THE GUITARIST’S GUIDE TO WRITING SONGS
Getting started
Follow our shortlist of gear essentials your inspired musical ideas
‘What do I need in order to write a song?’, you may be thinking to yourself. Well, for the simplest songs, just a guitar and a flash of inspiration may be all it takes.
Of course, we’re concerned most with the writing process here, but if you want to write down or recall those creative ideas, you’ll need to organise your space and potentially stock up on a few essential items to record yourself with. You don’t need a huge budget or much expertise. It’s possible to create studio quality recordings with just a smartphone and a basic audio interface, and you can find free recording software in the Google Play/Apple App stores. Here’s a rundown of a typical setup.