@@metalmastermind Unless, your don’t want their sound to be fading away (For example - Jon Lord of Deep Purple, who was the first one to play his Hammond on a Marshall Amp. Even I have three Distortion Pedals for my Keyboard as a tribute to him. R.I.P. Jon)
Principle number 4 really spoke to me. One way I get around from getting stuck in trying to create the perfect track is to set a dateline. It helps move forward. Really excited for the song writing course. Keep up the great work.
Don't go into playing the guitar saying I am going to write a song. I have sat down and practiced for 2 hours I have a 4 track on my smartphone and I promise this is the best way to find a hook. When you have something you like record it. This is the way almost every song I've written has been formulated. I got this from an interview with Michael Schenker he just plays the guitar... He says if I play for a couple of hours I'm going to come up with a hook. Then go back to that hook the next day if you still feel like you like it after sleeping on it. You have a keeper. Another tip, Do not go into a practice session trying to write a specific type of song you may miss some great songs because it wasn't what you're looking for. In closing, if you have a band and you are trying to find your style take that one hook you have and introduce it to the band. You will be surprised what happens when 3 or 4 other minds help out.
This was really helpful. whenever I create something I always beat myself up saying it isn’t good or I’m not good enough but this help me quite a lot thanks man
#3 struck me pretty hard. I studied music in community college and it was always super competitive and I would always compare myself to other players. He’s spot on about how it’s not about how good of a player you are, it’s about what’s authentic. Also #4 : he’s so right about how some people use perfection to put off taking the next step forward 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
Nice!! Get to it! We also have a metal songwriting course here. It's not telling you 'how to write songs' but more so helps expand your ideas and gives you different perspectives: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
Finally releasing our album over the span of nearly 4 years. I can say there were times that I was so tired of the songs I wrote. Waiting to find members for a full line up and replacing a lazy member to waiting on artwork that was not usable. Babies being born, all having full time jobs. There were times I had to take a few months from even touching my guitar. I felt so down and discouraged. It all almost fell apart several times. Videos like these kept me going. I have learned so much already and barely scratched the surface. It was all super worth it. I can die one day and say I at least contributed my little bit to the music tapestry of mankind. No matter how small. If you are questioning yourself if you can or cant do it. You can, and should. It may take 5 or 10 years, but DO IT! Not to be a shill, but if you are curious as to what the outcome was. My band Tinnitus Attack is releasing the whole album Dec 13th, 2024, titled "Six Sick Sins". Self recorded what we could, mixed and mastered by our bassist.
Just stumbled on this last night and I just want to say thank you so much for this. This is what I needed for a boost of confidence and more information. I'm 50 and I just started writing again after 20 years of not playing any music. As I was writing yesterday I felt I had to keep reminding myself that there will be people that like my music and to make the best music that I can make. I'm wanting to share art and words for the sake of sharing. I'm going to make mistakes and learn as I go and that's okay. I realize my "work" won't be as polished and as detailed as "blah blah" artist, but you're 100% right... this is my art and only I can do it my way. I think it's easy to get discouraged, but if you're patient good things will come. I'm about 85% done with my first song and I've shared a rough mp3 with a handful of friends and they've been really supportive and positive about it. I just need to keep that train rolling!!
That's awesome to hear and so glad this helped! We also just released a short crash course on metal songwriting if you're interested: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriting-crash-course/
I feel you man. I had a pretty great semi professional regional music career and put it all down out of frustration back in 2016. I'm now looking at picking it back up again and new thoughts are starting to emerge about what music actually is for me. Its been a period of self discovery and I feel really good about the prospect of getting back into it.
This man just changed my whole life . Good content, to me ,is when you come for one thing but get so much more and this is a textbook example of that .
Thank you and glad this helped! We also have a complete metal songwriting course if that's something you're interested in: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
That's awesome to hear! You mentioned vocals...we just released a new metal vocal course here if you're interested: metalmastermind.com/metal-vocal-virtuoso/
So glad youre making youtube videos. You have extremely clear organized videos. I dont feel foggy headed by the end of the video like most channels that use click bait then the video never act answers any questions.
Thanks a lot for this video! Not only gave it insight and thoughts that I didn't really had like that, it also reinforced some of my own beliefs and principles and it motivated to keep going this road, even though I'm not too far in yet and not the fastest person on earth. Loved the inspirational and positive, but nethertheless real and realisitc approach of this video! Keep it up!
