Thanks again for supporting National Songwriting Month 2013.
How did you do this year? Maybe you didn't write a song for every day and that's okay. The goal of this challenge is to bring songwriters together to share their music and celebrate their creativity.
Great job to ALL who participated! Thanks so much. See you next year!
-RJ and Karen
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
NaSoWriMo Day 31
Today is the final day of National Songwriting Month 2013. We're so grateful to everyone for writing, playing, and listening along with us! This challenge wouldn't be a success without amazing participants like you.
For our final feature today, we wanted to share the NaSoWriMo 2013 SoundCloud group page. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the collective work of our artists this month, please take some time to browse through these great sounds.
For our final feature today, we wanted to share the NaSoWriMo 2013 SoundCloud group page. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the collective work of our artists this month, please take some time to browse through these great sounds.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
NaSoWriMo Day 30
Wow! The month is almost over. If you're feeling nostalgic, try this songwriting prompt:
Write a song about your beginnings as a musician. A coming-of-age song, if you will.
Happy songwriting!
Write a song about your beginnings as a musician. A coming-of-age song, if you will.
Happy songwriting!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
NaSoWriMo Day 29
Here's a feature for you -- check out Skulls Across America today! Another 2012 veteran, he's jumped into the challenge this month with some great sounds. We're especially digging "The Cloud Ate My Homework, but we're sure you'll enjoy everything he's offered up.
Today's writing prompt:
Write a good-bye song (should be appropriate since we're about to say good-bye to this year's NaSoWriMo challenge).
As always, thanks for playing along!
Today's writing prompt:
Write a good-bye song (should be appropriate since we're about to say good-bye to this year's NaSoWriMo challenge).
As always, thanks for playing along!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
NaSoWriMo Day 28 (really?!)
Today's feature -- Twin Compasses!
She's a NaSoWriMo veteran from 2012 and we know you're going to love what she's done this month. Her sound is eclectic -- it defies categories. Visit her SoundCloud page and see what we mean.
The month is winding down and with the long weekend, things got a little backed up here at the blog. But never fear, we will try to post every day for the last remaining days. Can't believe the month is almost over!
Here's a writing prompt in case you're in need of a creative boost:
Write a song about your astrological sign. Yes, we strongly believe in horoscopes. Do you?
Happy songwriting!
She's a NaSoWriMo veteran from 2012 and we know you're going to love what she's done this month. Her sound is eclectic -- it defies categories. Visit her SoundCloud page and see what we mean.
The month is winding down and with the long weekend, things got a little backed up here at the blog. But never fear, we will try to post every day for the last remaining days. Can't believe the month is almost over!
Here's a writing prompt in case you're in need of a creative boost:
Write a song about your astrological sign. Yes, we strongly believe in horoscopes. Do you?
Happy songwriting!
Friday, May 24, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 24 and a Featured Artist
Today's prompt is to write a song inspired by a video game. It could be Frogger or the newest Legend of Zelda. Dig deep into your love of the game.
Today's featured artist is Catherine Ashby. She hails from London. Her voice is beautifully delicate and engaging. Her ability to write haunting melodies and hooks keeps us wanting more. Our Favorite so far is her song Fortune. Enjoy listening to her music here ~ Catherine Ashby Soundcloud
Today's featured artist is Catherine Ashby. She hails from London. Her voice is beautifully delicate and engaging. Her ability to write haunting melodies and hooks keeps us wanting more. Our Favorite so far is her song Fortune. Enjoy listening to her music here ~ Catherine Ashby Soundcloud
Thursday, May 23, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 23 and a Featured Artist
Hey Evergreen Park, we're looking at you today!
First of all, this songwriter has written a song for every day of the month so far! And we promise we're not trying to jinx him by pointing that out! Also, he posts cool original thumbnails for each track on his SoundCloud page, so check that out, along with his music. His tracks are always unique -- he experiments with rhythmic patterns, and various instruments and styles. He's the one-man-band of NaSoWriMo. Check out his songs and share the love!
For today's prompt, let's have some fun...
Write a song using four on the floor (click here if you need more info)
Happy happy songwriting!!
First of all, this songwriter has written a song for every day of the month so far! And we promise we're not trying to jinx him by pointing that out! Also, he posts cool original thumbnails for each track on his SoundCloud page, so check that out, along with his music. His tracks are always unique -- he experiments with rhythmic patterns, and various instruments and styles. He's the one-man-band of NaSoWriMo. Check out his songs and share the love!
