Ever wanted to write a song? Looking for inspiration? In this video we break down songwriting into four key elements and give you tips and strategies for how to start your song from the lyrics, melody, chords or beat, with famous examples from The Beatles, Phil Collins and Rihanna!

The four key elements to a song:

Lyrics: 1:38
Melody: 3:09
Harmony: 4:16
Rhythm: 5:32

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33 Replies to “How To Write A Song | Songwriting 101”

  3. Songwriting is storytelling. Finding melodies includes finding the beat . I always have a picture in my head . I visualize the scene and or the story . One never knows when those triggers of thoughts will pop up . A certain orchestra song , or a movie might ignite your brain . I never listen to anyone else’s material. Once you embrace that endless universe, you are wonderfully caught . So the writing will never stop . Be aware of color around you . Be aware of your senses . Endless pieces of paper are now in your orbit …at the piano in drawers, notebooks and folders . Words become alive …words float on your head . It’s an amazing
    world. If you don’t have to work and devote all to writing .. your world is yours . My quitar is my best friend , the piano is luxurious. Writing songs is a talent . I write lyrics and melodies. It’s heaven .

  8. not a good video, unless i turn off the volume and just look at the pretty girl. otherwise its amateur. Boys and girls, songwriting is just melody over chord progression. Now go online and find a chord progression website, make a 4 progressing chords and then record it. then find the "key" or notes that fit each chord. then record that. then fine tune to find the fewer but "juicer" notes. Thats your melody. Now find a verse melody and a chorus melody. then add supporting voices …answer, call responses, transitional licks.

  10. Dear O&0 this video was very helpful u to r very good at explaing everything about song writting i love your videos keep the good work i will look up your songs u have ritten. As for my song i'm writting not going to say what it is about. Thanks for making this video i can't wait to see what songs and videos u come out with next.

  15. I cant play any instrument and do not know musical theory but I have been writing lyrics and recording the melody for around 3 years. Is this way okay or should I study music theory , to write the best songs I can ?

  28. Hi I'm new to this channel. I can Create chord progressions actually I do have a lot in mind, but the problem is that I cant write any good lyric. I've written a song before but I've thrown it away cause its damn cheesy LOL. And the worst thing is that I am not gifted to sing. Hmmm.. any tips for this sort of problem?

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