coach or Mentor

11

Write Better Musicals Using these Music Theory Techniques

12

The Magic of Voice Leading in Musicals

13

Lyric Scansion: The Secret Science of Songwriting in Musicals

14

Musical Mapping: The Technique No One Talks About

15

Collaboration Agreements Explained (and Why You Need One)

16

"Emmaline" from "The Witching Hours" - A New Musical by Michael Radi & Patrick Spencer

17

Don’t Make These Mistake Using Pop Song Structure in Your Musicals

18

The Contemporary Song Structures of Musical Theatre You Need to Know

19

The Most Challenging Song Structure That Makes Broadway Hits!

20

Master Musical Theater Writing With This Classic Structure!

21

Discover Your DISTINCT Writing Voice for Musical Theatre Success!

22

The Perfect Balance of Music vs Script in Musicals Explained

23

What Makes a Song GREAT in Musical Theatre?

24

Create Memorable Musical Theatre Characters that Audiences Love!

25

Cut It or Keep It? How to Know When to Cut a Song in Your Musical

26

Is Your New Musical Idea Actually Any Good?

27

Write an Impactful Musical Theatre Lyric that Builds, Grows, and Develops

28

My Musical Theatre Journey: 15+ Years of Lessons Learned and Experiences Shared

29

Musical Theatre Writers Rejoice! Best Gift Ideas for 2024!

30

Why Writing a Musical is So HARD (But Rewarding)

31

The SECRET to Unforgettable Musical Theatre Songs (2024)

32

The 7 Biggest Mistakes New & Beginner Musical Theatre Writers Make

33

How To Make Composer Demos WITHOUT Playing Piano - 2024

34

I Wrote a Musical in 4 Days...And it's Actually Good

35

So, You Want to Write a Musical… (How to Write a Musical in 2024)

36

Pink Pony Club: A Storytelling Masterclass for Composers and Lyricists Thanks to Chappell Roan

37

Scrivener & Writing Musical Theatre - My Writing Software Review

38

“Suffs” on Broadway: A Full Review from Your Musical Theatre Writing Coach

39

The 4 Things Every GREAT Musical Theatre Writer Needs

40

The Secret Life of a Musical Theatre Song (what no one ever sees)

41

STOP Trying to Please Everyone! How to Actually Be Universal in Your Musicals

42

3 Writing Tips to Avoid Losing Your Audience in Your Musicals

43

5 Weird & Effective Songs with Unusual 32-Bar Structures in Musical Theatre

44

If You Want to Write Lyrics Without Music, Try THIS!

45

Should Characters KNOW They’re Singing in a Musical? (Diegetic vs. Non-Diegetic)

46

10 Mistakes When Looking for a Collaborator in Musical Theatre

47

The BMI Musical Theatre Workshop: Everything Composers & Lyricists Need to Know

48

10 Life-Changing CREATIVITY HABITS for the Emerging Musical Theatre Writer

49

Making an Original Musical From Start to Finish (Idea, Planning, Structure, First Draft)

50

Take Better Care of Your Audience with This Unexpected Strategy

51

The Art of Writing Effective Dialogue for Musicals (10 Traits to Know)

52

Adapting Existing Stories into Stage Musicals Successfully

53

How Broadway Musical Writers Do (& Don’t) Make Money

54

The Secret Collaborator No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs)

55

How to Develop Your Musical [STEP-BY-STEP] - Path to Production

56

This 6-Question Musical Cheat Sheet Changed Everything For Me

57

Subtext SECRETS Every Composer for Musical Theatre Should Learn

58

20 Writing Tips in 7 Minutes for Your FIRST Musical

59

What Musical Genres to Write into Your Musicals for Clear & Interesting Storytelling

60

Bet You Didn’t Know Time Signatures Could Do This (Tips for Musical Theatre Composers)

61

5 MYTHS About Editing & Revision - What We Want vs What We Need

62

How to Write Compelling Musical Stories & Characters (Tips & Tools)

63

The EASIEST Way to Quickly Write Your Show (No Deadlines Required)

64

Stephen Sondheim & Death of the Author - Interview with David Benkof (The Broadway Maven)

65

How to Write a Great Musical, Even If You’re a Beginner (7 TIPS!)

66

From Stalled to Produced - The Path that Changed My Life (through “The King's Legacy”)

67

Train Your Brain & Body to Create with Freedom & Flow - Interview with EFT Coach Jenny Clift

68

Nail the Ending of Your Musical & Thrill the Audience

69

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Adapting Any Story Into a Stage Musical

70

Ditch Standard Song Forms & Tell YOUR Musical Story

71

Essential Music Theory for Musical Theatre Writers (Beginner Lessons)

72

What Makes a Musical a SUCCESS (vs a Failure or Flop)?

73

What Is A Musical (And What Isn’t)?

