Songs & Lyrics

Rap, or hip-hop, can be defined as poetry or spoken word that is usually rhymed over a beat. Being born out of the DJ era of the 1970s and 1980s, rap has become one of the most popular genres of...

Write a verse for your song that will tell the world a story you might find difficult to tell in any other way. Songwriters are people who create a verse that will bring their stories, feelings...

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Writing music can be one of the most rewarding aspects of being a musician. There is nothing quite like hearing your song when it's completed. Great songwriting doesn't need to be hard. If you...

Start the songwriting process by exploring various themes for the song. Love, struggle, desire and personal issues are all topics for which music is written. Some messages are more personal,...

This is actual how to on rapping and emceeing from an artists point of view. This article will explain, how to structure your lyrics and includes tips on ways to make yourself stand out.

So you are a musician and you want to write songs but you just don't know where to start? Then you have come to the right place. I will give you step by step instructions (along with some added...

Though the effort is not a conscious one, many composers use a standard structure by which to compose songs. The structure refers to the placement of verses, bridges, choruses and instrumental...

The verse/chorus/bridge form is a common structure for music, especially popular songs. A simple but effective use of this form is Plain White T's song, "Hey There Delilah." (The first two links...

First and foremost, let's get one thing clear...there is no proven formula I can give you that will make you a song writer. Unfortunately, I think this is one of those "either you got it, or...

There is no formula to song writing but there is a basic template to get started. These are not rules but framework to writing a song. Some write muisc first and others write lyrics first but in...

This article will teach even the most unrythmic, uncoordinated person how to write the perfect rhyme. The key is to have a story to tell.Once you have your story , you'll have a sturcture to write...

If you love to listen to music and remember the lyrics to songs so you can sing along and write your own lyrics then this article is for you. This article will teach you the structure of writing...

I hope to share what I've learned in 15 years of songwriting and 23 years as a musician. While you may never make a fortune at it (I will give you tips at a later date on how to go farther with...

These three little chords, C G and D, can really make you sound like you know what you are doing on the guitar. Learn them and you have the building blocks to compose a simple song.

An earworm is a song you can't get out of your head because of its catchy chorus and generous use of rhythmic and melodic repetition. It's the pop song that, like it or not, always gets you...

Writing the first verse of your song can be simple if your muse is visiting you. It can also be tough to compose if you're not relaxed or disciplined about writing, but the first verse is what...

After writing the first verse of your song, you have a decision to make about the structure the song will take as you begin writing the second verse of the song. There are three common song...

Writing rap music can be difficult. Learn how to write a good rap verse in this free video clip.

Writing rap music can be difficult. Learn how to write a good rap verse in this free video clip.

Writing rap music can be difficult. Learn how to write a good rap verse in this free video clip.

Writing rap music can be difficult. Learn how to time a good rap verse with bars in this free video clip.

Learn how to write a modern rock song today! This free video on rock songwriting covers how to put your verse together.

See an example of a verse with expert tips and advice on songwriting and guitar and music lessons in this free video clip.

Learn about the structure of the lyrics in the verse with expert tips and advice on songwriting and guitar and music lessons in this free video clip.

Learn about chord structure in the verse with expert tips and advice on songwriting and guitar and music lessons in this free video clip.

Learn about the purpose of the verse with expert tips and advice on songwriting and guitar and music lessons in this free video clip.

See an example of a country song verse with expert tips and advice on country songwriting techniques and music lesson in this free video clip on guitars.

Learn about the purpose of the verse of a country song with expert tips and advice on country songwriting techniques and music lesson in this free video clip on guitars.

Write a great folk song today! Learn how to write simple folk songs in this free video series for musicians.

Write a great folk song today! Learn how to write simple folk songs and the lyrics of a verse in this free video series for musicians.

Write a great folk song today! Learn how to write simple folk songs and the purpose of the verse in this free video series for musicians.

Write a great folk song today! Learn how to write simple folk songs and the chord structure of the verse in this free video series for musicians.

In the world of rap and hip hop, a verse usually consists of 16 bars. To spit a verse means to rap a verse. Your verse will need to have lyrics and it would be helpful to have music to spit your...

The U.S. Air Force Song was the winning song in a contest to find an anthem for the Army Air Corps. This song became the lyrical identification of that branch of the armed services. Learn how to...

Samuel Francis Smith, a renowned Baptist missionary, wrote the words to "My Country 'Tis of Thee" while working part-time as a translator. The financially struggling Andover student was inspired...

Learning "Hey There Delilah" lets you practice your finger picking skills and is a nice acoustic guitar song to add to your playlist. Go beyond reading the guitar tab and see how the song is laid...

We have all heard them playing on the radio and adding a sorry yet sappy undertone to the emotions we already feel inside. I am talking about cheesy pop ballad lyrics of course. There are just...

You will learn the basic structure of a song and how to put your thoughts into that structure, in order to create a song!

When you write lyrics, put your sentiments in the song structure: verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, then chorus. Your verses tell the story that leads to your chorus. Your chorus sums up your...