Songwriting Tips for Beginner Guitar Players // Songwriting 101 // Nena Shelby

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2021
  • welcome to songwriting 101! today i’m sharing my best songwriting tips for beginner guitar players!
    i truly believe that anyone can write a song. i believe that because i have seen it :) i love helping people realize their own talent and potential, and that’s why im going to show you my best songwriting tips that i’ve learned over the years!
    i am going to share with you what i have learned about the songwriting process and how i found what works best for me and what can help you begin to create your own music.
    if y’all want more videos like this please be sure to let me know in the comments!
    thank you guys once again for subscribing & watching my videos, i truly appreciate each and every single one of you!!
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Komentáře • 220

  • @feyzanurgunduz7474
    @feyzanurgunduz7474 Před 3 lety +394

    I'm trying to sing randomly whatever comes to my mind but I start singing Taylor Swift songs 😭

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety +62

      this happens to me to hahaha keep at it i promise you’ll grow out of it 😂💖

    • @ohmyjanah
      @ohmyjanah Před 3 lety +8

      HAHAHAHA RELATE MUCH

    • @snowyfox9496
      @snowyfox9496 Před 3 lety +6

      SAME, fellow swiftie T_T

    • @sepertibintanggg
      @sepertibintanggg Před 2 lety

      😭😭😭😭

    • @hectortobias8840
      @hectortobias8840 Před 2 lety

      i know im randomly asking but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account?
      I was stupid forgot my login password. I love any tips you can offer me.

  • @laujonas6666
    @laujonas6666 Před 3 lety +104

    when you said: "we are storytellers, YOU are a storyteller" and pointed at the camera... girl I felt that

  • @singingwithbecca
    @singingwithbecca Před 8 měsíci +16

    As a 16yo I've been writing my own songs for a year now (have not played them for anyone tho) and it's honestly just such a great way to express yourself and sometimes even realize things you didn't know you felt before!! It's my fav thing to do :))

  • @andre13ts
    @andre13ts Před 3 lety +105

    Ok, but when are we getting the cheese song? Don't be shy, release it 💅✨

  • @GiuliaMazzini
    @GiuliaMazzini Před 3 lety +109

    Nena is just giving us everything right now and I'm soooo here for it ✨
    All of us swifties that decided to pick up a guitar 'cause of Taylor's music (ahem, me at 23 during quarantine) now have this perfect corner on the internet with info and tutorial and tips, it's all I ever wanted 💖💖 thanks Nena!!! Love from Brazil 🇧🇷🌈

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety +11

      aw thank you for watching, glad to help💜🤗

    • @MARI-nd1xv
      @MARI-nd1xv Před 2 lety +7

      HAHAHA! Swiftie here! Just also got a guitar after 2 years of begging my mom, AND I PLAY THE THING EVERYDAY 💖❤️
      THANK YOU SO MUCH

    • @MissAmericana-vn4ec
      @MissAmericana-vn4ec Před 4 měsíci

      @@MARI-nd1xv same

  • @sexilostpeople1174
    @sexilostpeople1174 Před 3 lety +33

    There is one thing. Just write. English is not my first language, i am Turkish and 17. I started to write song 4-5 years ago. I wrote Turkish until last year. And they are horrible. But i didn't give up. I just wrote all the time. I pushed and pushed every time. When i first started songwriting, i showed my friends that i wrote lyrics . They didn't like it. They said stop don't write. You are no talented anyway but i didn't give up. I wrote all the time. I wrote so badly until last year. Then i suddenly started to writing English lyrics. And now my lyrics are good. I write for artist now, weekend, Taylor, Harry, why don't we, Coldplay, maroon 5, camila cabello. I wanna be music producer and help people with my music in this cruel world. So just write, don't give up. No matter what who says, don't listen. Just write all the time. You are gonna make it ✌🏻🖤

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety +6

      i love this!! yes hard work pays off, thank you for sharing 💓

    • @meryemsubay3027
      @meryemsubay3027 Před 3 lety +1

      I am turkish too and I write songs since I was 11 in English, I'll be 15 in this august. And all I want to be is a singer/songwriter. I know it seems like an impossible dream but I'll try until the end. My friends also used to make fun of what I write and sing, but I really improved myself. Taylor Swift inspires me so much. And I hope you achieve your dream too. One day we will be remembered. 🙌

  • @chayanikarawat7740
    @chayanikarawat7740 Před 3 lety +22

    I think now is the time I write one! All credit to you and our mama TAYLOR SWIFT! I didn't know what how and all but thankssssssss. So much love to you!