I have recorded a couple of pieces of music recently which I quite like, but again they are not metal. I have trouble with writing metal LOL. My problems comes to mastering. Yes I know that I add compression on the main bus, to level out all the sounds, but it is knowing what EQ to put on different instruments to make the Bass come through. I have only had the bass 2 weeks so I am new at bass, but so far having fun.
this isn't the series for songwriting is it? you guys are right chasing perfection takes away from the purity of your own music.....so jason.....bring on the new album...doesnt have to be perfect...:)
Never compare yourself to anyone! You have to know that only you can do what you do, exactly the way you do it. Focus on developing your own style and sound
do you have any tips on developing your own unique sound? i’ve tried to delve into genres outside of metal (world music, film soundtracks, trip-hop, etc) to get a sense of other styles i can weave into metal to take it into a new direction. anything else i could try?
We do have a complete songwriting course that could help. We encourage creating your own style and this course has helped many songwriters do that: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
@@metalmastermind awesome!!!! I'm short of funds at the moment but I will seriously consider it after payday Lol. But don't get me wrong this is more than a fair price, I'm actually surprised at how reasonable it is!
Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏻 my biggest dream is to become just like Taylor Swift i too write songs and make my own music singing is my passion since the start one day I will be like her and I will perform in the eras tour, i really need to learn songwriting, I wanted to write metal songs like her like the album reputation. And now I think I can write songs 😊😊😊
Glad this helped. My only suggestion would be this: don't set your sights on being like anyone else. Just be you and create your own path We also have a new songwriting resource guide (free) here: metalmastermind.com/free-songwriting-guide/
So I'm into 80's metal as a guitarist (hair bands, speed metal and new wave of British heavy metal. But I like the double kick of Nickolas Barker. Do you think it's possible to creat a sound that captures those different styles in one?
Dude, there are no limits in creating music! My best advice is to not try to sound like any of those bands. Rather, allow yourself the freedom to just create. Those influences will naturally come out.
If you have a hole band to at the vary least jam with on a regular basis, for the love of all the gods take advantage of it enjoy it music is supposed to be fun even if it's sound and or feel is say mean or sad and take sonic advantage too if you're a guitarist and have never wrote parts for any ither instrument well get in there and do it I suggest the bass player espeshilly if there not the write there own parts type why cause kinda like the name bass you can simplify what ever you're doing on guitar and make if nit a genies bass line at the vary keast an adequate one that will certainly go with the flow ,if you're bass player is experimental and or skilled enough have him or her Wright some of you're parts for the same song trust me it will expand you're musical horizon on a few difrent levels like seeing the bigger picture but it should also be a goid change up and rock gids willing you're band will grow smarter and be,s bonded gooder
I do love when bass players write parts and also giving all musicians in your band the freedom to add their own flavor and creativity rather than just having one person dictate how everything needs to go
The best thing you can do is find bassist and drummer to work with. Back in my day it was tougher...now it's super easy with the internet. Join our community here: metalmastermind.com/join/
I guess we all are familiar with Lemmy from Motorhead here. Do you know why we don't have little Lemmies growing in metal and rock around the world anymore? Because the rock n roll scene is full of black metalers, prog metalers and cheap copies of Bon Jovi. And if this wasn't enough, these black, prog or whatever metalers are a bunch of nerds who sit down all day and think of "How did they do it in the 80s?"
Not sure I get your point. I'm actually glad there are expanded genres. Otherwise everything would just sound the same, being repeated over and over. And you don't have to be a fan of those other genres to appreciate them. Not everyone is like you, or me, or the next person. We all have different tastes. That's part of what makes the world (and people, and music) interesting. For example, I don't care for country music but I'm glad it exists cause there are many who love it.
Thank you for the information and advice. It is greatly appreciated. Good reminders to sharpen one's skills. Thank you again for everything you do and have a nice day. Stay safe and may God bless.... Jon
It's funny. You sit for a while and get inspiration from nothing and write a few songs and then you end up a few songs deep and have no idea what to do next. lol
***Turn your metal riffs, lyrics, and ideas into complete songs:
metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
Came here for songwriting lesson, got personal life lesson. What an eye opener this is and I've been playing for 25+ years.
