The process of songwriting is not always easy, inspiration may be difficult to come by, or translating the music in your head to reality can be challenging. Luckily you are not the only one that has gone through this pain. Below is a list of resources to help you through conceptualizing your work.
Hypernova understands these challenges and we are willing to help you through – even by lending an ear to give some feedback, or hooking you up with other local songwriters or groups. Feel free to contact us!
Inspiration
The songfoundry.com provides a list of 107 prompts to help get you started.
Some of the ideas include:
Start with a melody
Write a perky melody, figure out a song story that fits it, then write that song.
Write a simple melody, figure out a song story that fits it, then write that song.
Write an expressive melody, figure out a song story that fits it, then write that song
Start with a groove
Write an upbeat groove, figure out a song story that fits it, then write that song.
Write a melancholy groove, figure out a song story that fits it, then write that song.
Write a funky groove, figure out a song story that fits it, then write that song.
Miscellaneous
Write a song about life on other planets.
Write a song about your pet rock Ignacio.
Write a song about the Northern Line Extension to Battersea.
Developing Ideas
Rick Beato is a well of knowledge and has some great videos on songwriting and music in general.
