How to Write a Great Song | Songwriting Workshop

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  • Are you a songwriter looking to write the next big worship song? Listen closely as Don shares the essentials on how to write a great song from his 30+ years of experience as a songwriter and worship leader. Want to learn more about Songwriting? Check out our Songwriting Workshop playlist here: bit.ly/1Vdqv3e. New videos posted every week! Subscribe today so you never miss a video: bit.ly/1In0KIP
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  • @thelittleredpiano120
    @thelittleredpiano120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It is really so cool to see other people's processes. I've written a lot of songs but I haven't shared them with many people. This is encouraging!

    • @sarahdiana6665
      @sarahdiana6665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should really start to share your songs. I'm a songwriter too.. write and record, not many people know my songs, but I just keep doing it. Hopefully one day those song will break through.

    • @Mrjohn1987
      @Mrjohn1987 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I agree 👍 you should. I would love to sing some of your worship songs, I would but I can't ✍️ at all

  • @KaestringsMusic
    @KaestringsMusic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much sir! Here to learn✍️

  • @EdnardoSabino
    @EdnardoSabino 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I'm a brazilian unknow songwriter and i'm so much thankful for your words!

    • @desire2002
      @desire2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I write songs too since age 9

  • @alexdoubleup7085
    @alexdoubleup7085 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "let your words of truth rise above all the noise" that's for me, straight from the lord... bless you Sir for being the vessel that God used to get the message to me.

  • @joeyallison7248
    @joeyallison7248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i wrote a song and presented it to Don about 13 years ago at a bible school in Dallas, TX. And he told me that it would never work, i need to focus on becoming a skilled musician, and forget about songwriting. Well fast forward 13 years, I've became a skilled musician. But the song i wrote and presented to him 13 years ago, has went on to win several awards, and ministers to people everytime i play and sing it. And i didn't change anything about the song. And I've written hundreds more that all either had a hook in the chorus, or a great melody line. That have went on to win awards to.

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Joey! Thanks for your comment. That is great to hear about your songs. Do you remember which bible school in Dallas it was?

    • @MustangDesudiroz
      @MustangDesudiroz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      May i heard the song?

    • @joeyallison7248
      @joeyallison7248 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DonMoenTV Christ For the Nations Institute, in Dallas, TX. You came for a songwriters class, it was in 2003 I think.

    • @rebeccaiflourish5470
      @rebeccaiflourish5470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is a deep lesson! Paul says ‘I know in parts’ (1cor 13) Sometimes the prophet doesn’t get it perfectly right. That’s why we all must be HOOKED to the SOURCE of the gift - THE FATHER HIMSELF. Get affirmation and confirmation from the FATHER HIMSELF.

  • @michaeloguntuase8803
    @michaeloguntuase8803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best song writing tutorial ever. God bless you Pastor Don Moen.

    • @AlandaPrice
      @AlandaPrice ปีที่แล้ว

      Before I had children I had a girlfriend who took me to a studio she's black he was white allow me to listen to her recording she sounded awful terrible I mean literally like a screeching cat I couldn't say anything because God wouldn't allow it so I know the perspective is for all four God writing a Christian song first then getting into the world and my life story maybe you'll bless me I don't know if I'm wrong I don't know if I'm right usually that's where it starts in the church though right

  • @emmarose7402
    @emmarose7402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best 3 minutes I’ve ever watched on TH-cam ❤️🎸

  • @NkechiFavourEzekwe
    @NkechiFavourEzekwe 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bless him Lord... I love you so much Papa Moen... Thanks for being a blessing to me.... I tap into your grace, that many nations shall be blessed through me, as i proclaim the Lord Jesus and manifest his glory through songs... Amen.
    Sending love and greetings from Nigeria 🇳🇬 🇳🇬

  • @mynowministries
    @mynowministries 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wrote my first song almost 10 years ago, after watching a Bio on an amazing singer. I didn't understand what God was doing in my life, when He said the song it not for you but the singer, I tried for almost 6 months trying to hand over to the singer, but no one would listen to me. once I gave up. The when on to bless me with more meaningful songs blessings others. thanks for the encouragements.

  • @alagadtris2271
    @alagadtris2271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you maestro Don Moen.

