Natural Song Writing: My Evolution
Read about classical musician Jenny Green’s journey of writing songs from metal to ballads and rock, and how she found the “natural” way of songwriting.
Play Melodies by Ear Using Intervals: A Roadmap
A simple framework for learning to play melodies by recognising intervals. Work through these 5 steps to play any melody by ear on your instrument.
Learning to Listen: Lyrics and Melodies
Have you wondered what is more important for a songs success, the melody or lyrics? Find out which is more crucial by looking at examples of hit songs.
How to Improvise on Piano
How to improvise on piano in 5 easy steps! With links to further resources – books, websites and videos there is something for all levels of pianist.
Songwriter’s Secrets: Mastering the Melody
Part of the songwriters secrets series, this tutorial explains how to write a catchy melody with examples and exercises to help you through the process.
How to Write a Song Even If You Don’t Know Music Theory
Learn to write a song. This article goes through exercises and examples to help those with no music theory write great lyrics, melodies and harmonies.
Songwriter’s Secrets: How to Write a Song Without an Instrument
It is possible to write a song even without an instrument – this article explains how you can do it just using listening skills and modern technology.
Songwriter’s Secrets: The Song Writing Process
Follow Sabrina Peña Young as she guides you step by step through the song writing and recording process using the example song Pink Slips and Baby Shoes.
Songwriter’s Secrets: Introduction to Songwriting
Want to write a song, but not sure where to start? In this series songwriter Sabrina Peña Young guides us through writing lyrics, melodies and harmonies.
How to Start Sight-Reading Music in Choir
Scared of singing in a choir because you can’t read music? This tutorial demystifies the sight-reading process taking the fear our of choir singing.
How To Start Improvising Music in 6 Steps
Musical improvisation is a skill which anybody can learn. In fact, you can begin improvising music today. Here are six simple and fun ways to get started.
How to Develop Your New Song's Theme
We think that the theme of a track just means its melody. But in fact theme is a much bigger concept and you should know all your options when writing music.
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