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Congratulations to WI-based fawmer Paul Otteson for putting out all 14 of his FAWM songs this year as a complete album! 🤘
Read the CapTimes article here: https://captimes.com/entertainment/arts/mcfarland-teacher-paul-otteson-debuts-album-of-songs-written-in-28-days/article_30ebbef5-294b-4ef1-aae0-f7de46beaf21.html
FAWM 2026 Week 4: Vocal Call, Instrumental Response
Write a song that alternates between vocal and instrumental phrases.
Examples: “Never Going Back Again” (Fleetwood Mac), “My Generation” (The Who), “Cold Sweat” (James Brown).”Call Me Maybe” (Carly Rae Jepsen).
Share your new song at FAWM.ORG!
We'll be posting more weekly prompts and encouragement all month long...
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FAWM 2026 Week 3: Mixed Emotions
Combine contrasting emotional cues, such as a fast tempo in a minor key, a static chord progression with a driving rhythm, or dark lyrics set to upbeat music (or vice versa).
Examples: “Boogie Chillun” (John Lee Hooker), “Twisting” (They Might Be Giants), “Walking on Broken Glass” (Eurythmics), “No Children” (The Mountain Goats).
Share your new song at FAWM.ORG!
FAWM 2026 Week 2: Sawtooth Melody
Write a song using repetitive, angular melodic structures that rise and fall in pitch.
Examples: “Fur Elise” (Ludwig von Beethoven), “I Am the Walrus” (Beatles), “Over the Rainbow” (Arlen/Harburg), “Flight of the Bumblebee” (Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov).
Share your new song at FAWM.ORG!
We'll be posting more weekly prompts and encouragement all month long...
#FAWM #FAWM2026 #Songwriting #MusicChallenge #SawtoothMelody
FAWM 2026 Week 1: Made-Up Words
Write a song using some words you invented.
Examples: “Sussudio” (Phil Collins), “Femininomenon” (Chappell Roan), “Californication” (Red Hot Chili Peppers) “Pressurelicious” (Megan Thee Stallion).
Share your new song at FAWM.ORG!
We'll be posting more weekly prompts and encouragement all month long...
🎵 ⏰ WAKE UP, IT'S FAWM O'CLOCK! 🎸 🤘
14 SONGS. 28 DAYS. ZERO EXCUSES.
The February Album Writing Month challenge kicks off TODAY! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total newbie, this is the month to make some music happen...
🔥 The Challenge: 14 songs in 28 days
🤝 The Community: Collaborative and encouraging
💡 The Idea: Don't wait for perfection, just make some noise!
Head to FAWM.ORG and join the madness...
Happy FAWM Eve, everyone!
The 23rd annual February Album Writing Month starts tomorrow morning...
In fact, it's already February for half the world, but FAWM.ORG will "unlock" sharing your new songs at midnight on the International Date Line, once it's February literally everywhere in the world.
We look forward to hearing your new tunes!
🎉🎸 Shout out to all the fawmers who created 13,500+ songs this FAWM, once again exceed "FAWM escape velocity!" 🎶💥
It's also Bandcamp Friday — and while the "Ukulelecorn" shirt sold out quickly, you can still grab some stickers and other treasures over at the FAWM Bandcamp store. Today, 100% of the proceeds go to support FAWM. 🤘
And be sure to explore the #fawm tag on Bandcamp to discover more FAWM-born releases by fellow fawmers!
🎶 Weekly challenge time: Write your PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK! 🎬
Whether it's a life-defining anthem, day-in-the-life “montage” music, or a moment's vibe, capture a part of you in song. 🌟
Think "Tapestry" (Carole King) or "Life is a Highway" (Tom Cochrane).
What's your theme song? 🎧
#FAWM #FAWMChallenge #FebruaryAlbumWritingMonth #SongwritingChallenge #PersonalSoundtrack
🚀 Today wraps up the 3rd week of FAWM!
As we approach week 4, remember to keep writing, keep sharing, and never underestimate the power of collaboration! Let’s keep inspiring each other to make music, shall we? 🎶💪
#FAWM #FAWM2025 #SongwritingCommunity #SongwritingChallenge #Collaboration
