[linkin_brandon]

i need steps... im having trouble making up words and counter melodies... i am a perfectionist and i want it to be almost if not as good as some blink 182 songs... i know you all think they are simple songs but making them has alot of theory behind it... so could you help me out cuz im having trouble... also my melodies all sound retarded when played... STEP BY STEP

[CHI U]

i do not know you just have to FEEL it or something i guess.

[anubis2night]

First off you need to differenciate between punk rock and emo punk which is more than likely Blink 182. I'm not knocking Blink but they are not true punk, that said, try studying true punk masters, ramones, smith's stuff like that look for simple 2 - 3 chord hooks then work on lyrics. Also might want to check out the scene and determine what style you want to try out. Your style will have a huge effect on the music you will write and play as well as lyrics.