Writing a song can be one of the most joyous things a person can do, whether it’s for a musical, to improve other facets of creativity, or simply to bring a new sound into the world. If you’ve been ...

So, you’re writing a musical. Congratulations! Now you just need three things: a story, songs, and songs that tell the story. Sound intimidating? Worry not: We’ve got tips, tricks, and a full ...

Adrianne Lenker is one of the most talented and prolific songwriters out there (between 2018 and 2023, Lenker's released six albums, three solo and three with Big Thief), though she's slowed her roll ...

Making music is the perfect rainy day or holiday break activity with family. Creating something with the people you care about is both an excellent way to relax and a way to learn something new about ...

Making your first tentative steps in songwriting can be daunting, but thankfully, AI technology is here to help. The following tools will generate a quick sketch to offer inspiration or even assist ...

Watch the video below – then scroll down to read a step-by-step breakdown of the songwriting process, complete with timecodes so you can skip straight to the right section. The first decision is ...

In 2013, playwright David Adjmi came up with the idea for Stereophonic, a show about a group of ego-clashing, Fleetwood Mac–esque musicians working on their soon-to-be-epochal rock album in the ...

Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland and Edward Holland Jr., the songwriting trio that penned "Heat Wave," "You Can't Hurry Love" and 48 other number-one hits explain how inspiration can turn into a hit song.

The dynamic divas of Girls5eva are back for Season 3, which debuted (along with the first two seasons of the show) on its new home at Netflix this week, bringing with it the undeniably catchy songs ...