This article is from the Songwriting FAQ, by Greg Skinner gds@best.com.
There are several ways of answering this question, depending on your
goals, your skills, and the resources you have at your disposal.
The easy answer is just to dive right in and do it. Hum melodies to
yourself, think up some words to fit the melodies to, pick up your
favorite instrument to add some harmony, and there you are. You're a
songwriter.
 
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