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.