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    In this free songwriting tutorial filmed at the 2016 ASCAP EXPO, Berklee Online instructor Andrea Stolpe offers tips for ending writer’s block. Andrea summarizes the dominant songwriting tools that supersede genre, and breaks them down into lyric, melodic, and harmonic tendencies. Her 20 songwriting tools will help you unite artistry with commercial viability.
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    About Andrea Stolpe:
    Andrea Stolpe is a multi-platinum recorded songwriter, performing artist, and educator. She has worked as a staff writer for EMI, Almo-Irving, and Universal Music Publishing, with songs recorded by such artists as Faith Hill, Daniel Lee Martin, Julianne Hough, and others. Andrea is the author and instructor of the course Commercial Songwriting Techniques, part of Berklee Online's online songwriting program.
    Released in fall of 2007, her book “Popular Lyric Writing: 10 Steps to Effective Storytelling” describes how to apply a unique process for uniting our artistic voice with the commercial market. Andrea graduated with a degree in songwriting from Berklee College of Music. She continues to tour and promote her solo release, "Breaking Even," and serve as a guest clinician nationally and abroad. Andrea lives in Los Angeles with her husband, recording engineer Jan Teddy.
    About the ASCAP EXPO:
    The ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO is the first and only national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing. The event provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers, publishers - and those in the industry who support them - to come together in an unprecedented way to share their knowledge and expertise.
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  • @CaptainVelveeta
    @CaptainVelveeta 7 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    I couldn't stand my creative writing professor but he said one thing I'll never forget, "The essence of writing is re-writing."

    • @lomarsweed6604
      @lomarsweed6604 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Is that supposed to mean something?

    • @CaptainVelveeta
      @CaptainVelveeta 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      It means, don't ever be afraid of rewriting.
      A lot of times when we finish a song, we think its fine just like it is and needs no changes. It's finished! When a respectable 'outside ear' listens to it and suggests a change that would help improve it, we tend to take it personal as if they're saying we're a bad songwriter and it becomes VERY difficult to rewrite any part of the song. It's a very common scenario sometimes hard to overcome.
      If you keep this phrase in mind then, after finishing the song, start another, then about mid-way through, go back and listen to the first one. With a fresh set of ears and an open mind, you might just see an opportunity to improve ths song on your own and think, "Wow, why didn't I see that before"

    • @Consolous
      @Consolous 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      On the other hand you gotta learn to let go and move on. As musicians we are the most critical people for our own music, and we will always find something that could've been better.

    • @CaptainVelveeta
      @CaptainVelveeta 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true.

    • @Yadeehoo
      @Yadeehoo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Even rocket science isn't rocket science

  • @TimothaLanae
    @TimothaLanae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    When I began to "Allow Mediocrity" and let ideas flow without judgement, my writing process became much more enjoyable and efficient. Free-writing has become the best way for me to get my creative juices flowing and push through writers block. Sometimes the mediocre ideas lead to the best ones, you just have to give yourself permission to write whatever comes to your mind first. Thanks for this great video!

    • @michaelselorm1992
      @michaelselorm1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's true Gal!

    • @jeronimo2656
      @jeronimo2656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's my biggest Fear. I never can finish my songs. Thank you Timotha 💙

    • @PeterPanTheRealDeal
      @PeterPanTheRealDeal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome observation!

    • @tomokoofficial
      @tomokoofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Timotha, I agree! May I hear some of your original music? I didn't find it on your channel...

    • @sophiafake-virus2456
      @sophiafake-virus2456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tim, how often do you write, complete songs?

  • @tautvydasserepka
    @tautvydasserepka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This 30-minute video gave me more than 10 hours of songwriting course that I've bought. Thank you very much, Andrea Stolpe.

