Songwriting Techniques

Developing great songwriting techniques can be a very stimulating process, but also a lot of hard work. Some songwriters will tell you that they labored for days, months, or even years to get their music to sound the way they wanted it to be heard. Others will say that the song just fell from the sky, and directly into their heads. I know through personal experience, that it can happen either way, or a combination of both!

I have taught music to thousands of students during my career as a musician/music teacher, and I have seen very few venture into the avenue of composing. Many people simply choose to play music that was created by others. Most great classical pianists studied great classical composers, and chose not to write their own music. Various performers such as Frank Sinatra, Joe Cocker, Meat Loaf, and several songs made popular by Barbara Streisand, were composed by outside songwriters.

I believe that strong songwriting techniques depend upon a strong desire to attain them. Understanding where to begin was extremely difficult for me, and I created several pieces of music that were discarded immediately. However, I became more knowledgeable with each effort, then was able to be proud of what I achieved! Some tips for getting yourself to that point are:

1. Learn to play an instrument well. This will lead to having a greater understanding of music.

2. Listen to songs that you admire, while identifying the components of them that appeal to you. Eventually,you will be able to invent your own, in a unique way.

3. Don't be afraid to have an imagination. Many great creators allowed their minds to be set free, before they were able to find what they were searching for.

4. Have an idea of what type of composition you intend on creating, instead of floundering aimlessly. This will make it easier for your aspirations to be met.

5. Make it memorable. Peple won't appreciate a piece of music for very long, if they can't remember it.

Most importantly, don't give up! Most writers with excellent songwriting techniques created duds, before they created masterpieces! Wouldn't it be interesting to listen to several that have been hidden from us for many years?

Andre R. is an internet marketer, Billboard and VH1 award winning musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music teacher to thousands, through school boards and privately. His website "The Music Associate", http://www.themusicassociate.com connects it's visitors to every musical product and download they need or desire, and has a page completely dedicated to songwriting and composing, as well as 12 complimentary music e-books to any visitor!! Another one of his websites, Amazing Work At Home http://www.amazingworkathome.net, offers great home business opportunities.

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