For today's prompt, let's have some fun...
Write a song using four on the floor (click here if you need more info)
Happy happy songwriting!!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 22
I'm sitting here drinking my morning coffee and thinking that today's prompt should be java related:
Write a song about coffee!
Happy songwriting! We'll be back tomorrow with another feature.
Write a song about coffee!
Happy songwriting! We'll be back tomorrow with another feature.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
NaSoWriMo Day 21 -- Featured Artist Alert!
Day 21 and we're entering the home stretch!
Today we're featuring a NaSoWriMo artist who caused quite a stir when he wrote a certain song about a jellyfish.
If you haven't listened to the songs Marcus Morales has been writing this month, you must! He's putting everything he's got into the challenge and we're just blown away each time we hear what he's done. Awesome stuff!
Now, for today's prompt, try this out:
Write a song that features some of these elements -- whistling, hand clapping, finger snapping.
Thanks for following along and check back tomorrow for another featured artist!
Today we're featuring a NaSoWriMo artist who caused quite a stir when he wrote a certain song about a jellyfish.
If you haven't listened to the songs Marcus Morales has been writing this month, you must! He's putting everything he's got into the challenge and we're just blown away each time we hear what he's done. Awesome stuff!
Now, for today's prompt, try this out:
Write a song that features some of these elements -- whistling, hand clapping, finger snapping.
Thanks for following along and check back tomorrow for another featured artist!
Monday, May 20, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 20
Hello out there!
We hope you're all feeling psyched about the work you've done so far this month. Every evening, we look forward to checking out the SoundCloud group page and listening to all the songs you've created.
Here's a prompt to get you moving today:
Write a dance song. It could be disco, electronica, trance, hip-hop -- just as long as we can move to it.
Happy songwriting!
We hope you're all feeling psyched about the work you've done so far this month. Every evening, we look forward to checking out the SoundCloud group page and listening to all the songs you've created.
Here's a prompt to get you moving today:
Write a dance song. It could be disco, electronica, trance, hip-hop -- just as long as we can move to it.
Happy songwriting!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 19
How about another songwriting prompt that takes us back in time? I guess we're feeling a little nostalgic for the days of our youth lately...
Write a song based on a nursery rhyme. Be creative and use the story and/or theme any way you like.
Curious to see if anyone is up for this prompt. Should be interesting...
Keep on keeping on!
Write a song based on a nursery rhyme. Be creative and use the story and/or theme any way you like.
Curious to see if anyone is up for this prompt. Should be interesting...
Keep on keeping on!
Saturday, May 18, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 18 and a Featured Artist!
Day 18 of NaSoWriMo has us thinking about that magical number 18, the year that most of us starting feeling like "real" adults. So for today's writing prompt, let's go back in time...
Write a song about turning 18...or your 18th birthday (if you remember it) or just riff on the idea of the coming of age.
We've got another featured participant today -- CharlieBadTiming! He's a veteran to NaSoWriMo, having accepted the challenge last year. We loved his rollicking and irreverent style last time around and we look forward to his offerings every day this year as well. Check out his SoundCloud page by clicking HERE. You won't be disappointed!
Cheers! And happy songwriting!
Write a song about turning 18...or your 18th birthday (if you remember it) or just riff on the idea of the coming of age.
We've got another featured participant today -- CharlieBadTiming! He's a veteran to NaSoWriMo, having accepted the challenge last year. We loved his rollicking and irreverent style last time around and we look forward to his offerings every day this year as well. Check out his SoundCloud page by clicking HERE. You won't be disappointed!
Cheers! And happy songwriting!
Friday, May 17, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 17 and a Featured Artist!
So it's day 17 and it's a Friday. Seems like a good time for a weekend-themed writing prompt, right?
Here you go:
Write a song with the words "Friday," "Saturday," and "Sunday" in it.
Today's featured artist is one of our friends from the UK -- pandorasdiary! She's new to NaSoWriMo this year and we're so glad she decided to join us! She's got that intense/sultry/fearless/bluesy thing going on and we have to warn you -- the songs she can come up with in a day might make you a bit jealous. Please click HERE to visit her SoundCloud page and send her some love!
Happy Friday everyone!