  • @seantp3303
    @seantp3303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The first point stuck with me the most. Stop overthinking it and telling yourself it has to be better. It doesn’t! The key isn’t to aim to write the best verse every time. The key is to write and write and write until the best verse appears. Create contrast is another good one. Glad I stopped to watch

  • @ericmilton2324
    @ericmilton2324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think its worth mentioning sometimes that missing thing giving you writers block is the confidence to make it your own. Often we find ourselves toying with a familiar sound... dont patronize the listener, be generous in your outpouring of expression! Dont be a copy, dig deep and you'll find *your* sound. As john mayer once said "pretend for a second that the song already exists", for anyone that writes by ear this cannot be emphasized enough, but its true for anyone who wants to write genuinely. A song starts in the heart. Try to hang on to that first place of inspiration without clinging to just one motif and its chords. The place of inspiration will bring you to contrast naturally.

  • @hpebackwards
    @hpebackwards 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    you don't _need_ theory but you'll probably get super dispirited without it. writing "by ear" is usually a matter of either a) shifting positions on each string individually until you find a chord change that sounds right, or b) trying out chords/chord shapes you're already familiar with. both can potentially work great but they're also very limiting on their own.
    paradoxically, learning theory aka "rules" actually allows you to be much more experimental, and your music to be much more interesting.

    • @emoquent9447
      @emoquent9447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You're right but all the theory creates a box and some people will stay inside the box

    • @privcraft_
      @privcraft_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@emoquent9447 thats a great way of putting it

    • @MakeupbyDaphne16
      @MakeupbyDaphne16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@emoquent9447 thats exactly my problem. when i don't use theory i get stuck and when i used theory i also get stuck aka help me

    • @Larindarr
      @Larindarr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@emoquent9447 if you let it be so. I used to be lyrical and hit a limit naturally. I then learned theory in its basics, to write basic songs and the work flow was so much more fluid. Now that I want to write more complex arrangements and compositions, I will delve deeper into theory. Theory is a tool. Its best to learn it knowing what you will use it for. It is when you don't known exactly how you wish to use it, that you will become overwhelmed, and taken over by it and indeed, be trapped in a box or rules.

    • @ChadKirk
      @ChadKirk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@emoquent9447 theory is not a box unless you let it be. You can either spend months coming up with a chord progression without knowing theory, and it’ll end up being a simple I IV V. Or you can study a little theory and be able to come up with it in a second. Then instead of spending months trying to come up with a melody that sounds how you want it to sound, you can learn which intervals sound which way and it’ll take you way less time

  • @setphaser
    @setphaser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i wish youtube existed when i was 15 this video would have helped me use the last 25 years of my life

  • @jannmikoingelrabagogamingc6012
    @jannmikoingelrabagogamingc6012 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These are my notes of 20 songwriting tools mentioned in this video:
    1. Do not doubt what you've thought initially - if it is good, it is good. Stick with it.
    2. Write faster. In order to write faster, accept mediocrity.
    3. Have a musical motif - that hook that makes a song memorable. More would lead your song into becoming freestyle poetry.
    4. You can either lower or higher pitch at the end of a section to prepare for the next.
    5. Follow the roots or avoid them.
    6. Change the shape of the melody.
    7. Counter the bass movement.
    8. Passing chord tones
    9. Is it intervallic or clustered?
    10. Is it syncopated or straight?
    11. Make notes longer or shorter? Longer notes for giving the big message
    12. Phasing position: "before", "on", or "after"
    Main idea: Knowing what you do in order to contrast; what makes you unique.

  • @jessegreco8855
    @jessegreco8855 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    "Is this landing with y'all?"
    "I love you."

  • @JeffreyChanMusic
    @JeffreyChanMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This really helped me think about writing differently and to just let ideas flow!

  • @mentalfatal9727
    @mentalfatal9727 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so well delivered, thankyou :)
    I've never been huge on theory, but a lot of these are skills i already have used but never thought about them in such ways. Ideal pointers for moving on to my next round of songwriting :)

  • @ramboruiz
    @ramboruiz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Things like this makes me grateful for the internet :)
    As someone that is new to song writing, all the things you mentioned here make sense and are so helpful!
    Thanks thanks!

