songwriting challenge Archives

Here’s Just a Bunch of… Songwriting Prompts (Go Nuts!)

There’s really nothing complicated about this post. Songwriters, you looking for some quick inspiration? How about some lyric and melody ideas? We can help.

How to Approach Songwriting Prompts (and Soundfly’s Course Prompts)

Writing to creative briefs and prompts is a great way to challenge and optimize your instincts as a songwriter. We can help with that.

Crock-Pot It! Highlights from Our June 2019 Sampling Challenge

Here’s our Top Five track submissions from our June monthly challenge to create a sample-based beat out of a ridiculous recorded family argument.

How I Combined Sample Pack Sounds and Live Instruments for My Latest Challenge

Some thoughts on producing tracks with sample pack sounds as well as letting collaborators steer the production ship and open up new possibilities.

How I Made a Beat with the Sounds of Whacking Golf Balls

Last month, I challenged myself to make a track using captured sounds from the golf course. Listen to my track and learn about my process here.

The Process Is the Reward

This beautiful op-ed from a Soundfly student alum explores the struggle and delight of creative expression and how to navigate ourselves through it.

Songwriting Workflow: What I Learned from a Month of Daily Releases

After a difficult month of songwriting challenges, I reflect on my workflow, productivity and efficiency, creativity and consistency in order to look ahead.