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 ...

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 ...

White Iverson, Rockstar, Psycho, Congratulations—finding some common technical things, lyrical themes and saying and then ...

There are many people who sing and write lyrics, but turning those ideas into a song can seem impossible when you don’t play an instrument. It’s by no means impossible, though. There are several ...

EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken and Tony-nominated lyricist Glenn Slater continue their musical partnership with Netflix's animated gem "Spellbound." Ahead, they walk IndieWire through the magical ...

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, ...

In short, another example of their uncanny ability to write great movie musical songs. "A musical is a musical," Menken said during a recent interview with IndieWire. "It is a good song if it moves ...