Creating a Song

 So you want to know how to create your own unique song? Well, first I suggest you install a great program like Magix Music Maker, to get started. The reason I absolutely love this program is because you can virtually demo each version of the program and after the trail period you can purchase the program for less than a hundred bucks.  You get tons of awesome beats and instruments to choose from. You also have midi and vocal record capabilities in this program which is essential when creating a unique song.  Once you have your program installed go ahead and tour the program and get familiar with it.

Components of a Song

1.      Music

2.      Vocals

3.      Lyrics

4.      Hook

5.      Passion

Music

I noticed most people will listen to a song if it has great music behind it, even if the vocals suck and the lyrics are iffy at best. Why, you may ask? Music sets the ambiance of a song. I am guilty of falling in love with the music in songs and not really the song itself. Sometimes the vocals aren't the best or the lyrics don’t make any sense, but the music grabs me. So make sure you take your time with your music, remember music doesn't have to be accompanied by vocals.

Vocals

If you want to sing along with your music, take the time to warm up your voice and record and record again. Sometimes the first recording will be the best one and other times the last one will be the best.

Lyrics

Use the music to guide you on your lyrics. This is a method I use. Rarely, do my lyrics come before my music but for others this may be different. Music evokes images and thoughts when you listen to it. If you’re using midi to link your instrument to your computer, your lyrics might come in the midst of you playing. Make sure you write what comes to you and then re-read and edit until the flow is right.

Hook

Having a good hook, which is the part of the song that usually gets stuck in our heads, is optimum. The hook can be the same as your chorus or can be the transitional part that comes just before your chorus. Either one of these will work fine in your song.

Passion

Without passion, a song cannot take on dimension. It will be as flat as paper, uninteresting and unappealing. No one wants to listen to music that lacks passion. This is especially vital when it comes to vocals. You have to believe in what you’re singing to your audience. If you say your heart is broke, I want to feel that brokenness when I listen to you sing. Notice I said feel and not hear. No one wants to hear your voice breaking up and you sobbing in the midst of the song, that’s not professional. Now if your listener breaks out in tears because of your sad song, then you've done your job correctly.

Here’s a sample of one of my songs made with Magix Music Maker Dance Edition 4.