The more you use that muscle, the easier it gets to write songs. I’m a songwriter by profession and try to write around 100-150 songs a year. When I was first starting out, it was more like 200-250 a year (it was a grind). I know most people in this sub are writing alone, or can’t devote their entire waking day to writing and that’s ok, but the more you do it the better you become and the faster the songs spill out of you. Not every song is gonna be great and that’s ok! You can learn something from each one.
It’s funny, when I’m in a crazy busy time, writing 5-6 days a week and doing doubles in those days, is when I find I’m the sharpest. When I take too much time off, the next few writes back go painfully slow. Writing is like working out… get the reps in!
Let's talk about songwriting as a muscle!
Let's talk about songwriting as a muscle!
I write about 8 songs a year; I spend lots of time on them. Recording them too. Everyone’s process is different. I think the idea expressed here though, that it’s a muscle, is true in general, but I’d say music making muscle. Doesn’t need to be finishing a song or writing 100 songs a year (which is SO many).