Here you go:
Write a song with the words "Friday," "Saturday," and "Sunday" in it.
Today's featured artist is one of our friends from the UK -- pandorasdiary! She's new to NaSoWriMo this year and we're so glad she decided to join us! She's got that intense/sultry/fearless/bluesy thing going on and we have to warn you -- the songs she can come up with in a day might make you a bit jealous. Please click HERE to visit her SoundCloud page and send her some love!
Happy Friday everyone!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 16
It's day 16 and we keep chugging right along. Hmm...chugging...that reminds me...check out today's writing prompt:
Write a good old fashioned drinking song.
I think we have some participants who might know a thing or two about this topic...
Keep writing and keep posting those comments. Loving the community you all have created this year.
Peace,
RJ and K
Write a good old fashioned drinking song.
I think we have some participants who might know a thing or two about this topic...
Keep writing and keep posting those comments. Loving the community you all have created this year.
Peace,
RJ and K
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 15 & Our First Featured Artist!
Hi everyone!
It's day 15 and we're almost over the halfway hill of National Songwriting Month 2013. First, today's prompt, if you're looking for inspiration:
Write a song using an instrument you don't normally play.
That could shake things up and get us all out of our comfort zones.
Our first featured artist of the challenge is imnotdisco. Each day he surprises and delights. Some songs are full-on trance, some more like movie soundtracks, and others just pure electronic goodness. Please click HERE to check out his songs and throw him some love!
Also, if you're using SoundCloud, make sure you're posting your NaSoWriMo songs to the NaSoWriMo SoundCloud group page -- click HERE for the group page!
We know we sound like a broken record (haha) but we are continually thankful to everyone who's writing and playing and listening and commenting along. You all rock!
Peace,
Karen and RJ
It's day 15 and we're almost over the halfway hill of National Songwriting Month 2013. First, today's prompt, if you're looking for inspiration:
Write a song using an instrument you don't normally play.
That could shake things up and get us all out of our comfort zones.
Our first featured artist of the challenge is imnotdisco. Each day he surprises and delights. Some songs are full-on trance, some more like movie soundtracks, and others just pure electronic goodness. Please click HERE to check out his songs and throw him some love!
Also, if you're using SoundCloud, make sure you're posting your NaSoWriMo songs to the NaSoWriMo SoundCloud group page -- click HERE for the group page!
We know we sound like a broken record (haha) but we are continually thankful to everyone who's writing and playing and listening and commenting along. You all rock!
Peace,
Karen and RJ
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Two Weeks In!
We're nearly to the halfway point of this year's songwriting challenge. How have you been holding up? RJ and I have realized that we're slightly crazy to try writing a song a day while we're in the midst of recording our new album. We're finding that sometimes, there just aren't enough hours in the day. That means that some days, the songwriting slides, and unfortunately, our blog updates, too. We hope to be able to check in here on the blog daily from now until the end of the month. We have some features in store as well. Thanks for hanging in there with us.
Happy songwriting!
Happy songwriting!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 11
Today's prompt is write about an experience that was uncomfortable. It could be anything from your first date to a really bad job interview. Keep making that music!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 8
A few observations on this eighth day of National Songwriting Month --
Thanks again for your support in this! Keep writing and sharing your songs!
- Our participants are really pushing their creative limits. We're noticing lots of genre-crossing, which is always good for the creative soul.
- We should really change the name of this endeavor to International Songwriting Month! We're so glad to have many virtual friends from across the pond taking part. Rock!
- While it's sometimes difficult to fit in our daily songwriting (and sometimes we even have to skip a day...or two...) at least we're thinking about music. And thinking about music every day is awesome.
Thanks again for your support in this! Keep writing and sharing your songs!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 7
Since today is lucky number seven, try this prompt on for size:
Write a song inspired by a superstition or old wives' tale. CLICK HERE for a list of common superstitions.
Happy songwriting!!
Write a song inspired by a superstition or old wives' tale. CLICK HERE for a list of common superstitions.
Happy songwriting!!
Monday, May 6, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 6
Hello NaSoWriMo-ers!
The month of May is moving right along and we're having a great time listening to everyone's daily offerings. Remember -- you can jump in any time so don't be shy!
We'll be featuring some participants here on the blog this week so keep checking back.
For today's songwriting prompt, try this:
Write a song addressing someone (or something) you're mad at. This is your chance to go on a musical rant.
