Bite-sized
songwriting assignments.
Three parameters. Two weeks to create.
Write. Record. Share. Listen. Discuss.
Every two weeks, a new assignment is posted. Follow the parameters, post your track, and jump into the discussion.
View all Assignments- 1Pulling from any three songs on the all-time Billboard Year-End Chart, borrow a lyric from one…
- 2A melody from another…
- 3And the vibe from a third, to bring a new original song to life.
- 1Without being ironic, write in a genre you’ve never written in
- 2Address something new in your life
- 3Include a breakdown of some kind
- 1Start your song with a chorus.
- 2Take lyrical inspiration from the Jurassic Period.
- 3Include some kind of primitive percussion.
Meet the Community
From bedroom composers to stadium fillers, NCBC is an ever-growing community of musicians. In here, we practice the elusive art of committing to new ideas.
View all ChefsDoes it cost anything to join Neon Chef Book Club?
Nope! All you need is an email address and poof, you’re a chef.
I’m not an experienced songwriter or composer. Is NCBC still a good place for me?
Yep! If you have any interest in working on your songwriting, music composition or recording skills, NCBC is a great resource for you. Chefs of all experience levels have a home here—think of this as a helpful starting point to work on whatever you’d like.
I don’t have much of a home recording set-up. Should I still submit work to NCBC?
Heck yes! Voice memos, laptop demos, studio sessions and everywhere in between are welcome. Some of our favorite submissions of all time have been voice memos. You may notice some assignments require a bit more technology than others—we suggest seeing it as an opportunity to either get creative or dive into that part of your craft a bit more than you previously have!
I fell off my bicycle this morning. Am I okay?
Ah, we’re so sorry to hear that! You’re probably okay. But if you got any scrapes, make sure you wash them with soap and water. Get back out there tomorrow.