Influence Quote by Jason Mraz

As far as songwriting, my inspirations came from love, life and death, and viewing other people's situations.

— Ed Sheeran

My songwriting is very personal. The music that influenced me was so impactful that had I grown up somewhere else, I know I would…

— Phoebe Bridgers

Songwriting has really allowed me to enjoy life and look at it from an objective place.

— Skepta

All of my surroundings influence my songwriting. It's autobiographical, although I leave enough space so it's relatable.

— Kurt Vile

I've always written songs to use music as a form of therapy or as a way to look at my obstacles or my memories…

— Chuck Ragan

I think songwriting is the ultimate form of being able to make anything that happens in your life productive.

— Taylor Swift

I'm talented in other places, not only in songwriting, but music is always going to be the backdrop to whatever happens in life.

— The-Dream

I think my entire songwriting catalog reflects where I was in my life at the time. I capture whatever moment I am experiencing in…

— Rayvon Owen

Everything in life influences my music.

— Jason Mraz

You know, I think so much about relatability when it comes to songwriting, and this experience of being in the limelight isn't necessarily everyone's…

— Laufey

I'm not inspired by songwriting at all; that took place years ago. I'm pretty well established, as far as my influences go. I don't…

— Mose Allison

Songwriting is my way of channeling my feelings and my thoughts. Not just mine, but the things I see, the people I care about.…

— Dolly Parton