A reflective songwriting guide for artists who want to work with prompts, imagery, structure, and resonance without losing their own voice.
Sharyn “Sparky” Baxley’s songs grow out of lived experience, local history, river life, community, reflection, and the stories that deserve to be remembered. Listen on YouTube and explore original songs, lyric videos, and creative projects.
A free beginner-friendly handout for songwriters who want to use simple digital tools to help write, shape, and share their songs. This guide walks through the early steps of the songwriting path, from getting started with music tools to recording your own voice, building visuals, understanding chords, and creating lead sheets.
Music is not just performance. It is also legacy, storytelling, encouragement, and a way of bringing people together.
Here you will find music, resources, and encouragement for songwriters — from finished songs to practical tools for getting started and staying connected to the creative path.
Memorial Songbook:
Handwritten song lists and lyric sheets from old songbooks preserved in sheet protectors. I made a new set of lyrics and chords from Ultimate Guitar. From cassette tape, I converted a radio show and a party recording into digital audio. Using LightScribe disks, I recorded CDs and etched the top with images. It is now a treasure for the entire family.
