Learn to write songs
Practical songwriting guides and techniques from professional songwriters. Learn how to write lyrics, structure your songs, and develop your craft — whatever stage you're at.
Songwriting tips · August 11, 2026
Avoiding chord clichés
Avoiding clichés in your chord progressions by using different resolutions
Songwriting tips · January 2, 2026
The 10-Minute Songwriting Challenge: Create a Complete Song Idea Fast
Break through creative blocks with the 10-minute songwriting challenge. Learn how to write a complete song idea in just 10 minutes using focused techniques and prompts.
Insights · May 20, 2025
Advice for unsigned artists and writers
How do you make it into the music industry? Here's our advice to help you take the next step towards being paid to do what you love.
Songwriting tips · April 18, 2025
7 great songwriting habits to help you write your best songs
Discover 7 essential songwriting habits that will transform your music creation process. Learn practical tips from professional songwriters to improve your workflow and write better songs.
Songwriting tips · March 21, 2025
Boost Your Songwriting Process with Chorus: The AI-Powered Tool for Crafting Powerful Lyrics
Supercharge your songwriting with Chorus, the AI-powered tool for lyricists. Discover how to use rhymes, triggers, and next-line suggestions to write better songs.
Songwriting tips · February 17, 2025
6 Tips Pro Songwriters Use For Writing a Better Chorus
Learn six essential tips for writing unforgettable choruses. Discover how repetition, simplicity, and structure can make your songs stand out.
Songwriting tips · March 10, 2022
Creating a Pop Masterpiece: The Power of Structure
Master the art of pop song structure. Learn about A-B-A-B-C-B format, repetition, variation, and how to create engaging intros and outros for your songs.
Songwriting tips · February 12, 2022
The Power of Partnership: Why Collaboration is the Key to Crafting Iconic Pop Songs
Discover how collaboration shapes iconic pop songs. Learn from legendary songwriting partnerships and get tips for finding your own creative partner.
Insights · June 28, 2021
Five tips to help you write your best songs
How do you make sure your songs are the best they can be? Will Hicks, signed Sony ATV songwriter and co-creator of Chorus, tells you how.
Deep dive
Mastering the Chord Pads: From Basic Progressions to Harmonic Tension
Learn how to navigate Chorus's chord pads, use visual color-coding to build emotional tension, explore extensions, and drag seamless progressions directly onto your lyric sheet.