Children's Songs

At DyHard Productions we have written Children’s songs for schools, Children’s TV shows, animations, kid’s workout videos and more.

Children’s songs differ slightly from a traditional pop song in as much as the lyrics are more straightforward, with usually a direct positive and fun message sometimes with an emphasis on learning. Musically it’s catchy, likeable and easy on the ear. We have previous experience of running music workshops for children of all ages. If you’re looking for a kids song for your project DyHard Productions can deliver what you’re looking for.

“What is your process while composing, recording and mixing Children’s songs”

Firstly we discuss with you what you looking to achieve with the song, what style you would like, do you want male or female vocals, what is the purpose of the song, and do you have any musical, melodic or lyrical ideas already? This is done before we send you a custom quote, and makes sure we understand what you’re looking to achieve from the children’s song, and how we can work on it. 

Once we begin on the project we will produce a basic demo of our ideas. For example, the demo can typically take the form of an intro, verse and chorus. It’s a very basic recording, recorded in our studio quickly as we’re composing ideas. The demo will usually use a drum loop, and only a few basically recorded instruments and vocals, but it enables you to hear the tempo, melodic ideas and direction of the song. Demos typically use ‘scratch lyrics’, made-up words and phrases that convey the melody. Once we have approval from you we move on to producing a length full demo, still in the basic demo form, but you’re able to hear the song in its full length. 

On approval of the full demo, we move on to the lyrical content. We’re able to do this as we have already demoed the melodic structure. We work with you to make sure the lyrics contain the subject and meaning you want, however, if you don’t have a preference either way we will write lyrics that we feel fit the mood and vibe of the song. 

On approval of the lyrics, we start the recording. We record and engineer every song in our studio, and we’re hands-on during the whole process. After the recording is complete we will send you the first mix. We then discuss with you any changes you might want to the mix. Once you approve the final mix we can master it and send it to you in a high-quality WAV format. 

“What is the payment process & what files do you deliver?”

We except payment via PayPal, and all prices are in USD. We request a 50% deposit before starting the composition, and 50% after your approval of the final mix. The mixes are sent to you in mp3 format, with a DyHard Productions audio watermark. Once the final mix is approved and the balance is paid we send you the full quality mix in WAV file.

“How many revisions do I get?”

This can be discussed before we start the process, but typically a song would have 3 revisions on the mix. As we’ve mentioned above, we always demo the song first and there are no revision limits on that process. Therefore, we can guarantee that you like the song and it’s direction before we start the final recording process.

“What is your songwriting timescale?”

Again, this can be discussed before hand, and we are able to write and record very fast if it’s required. A typical kids song would take approx 2 weeks from demo stage to final recording, but after discussing your project with you we can give you a clearer time frame depending on the writing and production involved. 

“Can you write a song in any style?”

We have written 100s of songs in many styles, and have achieved success in various genres including rock, country, heavy metal, pop, jazz, blues, funk, soul, synthwave, retrowave, chillwave, reggae, singer-songwriter, folk and world music. Please message us to discuss your project and can send you examples of other Children’s music we have written, and discuss what style you require.

“I already have lyrics or a poem, can you put these to music?”

Yes, this is quite a common request and we have worked with clients lyrics or poems and put them to music. We can work with a lyrical idea no matter how big or small. We have composed a lot of Children’s music to rhymes that have previously been written. 

“I already have some musical ideas, can you work with these?”

Again, this is a common request and we have written many songs in this way. Sometimes a client has a chorus, but no verse, or a melodic idea that needs chords and a structure. We are able to work with your musical ideas no matter what stage they are at.

“I don’t require a full song, but just a demo that I will take away and record myself. Can you do that?”

Yes! We are also able to write and record simple demos for artists who then take the song to their studio or producer and flesh it out from there. 

“I have a full song, but it needs pre-production before I record – Can you do this?”

Yes! Pre-production can take many forms, from us offering up arrangements ideas to musical and melodic contributions.

“Can you be hired as a Ghost Writer?”

Yes, in music, ghostwriters are often used to write songs, lyrics, and instrumental pieces that are then credited to another person as the author. As we offer a “buy out” on much of our work, you can hire DyHard Productions as ghost writers.

“Do I have to credit you for your work?”

For much for our work we offer a ‘buy out’ – meaning we provide our service as ‘work for hire’ and you retain all commercial rights and copyright. In that scenario you don’t have to credit us, and this has been the case with projects where we have been ghost writers, however you can also credit us if you wish and still retain all the commercial rights and copyright.

“Can I hear examples of your work?”

Yes, please check out our songwriting portfolio HERE.

The songs contained are just a selection of our work, and we have also broken down the tracks into playlists to make it easier to find what you are looking for, there is a dedicated Kid’s Songs playlist that we hope you enjoy. Each song has some written detail regarding how we contributed to the track, from full songwriting and composition to top line writing or mixing. 

We have also have a comprehensive Behance portfolio with more details on some of our favourite projects.

“Can you provide Stems?”

Stems are the individual tracks that make up a ‘mix’ of a song. Yes we can provide these, as well as our mix.