Here is a collection of various questions asked by songwriters. If you have a question you want answer send it using the form below.
First off my recommendation is to always do what you love and enjoy. With songwriting that …
For several months I conducted a poll on the site to find out how songwriters start …
While composing a song, do songwriters write the lyrics first, or the music? Read more →
There are many ways to get inspiration for chord progressions. One way is to find one …
Where do songwriters get inspiration for chord progressions? Read more →
A song’s melody is perhaps the most important element of the song. The bedrock of music …
All songs consist of words and music. The words to a song are the lyrics. The …
What is the difference between a songwriter and a lyricist? Read more →
A melody is a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying. Any series of single …
The first thing you need is to have an idea or concept for a song. From …
The thing that makes a melody memorable is the repetition of the motif or musical phase. …
The principles of songwriting include the craft of taking both words and melody to create a …
In creating a song you do want some contrast between verse and chorus. There are a …