NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 17

We would like to take a second to thank everyone participates in this song writing adventure each year! We love hearing all of your music!

Let's write a song with numbers in it. It could be one number over and over or you could be counting something. If you are so inclined you might even want to solve a complicated math problem with a song. 

Happy writing! 

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 16

The days are flying by now! We hope you are still finding your muse!

Write about a place you like to visit. This could be a vacation spot or a family or friend's house. 

Happy writing!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 15

If you are still going strong, awesome! If you have taken a break or are feeling like you need one that's cool too. There are no rules. You can jump back in anytime. Thanks so much for participating in this adventure.  

Today's prompt is to write a sci-fi themed song. There are so many possibilities. 

I think we might have to write an ode to Battlestar Gallactica! 

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 13

Feeling superstitious? Try today's prompt...

Write a song about being unlucky (brought to you by the number 13). 

Have fun!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 12

Are you keeping up with the challenge? It's okay to miss a day or two. I know we've already hit a few bumps in the road, but we keep moving. Maybe it's time for some inspiration?

Write a song influenced by one of your favorite artists/bands/songwriters/poets.

Happy creating!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 11

10 days done and we are still writing! This is huge! So much creativity!

Today's prompt is write a song that has something to do with a location. It could be recorded on location, it could be about your favorite ice cream stand. 

Happy writing!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 10

We made it to double digits! 

Write a sad song.  A song that makes you cry...a song that makes your heart hurt...a song you want to listen to over and over...

Even though the prompt is sad, we wish you happy songwriting!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 9

Let's celebrate Friday by writing a song about Friday.

TGIF and happy music making to all!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 8

Week one down! Onward! Thanks for all of the comments and support on soundcloud.com. It's been great.

The prompt for today is use your body. That's right armpit, farting sounds, raspberries, or just good old ham bone. Make that body work! 

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 7

One week in and we are having such fun writing songs and listening to all the great offerings out there. No prompt for today - if you're looking for inspiration, check out our posts from the last week.

Happy music making!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 6

Try this prompt, if you're so inclined:

Write a song that has pauses or moments of silence in it. 

Thanks for playing along!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 5

NaSoWriMo 2014 is off to a smashing start!  We will begin featuring participant songs later this week, so stay tuned - it might be you!  Let's get a bit dramatic today -- here's the prompt:

Write a song in which the "speaker" is your favorite character from a movie.

Can't wait to see what folks come up with!  Remember that you can join the challenge at any time this month.  And if you skip a day (or two), it's totally cool to just jump back in when you can.

Have fun and make music! 

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 4

It's only day 4 and already you have given us so many great songs.

After watching this youtube video today we knew it was time to incorporate animals into our songwriting. This could be sampling the growling sound your cat makes when she gets her favorite food or a song about the birds on your porch. So get in touch with your spirit animal and make some music.

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 3

Let's keep rolling along! Here's the prompt for today:

Write a song featuring sounds from an electronic device (Gameboy, cell phone, etc.).

Happy songwriting!

NaSoWriMo 2014 -- Day 2

We're off to such a great start!  Thank you all for sharing your music!

Here's the (optional) prompt for today:

Write a song that features some sort of nonverbal vocalization (like ooh, ah, or lalala...or anything else that moves you).

Keep writing and spreading the word.  It's never too late to recruit some friends to join us! Remember to check out the NaSoWriMo Facebook page to see what participants are creating.

Happy Friday!

NaSoWriMo 2014 - Day 1

Hello, music makers!

Here's this year's first songwriting prompt:

Write a musical love letter to an inanimate object.

Dear cell phone? Dear chain link fence? Dear can of beer?  It's up to you.  As always, the prompts are optional and you can always feel free to go your own way.

If you're participating in NaSoWriMo this year, and want to share your songs, please send us a link via Facebook or email and let us know where we can find you.  We'll add you to our official participant link list (on the right side of the page). 

Let the challenge begin!  Have fun!