  • @georgimichaels7556
    @georgimichaels7556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don, thank you for sharing this wonderful video and making it real for me! I've written some songs and now I need to rewrite and record them before I forget the tune.
    Bless you!
    🇵🇬😇

  • @Olubunmiogidan
    @Olubunmiogidan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a Nigeria gospel artist, this really helped me sir. Thanks so much

  • @naamercysinclear1087
    @naamercysinclear1087 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thanks....i always keep a journal and they're soo helpful.
    I just stared writing and I'm amazed how the songs just pour out...

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Naa Mercy Sinclear That's awesome! Thanks for leaving a comment and for watching. God bless!

  • @l.rproductionl.r2638
    @l.rproductionl.r2638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    HI! I am a Christian too and i am a beginner songwriter😊😊📖📚✒✒📝📝🎶🎵

  • @mimshackmusic4914
    @mimshackmusic4914 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    now i learned to write down my Godly thoughts/thats where its starts.thank you Man of God......God richly bless you.

  • @psalms3720
    @psalms3720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its amazing and a blessing to hear you speak

  • @ikuku1ikuku127
    @ikuku1ikuku127 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God continue to strengthen your as you bless people with your worship...

  • @goodlordiswithus6914
    @goodlordiswithus6914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jesus

  • @hillarywandera9356
    @hillarywandera9356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am really so grateful to learn from the best,,thank you so much Don

  • @Dong52091
    @Dong52091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always follow your song..
    I was inspired by my co-workers to sing the christian song..
    Then i discover your channel

  • @GospelMusicOne1
    @GospelMusicOne1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this kind of composistion

  • @jesusinfluencer3925
    @jesusinfluencer3925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A big amen.thank you so much ptr don Moen..I will keep it in journal, the thoughts that I have..Godbless you..this is great.

  • @thelittleredpiano120
    @thelittleredpiano120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That "chicken scratch" 😂😂I've just been going through all the original manuscripts of my worship songs and they look just like that!

  • @ladyleeyap7225
    @ladyleeyap7225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Thank you for sharing this to us. God bless you all the more.

  • @pattirody6420
    @pattirody6420 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for being so candid and human. It gives hope to all upcoming songwriters. How great that you are sharing your experience and knowledge, Don. Love the new song, look forward to hearing it at its completed state.

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Patti Rody Thanks Patti. Looking forward to finishing the song as well, haha!

  • @claudinendonwi2328
    @claudinendonwi2328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much sir

  • @paetthasikhorvj2723
    @paetthasikhorvj2723 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AMEN! i am excited to hear the full song. :) such a good food for everyone's soul. God bless us all!

  • @emeriberttinananje3807
    @emeriberttinananje3807 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you pastor am encouraged ,

  • @abegailhernandez4095
    @abegailhernandez4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To God Be the glory ✨🙏

  • @nthercraftskull1637
    @nthercraftskull1637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Don Moen I'm a Christian and I have no experience on making songs thank you for your help God bless always 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @mosesjungai1084
    @mosesjungai1084 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I opened my heart... may your sweetest words entered into the kingdom ofy heart... for I've been searching a tutor to guide me on how to write a song... thank you Sir...

  • @michaelmelody5202
    @michaelmelody5202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For making it simple and understandable God bless you sir ❤️❤️

  • @TakemBertrand
    @TakemBertrand 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm really enjoying this sir thanks a lot

  • @lubegavincent2689
    @lubegavincent2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this

  • @loudpraise9395
    @loudpraise9395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir . God bless always

  • @solomonbaffoe3700
    @solomonbaffoe3700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good teacher 🙏

  • @rahlangmangu2198
    @rahlangmangu2198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @ms_vibe9918
    @ms_vibe9918 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to come back to this video today just to listen to this song we need to hear from you ... It will be nice if you can release this song Don... Its 4yrs now...02:35

  • @hopenaginda665
    @hopenaginda665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    May God really bless you and keep you safe for us to learn more from you Man of God. and thanks a lot for obeying the Holy Spirit...

  • @thatgirl6400
    @thatgirl6400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much sir... it makes a lot of sense now

  • @gratiellanistiriuc976
    @gratiellanistiriuc976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @sharonmbilika152
    @sharonmbilika152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice this is going to help me a lot.may God bless you and keep you.

  • @emmanuelikelle5344
    @emmanuelikelle5344 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing has helped me like this short video I just watched 🎉

  • @kutendamakwamaya977
    @kutendamakwamaya977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please Don, Make that Song you sang a single for us to listen to. The message is deep. Jesus we're listening, Speak to us we pray🙏🏿🔥

  • @johnlane1200
    @johnlane1200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much...Love this..

