HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A SONG WRITER FOR BIG NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY

Do you enjoy writing or composing music? well how would you like to make money from your unique hobby? if your answer is yes then you are at the right place and you are about to learn how to make money writing songs in this short and simple steps, you should pay close attention because shortly i will give you the most valid tips and and step by step guide how to be a professional song writer and how to make money writing music for big names in the industry.
As a song writer or music composer you are expected to create original music and lyrics which would be recorded and performed by singers, music groups and sometimes bands. you can choose the genre you prefer and you can otherwise choose to remain versatile in your skills by taking on several genres but be warned that you would need to work harder to perfect each skill as it is a necessity that all your songs must be an overkill if you expect to stay afloat in the business for long and out live the competition, yes that's right, there is a lot of competition out there and nobody is going to pay good money for wack or vague lyrics, especially if it seems experimental, that would only make you look unprofessional and that is very bad for business, so the most likely way of becoming a successful song writer is to stick to the genre you know best and that way it would be easier to target your market or selling point, some labels might even call you up for a permanent position and in a situation where you are under a lot of pressure to deliver songs on the go you might want to be sticking to the genre that you are more comfortable with and you have to be very creative with your content and lyrics because that's when the real money comes in.

Song writers are expected to have some level of musical talent, creativity, strong communication skills, discipline, knowledge of music composing software and the ability to use mixers and synthesizers. what?! how do i know all that when i'm just a newbie..it's simple you can watch some tutorial videos online or visit the nearest studio around you and make good affiliations, you might learn something..wink*

LEARN TO PLAY AT LEAST ONE OR MORE INSTRUMENTS

it is not merely enough to poses the talents and creativity but it also goes a long way if you can play an instrument because this will give you a better understanding of notes and you would have a good ear for pitch, you will also have good understanding of melody and harmony, some may choose to enroll in private lessons while some can enroll in a band or orchestra.

COMPLETE A DEGREE PROGRAM

while this may not be a necessity i would only advise people who intend to pursue song writing as a life-long professional career, if you are only interested in making a living  from song writing for a short term then you can skip to the next step but as for individuals interested in developing their com-positional skills they can enroll in a bachelor's degree program in musical composition or theory. These programs teach students how to identify and analyze composition formats and techniques. Courses may cover areas involving keyboarding, music history and analysis, music theory, aural skills, orchestration and composition. These programs may also offer opportunities for students to create original compositions and have them performed.
in order to apply to a music composition program, students generally need to provide a sample of original recorded music. This requires experience composing music prior to enrollment.

MAKING CONTACTS IN THE INDUSTRY
After all the necessary procedures are in place you are now ready to start making contacts in the industry, due to the rate of competition you must package yourself well and go for the Big Fish, as a song writer you should already have your original work recorded, it's best if you have several recordings so you can give producers and agents an idea of the style and genre you represent, you can send your work to record labels and agencies and they will find musicians on their roster who can perform the song, as a writer you can also choose to perform your own songs at events or clubs to gain some awareness and buzz on the streets and before you know it recording institutions and labels would come knocking at your door, you should also keep your eyes down to the latest updates from popular producers and musical icons, preferably those who you feel can easily relate to your style and genre, if you haven't been putting your social media to good use now might be a good time, there are certain artists in the industry with a lot of money and no time at all to compose new songs, get online and start scouting for some big names and make sure they perform the same genre of music, you can reach out to them through their contact information or through their management by composing a very short email portfolio introducing yourself and what you do and then attach few of your recorded materials in the mail so they can listen, make sure your recording and production is fresh and on point, this way they will take you seriously and it would make you look professional.
Once again there are no technical requirements for being a professional song writers, many choose to begin learning how to play an instrument from an early age but even those who are only just beginning to pick up interest can still attract the attention of industry professionals if they can apply the steps written in this article. Good luck!