Have a great day!!
The month of May is moving right along and we're having a great time listening to everyone's daily offerings. Remember -- you can jump in any time so don't be shy!
We'll be featuring some participants here on the blog this week so keep checking back.
For today's songwriting prompt, try this:
Write a song addressing someone (or something) you're mad at. This is your chance to go on a musical rant.
Have a great day!!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 5
Your prompt for today is something in nature. Find something in nature that inspires you and let it bring forth the music.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 4
May the 4th be with you. Yes we are resurrecting the Star Wars prompt again this year. Let Star Wars inspire you on this May 4th.
Friday, May 3, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 3
Hello songwriters!
We hope you're all enjoying the challenge so far. If you haven't already, check out the SoundCloud group for participants.
soundcloud.com/groups/nasowrimo
It's a great way to sample everyone's work and share comments. Last year, we were in awe of the wonderful community that emerged between participants. So share the love if you can!
Throughout the month, we will be featuring NaSoWriMo participant songs here on the blog. So stay tuned!
Today's prompt is one we used last year and we'd love to see some of you take another shot at it:
Write a song using only household objects as instruments.
Have a great day!
We hope you're all enjoying the challenge so far. If you haven't already, check out the SoundCloud group for participants.
soundcloud.com/groups/nasowrimo
It's a great way to sample everyone's work and share comments. Last year, we were in awe of the wonderful community that emerged between participants. So share the love if you can!
Throughout the month, we will be featuring NaSoWriMo participant songs here on the blog. So stay tuned!
Today's prompt is one we used last year and we'd love to see some of you take another shot at it:
Write a song using only household objects as instruments.
Have a great day!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
NaSoWriMo -- Day 2
Yesterday was a great start!
Looking for some creative guidance? You could always try today's prompt:
Pick up a book and choose one line or phrase at random. Let that line for your inspiration.
Good luck!
Looking for some creative guidance? You could always try today's prompt:
Pick up a book and choose one line or phrase at random. Let that line for your inspiration.
Good luck!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
NaSoWriMo 2013 -- Day 1
Aaaaaaaaand, we're back!
Welcome to National Songwriting Month! The challenge is simple: attempt to write a song a day in the month of May 2013. Post your daily songs on your SoundCloud, YouTube, Facebook, etc. to share with other participants and the world.
We are so happy to see many newcomers as well as seasoned vets from last year. Welcome one and all!
We've just updated our official list of participants here on the blog, so please check to make sure we have your correct information and links. And remember to spread the word! Songwriters can jump in the challenge any time. The more the merrier!
We'll post daily songwriting prompts here. If they inspire you, great! If not, you can always go your own way. Let's get started with a good old standby -- the love song.
Write a song about someone (or something) you love in this world.
Happy songwriting!!
Welcome to National Songwriting Month! The challenge is simple: attempt to write a song a day in the month of May 2013. Post your daily songs on your SoundCloud, YouTube, Facebook, etc. to share with other participants and the world.
We are so happy to see many newcomers as well as seasoned vets from last year. Welcome one and all!
We've just updated our official list of participants here on the blog, so please check to make sure we have your correct information and links. And remember to spread the word! Songwriters can jump in the challenge any time. The more the merrier!
We'll post daily songwriting prompts here. If they inspire you, great! If not, you can always go your own way. Let's get started with a good old standby -- the love song.
Write a song about someone (or something) you love in this world.
Happy songwriting!!
Friday, April 19, 2013
Gearing up for NaSoWriMo 2013
Hello everyone!
We are gearing up for the 2013 NaSoWriMo challenge! Are you?
We will post songwriting prompts each day in May here on the blog. The prompts are optional -- feel free to use them if they inspire you or go your own way.
If you'd like to be listed as an official participant, leave a comment on this post with a link to your SoundCloud, Youtube channel, blog, etc. and we'll add you!
Contact us with any questions.
Happy songwriting!
We are gearing up for the 2013 NaSoWriMo challenge! Are you?
We will post songwriting prompts each day in May here on the blog. The prompts are optional -- feel free to use them if they inspire you or go your own way.
If you'd like to be listed as an official participant, leave a comment on this post with a link to your SoundCloud, Youtube channel, blog, etc. and we'll add you!
Contact us with any questions.
Happy songwriting!
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