Welcome to World Of Songwriting!

So you want to write a song, but maybe you're not clear on the best way to start?

Or maybe you've been writing songs for years and you are just looking to hone your songwriting skills?

Whatever your situation you've found a resource that will guide you step by step through the songwriting process. World of Songwriting is your #1 online songwriting resource and will show you how to write, record and sell songs.

Learn To Write Songs:

• Beginner Songwriting Tips - 10 Steps To success
  Take a look at the bigger picture of becoming a professional songwriter. Let me show you exactly what you need to do!
  


• Songwriting Ideas
  Have you got writers block? Learn to beat writers block, find inspiration for new songs and be prepared for future creative droughts.


• Songwriting Tools
  Lets take a look at the essential tools a songwriter needs to get started.
  
  
• Parts Of A Song
  Learn all about the different parts of a song: verse, chorus, bridge, outro etc.
  
  
• Song Structure
  Learn about the most popular song structures; AAA, Verse-Chorus, AABA.
  


• Drum Rhythm
  Feel the beat! Create killer drum beats and understand how to use rhythm effectively.
  
  
• Musical Harmony
  Learn all about chord construction, chord structure and chord progressions.
  
  
• Music Melody
  The characteristics of a great melody and how to write one.
  
  
• How To Write Song Lyrics
  The basics of writing song lyrics. Learn about timeframe, viewpoint and theme.
  
  
• Words That Rhyme
  Learn about perfect rhyme, imperfect rhyme, open and closed rhyming.
  
  
• Poetic Devices
  Learn all about imagery, metaphor, alliteration, meter etc...
  
  
• How To Write A Song
  Put everything you've learned into practice by constructing a song from start to finish.

Learn To Record Songs:

• Home Recording Studio Tips & Photos
  The place to view and post pictures of home recording studios of every shape and size.
  
  
• Building A Home Recording Studio
  Everything you need to know about setting up your home recording studio with easy to follow guides.
  
  
• Pre-Production
  Take a look at some of the first steps you should take in the recording process.
  
  
• Recording Music
  Learn about creating session templates and the correct order in which to record your tracks.
  
  
• Editing Music
  Editing allows you to fix problems in your tracks, make changes to the structure of a song and also create composite tracks.
  
  
• Mixing Music
  Learn all about panning, EQ, effects and levels.
  
  
• Music Mastering
  Lets take a look at the mysterious art of mastering music.
  
  
• Sell Your Music
  You've put the hours in writing, recording, overdubbing, editing, mixing and mastering; now it's time to let the world hear your music.

Learn To Sell Songs:

• What Is Copyright
  Learn all about music copyright law and what is and isn't protected.
  
  
• Music Royalties
  Royalties is how you get paid from your music. Learn about; Mechanical Royalties, Performance Royalties, Synchronization Royalties, Print Royalties.
  
  
• Recording Contracts
  Learn the main points of a music contract.
  
  
• Music Industry Jobs
  There is many different roles for a songwriter; jingle writer, composer, staff writer etc. Find out which one suits you best.
  
  
• Music Publishing
  Do you know what happens when you get a song published? If not then you need to read this.
  
  
• Music Self Publishing
  Some songwriters choose to publish their music themselves. If this is a route you are thinking of taking then READ THIS FIRST!
  
  
• Record Labels
  It's important to understand who controls the music market and how they work.
  
  
• Music Marketing
  Attracting more fans means more people will buy your CD's, come to your shows, and spread the word to their friends. Learn how to do it here.
  
  
• Getting Published
  Some important steps to take in your search for a music publisher.
  

Songwriting Resources:

• Buy Musical Instruments
  Treat yourself to some new gear and put that smile back on your face.
  
  
• Home Recording Studio Computer
  What is the best studio computer to get, Mac or PC? The debate continues!
  
  
• Home Recording Equipment Hardware
  Lets take a look at some of the best hardware for use in your home recording studio.
  
  
• Songwriting Software
  There is a lot of software out there to choose from, lets sift the best from the rest.
  
  
• Songwriting Books
  What are the must have song writing books? Lets take a look!
  
  
• Songwriting Contests
  Why not test your song writing skills by entering some of your finished songs into some of the world's best song writing competitions.
  
  
• Songwriting Websites
  Cool links to some of the best song writing and music related websites on the net.
  

Songwriting Blog
Our song writing blog will keep you up-to-date with our newest song writing articles, guides and tips.

Songwriting Articles
A collection of songwriting tips and tricks.

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