74

4 Steps to Plan and Finish Your Next Big Project: Strategies for Writers

75

6 Questions to Ask When Writing Underscore and Incidental Music for Musicals

76

Musical Orchestration for Beginners and Non-Instrumentalists

77

The Secret Behind Comedy Songs in Musical Theatre

78

I Asked ChatGPT to Write 4 Songs in the Style of Famous Musical Theatre Writers - Here’s What It Did

79

Wearing Multiple Theatrical Hats - Writer Real Talk Interview with Jacque Carnahan

80

When Is It Too Much? - Writing Stage Action & Directions in Your Libretto

81

Composing Musical Accompaniment - The Only 3 Considerations You Need

82

10 Rules for Song Placement - How Song Spotting Works in Musical Theatre

83

How to Get Started Professionally in the Industry - Writer Real Talk Interview with Amy Andrews

84

Are You Doing It Right? - What "Show, Don't Tell" Actually Means in Musical Theatre

85

Allow Your Storytelling to Shine - Writer Real Talk Interview with Jen Wineman

86

4 Big Things Vocalists Know That Writers Probably Don’t (But Need To)

87

Christmas, Horror, the 80's & Musical Theatre - An Axemas Story is Coming this December!

88

Write a First Draft with Less Stress (Do You Feel Stuck?)

89

I Stopped Making These Songwriting Mistakes (Have You?)

90

Self Care, Safety, Mental Health & Theatre - Writer Real Talk Interview with Preston Max Allen

91

The EASIEST Way to Prepare Audiences for Your Musical (No Overture Required)

92

Directing New Musical Theatre - Writer Real Talk Interview with Chris J. Handley

93

I No Longer Criticize…I Do Something Far More Effective for Theatre Artists Instead

94

Musical Theatre Collaboration in Today's World - Writer Real Talk Interview with Patrick Spencer

95

How to Write A Musical (STEP-BY-STEP) - Book, Music, and Lyrics

96

Just Started: First and Only Community Platform for Musical Theatre Writers (AND Our Collaborators)

97

Writing Musical Book: Tips, Tricks & Trials - Writer Real Talk Interview with Charlie O'Leary

98

How I Would Learn To Write Musicals (If I Could Start Over)

99

Collaborate Earlier with Designers! - Writer Real Talk Interview with Stephanie Mae Fisher

100

Submissions: What You Need to Have and Know Before You Begin Submitting Your Musical

101

Composing Outside Your Comfort Zone - Writer Real Talk Interview with Aaron Michael Krueger

102

What Toy Story & Musical Theatre Have In Common

103

Musical Collaborations Don’t Look Like What You Think They Should

104

Demystifying Musical Motif and How to Create a Musical World

105

5 Types of Readings Every Musical Theatre Writer Needs to Know

106

Be Both Writer AND Performer: Why You Absolutely Need to Think This Way

107

7 Steps to Writing Group Songs & Ensemble Numbers for Musical Theatre

108

An Inside Look at the Musical Theatre Writing Collective Course

109

How to Format Your Musical Libretto Like a Professional

110

Why Good Act 1 Finales Are So Powerful & Iconic

111

The Top 5 Best Crafted Musicals of All Time?

112

"Singability" - What Makes One Song More Singable Than Another?

113

Fantastic Morning Routine for a Creative Artist

114

Why "Surface Pressure" Hits So Hard - Luisa's "Encanto" Song Works Brilliantly

115

6 Simple Tips to Create More Every Day

116

You Need the Power of One of These

117

How I Beat the Biggest Early Career Challenge

118

How I Wrote a Musical Montage Audiences Love

119

10 Christmas Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written by Musical Theatre Writers

120

33 Gift Ideas for Performers in 2021

121

5 Books for Every Musical Theatre Writer

122

The 5 Types of Horror in Musical Theatre

123

Get Back to Broadway: What You Need to Know!

124

The Big Mistake We All Need to Stop Making

125

Epic Opening Numbers...How Do They Do That?

126

How To *Actually* Use Your Voice

127

5 Ways Verse/Chorus Pop Song Structure is Useful in Musical Theatre

128

How to Audition Better for Musical Theatre

129

What *is* a Charm Song?

130

3 Surprising Tips to Uplevel Your Vocals with Vowel Sounds

131

Musical Theatre for Beginners

132

How to Establish Characters in Musical Theatre

133

How To Create A Good Story Structure (Part 3)

134

How To Create A Good Story Structure (Part 2)

135

How To Create A Good Story Structure (Part 1)

136

How Mis-Accents in Musical Theatre Can Make or Break Understanding

137

Rhyme Uses in Musical Theatre

138

The Musical Theatre 32-Bar Chorus (Part 2)

139

The Musical Theatre 32-Bar Chorus (Part 1)

140

Who Is Musical Theatre Writer Guy?