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Songwriting Quiz: Find Your Place in the Room

Not all songwriters write the same- and that’s the point.
This quiz will help you discover how you’re wired to write, what you naturally bring to a songwriting room, and why your voice matters.

1. When you sit down to write a song, what usually comes first?
A. A real moment or emotion I need to process
B. A truth about God I want to communicate
C. A melody looping in my head
D. A chord progression or harmonic movement
E. A feeling or atmosphere I want to create
F. A spontaneous phrase or idea that feels urgent
G. A structure or concept for the song
H. A conversation or collaboration with others
2. When a song feels “off,” what do you notice first?
A. The lyrics don’t feel honest
B. The message feels unclear or inaccurate
C. The melody isn’t landing
D. The chords aren’t supporting the emotion
E. The vibe feels disconnected from the moment
F. The song feels restrained or overworked
G. The structure isn’t flowing
H. The room feels disconnected
3. What part of the writing process energizes you most?
A. Writing lines that feel painfully true
B. Refining lyrics to say the right thing
C. Finding the perfect melody
D. Discovering a progression that unlocks feeling
E. Shaping the emotional journey of a moment
F. Capturing something raw before it disappears
G. Editing and tightening the song
H. Watching a group come alive together
4. How do you usually contribute in a writing room?
A. I bring story and vulnerability
B. I help clarify meaning and truth
C. I offer melodies and toplines
D. I play or suggest chord movement
E. I sense where the room needs to go
F. I spark ideas quickly
G. I help finish and refine
H. I connect ideas and people
5. Which statement feels most true?
A. “If it’s not real, I don’t want to write it.”
B. “Words matter more than we think.”
C. “A great melody carries the song.”
D. “Chords shape what people feel.”
E. “Moments matter more than mechanics.”
F. “I write best when I don’t overthink.”
G. “A good song is a finished song.”
H. “Songs are better when written together.”
6. How do you feel about editing?
A. It can feel vulnerable
B. It’s necessary but slow
C. I’m open if it doesn’t kill the melody
D. I adjust when the harmony needs it
E. I resist if it changes the feel
F. I struggle with it
G. I love it
H. I prefer editing with others
7. What do people often affirm about your writing?
A. “That line really hit me.”
B. “That’s so rich and grounded.”
C. “That melody is stuck in my head.”
D. “That chord change did something.”
E. “That moment felt holy.”
F. “That was bold.”
G. “That song is really well-written.”
H. “You make the room better.”
8. When writing alone, you tend to…
A. Journal and mine lyrics
B. Study Scripture or concepts
C. Hum and record voice notes
D. Sit at an instrument and explore
E. Imagine a live moment
F. Write quickly and instinctively
G. Outline and revise
H. Miss collaboration
9. What feels most challenging for you?
A. Zooming out from personal experience
B. Keeping things simple
C. Writing lyrics that match the melody
D. Explaining what I hear
E. Balancing mood with clarity
F. Slowing down
G. Being vulnerable
H. Trusting my individual voice
10. What do you hope people experience through your songs?
A. Feeling seen
B. Knowing truth
C. Singing freely
D. Feeling movement and depth
E. Encountering God’s presence
F. Being awakened or stirred
G. Being grounded and led well
H. Feeling connected
11. In a worship setting, you’re most aware of…
A. Emotional authenticity
B. Theological faithfulness
C. Singability
D. Harmonic flow
E. The room’s atmosphere
F. The Spirit’s movement
G. Transitions and pacing
H. The people
12. If your songwriting had a superpower, it would be…
A. Story
B. Depth
C. Catch
D. Color
E. Presence
F. Boldness
G. Excellence
H. Unity
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