Over the years I've learned a lot about the process of writing songs by studing with some great artists. On this page, I'll share what I've learned. I don't claim to be the authorative source, I'm just a songwriter sharing his ideas. I'm sure there are more complete sources and ideas out there. Don't hesitate to e-mail me with corrections, your ideas, or links to good information.

Getting started - tips to get started in songwriting

Getting your idea - how to develop ideas for a song

Song structure - verse, chorus, bridge and more

Making a song special - things to think about to get your song to stand out

Performance - some tips for performing.

Just enough theory - just enough theory so you can find that next chord in your song

Top songwriting tips of 2006 - everything I learned in one year on 3 pages.

Tips from Rob Roper - I've learned a lot from Rob. I'm really exicted that he's sharing his secrets.

Crawl First - Rob's advice on getting started

Get out of the House - sage advice on how to expand your songwriting prowess