  • @aliveangela7216
    @aliveangela7216 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wow this is super helpful & you have an amazing way to simplify & teach - that's a gift!! Thank you also for making it free & available - I've had unfinished songs for 3-4 years & finally getting back into them...means a lot to have found this

  • @BillyReedMusic
    @BillyReedMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Excellent teacher. I love how she follows up her examples with a brief demonstration.

  • @stereothrilla8374
    @stereothrilla8374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow! I can not express how gracious I am for you sharing your insight and wisdom. I feel inspired and musically revitalized. Much love & respect.

  • @RajivPatwardhan
    @RajivPatwardhan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Hi Andrea, you nailed it again! Every time I listen to your videos there is a new song in my mind. The way you capture the tools of songwriting in a nutshell is simply compelling. I always and reliably get inspiration instantly. This time, inspiration fired at 10:20 when you changed from descending to ascending. Boom, tried it with my own voice and instantly had a strong motif that can carry the whole song.
    Thank you so much!

  • @leolewis6648
    @leolewis6648 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such an amazing presentation. Stople is the bomb.

  • @tsooooooo
    @tsooooooo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant, this talk is dense with actionable tips.

  • @annielynnmusic
    @annielynnmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I play the guitar "like a songwriter" too! Loved hearing how much you can do with just a few chords and looking for ways to add contrast one tool at a time. Also the tip about trusting your instincts and allowing yourself to write faster without so much editing or judgement. I appreciate knowing there are hit songwriters out there that don't know a lot of music theory or even really read music at all. So much packed in this video. Thank you!

  • @StevePhillips
    @StevePhillips 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love listening to Andrea Stolpe

  • @MissFangs
    @MissFangs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was SUCH great information - I'm shocked that it's free. Thank you!!

  • @GarageBen
    @GarageBen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! The availability of amazing first-hand stuff like this really is a blessing of our day... Still, that cool stuff just wouldn't be there without people sharing it. So thanks again!!

  • @amitabhaelliott
    @amitabhaelliott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My best tips for getting creative are 1) listen to jazz music for a few years and forever after to get your brain out of structures and predictable melodies. Jazz will break open your mind. 2) Do mantra meditation using OM and become obsessed with it. Get really really deep in meditation with no purpose but letting go all thinking and coming back to the meditation object. This will remove discursive thinking from the mind and open it up to the infinite pool of creativity. The subconscious mind will then be connected with a deep well of creativity and song ideas and melodies will begin to creep into your conscious mind. 3) Just play your instrument with no purpose than sheer exploration. 4) Learn a new instrument to expand your mental/musical abilities. Go to a music store and play a new guitar. Sometimes a new sound will spark the creative juices.

  • @SingerSongwritingSchool
    @SingerSongwritingSchool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Differentiating sections is so vital and maybe one of the biggest things new writers miss. I love the discussion of varying the melodic contour between sections. Vital.

  • @cthncthn7405
    @cthncthn7405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing teacher, I can visualize so clearly what I need to do to improve my songwriting

  • @noahking2451
    @noahking2451 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This helped me in the first 2 minutes 👏👏👏 she was great 😊

  • @SamSteiner
    @SamSteiner 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very useful 30 minutes! Got the handout, thanks.

  • @tommyleanza510
    @tommyleanza510 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a GREAT lesson !

  • @kermitfrog593
    @kermitfrog593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blown away by how practical her advice is. Strumming my pain, killing me softly.

  • @donahvanhollis9652
    @donahvanhollis9652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE you Andrea Stolpe for taking the time to have this available online! There’s some great musicians out here who were hidden for decades for these times an we were forced to teach ourselves in solitude what we know so I’m LOVING the GEMS you share thank you 🙏🏾

  • @boxofboommike
    @boxofboommike 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andrea is brilliant! Her advice is so thoughtful and encouraging. So grateful for all of the ideas she shares here and in other videos!

