How To Write A Song

1. Find Your Inspiration

  • Think about a feeling, story, or idea you want to express (love, heartbreak, confidence, freedom, politics etc.).
  • Listen to other songs for different types of mood or thematic inspiration.
  • Start from a personal experience, phrase, or image.

2. Choose a Song Structure

Common structures include:

  • Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus – Bridge – Chorus
  • Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus
  • Verse – Verse – Bridge – Verse

You can get creative, but these are good templates for beginners. Not a hard rule so be creative.


3. Write the Hook or Chorus First

This is the most memorable part. It should:

  • Summarize the message or emotion.
  • Be catchy, repetitive, and emotionally resonant.


4. Write the Verses

Verses support the chorus by telling a story or giving context. Each one should build on the last.

  • Keep a consistent rhythm.
  • Use imagery or storytelling.
  • Be descriptive 


5. Write a Bridge (Optional)

The bridge offers contrast—a twist, reflection, or escalation.

  • Use a completely different chord progression or melody.
  • Make it emotionally or rhythmically distinct.


6. Choose a Melody

If you're musically inclined:

  • Use an instrument or digital audio software (e.g., GarageBand, FL Studio, Pro Tools).
  • Hum or sing different melodies until something sticks and is memorable.

Otherwise, you can:

  • Start with lyrics and find a collaborator to help set them to music.
  • Use AI melody generators or royalty-free backing tracks as a base.
  • Using loops is a quick way to start.


7. Edit and Refine

  • Trim any lyrics that feel forced or squeezed.
  • Read your lyrics out loud or sing them.
  • Focus on rhythm, rhyme, and emotional impact.
  • You must be able to get thru each part comfortably before recording.


 Tips for Songwriting

  • Start simple – You don’t need to write a masterpiece your first time.
  • Use rhyme schemes – Common ones are AABB, ABAB, etc.
  • Be honest and specific – Details make songs relatable.
  • Practice regularly – Writing improves with repetition so write a song everyday. 
  • Record everything – Capture melodies and ideas, even rough ones.
  • Go with your gut instincts.
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