BMI Affiliated · Professional Catalog
Original Songs for
Artists & Producers
Story-driven, ready-to-record original songs —
written for artists looking for something real.
A catalog of nearly 300 original songs spanning Country, Christian, Pop,
Inspirational, and other styles — each built around original lyrics,
melodies, stories, and ideas.
These songs are available for artists and producers looking for material
to record, arrange to their liking, and perform.
I'm a songwriter, not a performing artist. My goal has never been to become the person
standing on the stage. My dream is much simpler: someday, I would love to turn on
the radio and hear one of these songs being sung by somebody else.
Songs are being added every week. The goal is to have all 300+ Original Compositions available online — check back often as the catalog continues to grow.
A Note About These Recordings
Every song in this catalog began with me — the lyrics, melody, concept,
and songwriting are my own.
Some of the recordings you hear are performed and recorded entirely by me. On others,
I have used AI-assisted music tools to help expand one of my original demos into a
fuller arrangement or production. I may begin with my own vocal, piano, guitar, melody,
or basic recording and use technology to help demonstrate what I hear in my head.
I want to be transparent about that.
I'm a songwriter first. Producing and performing nearly 300 songs entirely by myself
takes time, and I continue to play and record more of my songs as I am able.
Regardless of how a particular demo was produced, the underlying song is my original composition.
The recording is simply a way of presenting the composition and demonstrating what the song
might become with a fuller arrangement and production.
These songs are here because I would love for other artists to discover them, record them,
arrange them, perform them, and make them their own.
I have no aspirations of becoming a performing artist myself.
If someday I hear one of my songs coming through the radio with somebody else singing it,
that would be enough for me.
"Going Home Someday" —
Before & After AI Assistance
Rather than simply explaining how I use AI, I thought the best way was to let you hear it.
Below is the same original song in two forms.
The first recording is my original demo. The second is a fuller AI-assisted production of that same song.
The lyrics, melody, concept, and composition are mine — AI was used as a production tool
to help develop the sound and arrangement.
Going Home Someday
Recorded by Ken Menard — before AI assistance
Going Home Someday
The same original song, with AI used to help create a fuller production
Same song. Same songwriter.
Different production.
This is how I sometimes use AI — not to replace the songwriting, but to help demonstrate
what one of my songs could sound like with a fuller arrangement
and production behind it.
Artists and producers are welcome to explore the catalog and contact me about recording,
performing, or developing any song that connects with them.
Quick Listen
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Dance In The Rain
I Still Choose You
Mama's House
Someday, Somehow, Someway
Breakfast With Me
She's Still Gone
When I Think Of You
Where Did I Go So Wrong
Printed In Black and White
Now I Understand
One Moment In Time
Life Is A Gamble
Browse the Song Catalog
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73 songs in the catalog
Download Song Catalog
A curated PDF catalog of selected songs available for recording artists.
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Hand-selected songs recommended for recording artists, organized by vocal type and genre.
Start Here — Best Songs
A curated selection of the strongest songs in the catalog, ideal for recording artists.
About the Songwriter
Music has been the soundtrack of my life for over 50 years. What began as a child's curiosity — listening, experimenting, and feeling my way through sound — grew into a lifelong passion for songwriting that has produced hundreds of original songs.
I'm completely self-taught on both piano and guitar. I didn't learn through formal lessons, but through instinct, emotion, and a deep need to express what I was feeling. The guitar became an extension of my voice, and the piano became a canvas for my ideas.
My songwriting centers around storytelling. Each song is meant to capture a moment, paint a picture, and take the listener somewhere — sometimes in just a few minutes. That's always been the goal: to make people see it, feel it, and remember it.
Over the years, I've written extensively across genres, with a strong focus on country, pop, and inspirational music. I've had representation in Nashville and am a proud member of BMI and NSAI, maintaining a close connection to the heart of the songwriting community.
I've performed in venues across Connecticut and the Carolinas, but my true passion has always been writing. I'm not chasing the spotlight — I'm focused on creating songs that artists can bring to life.
Today, I continue writing and recording between Connecticut, North Carolina, and Atlantis, Bahamas, building a catalog designed for artists, producers, and industry professionals looking for meaningful, story-driven music.
The Song Lab
My released catalog is only part of the story. Behind the scenes, I maintain a growing Song Lab with more than 120 additional songs, ideas, drafts, and works-in-progress. Some are waiting for music, some need production, and others are nearly ready for the right collaboration.