Whenever I discuss songwriting with students both at Rob’s School of Music in Suffern, NY, or virtually around the world, I’m generally met with the same response, "I have no idea what to write about. “ Writing a song isn't about trying to create the most amazing perfect timeless story ever created; writing a song is about discussing an emotion or moment that you feel strongly enough about to share with the world. I often reference a song I wrote in the late 2000s. This song, titled "never be alone, “is a tale of love lost. The person telling the story conveys to an unattainable love interest that no matter where she is in her life, she will always have a part of him; hence she will never be alone. During the bridge section, the song’s narrator realizes in forever dedicating a part of his heart to an individual who didn't love him back that the outcome is he will always be alone. The outro features a complete 180 on the chorus going from "you'll never be alone "to "I'll always be alone.” In reality, this song was never about a specific moment in my life, more of a combination of feelings, emotions, and observations from things around me. Every night my band performed this song, I would dedicate it to a different random girl in the audience. That girl always would become very emotional at the thought of a love song being dedicated to them. It didn't matter that the song wasn't about them; it didn't even matter that it wasn't about anyone; the sentiment and story are universally relatable. Have you ever loved a pet? A stuffed animal from your childhood? Have you lost a family member? Have a favorite food? We all feel these emotions, so grab your guitar or piano, throw some chords together, and just start rambling out a story about any of those emotions. Before you know it, you will have written a song.

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