  • @beautifulyoung23
    @beautifulyoung23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much knowledge shared in just 30 mins!

  • @asukalangleysoryu6695
    @asukalangleysoryu6695 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This might just be the greatest video I've ever seen.

  • @kneecaprat
    @kneecaprat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful things to consider, beautifully articulated.

  • @emoquent9447
    @emoquent9447 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time I see (and hear) this woman but she sounds so sweet and caring

  • @jennymk01
    @jennymk01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    25:15 I was having such a bad day because I feel like I can’t write anything of value, and when she mentioned “Free Fallin” I immediately felt better. Now I’m so happy. Tom is always there to cheer me up, just by someone mentioning him. Oh my God I love this video even more now, I’m so happy, 😄😄

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so great, thank you for posting these wonderful videos!

  • @rmp5s
    @rmp5s 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is FANTASTIC! Thank you!!

  • @WaltThizzney415
    @WaltThizzney415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, opened my eyes up to a few things. I took notes too.

  • @cromatik2364
    @cromatik2364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's so wonderful and smart

  • @AudreyWilliamsMusic
    @AudreyWilliamsMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like I need to go back and listen to some of the songs she mentioned with these tools in mind. This was so very informative and helpful.

  • @mrhelixx8944
    @mrhelixx8944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ahhhh I love her! So inspirational and enlightening
    Thanks again Berklee!

  • @uchennaasogwa456
    @uchennaasogwa456 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    oh my God, i can never say thank you enough Andrea, i think you are that Super Teacher i have been waiting for all this while. i wish you could do more videos. a million thanks to you.

  • @donahvanhollis9652
    @donahvanhollis9652 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long story short no one in my family was interested in music so I never got to go to school for it. So I’m super excited just to be seeing these videos. There’s a songwriter bursting to get out but I’ve never had a single lesson. My first attempt I co wrote a song that got regular rotation on Detroit’s biggest stations so here I am ready to write everyday now that I have a quality studio..so now I’m wanting to see what I missed so I can go forward with confidence

  • @libellulemusic1
    @libellulemusic1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    massive crush on this lovely lady

    • @TeenAlchemy
      @TeenAlchemy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lool lowkey

    • @getgle
      @getgle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I like how a braindead shitpost about wanting to fuck the teacher ended up being the top comment.

    • @importantmancommenting9336
      @importantmancommenting9336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Getindor don’t project ur shit onto other people

    • @voges44
      @voges44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get in line

    • @SubstanceP888
      @SubstanceP888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@getgle I love how people like you think you’re enforcing the principles of the left when you’re actually obliviously, unwittingly destroying the true, foundational core of what it’s really about because you don’t have a clue, even though you think you’re totally enlightened (or should I say “woke”?...because you’d probably say “woke”, wouldn’t you?). Fuck-tard.

  • @absaloj
    @absaloj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really helpful techniques right now as I am new to songwriting. ❤️ thank you for this.

  • @humanmind7631
    @humanmind7631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information and tips for writing lyrics. Thank you very much for sharing.👌🏼👍🏻👌🏼👍🏻👍🏻👌🏼👌🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏼👌🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏾👍🏽👍🏽👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🌸🌺🌺🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌸🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌺🌺🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @juliosken
    @juliosken 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    After this I got really inspired...very instructive, informative, thanks! Also you made me want to watch Inside Llewyn Davis once again!

  • @mattcalderwood_music
    @mattcalderwood_music ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this video, really nice picture quality and camera work!😃

  • @rkara2
    @rkara2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    One of the most important writing tips is that you have to write from the perspective of an ensemble or everybody-all-at-once point of view by including the audience. I.e. write with feeling, so that the audience member(s) either feel that they are the thing that is being described in the song or that somehow they have got something to do with the feelings that they're feeling when they "sing" your song.
    !DA

    • @edwardjones4572
      @edwardjones4572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or the marketing technique of writing with a particular person in mind - how old are they? what is their background? etc.

  • @hannahhannahb9650
    @hannahhannahb9650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mesmerizing lecture!

