(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Nick Jonas says he often wants to keep the songs he produces for other artists.

The 18-year-old American musician rose to fame alongside brothers Joe and Kevin in pop-rock band The Jonas Brothers.

The group are currently taking a break from working together as they explore solo pursuits, and Nick has been putting his musical talent to use with his band Nick Jonas & The Administration, as well as producing music for other artists.

The hunk adores jamming in the studio and collaborating with fellow musicians, although sometimes hes reluctant to let his colleagues enjoy the fruits of their labour without him.

There are some songs I go, Maybe I should keep this for me, he laughed.

The star has discovered he has a real passion when it comes to songwriting and backstage production, and he appreciates the freedom he has to explore various musical paths. He admits he usually just follows his instinct when he hits the studio.

It's a big passion of mine [to write and produce]. You come in every day and you don't have a certain thing you're writing for... Whatever is on your heart and your mind, he told MTV.

Nick still loves the buzz of performing live though, admitting as long as I keep an even balance of both then its all fun. (C) Cover Media