Learning How To Play The Piano: The basics
The piano was invented circa 1700 by Italian harpsichord maker Bartolomeo Cristofori. The word piano is a shortened version of the Italian term pianoforte, meaning “soft-loud.” The piano earned this…
How to Share Your Songs
As a musician, creating music is a deeply personal and creative endeavor. Whether you're a singer-songwriter, a band member, or a composer, your songs are…
How to Sell Your Songs
The process of shopping, or marketing, your songs differs depending on whether you intend to be just a songwriter or a performer as well as a…
How to Record Your Songs
After you’ve gotten feedback on your song and you’re certain it’s the best it can be, you’re ready to “cut a demo.” Cutting a demo…
How to Revise and Finalize Songs
Like any kind of writing, songwriting usually requires that you revise your work several times. How to Revise Your Songs There are three main approaches…
How to Write Melodies for Songs
More than any other factor, the melody will determine the appeal and success of the songs you write. A hit song can have unremarkable accompaniment…
How to Write Lyrics for Songs
One of the first questions most beginning songwriters have is whether to write a song’s lyrics or music first. Although there’s no set rule regarding…
Songwriting 101: Learn Common Song Structures And Forms
Almost all songs are based on a standard song structure, which specifies the order in which the main parts of the song occur. Specific types of…
Parts of a Song – Song Structure for Songwriters
Though listeners may experience a song as one long progression of pleasing sounds, each song is actually a series of various parts, some of which…
How to Write a Song – Learning Basic Songwriting
Contrary to popular belief, professional musicians and songwriters aren’t the only people who write songs. Everyday people who want to express themselves musically or try…