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.

Free Webinars

Songwriter checklist – https://www.songtrust.com/webinar-songwriter-checklist