Starting Your Songwriting Journey

Welcome!

Let's turn your ideas into songs. Here's what you'll need:

Your lyric ideas
A way to record (phone is fine)
Basic chord knowledge
Patience and creativity

Step 1: Capture Your Idea

Start with your core idea or emotion. Write down:

Key phrases or lyrics that came to you
Hum or record any melody ideas on your phone
The emotion or story you want to convey

Pro Tip:

Don't worry about perfection. Just get your ideas down!

Step 2: Basic Song Structure

Most songs follow this simple structure:

Verse 1: Introduces your story
Chorus: Main message - catchy and memorable
Verse 2: Continues the story
Bridge or Pre-Chorus: Short break type section that interjects ideas/thoughts
Chorus: Repeat your main message

Step 3: Basic Chords

Happy/Pop Feel:

C - G - Am - F

Emotional/Ballad:

Am - F - C - G

Simple but Effective:

G - Em - C - D

Try each progression with your melody!

Learn Basic Keyboard Triads →

Step 4: Putting It Together

Your Action Plan:

Pick a chord progression that fits your mood
Fit your lyrics to the verse structure
Create a catchier chorus with your main message
Record a rough version on your phone
Listen back and make adjustments

Remember:

Your first song doesn't need to be perfect. Each song you write will teach you something new!