Write Your First Song – It's Easier Than You Think | Musical Wonders
🎵 Write Your First Song with Grammy Award-winning Music Educator Stephen T. Cox! 🎤 In this fun and easy tutorial, Stephen guides you step-by-step through the process of writing your first song. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to flex those creative muscles, this video will get you started in no time! You’ll learn how to: 🎯 Pick a topic: Anything goes—from your favorite food to a beloved pet! ✍️ Write catchy lyrics: Using a simple A-B-C-B rhyme scheme. 🎶 Match your lyrics with a melody: Try it out with different chord progressions. 🎧 Sing it out: Experiment with your song and have a blast! This video is perfect for both students and teachers, and it’s just the beginning. This video is part of Musical Wonders, a program by the Willis Wonderland Foundation, created to honor the legacy of Hall of Fame songwriter Allee Willis and make music education engaging and accessible for everyone. For more innovative tools and resources, visit williswonderland.org/Musical-wonders and start exploring today! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - How to Write a Song 00:13 - Pick a Topic 00:36 - Write Your First Line 01:52 - Write Your Second Line 02:46 - Write Your Last Two Lines 04:01 - Practice Your Song 04:36 - Sing Your Song 05:20 - Find a Chord Progression 06:41 - Have Fun 07:11 - Learn More at williswonderland.org
