To play this songwriting game look for lyric ideas in TV shows and movies. Putting new words to a hit song also helps you embed the elements of strong, commercial melodies without even thinking about it! “PICK A SCENE” GAME When you play this game, your brain isn’t busy judging how good or poor your lyric is it’s just coming up with ideas. Turn it into a contest and give a “prize” for the best lyric, silliest lyric, etc.Īs simple as this game seems, it’s a great way to get turn on your “creativity” switch. Play it by yourself or with friends and family. Sing along with the chorus of any hit song and make up new lyrics. Here are a few fun ideas, quick exercises, and songwriting games to kickstart your creativity and improve your songwriting skills.
