At Musical Wonders, our goal is to help students get started with songwriting in a way that feels accessible and fun. We focus on lowering barriers, making songwriting less intimidating, and helping students develop confidence in their creativity. But once students begin to feel comfortable, they might be ready to dive deeper—and that’s where resources like “How To Write Songs” come in!
This fantastic YouTube channel, created by Keppie Coutts and Ben Romalis, explores more advanced songwriting techniques—from crafting stronger melodies to refining lyrical phrasing and creating contrast between song sections.
📽 Watch Their Video: Setting Lyrics to Melody
One of their standout videos focuses on how to set lyrics to melody, ensuring that:
✅ Stressed syllables land on strong beats for natural phrasing.
✅ Melodic contrast is clear between verses and choruses.
✅ A limited note palette in the verses saves new notes for the chorus.
✅ Biggest intervals & longest note durations appear in the chorus for emphasis.
These techniques help songwriters develop melodies that feel intentional and expressive.
Why “How To Write Songs” is a Great Next Step
🔹 Comprehensive Tutorials – Learn about melody, lyrics, chord progressions, and more.
🔹 Practical Exercises – Hands-on activities to improve songwriting skills.
🔹 Lyric Writing Guidance – Tips for finding better rhymes and setting words to music.
🔹 Melodic Development – Techniques to enhance your melodies and song structure.
For students who love songwriting and want to level up their skills, this channel is an amazing next step.
🔗 Check out the “How To Write Songs” YouTube Channel
Have you explored their videos? Which topics would you love to see covered next? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🎶