Awesome to hear this! We also have a complete metal songwriting course (and that's getting upgraded next month): metalmastermind.com/courses/
Same here! Glad I'm not alone 😁
@@metalmastermind Unless, your don’t want their sound to be fading away (For example - Jon Lord of Deep Purple, who was the first one to play his Hammond on a Marshall Amp. Even I have three Distortion Pedals for my Keyboard as a tribute to him. R.I.P. Jon)
METAL IS LIFE!
Principle number 4 really spoke to me. One way I get around from getting stuck in trying to create the perfect track is to set a dateline. It helps move forward. Really excited for the song writing course. Keep up the great work.
That's where a lot of folks get stuck!!
Don't go into playing the guitar saying I am going to write a song. I have sat down and practiced for 2 hours I have a 4 track on my smartphone and I promise this is the best way to find a hook. When you have something you like record it. This is the way almost every song I've written has been formulated. I got this from an interview with Michael Schenker he just plays the guitar... He says if I play for a couple of hours I'm going to come up with a hook. Then go back to that hook the next day if you still feel like you like it after sleeping on it. You have a keeper. Another tip, Do not go into a practice session trying to write a specific type of song you may miss some great songs because it wasn't what you're looking for. In closing, if you have a band and you are trying to find your style take that one hook you have and introduce it to the band. You will be surprised what happens when 3 or 4 other minds help out.
Love some Schenker! And these are great tips!
This was really helpful. whenever I create something I always beat myself up saying it isn’t good or I’m not good enough but this help me quite a lot thanks man
Just gotta push through all of that noise and create from the heart!
#3 struck me pretty hard. I studied music in community college and it was always super competitive and I would always compare myself to other players. He’s spot on about how it’s not about how good of a player you are, it’s about what’s authentic.
Also #4 : he’s so right about how some people use perfection to put off taking the next step forward 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
Great points and thanks for sharing your experience!
Been needing to hear this… I’m gonna finish my album now!!!
Nice!! Get to it!
We also have a metal songwriting course here. It's not telling you 'how to write songs' but more so helps expand your ideas and gives you different perspectives: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
Finally releasing our album over the span of nearly 4 years. I can say there were times that I was so tired of the songs I wrote. Waiting to find members for a full line up and replacing a lazy member to waiting on artwork that was not usable. Babies being born, all having full time jobs. There were times I had to take a few months from even touching my guitar. I felt so down and discouraged. It all almost fell apart several times. Videos like these kept me going. I have learned so much already and barely scratched the surface. It was all super worth it. I can die one day and say I at least contributed my little bit to the music tapestry of mankind. No matter how small.
If you are questioning yourself if you can or cant do it. You can, and should. It may take 5 or 10 years, but DO IT!
Not to be a shill, but if you are curious as to what the outcome was. My band Tinnitus Attack is releasing the whole album Dec 13th, 2024, titled "Six Sick Sins". Self recorded what we could, mixed and mastered by our bassist.
Looking forward to the new course. Absolutely love Metal Riff Master!!
It's coming soon!
Thanks Jason, man. I hope you make it big and this channel reaches more metal heads and inspires more of to write and produce metal.
Thank you for the support!🤘
Principle 3 isnt just for music, its the single best tipp for life
The onky person you should compare to is yourself from yesterday
Love it! 🤘
Im 14 been playing guitar for 3 years now and just getting into creating my own stuff.. This was a great video to learn from!
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Same here! I'm also 14, but I've been playing drums for 3 years. This was really insightful!
Just stumbled on this last night and I just want to say thank you so much for this. This is what I needed for a boost of confidence and more information.
I'm 50 and I just started writing again after 20 years of not playing any music. As I was writing yesterday I felt I had to keep reminding myself that there will be people that like my music and to make the best music that I can make. I'm wanting to share art and words for the sake of sharing. I'm going to make mistakes and learn as I go and that's okay. I realize my "work" won't be as polished and as detailed as "blah blah" artist, but you're 100% right... this is my art and only I can do it my way. I think it's easy to get discouraged, but if you're patient good things will come.
I'm about 85% done with my first song and I've shared a rough mp3 with a handful of friends and they've been really supportive and positive about it. I just need to keep that train rolling!!
