There are many different ways to write a song. Different people have different methods of writing; however, not everyone has found what works for them. Sometimes it will seem easy and other times it will seem almost impossible. These are just a few helpful tips that I use when I'm working on a new song. I hope they help you in the future!

1. Play all of the time.

Play as much as possible. I usually write songs on my guitar because I can carry it around. I play as much as I can. When I’m watching T.V, when I’m playing video games, and when I'm just lying in bed. You never know when inspiration will strike. The more you play, the more likely you are to find something you like. When you like a tune, record it on your phone. It can be a 20-second riff or even a full-length song It doesn’t matter! Even if you don’t do anything with it immediately, you might be writing something down the line and use it then.

2. Write more.

Write everything down. Even if you have to force yourself to. If you’re anything like me, you will hate 80 percent of the lyrics you write. So if you write more, you’re more likely to like something that you have written. Plus, the more you write, the better you will get. Personally, I like to physically write down lyrics in a book I carry around, but you can do it however you like. You can write a note in your phone, you can text it to yourself, whatever works.

3. Ask for help.

Don’t be afraid to ask someone for help. If you’re having trouble with lyrics, they might help you to see it from a new angle. If you’re stuck on the instrumentals, they can tell you what they think sounds good and what doesn’t work. Whenever I’m having trouble with lyrics, I ask my mom to read them. She’ll read the song and give me a few suggestions on what she would say, and even if I don’t like her suggestions, it helps me to just get out of the box that I’ve put myself in. When you are writing a song you might spend a few hours on it at a time, so when you get stuck it helps to have someone else hear it because they have a clear head.

4. Take breaks.

I know I said to play as much as possible, but sometimes the best thing you can do is take a break. If you spend a few hours working on a new song and get stuck, it can help to stop and get your mind off of it for a while. Put down your pen, guitar, whatever you’re using and leave it. Go for a walk, get something to eat, call a friend. Do anything to get your mind off your song. After you have taken some time off you’ll have a clear head and you can go back to writing with a fresh perspective.