  • @synetherieldelacruz9455
    @synetherieldelacruz9455 Před 3 lety +40

    Your voice sounds like Lili Reinhart ❤

  • @SK-qi4qc
    @SK-qi4qc Před 3 lety +57

    I think I will be able to finish my First song! I have an idea but couldn't finish it!
    Thank you so much nena! 💖
    Love and good vibes to you!

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety +12

      yay!! that’s so exciting!💓🤗

    • @SK-qi4qc
      @SK-qi4qc Před 3 lety +7

      @@NenaShelby yeah ! Thank you so much nena!

  • @lva5308
    @lva5308 Před 3 lety +14

    I find that my favorite artists are the ones that inspires me the most, every song i have written was inspired by them and their music!

  • @musicstar8268
    @musicstar8268 Před 3 lety +14

    You know I'm Iranian but I love English and it's taken one year since I started to write songs English. But thank you so much for this video. It could help me to write a song just in 5 minutes and I really love it. And you teach Taylor's songs very well. I love you Nena. Hope I'll see you one day💞

  • @maddz2828
    @maddz2828 Před 2 lety +6

    When you were talking about being a storyteller in songwriting and to start with sensory things and setting a scene, my mind immediately went to “the story starts when it was hot and it was summer and….”

  • @sanjanav777
    @sanjanav777 Před 3 lety +7

    The funny thing is, as I've been writing very intently for about two years, I somehow figured out most of these tips but the way you ordered the tips and the way you've explained it is absolutely wonderful and it helped me so much despite me knowing it.

  • @kslskskakakkwnwmsmsndm
    @kslskskakakkwnwmsmsndm Před 2 lety +10

    I'm starting to write my first song ever! This video was so helpful, thank u so much💜

  • @srqce9733
    @srqce9733 Před 3 lety +3

    "oh, I feel that way do I?" this line is sooooo relatable. Thanks for the tips Nena! 😚💓

  • @gm.8805
    @gm.8805 Před 3 lety +6

    i’ve always loved writing songs, it’s been a hobby of mine for a long time, so this video’s really helpful :))

  • @yhanagonzales9173
    @yhanagonzales9173 Před 3 lety

    i really love it whenever you're talking about song writing, please do vlogs like this more often

  • @archanasinha2327
    @archanasinha2327 Před 3 lety +5

    You don't look like 23. You look so young. Well you are very talented. I love your guitar tutorials.

  • @madelynb12
    @madelynb12 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Nena for always hooking us up!! 🥰🤍

  • @kenyachaney4556
    @kenyachaney4556 Před 3 lety +7

    My first song was about strawberries when I was like 8. Good to know I wasn't the only one writing about food lol. Great tips! :)

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety +3

      inspiration comes from anywhere 😂

  • @selinonderr
    @selinonderr Před 3 lety +1

    I was literally waiting for this

  • @melikagoodarzi6369
    @melikagoodarzi6369 Před 3 lety +8

    Taylor was my inspiration for writing songs and your tips are actually what I'm doing 😂
    Thank you🙏🙏🙏
    💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @wildwolf3149
    @wildwolf3149 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you soooooooo much,
    I’ve been looking for this!😊😊😊😊❤

  • @surfxer2442
    @surfxer2442 Před 8 měsíci +1

    you’re literally my inspiration for playing the guitar. thank you so much!!

  • @amandaandersen5799
    @amandaandersen5799 Před 2 lety +2

    Nena! You gave me the courage to start writing!! Thank you soo much. I have spent all day writing a song. I love all your tutorials (fellow swiftie) and your channel. I would loove more of this kind of video and maybe more technical guitar stuff

  • @miaswiftie8697
    @miaswiftie8697 Před 3 lety +1

    Yesss I really needed this video!!

  • @danniissantos
    @danniissantos Před 2 lety

    You have no idea how long have I searched for a video like this, also you explain things so beautifully 🥰

  • @steph250
    @steph250 Před 3 lety +1

    Nena, this video was awesome!!! Thank you sm for the tips they are really helpful. I love the channel and you are truly an inspiration 😉💗

  • @crystalsobel8271
    @crystalsobel8271 Před 3 lety

    Nena - you inspire me! Great to see how your channel has grown!

