The Song Creation Formula — Get Unstuck With Your Songwriting

Sometimes songwriters hit a wall and have trouble coming up with lyrics, melodies, chord progressions, or really getting to the heart of the song – the story, emotions, and message. They can even get stuck before they even begin. This article will show you how other songwriters have successfully tackled this issue. The goal is to turn good energy into something that we can experience through our senses and to do that, we need the right tools.

Getting Started

Step 1: Just let your ideas flow freely for a few minutes, without worrying about editing or perfecting them. Then, go back and see which ones stand out — that could be your song title.

Step 2: Use those ideas to create an outline for your song. Choose three key points you want to convey.

Step 3: What is the central idea or feeling that ties everything together and creates meaning? That’s going to be your chorus.

With these three steps, you have the basis for your song. Now, it’s time to find a chord progression that fits.

Change Things Up

When you notice that you’re writing songs that all sound the same, it’s time to switch things up. One of the best things you can do is to stop playing your instrument and just let the song play in your head. This frees you from any limitations and may even inspire you to come up with new lyrics.

If you’re having trouble coming up with something unique, draw from your own experiences. The ultimate goal of songwriting is to evoke emotions from the listener, so focus on capturing the feelings you’re trying to convey.

Finishing It

A cool way to wrap up your song is to ask for input from fellow songwriters, bloggers, and music fans. You can hit up open mic nights, play for pals, or join a songwriting group. Take their feedback and use it to improve your tune. It’s also important to make demos of your song. Listen to them carefully and think like a listener. Share your song with others and upload it online to get even more feedback. To get your music out there, check out Electro Wow‘s music promotion services on Fiverr. And don’t forget to attend demo listening sessions at conferences and songwriting groups.