In partnership with @moosiko_ and @fflatbooks , world renowned choir director and acclaimed R&B singer songwriter @thevernonbush will help us announce a new winning lyric in our #Schoolapalooza collab & share his insights into the joy of making music and writing songs this Monday at 7:45pm ET! Mark your calendar and go to Hookist.com now to vote, comment & spread the love to all our budding songwriters! Follow us on Twitter, FB and YouTube to watch live! And if you're a teacher or a student, it's not too late! Help us write this song! #songwriter #singersongwriter #writeasong #lyrics #songlyrics #words #beautifulwords #poetry #songwriting #music #musiclovers #collaborate #ascap #bmi #socan #sesac #nsai #americana #rootsmusic #socan #newmusic #guitars #guitarplayer #guitarist #guitarshredder #guitarmusic #musiced #musiceducation #musiceducation #musicschool #supportmusiceducation @adventuresinsyncopation https://www.instagram.com/p/CrrPSP-M0ke/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Woo hoo! Check out #Ddubs, the #MostValuableHookist in guitar legend @garylucasguitar 's global songwriting collaboration, strumming away on the gorgeous @michaelkellyguitars guitar he won courtesy of our great friends at @samashmusic !! #Well done, Ddubs! So happy for you!! 💥🎸💘🎶 #songwriter #singersongwriter #writeasong #lyrics #songlyrics #words #beautifulwords #poetry #songwriting #music #musiclovers #collaborate #ascap #bmi #socan #sesac #nsai #americana #rootsmusic #socan #newmusic #guitars #guitarplayer #guitarist #guitarshredder #guitarmusic #guitarlover https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi5hzQMhD2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sending love back to you and @officialkeef! #pattyhansen #keithrichards #spreadthelove #valentinesday2023 #rollingstones https://www.instagram.com/p/Coql9cYsSPe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Should we write a song about this truck? You just know a beauty like this has a lot stories to tell! And it’s parked outside the Physical Graffiti (yep, Led Zep cover!) building on what can only be called the rock n roll block in NYC— St. Marks Place! Rolling Stones shot #waitingonafriend there and #jeffbuckley and many others had residencies down the block at #sine! Tell us your thoughts on the comments! It would be a free community collab! https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqVq8NMsKc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Valentine's Day from Lulu, the great Gary Lucas's pup! Gary is choosing our final winning lyric today so get ready to hear this beauty!! Also, if you're in NYC, come see Gary perform a wonderful and intimate show tonight at 7:30! Details below!😍🥳🥰🤩 #Repost @garylucasguitar ・・・ Lulu says "Happy Valentine's Day!" and to celebrate I'm giving a free solo acoustic concert at the Downtown Music Gallery at 13 Monroe St. on the LES at 7:30pm tonight plus we'll be announcing the winner of our Hookist.com global songwriting contest later today as we choose the very last line for "Unforgiven" @hookistmusic #valentine #puppy #roses #songwriting #guitar https://www.instagram.com/p/Cop4o1RJvV2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So many songs we could write with these new #lovewords! #Repost @nytimes with @use.repost ・・・ The way we talk about relationships has drastically changed in recent years. To describe yourself as single and in search of a relationship is almost too simple of a label in 2023. The way we seek romantic connections, especially with the influence of social media and dating apps, has naturally altered our behaviors and language around dating. Although there are dozens of new dating terms being used today, we spoke to a sex and relationship expert with the dating app Bumble as well as a psychotherapist to help us narrow down the top dating terms that you’ll need to know. https://www.instagram.com/p/CopiUY9rX1M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Giant congratulations to #bonnieraitt! Sooooooo well deserved!!! THREE GRAMMYS!!! 🚀💃🎶🕺🏻🥂🔥 #Repost @bonnieraittofficial with @use.repost ・・・ I’m still reeling! So grateful to everyone who helped bring me to last night. Thanks to the @recordingacademy members who voted for me; to all the members of our mighty @redwingrecords and support team: to my band, our brilliant engineer, Ryan Freeland @rjfreeland, and to my wonderful road crew—I thank you all for helping me get our music out to the world. And to all the friends, family and fans who lift me up with their steady love and support. And lastly, to @john_prine and all the songwriters who keep inspiring and giving us the joy of sharing their music. I’m just bowled over.. Love, 💜Bonnie Read Bonnie's Song of the Year acceptance speech and watch all three acceptance speeches at the link in bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoV5scCsAFA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Love this by @impossiblekings!! Gorgeous vocals, incredible lyrics and soaring instrumentals! Listen, like and share! #Repost @impossiblekings ・・・ Here I am the impossible King. It’s never rained down since you rescued me. #lyrics 𝚂𝚎𝚚𝚞𝚎𝚕 - 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝙽𝚘𝚠 𝙻𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚘𝚗 : 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚢 𝙿𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚘𝚛𝚊 𝙸𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚋𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 