Q&A for How to Write a Song With Music and Lyrics

Sing, think of a nice tune in your head and build up on it. It works for everyone!

Of course. If you know how to play the ukulele, you can use it to compose a song.

A good way is to go onto any music making app. Or start searching through the scales and Major & Minor keys until you find a few chords that you like.

You can use synthetic sounds. You can create your own (using appropriate software) or download some from sound libraries.

You can ask a friend to play the music part for you, or just use an online instrument, (virtual piano) by using your keyboard on your computer.

Think about good and bad experiences and get a mood in and sing with emotion like it is happening to you at that second.

You can either print it from your own or a friend's computer. Or, try to draw all the staffs and clefs and notes on music paper.

No age is required. Prince was seven when he wrote his first song, "Funk Machine".

You could record it yourself and then put it on YouTube or another music sharing website. If you wanted to officially release it with a record label, then you'd need to send it off to labels until you found one that wanted to sign you and distribute your music professionally.

Download the app Garage Band. There are many instrument choices and tunes that you can use. You don't even have to know how to play; you can just combine sounds together and experiment.

You could ask family/friends to help you or you could find some songwriters through online forums to give you advice and ideas.

Your song can be about anything, it doesn't matter. It is best to try to rhyme your lyrics, though.

You could be discovered by a record label if enough people hear your music. If you don't want a career as a musician, you could still upload it for your friends and family, or even to make a little money by creating a monetized YouTube channel.

Get ideas, maybe about your favorite things, things about your life,etc. You could also get ideas from other music videos but don’t copy their lyrics, just be inspired.

It should be on the App Store. It is only available on Apple products, such as iPhones and iPads. If you want to use a music app on an Android phone, you can download Maestro. A warning about Maestro is that the files can get corrupted, so be cautious and continuously save your files in a folder that is unrelated to the app. If you want to use a music app on a laptop or desktop computer, there is a program called Crescendo. Note that for Maestro and Crescendo, you will have to be able to read music to use them properly. Watch a YouTube video or ask someone how knows about music how to read sheet music if you currently do not know how.

That's a great start, but remember to have lyrics on your mind. Many people forget to make it simple enough to have lyrics. If you have a really complex melody, you limit the amount of syllables you can have.

You're already halfway there. You chose a topic, it's very relatable, and you chose the genre. All you need now are lyrics and a melody. Take chords that remind you of how you felt when around said crush. Were you confused? Add chords that clash. Happy? Add major chords. Clumsy? Add chords that might not work. You were a child? Add a simple chorus. Experiment with your song! It's the best way to get it right.

You can think of what type of song you want to write. If the chords sound something like it, then use it, but if not, use Garage Band; a music application that works with any instrument.

To make a beat, you'll need a software or app for beat-making. Choose your instruments, create a rhythm, add melody and harmony, and then mix and master your track. Check out free online beat makers or beginners' guides to get started.