Now newbie songwriters can learn the craft - and sing their own praises online.

Beginning songwriters can hit the right note by starting out with the basics in this guide, including:

? How to create melodies.

? How to create many different harmonies.

? Techniques using deliberate rhythm and stylistic changes.

? How to enable one's songwriting to grow and evolve.

? How to deal with songwriter's block.

? The best places to upload one's work for maximum exposure and opportunities.

Casey Kelly And David Hodge