What does a songwriter do?

Goes fishing for inspiration until they catch something. Have an Eminem-style work ethic in the studio. The good songs come quickly. (Live Forever, Imagine, One, Angels, Yesterday took leas than 30 mins to write) - the songs that take a lot longer to write are usually B sides! Read Songwriters on Songwriting by Paul Zillo. For inspiration (relevant to writing business stories) - 🎸Watch Noel Gallagher deconstructing Morning Glory (at Rockfield) 🎵 3-2-1 with McCartney on Disney+ 🪘 Get Back on Disney+ 📱 Zane Lowe interview (Fred Again..) 💛Chris Martin on writing “Yellow 🩵 Anything with Billie Eilish and Finneas talking about their process on YouTube. 🙌🏻

Pretty sure they start with a bottle of Moët for two Monday, and take her for a drink on Tuesday. Can't remember what they tend to do on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but if it's at all strenuous they probably just chill on Sunday.

I love writing lyrics for my HypnoGuided Songs. Each one has a message that contributes positive perspectives for our lives. One of my favorites is "Heal Your Inner World" sung by Ricky Persaud, Jr who created the music and sings the lyrics. He is a Grammy member and has performed at Carnegie Hall in NYC. This song gives you confidence, pleasure just listening, and focuses on positive strengths you have that contribute to Healing our world. It especially may be valuable for those people who feel they are unworthy. You have to love and accept yourself to break through that feeling of not being good enough! This song reminds you that you can!

A songwriter transforms the ordinary into the lyrical. Through observing the world, personal relationships, nature, and a variety of other stimuli - the songwriter writes tunes and lyrics, blending them together to create a musical masterpiece. It is important to understand that a songwriter may choose to only "write" musical tunes, through musical instruments. The creation of an original composition through guitars, pianos, violins, et cetera qualifies as songwriting. Similarly, they may also exclusively write lyrics, which are the words sung aloud in a song. Examples of both: Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift.

Inspiration comes from different places Some write poetry and create music that fits it Others fit the lyrics to an existing harmony To me, words don't come easy without a melody It's not about talent It's about having something to say Dug deep into your heart, and people wil listen Song writing is a mix between being very technical and get totally carried away by your emotions

Think of songwriting like sculpting. The initial draft is merely a rough block, waiting to be refined. Revising means chipping away at clunky verses, polishing the chorus to shine, and finding the emotional core that gives the song its depth. Use feedback as sandpaper, smoothing out kinks and sharpening melodies. Embrace software as your chisel, adding layers of texture, sculpting bridges, and carving out space for instrumental flourishes. Don't be afraid to experiment with genre and style like changing the marble – a surprising twist can make your song a masterpiece. Remember, the perfect song is unearthed, not written in one draft. So grab your chisel, crank up the DAW, and keep sculpting until your melody sings.

Sometimes it takes a couple of years to actually finish a song. I have a few going at once so I can go back and edit and fine tune!

“I love my songs! I’m their biggest champion, and I won’t stop until my little babies are adopted by someone who can help share them with the world. I pitch everywhere and often. Sometimes, it takes years to land a place for your song to flourish! Be brave and bold, and pitch anywhere and everywhere. We’re salesmen too! We make stuff and sell stuff. Our stuff just happens to be music.

Teaching your brain to listen, teaches you how to write The more exposed you are to different genres and cultures, the richer you are Even if you focus on one genre (let's say pop), listening to others open up your creativity and knowledge An entire world open up to you You can add a jazz or rock vibe to your song You can variate because different sounds are already inside your ear You figure out a lot about yourself, and you realize you can navigate through different styles and add your personality to them Also, how incredible is it to express the same concept with different flavours The same concept said in jazz is not the same concept said in pop, or better yet, its highlighting it from different angles

The thirst for knowledge, the comprehension of language, the understanding that learning is the key to climbing higher in your career; well now, that's the best.

Wow, I love your enthusiasm. As a songwriter, I find it difficult to be the Salesman! I want the salesman to be in the outer office Selling Me while I tinker/or collaborate in the back room! I am working through being raised to be private.

Collaborating is a joy! Chemistry is rare, and when you find it by collaborating with lots, you’ll want to stay close to the ones with whom you create a spark! It’s like speed dating! We hang out for 3-4 hours and then it’s on to the next one. Eventually, we find the one or two collaborators that bring what you’re missing! It’s amazing!

As any artist can attest, collaborative experiences can, more often than not, be nightmarish in nature. Artists need to find a counterpart that beguiles and complements their art. To find the dynamic in another individual, or group for that matter, is not without a challenge, but when the planets align, the stars will shine.

Don’t do music for a job unless you are obsessed because it’s HARD! It’s pretty much impossible! The best trait, even above talent, is perseverance!

Songwriters are constantly judged by people And it's normal, it's the all point of making music, to let people decide if they like our work or not But when you have something you say And you say it from your heart Somone will always resonate That's why we're here To make people listen and make them feel It may be hard to expose your soul like that But music is sharing That's just the truth

It needs a lot of hard work to come in a better position,and initially there will be problems .Some may not like the songs written or may not recognise the talent.But the inner motivation if it tries to work even harder , absolutely the result will be positive.

A songwriter crafts lyrics and melodies to create songs. They channel emotions, experiences, and narratives into poetic verses, often collaborating with composers to shape musical arrangements. With a keen understanding of rhythm and rhyme, songwriters capture the essence of stories, emotions, or social commentary. Their work can span various genres, influencing the mood and tone of the music. Beyond writing, they may collaborate with musicians, producers, and artists to bring their compositions to life, contributing to the expressive and transformative power of music. Songwriters harness the power of language to create melodies that evoke emotions, employing rhyme, rhythm, and metaphor to convey complex feelings succinctly.

She writes songs! I personally believe songwriting is one of the hardest forms of writing. You need to take care of the flow, the rhythm, the words, and whatnot. And yet it is one of the most captivating works artistically.

As a wise person once said "It's art And art isn't supposed to be beautiful It's supposed to make you feel something" Study theory, study writing, be technical, be precise But it's art So don't get lost in the race to perfection And just let it mean something

Simple answer? A song writer writes a song! But actually it’s not that simple. Writing a song is not just writing the lyrics, or coming up with a beautiful melody, or programming the music. Song writing is a combination of these and many more creative activities. So, next time you use the term songwriter, please keep in mind it’s different from lyricist, composer or programmer.

A song writer puts in words what others struggle to express. That's how beautiful and expressive their art us. Songs have the power to change people and song writers usher in the change.

A songwriter creates lyrics and melodies for songs. They express emotions, tell stories, or convey messages through their writing. Songwriters often collaborate with musicians to bring their compositions to life, contributing to the creative process of producing music.