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 ...

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 ...

Who doesn’t want to write better songs? Whether you’re new to the craft, stuck in a rut of writing the same old stuff, or chasing that feeling that comes after we write a song that is better than ...

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, ...

Yesterday (April 14), Katy Perry made pop music history when she became the first pop artist to go to space. She, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sanchez stepped ...

Singer Bill Medley thought "Dirty Dancing" was a "porno movie." — -- When it comes to writing a love song, Diane Warren knows a thing or two about what makes a great one. The songwriter, who ...

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 ...