A Songwriter’s Guide To Finding Their Voice (pt 1)
A SONGWRITER’S GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR VOICE ❤️🔥
A songwriter’s guide to finding your voice is an inclusive, flexible roadmap to discovering your true voice as a lyricist, all within 6 mf-ing days 😉 (and no, I’m not joking)
Day 1: Obsession Mapping
📝 list 10 things you are “obsessed with” — you can’t stop writing about them, you can’t stop thinking about them, you’re always bringing these things up, you’re always writing songs about them OR you w a n t to write songs about these things 👀
📝 write 2-3 images or metaphors for each theme
📝 circle your 3 favorites (and save them for tomorrow)
For those of you over achievers that want to do the entire six days in one day you can go to the link in our bio and download the entire PDF blueprint for the whole challenge and if you really wanna do it in one day you can!!
Even if you don’t wanna do the entire challenge in one day, you can still download the PDF and follow along, fill-in-the-blank style! 🔗 in bioooooo
Also, if you’re a part of our email list, we’re sending out one email every single day with the challenge for the day so you can also get the full instructions in your inbox as well! 😱
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Finding your voice as a songwriter begins with diving deep into your personal obsessions and interests, which fuels authentic and compelling lyric writing. The Day 1 Obsession Mapping exercise encourages you to list 10 things you’re genuinely obsessed with—topics that you constantly think or write about because they resonate deeply with you. This process taps into your natural creativity and ensures your songwriting stems from true passion rather than forced ideas. When you create 2-3 images or metaphors for each obsession, you're training your mind to translate abstract feelings and ideas into vivid, memorable language that connects with listeners. For example, if ‘relief’ is one of your obsessions, consider metaphors like “a breath after a storm” or “sunlight through the clouds” to express that feeling uniquely. Selecting your top three favorite themes focuses your songwriting journey and helps build a distinct lyrical identity. This step is also about embracing what makes your perspective special. Instead of imitating popular song styles, you use your genuine experiences and fascinations to craft lyrics that stand out. Songwriters who commit to this practice often find their voice becomes clearer and more confident with each writing session. Additionally, the availability of a downloadable PDF blueprint and daily email challenges offers structure and motivation. Whether you want to complete the entire 6-day guide quickly or take it one day at a time, these tools help maintain consistency—a key factor in developing songwriting skills. Remember, songwriting is a creative journey that thrives on honesty and self-exploration. Obsession Mapping not only uncovers themes you’re passionate about, but also encourages creative writing techniques that enhance your storytelling. By committing to these exercises, you build the foundation for songs that are authentic, emotive, and uniquely yours. Overall, this approach aligns well with best practices for beginner songwriters looking to find their voice, and it supports ongoing growth through daily engagement and reflection.
