How I Write a Hook for a New Song (6 Steps)
Writing a memorable hook is essential for creating a song that resonates with listeners. Here's my step-by-step process to ensure my hooks are catchy and stand out: Assumptions: You have a Beat or Instrumental Potential Idea or direction you'd like to take the track The Ability to activity write and record. Key Factor: Ability to hear my voice live. Eliminated my personal head voice from the equation. Why is this a key? I found that if I write without hearing how it sounds through a mic it doesn’t sound great when I go to record, I become less inspired due to the song not sounding how I anticipated… Step 1: Skatting/Freestyle/Mumbling/Humming The first step is to let your creativity work its magic. Skat, freestyle, mumble, or hum along with the beat. This phase is about experimentation, so nothing is set in stone. Try unique phrasing , tonal changes, key changes, use your voice as the instrument and get weird and enjoy the experience. Step 2: Documenting/B...