FROM BURNOUT TO BUILDING A BUSINESS THAT WORKED FOR ME
I'm Mike Meiers, an Emmy Award–winning composer/producer and founder of Songwriting For Guitar.
Before building a 7-figure creative business, I was juggling two exhausting paths, teaching music lessons to pay the bills and building a career in TV and film. I was trading every spare minute for money, squeezing my composing work into late nights, and heading straight toward burnout. I loved teaching and composing, but the way I was doing it wasn’t sustainable, and it wasn’t bringing me closer to the life I actually wanted.
Everything changed when I realized I needed a business that didn’t depend on endless one-to-one hours, a structure that supported my creativity, my career, and my family. That’s when I built Songwriting For Guitar, a scalable music education company built around a flagship course, high-ticket coaching, and a world-class team of working pros who now help thousands of songwriters and guitarists grow with clarity instead of chaos.
Creating SFG didn’t just save me from burnout, it moved me closer to my dream career and the life my wife Jenn, our pup Leela, and I wanted. And now I help other creatives and educators break out of the time-for-money trap and build something that truly supports their goals.
If you’re ready to stop grinding and start building something that actually works for you and your future, let’s talk.
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Right now, education and creativity are shifting faster than ever.
The old model, teaching more hours to make more money, is breaking.
Traditional paths for creative educators, whether it’s private lessons, group classes, workshops, or the endless freelance grind, were built for a world that no longer exists.
Today’s creators win by building scalable, system-driven education businesses that reach more people without sacrificing their health, family, or sanity.
Digital learning is exploding.
Opportunities are growing.
But only for the people who pay attention to the change.
You can evolve with this new world…
or keep hoping the old model suddenly starts working again.
If you’re ready to build a creative education business that actually works in today’s world, schedule a 60 min session with me!
One-on-One Strategy Session
A private, hyper-focused 60 min session designed to give you clarity and direction on your next move.
We’ll look at your current business model, your offers, your pricing, your systems (or lack of them), and pinpoint exactly what’s holding you back.Â
Deep Dive 60 Day (Full Business Build-Out)
A 60 Day, intensive coaching experience where we overhaul your business from the ground up.
We work through your offer, structure, messaging, client journey, and the systems you need to scale without burning out.