So, you’re writing a musical. Congratulations! Now you just need three things: a story, songs, and songs that tell the story. Sound intimidating? Worry not: We’ve got tips, tricks, and a full ...

The first line of a song has an important job. It is an invitation to the listener. Lyrically, it’s the first taste of what is to come in the next 3 minutes. The listener is faced with the question of ...

In 2013, playwright David Adjmi came up with the idea for Stereophonic, a show about a group of ego-clashing, Fleetwood Mac–esque musicians working on their soon-to-be-epochal rock album in the ...

Last October, when I started making a list of Louisiana adventures I could do for my Tuesday column (in its 30th iteration this week), "help write a song" was on the list. Jodi James jumped to the top ...

Songwriting is an especially powerful tool used by music therapists. It opens a path to access, verbalize, and express feelings that are otherwise often difficult to process. It harnesses creativity, ...