Whether you are a Jim Croce fan or not, saying “I love you,” in a song is something that goes above and beyond. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, now is a perfect time to write, sing, and record your own special song for that special someone on your Valentine’s Day list. Roses and chocolates are great, but having a song written and performed just for you is a sentiment that will last forever. Think you can’t do it? Think again!

Everyone is a Songwriter

Ask most people if they can write a song, and they will likely say “No way.” Sure, some people are more talented with a guitar than others or gifted with prose writing, but putting a song together doesn’t necessarily take magic. Many of the greats in music insist that anyone who “wants” to write a song can write a song. Putting a song together is a process, like most things, and once you understand that it just needs a beginning, middle, and end, you can quickly start piecing it together. 

Song Structure

At the heart of every good song is its structure. The structure is like the skeleton and the thing that holds a song together. The most common structure is verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus (or ABABCB). The verse is the part that sets up the story, message, or emotion. The chorus is where you insert emotional high points that are memorable and repetitive. 

A Title or Song Topic

For a song to come together and give your Valentine a special message all their own, you have to examine what you want to say. Choose a title that goes along with what you want that special person in your life to know or feel. Be creative – tailoring it to a special event or emotion will make it mean even more.

Rely on the “Hook”

What is the hook? For songwriting, the hook is the part of the song that you want the listener to walk away with. Usually found in the chorus, it is accompanied by an instrumental section. Hooks should be short and direct so that they can be remembered by the listener. 

Ask Other Musicians to Help Out

Writing your own song alone can be very intimidating. If you want a little help to move it along, you can turn to other people in your life with a musical background. A song can have many different talents consulting. If you are someone who enjoys writing lyrics, enlist a guitar player. If piano is your thing and you are at a loss for words, find someone who can write down the words and emotions you feel. Collaboration doesn’t negate the sentiment behind the writing of a song. 

It’s All About the Presentation

One of the best parts about writing a song for someone is being able to play it for them. Our studios are set up so that you can perform your song either one-on-one or with an entire group watching. We also have professional recording expertise and equipment. If you’re too shy to perform it in person, we can record and edit it professionally so that you can give it to your loved one to have forever. 

 Valentine’s Day might be coming up fast but there is still time to write and produce a song that says it all to the one you love. Whether you need help with the vocals or the instruments, Pop Rehearsal is here to help. We can work with you to produce something for your Valentine that will be a token of your love and say all that you want. Contact us today and let’s make this a memorable holiday!