So you came to the conclusion you want to learn songwriting and start for whatever reason, and you are unsure what to write about or how to write a song. Don't worry its a really common problem many singers, songwriters, and performers experience and there are some really easy ways to find some music inspiration!
- Everyday Life
Writing lyrics that people can relate to and understand is crucial to the songwriting process. People enjoy hearing music that not only sounds great, but is meaningful in some way. Common experiences most people go through are very popular topics songs can be about, and don't be afraid to write music about things we do in our everyday life!
2. People
A good majority of the interactions we have everyday are with people we know, love, work with, and maybe love slightly less than others. Why not use them for songwriting inspiration? Good characters make for great songs. That cute barista who hands you a coffee, your friend with enough jokes to get you through a workday, everyone we interact with on a daily basis can provide plenty of material to write about in a song!
3. Keep your eyes open
We live in a beautiful world, and taking a few seconds a day to look around and take in our surroundings can be a big source of inspiration. The clouds parting after a rainstorm, sunlight peering through windows, sounds and sights bring back intense memories for everyone and writing songs about these things can prove very meaningful.
Look for sources of inspiration everywhere to fuel your songwriting, and feel free to share what you enjoy writing and singing below!
