I start songs in a variety of ways, but one thing I like to do is get out of my apartment and take a walk in the park. And I bring a notebook and a pen that I only use for songwriting. It could be any notebook and any pen, but after time doing this, I bought a nice notebook and pen, to make it special.

As I walk, I let my imagination wander. For me, as the whole purpose of the walk is to find ideas--ideas often come. Not on every walk, but sometimes I get many song ideas during the same walk. Sometimes it's just a title. Sometimes I sit down on a bench and write verses.

As I walk I ask myself, "What's on my mind?" "What bothers me the most right now?" "What memories in my life stand out?"

If a melody comes to me, I go someplace out of the way and sing it into my phone.

I also work on songs in coffee shops. Anything to get out of my place.

Always remember, this is for fun. smile

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