Songwriting
Writing lyrics and melodies, shaping verses and choruses into original songs.
Songwriting
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $5
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- You end up with something you made.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
What it feels like
SongwritingAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$5The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$60About $0.38 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Write a verse and chorus over three chords you already know, or hum it into a voice memo.
30 minutes or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does songwriting cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $5 a month once you are going.
How much time does songwriting take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do songwriting at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is songwriting good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Write a verse and chorus over three chords you already know, or hum it into a voice memo.
Do I need other people for songwriting?
No. It works fine on your own.