All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Sitting down on a plush white couch with a paper coffee cup of bone broth in hand, Charlie Puth buzzes with energy as he prepares for a day of helping to shape the young minds of aspiring musicians.
Through his ongoing partnership with BIC and the Save The Music Foundation , the 32-year-old played teacher while hosting a Creativity Camp for teachers and students on August 7. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Before helping guide attendees through stations like journal writing, beat making, album cover drawing and a live performance, the Grammy-nominated artist had a chance to share with ShopBillboard his must have music writing tools, favorite back-to-school supplies and thoughts on Taylor Swift name dropping him on her track “The Tortured Poets Department.” “I still am the person that writes out the lyrics by hand,” Puth says.
“I feel like it’s more solidified when you write it in your own handwriting versus typing it out on the phone.” His choice of writing utensil? BIC’s 4-Color Retractable Pen , which the “Attention” singer finds makes it easier to cross out his mistakes and write out his most standout lyrics on paper quickly. Similar to Taylor Swift, Puth likes to incorporate differen.