🎧 #sequel #limpossiblekings #wings #crowns #impossible #kings #newmusic #reels https://www.instagram.com/p/CoP4pqRLqfs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Love this beauty by @impossiblekings !! https://www.instagram.com/p/CoP4W3ErC_y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Big congrats to OG Hookist collaborators @thebroslandreth on their #juno nomination! ❤️🔥🎶 Listen to their gorgeous Hookist Song “Can’t Go Back” at link in bio (Hookist Songs). #Repost @pulvermurray ・・・ Was thrilled to hear that @thebroslandreth album,’Come Morning’,was nominated today for the Juno Awards…Contemporary Roots Album. Honoured to have co-produced this with @joeylandreth. Dave and Joey poured their heart and soul into this (along with an incredible supporting cast),and it’s great to see it get a nod along with many other great Canadian artists today! If you haven’t heard it,check it out :). https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLtCylMQVL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Go @bonnieraittofficial!! #grammys #songwriter #legend #Repost @bonnieraittofficial ・・・ "Long renowned as an interpreter, she has quietly built a catalog of her own. Up for song of the year on Sunday, she talked about her nominated track, 'Just Like That,' and a lifetime onstage." -- @parelesjon, @nytimes Photo: @pet__fish for The New York Times Read the full feature at the link in bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLmuzcsrFb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This song is gonna be EPIC! What do you think the next line should be? #Guitar legend @garylucasguitar is leading a global #songwriting collaboration at Hookist! And YOU could win a gorgeous @michaelkellyguitars from our friends at @samashmusic ! Post the BEST next line now! Gary chooses a new winning line tomorrow 2pm ET so get your best stuff in now! You get royalties if your line is chosen! Congrats to @LindaLattanzioCorey @kivasimova @dacorstorphine #sinclair #ddubs and @soymariajack for their beautiful, haunting winning lyrics! https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDCU31L2Ef/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We”re writing a song with #GRAMMY nominated guitar legend @garylucasguitar! We write one line at a time so it’s fun, EASY and super social! No experience necessary! And you could win a gorgeous #guitar courtesy of @samashmusic !! Go to Gary’s song page - link in bio, check out the Song In Progress & write the next line! Or vote, comment & get inspired! #songwriter #singersongwriter #writeasong #lyrics #songlyrics #words #beautifulwords #poetry #songwriting #music #musiclovers #collaborate #ascap #bmi #socan #sesac #nsai #americana #rootsmusic #socan #newmusic #guitars #guitarplayer #guitarist #guitarshredder #guitarmusic #guitarlover https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn9qafnLuUG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Congratulations!! You’re all already winners! Well done @songcompwing !!! ❤️🎶💃🥂🕺🏻🔥 #Repost @kiddbogart ・・・ The day is finally here! Couldn’t be more excited and proud!! Congrats to the incredible, FIRST EVER, Nominees for Songwriter Of The Year! 🤩 Amy Allen Tobias Jesso Jr. The Dream Nija Laura Veltz #Repost @SongCompWing Congratulations 65th #GRAMMYs Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical nominees: @AmyAllen; @amnija_; @tobiasjessojr; @thekingdream; and @lauraveltz. 🎵 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn4alCGrl41/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Guys! We're SO LUCKY to have the great Gary Lucas at Hookist! He loves to spread the love and share his creative process w YOU! While featured artists do get an honorarium, you know what we charge, so you KNOW it's not a lot of money, esp compared to the amount of time each artist puts into it! And Gary puts his whole heart into making these really special songs! Please help us support independent musicians and show Gary how grateful we are for writing this amazing song with us! Link in bio 🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2nWN_pmI9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Agree! That’s why Hookist brings the world together to write songs! And a particularly gorgeous one becomes reality this Friday! Presave #riseupagain at link in bio! Then please share! #Repost @bmusicmaker with @use.repost ・・・ “ A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” - John Lennon Make time for all that lifts you up. Forget the rest ⏳ 𝙽𝚎𝚠 @impossiblekings 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢 🎵 @hookistmusic 💙 #creators #artists #photography #newyorkcity #planes #bronx #writer #newyear #time #quotes #johnlennon #dreamer #dreams https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnhxq1QJ3bS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

All the incredible reviews are TRUE!!! Get your tix now NY area Hookists! Its @jillsobule so of course there’s awesome music, but it’s also deeply moving, funny as hell, and all about being true to yourself!! We left crying and laughing at the same time! Don’t miss it!!!! #Repost @jillsobule with @use.repost ・・・ F*ck 7th Grade is coming back in Jan. See it before it eventually goes to Broadway , tickets are $700, and I become an unbearable diva with a new accent. @wildprojectnyc @ninicamps @antigonerising @jujuwolf_ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnhTo5PLzAu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=