Q&A for How to Write a Pop Song

Before you go into the actual writing process, find some similarities in the writing styles of Adele and Tori Kelly from their songs. What has made their songs so good and exceptional? Apply these methods when writing your own songs.

You absolutely can, if you have some good ideas for lyrics in your head, you should definitely write them down first, then work on the music later.

If you have a stand out line in your song (also known as a vocal hook) that you repeat many times, use a word or a few words from that. The simplest option is to pick the line you remember most in your chorus.

For a pop song, use the base in the drum kit and an electric guitar for the instruments and to find out the good music to go with the lyrics, say every word using different instruments with a different timing and different pitch/range and see what works best.

If you're talking about a poem that you wrote, no. If it's a poem that someone else wrote, yes, that's plagiarism.

You don't necessarily need to know how to read music, but it's always a good skill to develop. Start by learning scales and basic harmonies and pick up an instrument if you can - piano or guitar would serve your purposes best.

Make a shaker by getting a toilet/kitchen paper tube, covering one end, pouring rice in the other and sealing it. You could do natural sounds such as claps, hums or sighs.

It's best to write about an experience that happened before, whether it's your best friend breaking up with you, or a family member passing away. Popular songs often come from personal experiences.

Sabrina has her "old" songs and her new songs. If you like her old songs better, then try this: Pick a general topic, for example, "Can't Blame a Girl For Trying," and read through the lyrics. Does it rhyme? What do you like about it? Try to think of a catchy phrase or idea to revolve your song around.

Give your poem/song a really good tune, and see if it has a sort of chorus. if your poem fits a tune and has a main bit like a chorus, it should really be a song.

Make the haiku your chorus, but you're going to have to repeat it once. Then just come up with lyrics for your verses.

If you have an image of what you want to say but can't convey it, draw something that connects to the thought instead. The words will come to you eventually.

Yes, you can. Try to put the reasons why she/he broke your heart into the song and maybe if she/he hears the song, she might apologize and decide to be your best friend again.

Yes, it can be with the right sound and lyrics, many country songs can also get on the pop radio stations too.

Maybe use your favourite song and tweak the lyrics slightly, keep the tune but tweak the lyrics and use a lower or higher octave.