Tips on Songwriting Step #2 - THE TITLE

1. THE THEME
2. THE TITLE
3. THE LYRICS
4. THE VOCAL MELODY
5. THE ARRANGEMENT
6. THE PRODUCTION

A good title should be instantly memorable, it should put a picture in your mind of an event or situation and it should lend itself to a catchy melody, or one that's suitable for your music style.

A good title will naturally lend itself to a catchy hook, finding that title can be hard, especially when so many songs have been released over the decades ... how can you find a new one?!

One way is to keep your "antenna up", as Lionel Ritchie put it. Be aware of what people are saying around you and if you are writing for a teen market, take a look at teen magazines, if it's urban you want then check out urban mags. Words and phrases are everywhere ... you just need to pick up on them when they come!

Finding a title that paints a picture all on it's own is also very important because it will create a deeper connection with the listener. The best songs create images in the listeners mind or evoke an emotion, your title will help achieve this.

Elton John's "Sorry seems to be the hardest word" instantly evokes an emotion that can be identified by all of us ... a time where we have experienced how hard it can be to say sorry even though we know we should!

Go to the next part: Tips on songwriting - The Lyrics