  • @Prettymapleleaf
    @Prettymapleleaf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Love Andrea! So thankful to have had her for two classes at Berklee. What a very informative video. Thank you!

    • @THEJMILLSBAND
      @THEJMILLSBAND 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello LSJ, was the class(es) through EdX? I play guitar,don't read,have written a little,but really like andrea's videos.If you can could you please let me know how they are.Thank You :-)

    • @Prettymapleleaf
      @Prettymapleleaf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      John Mills
      Hi John! I'm currently enrolled at Berklee Online for Songwriting. I took two lyric writing classes with Andrea as part of my curriculum, Lyric Writing:Writing from the Title and Lyric Writing: Writing Lyrics to Music. They are incredibly powerful and useful. They give you so many "tools" to write solid, strong lyric lines and contrasting sections. I highly recommend their courses.

  • @ARCHDEACONMUSIC
    @ARCHDEACONMUSIC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an AWESOME video with so many tools to use to create a more memorable song to express ourselves through the music we write! Thanks so much! I actually just signed up for Andrea's songwriting retreat online starting this Friday-Sunday...looking forward to taking my songwriting to the next level as it's all about continuously improving! :)

  • @Isosceles1
    @Isosceles1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a wonderful voice

  • @davidshepack2484
    @davidshepack2484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was SO...much more helpful, than my favorite songwriter telling me, " There is no method, there are no rules...I don't know how to write songs....just do it".

  • @estevejame7398
    @estevejame7398 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mediator between the head and hand must be the heart... Metropolis. Very good lessons I bought the book.

  • @GerhardAlbinus
    @GerhardAlbinus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful insightful and informative instruction. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Andrea Stolpe!

  • @ghostswelcome4088
    @ghostswelcome4088 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, I got couple of nice tools for my songwriting.

  • @TheColbyLife1
    @TheColbyLife1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very informative, and very smart!! Great job!!

  • @ToreGThomassen
    @ToreGThomassen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this great video! Really helpful 👍

  • @Brockspapa
    @Brockspapa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The most helpful I've heard from any writer's group, workshop or instructional video. Very good points. I've have a good number of songs published with no major successes. I've been writing thirty years. I sincerely thank you.

  • @Hyumifu
    @Hyumifu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is sO useful. I always end up writing songs which sound similar and it's so frustrating hahah, this helped a lot

  • @TheBangTV
    @TheBangTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best thing on the internet! Wow.

  • @shannonsuo6970
    @shannonsuo6970 7 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    My writers block is annoying. I feel like I cant even write songs anymore.

    • @r.devonbell2288
      @r.devonbell2288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      WriTe a SonG abOUt tHAt! ! ! !

    • @jordanramey4441
      @jordanramey4441 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@r.devonbell2288 lol

    • @icarus8432
      @icarus8432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      At least you’ve written a full song you’re happy with.

    • @defaultHandle1110
      @defaultHandle1110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Your emotions need a rocking. Your boats boring. Take it somewhere.

    • @kevinlogan927
      @kevinlogan927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I tried writing a song about that

  • @didcomusic
    @didcomusic ปีที่แล้ว

    So many thanks for all advices 😀

  • @Papi.Labouche
    @Papi.Labouche 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I had this video sitting in my watch later playlist for the longest time and it was everything I was looking for.
    I'm gonna practice these tips so my music isn't so cluttered and complicated. Even the greatest songs we hear on the radio are simplest. Thank You :)

    • @samuelfirn1
      @samuelfirn1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you related to sayward?

