Peggy, I for one support your instrument choice. The rhythm tracks will be a big plus for fitting lyrics and melody into a structure. HOWEVER, don't think it's that easy LOL! You still have some "basic" music theory to learn. And we can help you here if you ask.
O.K. Justin!! This is my first FBISF report, for now, because I'm tired and need to be up early today. I'll try to post some more tonight. I have to be at "work" at 9:30, then I want to do the 5pm open mic. Yesterday (now) I met Frank Gilligan from Houston, TX. I asked him if he knew Justin Parker. He said, "Yes", and that you are writing with his room mate. He also attends the NSAI meetings that you do. Small world, huh? So, since he made it down from Houston; What is your excuse for not being here? LOL. You till have this coming weekend to come down. O.K.?
phil g.