{"id":39473,"date":"2018-06-24T00:11:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-24T00:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=39473"},"modified":"2022-03-18T08:57:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T13:57:55","slug":"6-steps-becoming-better-songwriter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/6-steps-becoming-better-songwriter\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps in Becoming a Better Songwriter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"produ-4174879794\" class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement produ-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-7346881266103-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-7346881266103-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-7346881266103-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-7346881266103-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-7346881266103-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p>The path to improvement as a songwriter is an on-going, ever-evolving process. As a craft, songwriting is highly individualistic, dictated by a host of personal characteristics. The instrument(s) you play, the genre(s) you most enjoy, and your technical and creative abilities all contribute to your approach as a musician, and differentiate you from others.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, pinpointing ways to become a better songwriter is no simple task. Your favorite elements of a progressive rock band, for instance, may not seem immediately translatable when producing pop!<\/p>\n<p>There are, however, areas of interest that can prove useful in becoming a better songwriter overall.<\/p>\n<h1>Listen to Good Songwriting<\/h1>\n<p>Seems pretty straight-forward, doesn&#8217;t it? Regardless of the genre you write, filling your head with work by whom we consider the &#8220;masters&#8221; can&#8217;t hurt! Listen to The Beatles; The Rolling Stones; Led Zeppelin; Bob Dylan; Michael Jackson; ABBA!<\/p>\n<p>Getting a feel for and understanding how amazing musicians structure their work and build a compelling and cohesive song is paramount to being able to do the same yourself.<\/p>\n<p>After familiarizing yourself with the &#8220;greats,&#8221; studying artists in your particular genre is the logical next step. You&#8217;ll then be able to incorporate specific elements of songwriting into your own music.<\/p>\n<p>READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/understanding-music-modes\/\">Understanding Music Modes<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-studio-desks\/\">Best Studio Desks for Home Mixing<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/supersaw-synth-explained\/\">How to Design and Use Supersaw Synth<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Be an Honest Songwriter<\/h1>\n<p>In other words, write what comes to you naturally. Nothing is more of a turn off for listeners than an artist who comes across as dishonest, disinterested, or just plain phony.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39477 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2.jpg\" alt=\"6 Steps in Becoming a Better Songwriter_2\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-227x170.jpg 227w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-40x30.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-563x422.jpg 563w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-13x10.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-12x9.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_2-385x289.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Forcing yourself to write pop music &#8220;because it&#8217;s what sells&#8221; won&#8217;t make you a better artist; following your intuition and writing what you care about and actively enjoy is a much better practice.<\/p>\n<p>That isn&#8217;t to say you shouldn&#8217;t experiment with different or unfamiliar genres, but you certainly shouldn&#8217;t &#8220;force&#8221; anything. Be honest!<\/p>\n<h1>Pay Attention to Structure<\/h1>\n<p>Song structure is so, so important. The best songwriters take listeners on a dynamic aural journey that has you hitting &#8220;replay&#8221; instead of &#8220;skip.&#8221; If you&#8217;ve taken the first step to heart, you&#8217;ve likely already picked up a few hints on how to better structure a song.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps you&#8217;re missing a pre-chorus to build up to a massive chorus; maybe a bridge is the needed segue into the final verse or chorus. It could be that a section of the song is too long or too short.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the case may be, building a <em>compelling<\/em> song structure is what sets apart great songwriters from so-so ones. Determine the song&#8217;s journey and make sure you&#8217;ve structured it appropriately.<\/p>\n<h1>Get Feedback<\/h1>\n<p>Share your music with those who can provide an honest critique of your work. It&#8217;s easy to become jaded by our own music, or to even go the opposite direction and fall in love with it! Having an unbiased source of feedback is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, there&#8217;s arguably no better indicator of how your work is received than to perform it live. If you have the means, take your stuff to a stage. The audience will let you know what&#8217;s working and what isn&#8217;t. Take mental notes and use them to improve your songwriting.<\/p>\n<h1>Write with Others<\/h1>\n<p>Collaboration can sometimes be the best way to maximize a song&#8217;s potential. For many artists working alone is preferable, but creating with someone who shares your taste and vision is an invaluable resource. Engaging with each other during a session can steer a project in places you wouldn&#8217;t otherwise reach alone. Hopefully, of course, this is for the betterment of the song!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also advisable to collaborate with songwriters whom you look up to or consider better than yourself. If possible, work with someone at a level you&#8217;d like to reach and take some of their secrets!<\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39478 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3.jpg\" alt=\"6 Steps in Becoming a Better Songwriter_3\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-633x422.jpg 633w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-15x10.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-13x9.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-Steps-in-Becoming-a-Better-Songwriter_3-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1>Practice, Practice, and More Practice<\/h1>\n<p>By far the most important thing you can do as a songwriter is\u00a0to<em> do it as often as possible.<\/em>\u00a0The only way to get better at anything is to dedicate yourself to it, ideally making it a habitual practice.<\/p>\n<p>Setting aside as much time as you can each day or week to work on music is the best thing you can do to improve your craft.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to use inspiration as an excuse to avoid sitting down and writing: &#8220;I&#8217;m just not\u00a0<i>feeling\u00a0<\/i>it right now.&#8221; Treating songwriting like a workout and doing it regardless of whether you feel &#8220;inspired&#8221; will ensure that you improve over time. 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