Songwriting isn’t easy. Or, rather, writing good songs isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it. However, it’s not ‘magic’ either. Sure, you need inspiration, dedication and - let’s face it - ...

No one would be foolish enough to turn down songwriting advice from Paul McCartney. Find our favorite tips from the former Beatle, below.

By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30-Day Singer Videos by American Songwriter Songwriting is a profession that doesn’t have an exact playbook and varies greatly among those who do it ...

When it comes to songwriting, if you possess basic keyboard skills, you’re already 10 steps ahead of most music-makers. The fundamentals of piano playing are easy to pick up, while the piano itself is ...

FM Pop Music School — established in 2005 by local songwriting veterans Eric Ng and Xiaohan — is offering free virtual classes on writing lyrics, composing melodies, and music arrangement ...

Tweedy’s enthusiasm, humility and wonder about music feel authentic here, while his tips and tricks for songwriters are both practical and achievable, making for a brief but inspired — and ...

Between writing jingles for Chris Moyles, penning film and TV scores and putting together his debut solo album, there's not really an area of songwriting Justin Stoneman hasn't at least dabbled in ...

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy has announced a follow-up to his 2019 memoir, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back). How To Write One Song – published by Dutton on October 13 – is billed as a "candid and ...

Jason Mraz shared some songwriting - and life - tips ahead of his first Hong Kong gig for his 'Good Vibes' tour.

R&B songbird Lyric has blossomed since the last time rolling out spoke with her. Her voice is a melody, her music has matured and her subject matter carries the depth of one who is experiencing ...