Ok I'm only 14, but most of my time is spent on writing.
I'd say that 20% of my lyrical writing is turned into an actual song. But it takes me a while. Sometimes I leave the lyrics alone for months and then come back to them to self edit them. And then finally find the courage to record them. But what usually happens is that I sit down with either my guitar or piano, and what ever melody comes to mind, is what im using. I believe that the best music comes
Instantly. Because the instant melody is what your body wants to play.. So let it play it. [but that's just me]
Um, to complete a song, the amount of time really differs.
Depending on how strong my thoughts are in order for me to express them. Which is why I kinda like when drama happens. It gives me something to write about.
I have been writing ever since I could write. Ahaha.
Well when I was really little, Id sit and watch my dad write songs, which made me want to do it. So I'd say I've been writing since I was 8. I'm not saying I was writing GOOD at that age.. But I was writing.
I'd say that I have stronger skills in writing lyrics.
Because it comes so naturally.
But once I have the lyrics, the music comes naturally aswell.