http://howtowritesong.com If youre determined to become a songwriter, you better at least know the truth. And the truth is, songwriter is more about business than it is about talent.
You DON'T have to play an instrument to be a songwriter. I don't play an instrument, but I have written heaps of songs, you can hear some of them on my YouTube channel.
to become a songwriter you need more than just the talent. You need connections, publishers etc and if you have non its bloody hard to get your stuff out there! you could have the best song in the world but if the publishers roster is full they will just turn you down. keep trying, contact as much people as possible, maybe you know someone who knows someone. Build a list of contacts, keep harassing them for advice on your material. you will make it in the end :D
The real truth about writing songs is to just write what you feel, when you feel it, and don't worry about rules and theories. Just write it. It's yours.
@paullie6719 immerse yourself in music, perfect your instrument and write in your style what comes natural to you but the best advice of all is just write as much as you can. It seemed all good to me.
I write full songs in under 15 minutes when they come to me, and I've written about 147 songs in 4 years. I write all the lyrics, but I can't play any instruments. I want to be a professional songwriter though. Do I need to learn how to play guitar?
the thing is, I can write a song perfectly, Its quite easy in some respects. Its getting it to the right people thats the issue. No one gives a shit and I dont blame them, all these producers and record labels must get so many demos sent to them etc its really really hard, but my goal is to keep trying, keep at it and eventually maybe... when I'm 85 or something it may pay off :P
You DON'T have to play an instrument to be a songwriter. I don't play an instrument, but I have written heaps of songs, you can hear some of them on my YouTube channel.
FunFunFunYourNight 3 months ago
to become a songwriter you need more than just the talent. You need connections, publishers etc and if you have non its bloody hard to get your stuff out there! you could have the best song in the world but if the publishers roster is full they will just turn you down. keep trying, contact as much people as possible, maybe you know someone who knows someone. Build a list of contacts, keep harassing them for advice on your material. you will make it in the end :D
mist8k 4 months ago
The real truth about writing songs is to just write what you feel, when you feel it, and don't worry about rules and theories. Just write it. It's yours.
TimothyQStanton 4 months ago
the real key to becoming a songwriter, in addition to some talent, is to know someone
therealmattlarson 5 months ago
as soon as I stop writing crap I'll have a hit song
therealmattlarson 5 months ago
@paullie6719 immerse yourself in music, perfect your instrument and write in your style what comes natural to you but the best advice of all is just write as much as you can. It seemed all good to me.
hb15577 6 months ago
I write full songs in under 15 minutes when they come to me, and I've written about 147 songs in 4 years. I write all the lyrics, but I can't play any instruments. I want to be a professional songwriter though. Do I need to learn how to play guitar?
JoTaylor22 6 months ago
the thing is, I can write a song perfectly, Its quite easy in some respects. Its getting it to the right people thats the issue. No one gives a shit and I dont blame them, all these producers and record labels must get so many demos sent to them etc its really really hard, but my goal is to keep trying, keep at it and eventually maybe... when I'm 85 or something it may pay off :P
mist8k 7 months ago
me either but I have that leather jacket it rocks lol
Erathmusic 7 months ago