November Songwriting Challenges
Bonfire Folk Anthem: Create a folk anthem that revolves around the camaraderie of a bonfire gathering, sharing stories, laughter, and the warmth of friendship.
Pumpkin Spice Romance: So much of the end of fall and the beginning of winter, concerns itself with advertising for wintry products like the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Write a song inspired by your favorite seasonal product, one that could be used in an ad for said product.
Sweater Weather Banger. I’m not talking about the hit “Sweater Weather,” though that is a good reference point for this particular challenge! Write a smash hit that celebrates the comfort and warmth of sweater weather, exploring themes of coziness and love.
Harvest Festival Hoedown: For generations, to survive the bleak and impending cold, humanity has come together in celebrations of music and dance to ward off our vitamin D deficient seasonal depressions. Compose an energetic hoedown-style song inspired by the festivities of a fall, complete with fiddles, banjos, and lively rhythms
Acoustic-to-Electric Evolution: Start a song with an acoustic arrangement and gradually evolve it into an electric production, showcasing the transformation of sound throughout the song.
Cozy Coffee Shop Duet: Write a duet set in a cozy coffee shop, with lyrics that explore the simple joys of sipping warm drinks and watching the world go by on a fall day.
Thanksgiving Reflection Interlude: Create a reflective and introspective instrumental interlude that captures the spirit of gratitude and contemplation during the Thanksgiving season.
Golden Hour Reflections: Like the title of Kacey Musgrave’s third album might suggest, Golden Hour is a wellspring of inspiration. Crack open those windows as the sunsets and use the magical spirits of Golden Hour to guide your writing.
Analog Warmth Synth Ballad: Craft a synth ballad that captures the warmth and richness of analog synthesizers, focusing on creating a nostalgic and emotive atmosphere.
Thankful Voices Harmony: Compose a song in which you record layers of rich vocal harmonies that express thankfulness, with each voice contributing to a collective chorus of gratitude.