That's awesome to hear and so glad this helped! We also just released a short crash course on metal songwriting if you're interested: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriting-crash-course/
I feel you man. I had a pretty great semi professional regional music career and put it all down out of frustration back in 2016. I'm now looking at picking it back up again and new thoughts are starting to emerge about what music actually is for me. Its been a period of self discovery and I feel really good about the prospect of getting back into it.
This man just changed my whole life . Good content, to me ,is when you come for one thing but get so much more and this is a textbook example of that .
Awesome to hear that 🤘
Bro just found your channel yesterday and I appreciate you! Thank you for the wisdom from the perspective of a true metalhead!
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Dude you're such a legend, thanks man🤘
this advice is incredibly good
Thank you and glad this helped! We also have a complete metal songwriting course if that's something you're interested in: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
Thank you so much man! I wanna try to write some songs despise not knowing anything about songwriting :)
Awesome! And if you don't have it yet, grab our free songwriting guide...that's a great place to start: metalmastermind.com/free-songwriting-guide/
Thank you so much man I've been writing killer riffs and my friends been writing incredible vocals thanks to this motivation so thankyou
That's awesome to hear! You mentioned vocals...we just released a new metal vocal course here if you're interested: metalmastermind.com/metal-vocal-virtuoso/
These are great reminders and I need to hear them. Thank you!
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Thank you for the advice man I needed it and I appreciate it
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So glad youre making youtube videos. You have extremely clear organized videos. I dont feel foggy headed by the end of the video like most channels that use click bait then the video never act answers any questions.
Thank you, we appreciate that and more to come!
This is a very encouraging video. Thanks!🤘🏻
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Thank you man, your advices really helped me, keep going your content is great
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Thanks for another great video 😊
You're welcome! Also, if you haven't gotten our free songwriting guide, you can grab that here: metalmastermind.com/free-songwriting-guide/
So stoked to see this episode
Glad you enjoyed this!! Stay tuned for our release of Metal Songwriter's Forge!
Thanks a lot for this video!
Not only gave it insight and thoughts that I didn't really had like that, it also reinforced some of my own beliefs and principles and it motivated to keep going this road, even though I'm not too far in yet and not the fastest person on earth.
Loved the inspirational and positive, but nethertheless real and realisitc approach of this video! Keep it up!
Thank you, we're glad to hear this helps!
Thanks for your advice ! I think I needed to hear that ;)
Glad this helped! We also have a complete course on metal songwriting (there's a link in the video description)
Awesome tips Boss. Loved the content.
Glad this helped!
This is mature and pro content. This is not about cheat sheets and short cuts
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I have recorded a couple of pieces of music recently which I quite like, but again they are not metal. I have trouble with writing metal LOL. My problems comes to mastering. Yes I know that I add compression on the main bus, to level out all the sounds, but it is knowing what EQ to put on different instruments to make the Bass come through. I have only had the bass 2 weeks so I am new at bass, but so far having fun.
There's an art to it but you know we always encourage you to allow what's naturally inside to come out
He immediately attacked me when he talked about sound chasing lol
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Printable #2. Believe you got that dawg in you
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We are always writing and we are looking at November 15 for album release
Awesome to hear that!
this isn't the series for songwriting is it? you guys are right chasing perfection takes away from the purity of your own music.....so jason.....bring on the new album...doesnt have to be perfect...:)
This isn't really a series but we are going to be releasing Metal Songwriter's Forge on August 20th!!
And yes, Jason needs to get on that!
Wow...this was intense!!!
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Me comparing my self to dimebag with only like 1 year of experience 💀
Never compare yourself to anyone! You have to know that only you can do what you do, exactly the way you do it. Focus on developing your own style and sound
Still one of the best videos, that though me a lot🤘💯
Awesome, glad this helped!
do you have any tips on developing your own unique sound? i’ve tried to delve into genres outside of metal (world music, film soundtracks, trip-hop, etc) to get a sense of other styles i can weave into metal to take it into a new direction. anything else i could try?
We do have a complete songwriting course that could help. We encourage creating your own style and this course has helped many songwriters do that: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
Awesome stuff. 💪🤘
Thank you dude! 🤘
Extremely helpful 👍
Awesome to hear that! And our course wa launched today: Get Metal Songwriter's Forge: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/
@@metalmastermind awesome!!!! I'm short of funds at the moment but I will seriously consider it after payday Lol. But don't get me wrong this is more than a fair price,
I'm actually surprised at how reasonable it is!
Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏻 my biggest dream is to become just like Taylor Swift i too write songs and make my own music singing is my passion since the start one day I will be like her and I will perform in the eras tour, i really need to learn songwriting, I wanted to write metal songs like her like the album reputation. And now I think I can write songs 😊😊😊
Glad this helped. My only suggestion would be this: don't set your sights on being like anyone else. Just be you and create your own path
We also have a new songwriting resource guide (free) here: metalmastermind.com/free-songwriting-guide/
Can I just say that this guy looks like Jason Stallworth (the youtuber/guitarist, who plays metal really well as well).
Lol! Yep, that's me! I co-own this channel and it's to support our courses for metal musicians!
@@metalmastermind Oh! Hi Jason! Your guitar videos helped me so much!
So I'm into 80's metal as a guitarist (hair bands, speed metal and new wave of British heavy metal. But I like the double kick of Nickolas Barker.
Do you think it's possible to creat a sound that captures those different styles in one?
Dude, there are no limits in creating music! My best advice is to not try to sound like any of those bands. Rather, allow yourself the freedom to just create. Those influences will naturally come out.
Really really good stuff brother!!
I got a good boost from watching, and I’m sure the same will apply to alot of us!!😇😈
Awesome to hear that! 🤘
If you have a hole band to at the vary least jam with on a regular basis, for the love of all the gods take advantage of it enjoy it music is supposed to be fun even if it's sound and or feel is say mean or sad and take sonic advantage too if you're a guitarist and have never wrote parts for any ither instrument well get in there and do it I suggest the bass player espeshilly if there not the write there own parts type why cause kinda like the name bass you can simplify what ever you're doing on guitar and make if nit a genies bass line at the vary keast an adequate one that will certainly go with the flow ,if you're bass player is experimental and or skilled enough have him or her Wright some of you're parts for the same song trust me it will expand you're musical horizon on a few difrent levels like seeing the bigger picture but it should also be a goid change up and rock gids willing you're band will grow smarter and be,s bonded gooder
I do love when bass players write parts and also giving all musicians in your band the freedom to add their own flavor and creativity rather than just having one person dictate how everything needs to go
I have tons of lyrics and songs
That means it's time to get to work and put it out there!
This helps jason
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@@metalmastermind I believe we are going to surprise people
I get hung up on creating the chorus in can write verses all day but the chorus either just don't work or just never happens
That's something we'll be covering in our upcoming course, Metal Songwriter's Forge!
Even if I have the talent , in the end I'm just a guitarist I can't record bass or drums 😞😩
The best thing you can do is find bassist and drummer to work with. Back in my day it was tougher...now it's super easy with the internet.
Join our community here: metalmastermind.com/join/
All your 5 principal for writing is always on your own writings and copy it
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So it’s normal to think my composition isn’t ready? If you hadn’t told me that my song would remain forever unfinished.
Yep at some point you have to move forward! It can be scary but gotta make the leap to that next step! 🤘
I guess we all are familiar with Lemmy from Motorhead here. Do you know why we don't have little Lemmies growing in metal and rock around the world anymore? Because the rock n roll scene is full of black metalers, prog metalers and cheap copies of Bon Jovi. And if this wasn't enough, these black, prog or whatever metalers are a bunch of nerds who sit down all day and think of "How did they do it in the 80s?"
Not sure I get your point. I'm actually glad there are expanded genres. Otherwise everything would just sound the same, being repeated over and over. And you don't have to be a fan of those other genres to appreciate them. Not everyone is like you, or me, or the next person. We all have different tastes. That's part of what makes the world (and people, and music) interesting. For example, I don't care for country music but I'm glad it exists cause there are many who love it.
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First! ....... lol im so lame... XD
Nice, dude!!! lol Hey, it's great to have you here, brother! 🤘
Thank you for the information and advice. It is greatly appreciated. Good reminders to sharpen one's skills. Thank you again for everything you do and have a nice day. Stay safe and may God bless.... Jon
It's funny. You sit for a while and get inspiration from nothing and write a few songs and then you end up a few songs deep and have no idea what to do next. lol
So true! But we actually created a process flow that may help. Here's that video: th-cam.com/video/zNym0C-dGeg/w-d-xo.html