  • @OXPITCH
    @OXPITCH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very very thanks🙏

  • @elizabethsydnor8953
    @elizabethsydnor8953 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous!

  • @nancychibuye1456
    @nancychibuye1456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank u so much

  • @keziahtanko2892
    @keziahtanko2892 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sir

  • @samuelsinkala2498
    @samuelsinkala2498 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it is great Don may God bless u

  • @johneben1
    @johneben1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Don

  • @lesliecastro4916
    @lesliecastro4916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video! God bless you.

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @brendakilimo8563
    @brendakilimo8563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! Thanks Sir Don ❤️

  • @markconcil5540
    @markconcil5540 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sir it helps me alot God Bless

  • @SanboihMusic
    @SanboihMusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks alot. You are very lovely as always. May God bless you.

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +San Boih Thanks San! God bless

  • @itsyourgirlitumeleng1354
    @itsyourgirlitumeleng1354 ปีที่แล้ว

    Powerful ♥️and creative sir... I have really learned a lot

  • @MustangDesudiroz
    @MustangDesudiroz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We need to hear from you
    our ears are open to your voice
    Lord, let your words of truth
    rise above all the noise
    let your kigdom come
    Your will be done
    As we gather in this place
    Jesus, were listening,
    speak to us we pray

  • @loripearson814
    @loripearson814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! Beautiful melody and prayerful words!

  • @lovelysalandino4019
    @lovelysalandino4019 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you so much brother! God bless you

  • @BrownLoafy
    @BrownLoafy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That really is a great song

  • @abhishekkasbe2744
    @abhishekkasbe2744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir🙏

  • @MustangDesudiroz
    @MustangDesudiroz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I forgot about this video and tips no wonder im having difficutlies1! thanks again sir.. God bless..

  • @joaugustine
    @joaugustine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow short but very deep

  • @MrRandolfgonzales
    @MrRandolfgonzales 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it sounds like a song for disney. thats cool.

  • @gersondegalamusic
    @gersondegalamusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good stuff love the simplicity of it. Yeah everytime i write songs of praise or worship i love some guidance. Tnx for the tip of writing. Also the song sounds do you wanna build a snowman from frozen sounds odd but definitely out of the context 😂. Godbless

  • @spreadingodswordthroughsong
    @spreadingodswordthroughsong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Don! I fully agree... :)

  • @elijahbaird6678
    @elijahbaird6678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm working on some new songs for God, by the way I love the song

  • @firebug1892
    @firebug1892 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you please teach more of this process or can you recommend other resources?

  • @harvestworshiptvnepal9788
    @harvestworshiptvnepal9788 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am really blessed by learning from you Don looking forward to hear more

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear, Barnabas! Blessings!

  • @abbyondoro
    @abbyondoro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amen

  • @nohemiejoanis1926
    @nohemiejoanis1926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I am here to get some ideas to start writing my own christian song. I feel bad that I don't play any instrument.

    • @spreadingodswordthroughsong
      @spreadingodswordthroughsong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Nohemie, Don't feel Bad! I also can't play any instrument! Before I write I usually hear the music first ...:)

    • @fortunaterukundo7040
      @fortunaterukundo7040 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to learn how to write and sing songs

    • @stanley1976
      @stanley1976 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Find yourself a good musician or two.

    • @SAMUELBELA
      @SAMUELBELA 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't feel bad, same here but I've written lots of songs

    • @nyamburaann2471
      @nyamburaann2471 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can learn

  • @emmanuellaadolphus
    @emmanuellaadolphus ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one

  • @irihodipitajosue3254
    @irihodipitajosue3254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video🙏
    What makes your lyrics and melody so touching?

  • @MTUMEMUSA254
    @MTUMEMUSA254 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great

  • @ministerraphael2313
    @ministerraphael2313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful sir

  • @KatushabeshakiraShamim
    @KatushabeshakiraShamim ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @MustangDesudiroz
    @MustangDesudiroz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Don ive been writing for like 7 yrs now. can i continue this beautiful song?

