Learn from these expert tips from singer-songwriters.
What comes first? Do you start with the music and then write lyrics or do you start with the words and then find the melody? Whether you are a skilled musician or a hopeful beginner wanting to create your first song, these videos will help you along your journey. It's time for YOU to become the star!
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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Before you get into the steps of creation - get inspired! Hear from famous artists and learn what's important in their songwriting process.
Country Songwriting 101: Advice for Songwriters by Songwriters
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Length: 4:10 Radio.com sat down with some of country music's biggest songwriters and asked them for tips on writing country songs. |
How do you write a song?
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Length: 6:04 Is there a right or wrong way to write a song? What do you start with: melody or lyrics? Learn what's important as you get started! This video is still conceptual and based as advice. |
Want to write a HIT song? 5 Quick Tips
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Length: 1:23 This very short video uses research of songs to provide 5 quick tips for you to write a hit song. It definitely gets across the theme of: "Keep it simple. Don't overcomplicate things." |
IT'S TIME TO CREATE!
For those of you ready for steps, the how-to and the processes involved in the actual creation, these videos are a great help!
4 Key Elements of a Song: Tips & Strategies
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Length: 8:10 In this video, two artists break down songwriting into four key elements and give you tips and strategies for how to start your song from the lyrics, melody, chords or beat, with famous examples from The Beatles, Phil Collins and Rihanna! The four key elements to a song described in this video:
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How to Write a Song Video Series
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For those of you that want a step-by-step guide, this video series walks you through each step! Keep in mind that the process described starts with creating a title first. There are no right or wrong ways to create a song, but this process gives clear guidance for those who want or need it. 1. How to write a memorable song title 2. Build your lyric by asking questions 3. Follow a "song path" 4. Use images to bring your lyric to life 5. Create a melody |
The Secret to Writing Lyrics
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Length: 6:46 This video is much less of a person to person advice and much more technical analysis with some extremely important tips described in an easy and fun way. |