Noel Cabangon from La Union started young. He has been performing for the past 20 years! Read more to find out how he writes his songs.

7101 Music Nation (7101)Are you excited to be a part of the 1st ELEMENTS National Songwriting Camp?

Noel I am very excited and honored to be part of this camp and be one with the best and most respected Filipino songwriters of our time.

7101 What made you decide to join it?

Noel I thought that it’s an opportunity that you shouldn’t miss. 

7101 When did you start writing songs?

Noel When I was in high school. I was 12. I tried copying Mr. C. But I didn’t succeed.

7101 Do you have a special ritual when you write songs? Or a specific place you go to?

Noel I wake up early in the morning just to write and compose. 

7101 How do you pick a topic to write about?

Noel It depends kung ano ang nagtutulak sayo magsulat. 

7101Have you ever taught anyone how to write a song before? What about other things, like playing an instrument or singing?

Noel Yes. I have given a short songwriting workshop to some young people from Bicol, Baguio and Manila. I have also tried teaching how to play the guitar to some students. And singing, I used to be a choir member when I was young and there I tried to teach the small knowledge that I have acquired from other teachers.