  • @dignitysoul7404
    @dignitysoul7404 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow sir .. am bless

  • @mimshackmusic4914
    @mimshackmusic4914 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @siphokazimanqola7827
    @siphokazimanqola7827 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank Jesus please daddy pray for me I have lot of songs I need the wisdom of God to release them🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @FaithPegram
    @FaithPegram 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a question. I write my own worship songs, can I write the song before I write the music? I don't have any musical instruments, but I love to sing. Thank you for anyone who responds to this. Your advice is appreciated. God bless.

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sure. That seems to be how I'm most comfortable writing songs. Get the words down first, that way I can have a rough idea of where I want to go, and then put music to it. That said, everyone writes a different way. Do what seems natural to you. If it is easier for you get in a good rhythm by writing songs in a specific way, stick with it.

    • @FaithPegram
      @FaithPegram 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@DonMoenTV Thank you so much.

  • @QuynhLagrone
    @QuynhLagrone 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful song:)

  • @malachitorrijos20
    @malachitorrijos20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sir Don Moen, can u record the song u wrote, (we need to hear from You). hahahahaha i like it. actually i have a filipino translation on that. i hope u record that!!

    • @malachitorrijos20
      @malachitorrijos20 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      please sir Don MOen hahaahah. record it for complete version of that song u write in this video

  • @anonnaantu5624
    @anonnaantu5624 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️

  • @danieladams4848
    @danieladams4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @MustangDesudiroz
    @MustangDesudiroz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still waiting for the full version of the song

  • @gaingamgangmei7887
    @gaingamgangmei7887 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙏

  • @spider-cc2wn
    @spider-cc2wn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah Hah! I need a partner....I can't male myself sit down....lol...I have lots of Titles though👍 lol 😃.........Thank you for sharing....really helps to hear even bits and pieces on lyrics

  • @stevenmejiamusic3495
    @stevenmejiamusic3495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there any way you can teach us how to arrange like Tom Brooks??

    • @DonMoenTV
      @DonMoenTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Steven. Yeah Tom's really good. I think he has some arranging material on his website. He also has a book called 'The Language of Music' that you might be interested in.

  • @victorogidan9875
    @victorogidan9875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don Moen.i am ur biggest fan.n I've got songs I've written u did b interested in.

  • @NapoleonPresidal2024
    @NapoleonPresidal2024 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nyc

  • @acharich
    @acharich 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos Sir.. Thank u for taking the time to make these.. One thing though.. It feels like u are often straining when singing these new songs, as though u are singing outside ur vocal range or need to adjust ur singing technique.. Not sure whether it's that u should sing in a lower octave or use ur chest voice instead, but I think one / both of those will sound much stronger & more powerful..? - @acharich

  • @AbigaelMeta-hj7hw
    @AbigaelMeta-hj7hw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have written the songs but it came a time a realise I have forgotten the rhythm

  • @nimusiimaprosper7093
    @nimusiimaprosper7093 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is it if I start with the melody mostly when I'm dealing with tonal languages

  • @AlandaPrice
    @AlandaPrice ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always been a shy type being a Pisces is not easy by the way my first time holding a microphone up to my mouth to sing a song in front of a crowd was it when I was about 🤔 maybe about 5 years old and my grandmother's Church in Cartersville Georgia I froze and gave the mic back to my mom so embarrassing right then growing up in the 80s I knew I had to do something that my son's father who's a rapper in Atlanta Georgia he surprised me with the performance with him and his guy friends at a club one time I should have grabbed the mic and jumped on stage with him but instead I froze and embarrassment didn't know what to do or say I'm so sick and tired of this now at 37 years old I'm ready to write a song? This is ridiculous I need to write I know I could make millions with my talent that's what I'm ready for my millions performing 🎭🎬 and keeping up with the Joneses maybe not so much getting this laziness off of me as has been the easiest thing either I pray

  • @Retsamter
    @Retsamter ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you help me tp have my very own simple music studio?

  • @johnmichealvanzang3073
    @johnmichealvanzang3073 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi!
    I want to write gospel songs. Tel me how to write step by step

  • @josealvarado8809
    @josealvarado8809 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola estimado Don Moen podra poner sus videos con titulos en español de favor
    Dios le bendiga

  • @doneason3552
    @doneason3552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to write a Christian song always wanted to do it but for me it's a little harder cuz I don't know how to read or spell so I walk around my house and singing it out loud so if I could get somebody to help me right one that would be amazing

  • @Koy1996
    @Koy1996 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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