ABOUT 

Mike Wheeler

 

I'm a songwriter,/producer based in Surrey, UK. 

I write meaningful melodic pop/indie songs for everyday people who want to feel a connection. My lyrics have a hint of the Kinks' Ray Davies to them. I am happy to branch out into other genres as well. I've been fortunate to met and write with some fantastic writers over the last few years. I'm equally adept to write solo as well as with other writers/artists. 

Music has always been a part of my life. I have a huge music collection and I've tried to listen to everything and anything at least once. I've always written songs.

I wasn't allowed to do music at school as I didn't play an instrument and the careers advisor insisted the music industry was too difficult to get into and there's zero chance so I ended up getting a dayjob doing payroll. Just what a creative needs....strict rules and regulations !

I'd never taken music seriously until about 2015 when during a long bout of depression I stumbled across The Songwriting Academy and it completely changed my life. 

I learnt the art of songwriting and how to collaborate. It's a journey that continues as there's always something you can learn form every new person you meet. The  day I stop learning is the day they box me up !



In 2020, Covid hit and I almost died (not Covid related !). While we were locked down and I was recovering, I decided to use the time to learn about production. Courses with Ryan Tedder, Charlie Puth, Kygo and Kris Bradley.

I've also learnt about the business side of the industry.
I have studied with The Songwriting Academy, Steelworks Studio and Home Studio Boss.

I've attended several songwriting retreats both in the UK and abroad.

Award Winning

Won 2 presitgious awards with The Songwriting Academy

Chart Success

Co-wrote a song which got to number 10 in the UK Dance Commercial Pop chart