It goes without saying that a good chord progression can be fundamental to a quality song, but when you find yourself staring at a blank screen, how do you get started and string an appropriate set of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty/Kevin Trimmer When we listen to any form of music, we listen for the elements that ...

Being able to create your own music in an integral part to becoming a great musician. Having been a musician myself for 18 years, I know firsthand how exciting and rewarding it can be to write your ...

Writing a song or lyric can seem intimidating if you sit down and try to write from nothing. Some people think you need extensive music theory training or singing lessons. But there’s a technique to ...

In 1970, George Harrison became the first Beatle to score a No. 1 hit as a solo artist. The song, “My Sweet Lord,” from his album “All Things Must Pass,” boasts a gorgeous melody so basic and ...

In an era when millions of songwriters upload music to the internet—and just about any song can be plucked from obscurity by TikTok teens—it seems inevitable that the same melodies end up in different ...

Before they could write infectious classics like "I'm Still Standing," Elton John and Bernie Taupin had to first find their footing. "Jewel Box," out Friday, is a sprawling collection of nearly 150 ...