thats a cool idea about the mini recorder but it cud b a problem if they find it hard to sing/hum a tune and then explain. but defiantely jot down ne little ideas u may have because eventually ull b able 2 use them. the same with lyric writing just write down any lyrics/lines you can think of and it will open ur mind up 2 different ideas, u may be able 2 use them 2 sumwhere along the line.