Ben didn’t call himself a songwriter at first.
He just wrote down memories—fireflies in summer, the first time his heart broke, that one night in a parking lot when everything changed. He didn’t think it mattered to anyone else. But when he sang one of those stories at a local open mic, the room went still. Then came the claps. Then came the comments.
“You just told my story.”
That’s when Ben understood something powerful: songwriting isn’t about being clever—it’s about being real. And on KMTMM.com, he found a community of creators who believed the same.
If you’ve ever stared at a blank page wondering how to begin—or how to say something that sticks—this one’s for you.
Start With What’s True
Ben’s best songs didn’t come from trying to impress anyone. They came from a place of honesty. Start with a moment that made you feel something—anger, joy, confusion, grief. Then follow that feeling wherever it leads. If it’s real to you, it’ll be real to someone else.
Build Around a Hook (That Means Something)
A good hook is more than catchy—it’s magnetic. Ben used a line his grandmother used to say—“You don’t have to shine to be seen”—and built an entire song around it. The chorus hit because the line hit home.
Melody Is Emotion in Motion
When Ben gets stuck lyrically, he hums. No words. Just feels. Often, the melody leads him somewhere his brain couldn’t. Try recording yourself free-styling over chords, then shape the lyrics to fit the flow. On KMTMM, songwriters often share voice memos just like this—it’s raw, and it works.
Don’t Be Afraid to Edit
Your first draft isn’t sacred. Ben rewrites almost everything—sometimes the whole second verse, sometimes just one word in the chorus. It’s not about getting it right the first time. It’s about making the song feel finished, not just done.
Feedback Isn’t Failure
Ben posted his early demos on KMTMM and got real feedback—“This bridge doesn’t land,” or “The second verse is stronger than the first.” At first, it stung. But soon, it sharpened him. Every song got better because of it.
Bonus: Collaborate to Grow
Some of Ben’s best lines came from co-writing sessions—where he brought vulnerability and someone else brought structure (or vice versa). KMTMM has open songwriting threads and collab requests every week. You never know who you’ll vibe with.
Conclusion
Songwriting is part intuition, part craft, and all heart. You don’t need a fancy studio or poetic training—just something to say and the courage to say it out loud.
So write the verse. Hum the melody. Record the voice memo.
Then head to KMTMM.com and share it. Because your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
