Welcome to Songwriter Pocket Guide
Songwriting, at its core, is the synthesis of various musical elements — melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics, and form — all coming together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
It’s simple, really. First—start with a musical idea. Or a melody. Or lyrics. Or a title. Next, work out the other parts you didn’t start with. Decide if you want some more instrumentation around your idea. Finally—combine everything together and voila, you have a song.
Now that we have that out of the way, let’s address the real reason you’re probably here—how do you write a good song? Well, that’s a little less simple. But that’s what we’re here for.
Songwriter Pocket Guide is here to walk you through a whole bunch of topics and ideas all revolving around one thing: songwriting.
Our mission with Songwriter Pocket Guide is multifaceted, but it all boils down to a few key points:
- We want to inspire you to write more, to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and let your creativity flow.
- We aim to teach you new methods or ideas related to songwriting, helping you explore new avenues and techniques in your songwriting process.
- We're here to provide organizational tips and tricks for your thoughts and ideas, helping you keep your creative process streamlined and efficient.
- We're dedicated to offering new perspectives on music, challenging you to think differently and cultivate a deeper understanding of the art form and theory.
Now, you might be wondering, what exactly can you expect from Songwriter Pocket Guide? The short answer is: a lot. The long answer is a comprehensive array of content dedicated to the art and science of songwriting.
Here’s a sample list of the sorts of things we might cover:
- Tips and tricks to help you sharpen your songwriting skills, and sharing organizational strategies to keep your stream of thoughts and ideas well-organized.
- Stirring up your imagination with thought-provoking songwriting prompts and ideas, giving that creative muscle of yours a good workout.
- Reviewing a variety of tools and services that can aid your songwriting process. We’ll go through ways you can slowly build up the perfect systems to make your songwriting habits second nature.
- Breaking down popular tracks (and maybe some not so popular ones) and dissecting them to help demystify the magic behind them.
- For our gearheads and tech-savvy songwriters, we'll be discussing equipment and recording ideas or setups.
- Tactical deep dives into music theory as it relates to songwriting.
Think of us as your songwriting buddy, always ready with a fresh perspective or a nugget of wisdom. We're incredibly excited to embark on this songwriting journey with you. So, stay tuned, and let’s create some beautiful music together!