Beginning

How To Write Song Lyrics: Number of Lines

I got a question from one of the SongChops Members asking how to write song lyrics, and the number of lines in a verse, chorus and bridge in particular. What a great question - and one I realize...

Finding Inspiration Around You

Finding Inspiration is a hard thing to come by sometimes. To help inspire you, try some unconventional sources - your photos, a dictionary or some online image searches! STEP 1: Pick up a dictionary...

Beginning Songwriter Books And Gear

Getting started right is important - and- when you start, genre doesn't really matter.  The goals is to write strong songs. You can write for any genre once you've got the basic down.   That's why...

Songwriting Hobby As A Path To A Better Life

Pursuing your songwriting hobby, or passion for songwriting, doesn't have to mean you give up your job and run off on a new life. Actually, scientific studies show that pursuing a passion or hobby...