Hi Keeth,
Great questions! I wasn’t sure how many songs I’ve written—I’ve referenced 800 before—but I checked my PRO (ASCAP) today, December 3, 2024. It looks like I’ve written 1,024 songs (registered), which is more than I thought. There are likely 50 to 100 that I haven’t submitted because I was probably ashamed of them.
As for partially completed songs, I’d say there’s roughly one incomplete song for every completed one—so maybe another 1,000? But over the last few years, I’ve tried to finish every song by keeping songwriting part of my daily morning routine.
Side note: If you’re starting out or feel rusty, I believe the quickest way to improve is to write 100 songs in a year or less. Aim for 50 to 75 percent of those to be cowritten with others. Cowriting was uncomfortable for me at first, but I learned way faster than I would have on my own, thanks to so many incredible writers.
Thanks for the questions!
Love,
Aaron
P.S. Have a question? Ask me anything.