Songwriting
Expand All Guide SectionsSongwriting Basics
Many publications about the songwriting community are good for beginners and those seeking a general overview. The sites below offer a wide variety of information about the craft, with facts on some established artists and the business of songwriting.
Dulcinea's Insight
- A number of comprehensive online-only magazines serve as equal parts encyclopedia and community guide. These, and their print counterparts, are good for general overviews on the songwriting community and for researching business, publishing, and licensing.
- Online versions of popular print magazines often have the most resources and clearly presented information.
- The online versions of songwriting magazines are often mainstream but with a decidedly country bent.
Dulcinea's Picks
The Craft of Songwriting
As with poetry, prose, and other forms of writing, there are many schools of thought on song ... read more »
Performance Opportunities
If you're ready to move beyond playing for your friends or busking at train stations, you'll need ... read more »
Songwriters' Festivals and Songwriters' Conferences
Songwriting conferences allow songwriters the opportunity to network with a wider circle of ... read more »
Music Publishing, Music Licensing, and Music Copywriting
The business arm of songwriting is as varied as the creative side. Artists who have moved beyond ... read more »
Songwriters, Song Lyrics, and Song Arrangents
There are many sites devoted to song lyrics and chords by established artists. It is easy to use ... read more »
