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Musical Theatre Writer Guy

Michael Radi•www.michaelradi.com
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Musical Theatre Writer Guy is a YouTube channel and podcast in which Michael discusses everything Musical Theatre from a Writing Perspective! Whether you’re a writer, performer, director, designer, producer, stagehand, audience member - a professional artist, aspiring, or simply love the theatre - Michael’s goal is to present you with information that will enhance your theatrical experiences and help to bolster your enjoyment of the theatre. New episodes are released every other Friday!

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Episodes

Musical Mapping: The Technique No One Talks About

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Jun 27, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 15

Collaboration Agreements Explained (and Why You Need One)

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Jun 13, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14

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

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May 30, 2025•4 min•Season 2Ep. 13

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

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May 16, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 12

The Contemporary Song Structures of Musical Theatre You Need to Know

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May 02, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 11

The Most Challenging Song Structure That Makes Broadway Hits!

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Apr 18, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 10

Master Musical Theater Writing With This Classic Structure!

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Apr 04, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 9

Discover Your DISTINCT Writing Voice for Musical Theatre Success!

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Mar 21, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 8

The Perfect Balance of Music vs Script in Musicals Explained

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Mar 07, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 7

What Makes a Song GREAT in Musical Theatre?

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Feb 21, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Create Memorable Musical Theatre Characters that Audiences Love!

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Feb 07, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 5

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

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Jan 24, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Is Your New Musical Idea Actually Any Good?

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Jan 10, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 3

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

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Dec 27, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2

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

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Dec 13, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Musical Theatre Writers Rejoice! Best Gift Ideas for 2024!

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Nov 29, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 114

Why Writing a Musical is So HARD (But Rewarding)

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Nov 15, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 113

The SECRET to Unforgettable Musical Theatre Songs (2024)

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Nov 01, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 112

The 7 Biggest Mistakes New & Beginner Musical Theatre Writers Make

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Oct 18, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 111

How To Make Composer Demos WITHOUT Playing Piano - 2024

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Oct 04, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 110

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

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Sep 20, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 109

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

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Sep 06, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 108

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

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Aug 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 107

Scrivener & Writing Musical Theatre - My Writing Software Review

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Aug 09, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 106

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

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Jul 26, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 105

The 4 Things Every GREAT Musical Theatre Writer Needs

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Jul 12, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 104

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

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Jun 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 103

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

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Jun 14, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 102

3 Writing Tips to Avoid Losing Your Audience in Your Musicals

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May 31, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 101

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

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May 17, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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