  • @ForTheLayman
    @ForTheLayman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow i've watched alot of videos on youtube about some of the 20 things you've discussed, but listening to this reminded me of the most important fundamentals & taught me so many new things too. I paused after the first 3 minutes because the advice was so solid and helped me get rid of my writers block, and I wrote an amazing song. Then I watched the other 24 minutes of it and wrote (then recorded a rough copy of) this song. I think its the best music ive ever made I cant wait to record it in a studio. I dont think ill ever look at music the same way. Im sharing this on facebook

  • @D.Sheridan
    @D.Sheridan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great. Thank you! 💚🤍🧡

  • @toddlavigne6441
    @toddlavigne6441 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow Andrea really analysis things so that it all makes

  • @rafaelguetta1139
    @rafaelguetta1139 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely brilliant, and that comment "I'm playing the guitar like a songwriter, so forgive me for that" made me laugh out loud I scared my puppy. True.

  • @endeavorband
    @endeavorband 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really, really good. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @aleknecko
    @aleknecko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Her voice is so soothing 😂

  • @PetruskyMusic
    @PetruskyMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is why im applying to berklee

  • @redrubyermishow2729
    @redrubyermishow2729 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this channel... Berklee has some of the best classes...! It's amazing how simple songwriting is if you can just remember all the things you learned at the moment of writing the song. So much to consider! Ximre's session player talks about general beginner writing ideas and ways to write songs. Ximre has their first video out March 1, 2018.

  • @lilycarone5116
    @lilycarone5116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great!!

  • @vocalpro
    @vocalpro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great educator. Very pleasant to learn from.

  • @johnhepi3844
    @johnhepi3844 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found this to be very helpful

  • @martynclarke8400
    @martynclarke8400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very practical advice. Top stuff.

  • @penayoung
    @penayoung 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for these great tips! Definitely will use this for the next songwriting session...great tips! Love "accept mediocrity"....not easy at all!

  • @jonycmusic
    @jonycmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So good!

  • @daniellehowlemusic
    @daniellehowlemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE THIS!!

  • @mandyharewood886
    @mandyharewood886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful stuff!

  • @Ferzhq
    @Ferzhq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    theres one easy way, change your state:
    physical state, mental state. physical could be taking a cold shower and mental can be changing your beliefs - for example a belief that you can do anything

  • @dinfluence30
    @dinfluence30 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing speech and masterclasd..thanks

  • @Albertmars32
    @Albertmars32 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wonderful video

  • @stevengrantofthegiftshop1549
    @stevengrantofthegiftshop1549 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful! Subscribed

  • @dannyboi9552
    @dannyboi9552 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is incredible information, THANK YOU

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andrea, thank you so very much! You are so alive in your didatics, it fells like you're transposing the knowledge to who's watching; it has given me so much detail in my compositions, as I try to sense what they need. Thank you and all the best, truly. Júlia

  • @jcwrightson
    @jcwrightson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for posting ;)

  • @ZizYoubizHERE
    @ZizYoubizHERE 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful, thank you!

  • @charlesbrown8879
    @charlesbrown8879 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    time to grab a pen...

  • @KaitavSapreMusic
    @KaitavSapreMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gold discovered!

  • @JosephineDeSmet
    @JosephineDeSmet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I released a video on writer's block today, I believe the issue lies in the roots of our process... everytime you WRITE songs instead of recording ideas, you interrupt your creative flow, I explain it further in that video but it's something many songwriters do and once you let go of writing stuf down and view your process as a brainstorm session, it's liberating, I haven't had writer's block in 2 years because of it
    I'd also say record any idea you get, cool lyrics, a nice melody, a bit, anything, the moment you feel uninspired you can focus on recording and editing

  • @iambrucewenza
    @iambrucewenza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    22:27 bless you

  • @ggoutoftouch
    @ggoutoftouch 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very useful

  • @welshaccenttutorials3104
    @welshaccenttutorials3104 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    brilliant

  • @Oreste2103
    @Oreste2103 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very helpful! Thank you! :)

  • @TheTrollMastah
    @TheTrollMastah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful lesson, beautiful lady

  • @ceddrerehau1258
    @ceddrerehau1258 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @TerroYoung
    @TerroYoung 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stopped coming up with ship because I give up really easily but when it comes to Passion I don't❤ interesting video you seem like you know what you're talkin about😊