How to Write Songs Like Christina Aguilera

From pop princess to respected soul singer, Christina Aguilera has been described by another superstar songstress, Celine Dion, as "probably the best vocalist in the world." In addition to her undeniably powerful voice, Christina Aguilera was also blessed with the ability to write songs that reflect her real-life struggles and successes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Draw inspiration from your trials and tribulations. After Christina hit the music scene in her teens, she found herself surrounded by many people who were not necessarily a positive influence in her life. Songs such as "Fighter," "Singin' My Song" and "Beautiful" all deal with rejection and betrayal from other people, which ultimately made Christina a stronger person.

2. Write about deeply personal issues. The song "I'm OK" from Christina's album, "Stripped," chronicles Christina's childhood memories of growing up in a household with domestic violence.

3. Address your significant other in your songs. In songs such as "Loving Me For Me" and "Underappreciated," Christina sings directly to her significant other.

4. Tackle gender inequality. In her song "Can't Hold Us Down," Christina tackles double standards with such lines as "am I not supposed to have an opinion/should I be quiet just because I'm a woman."

5. Incorporate spoken-word intros into your songs. Christina will often add a spoken-word interlude to a song, which introduces the topic she's about to address.

6. Add a song to your album that's purely for fun. Songs such as "Genie In A Bottle" from Christina's debut album, and "Dirrty" from her "Stripped" album were huge dance hits, despite the fact that their lyrics weren't deep or personal.