  • @jannahmaepiano1104
    @jannahmaepiano1104 Před 3 lety +3

    Queen Nena Shelby radiates positivity and inspiration to us aspiring singer-songwriter. ❤

  • @lucianab.2674
    @lucianab.2674 Před 3 lety

    Yass I was waiting for this type of videos, thank you a lot i love u♥

  • @urfavvarii
    @urfavvarii Před 3 lety

    YES! Thats it! Ur officially my favorite CZcamsr 😎

  • @saturnkcals
    @saturnkcals Před 3 lety +1

    omg yay I really needed this video!!

  • @backbeatben
    @backbeatben Před 2 lety +1

    you are a great teacher and great motivator! definitely going to start writing some stuff here, thanks!

  • @emilypearsonderviniks
    @emilypearsonderviniks Před 3 lety +1

    i absolutely adore your videos, they deserve so many views! also ur room is super cute!

  • @justannie4987
    @justannie4987 Před 3 lety +4

    Yes tysm tysm I’m so excited YESssss ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @karlitamorales4811
    @karlitamorales4811 Před 3 lety +2

    OMG!!
    You've encouraged me a lot Nenaaa, thank youuu💕
    Now I know I can do it :)

  • @sofiaathena3131
    @sofiaathena3131 Před 3 lety

    aaaa thank you so much nena 😭🤍 i just know ure such a nice person!!! u’re also my fav youtuber 🤍

  • @Iamsylvie.30
    @Iamsylvie.30 Před 2 lety

    I've been writing songs too since about ten years now! Loved thiss

  • @Hellooutthewindow
    @Hellooutthewindow Před 3 lety +2

    I’m new to your channel but omgg Nena you’re the friend I wish I had!!! I love your videos💜💜

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety +1

      welcome! let’s be friends💓

  • @danzelwang1019
    @danzelwang1019 Před 3 lety +2

    This is amazing!Thanks a lot ❤️

  • @isag.7478
    @isag.7478 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you nenaaaa 🤍

  • @urfavvarii
    @urfavvarii Před 3 lety +4

    Notice that there’s only 1 dislike. And i bet that one person probably got so excited because of the great tips that they had their phone upside down and so they thought that they clicked the like button 😃👍

  • @kathychance3676
    @kathychance3676 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much. It's so sincere and helpful!

  • @jmgajmga2465
    @jmgajmga2465 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm a fan of yours now. You're so cool. That's great. Thanks to you. Ive got the inspiration to you. Im playing a guitar again. Wow!

  • @user-nn5bz3oe7i
    @user-nn5bz3oe7i Před 3 lety +1

    i love this video, THANK YOU 💖

  • @JoseVasquez-vm3sl
    @JoseVasquez-vm3sl Před rokem +1

    thank you for this ❤

  • @Psycho_bat
    @Psycho_bat Před 3 lety +5

    u r so pretty and so nice!! thx for all the tips i really love your videos :3

  • @manya06
    @manya06 Před 3 lety +3

    THANK YOUUUUU💛💛

  • @16Sarahxox
    @16Sarahxox Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for this! I wrote my first song on guitar a few months ago and I wasn’t sure it was good, but your tips have helped me out!

  • @pamelarenee8314
    @pamelarenee8314 Před 3 lety

    Oh my gosh thank you for this! I've actually been trying to write songs but need some tips!

  • @JeffSans
    @JeffSans Před rokem

    I agree, we draw inspirations from so many things

  • @annalena7535
    @annalena7535 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you nena...you really inspired me to write my own songs ❤️

  • @kateppp132
    @kateppp132 Před 3 lety +2

    OMGGG THANK YOU!! 💗😁

  • @mxgickm
    @mxgickm Před rokem

    This is really great!

  • @rhesevoisard4797
    @rhesevoisard4797 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos!!!

  • @kaashvikamani1095
    @kaashvikamani1095 Před 3 lety +1

    This is awesome thank you SO much❤️

  • @mirandaoakley3662
    @mirandaoakley3662 Před rokem

    This was so interesting. I don’t write music as I’ve mentioned in comments but I do write blogs and I was an English major. I also am a motivational speaker about bringing people with and without disabilities together and I believe some of the best writing and speaking is when you are brought to that situation or able to feel that feeling.

  • @Sofia-my5ei
    @Sofia-my5ei Před 3 lety +1

    Can’t believe I actually started writing lyrics😍❤️

  • @JoseVasquez-vm3sl
    @JoseVasquez-vm3sl Před rokem +1

    Thanks to you I'll be able to write songs before I grow up and it's too late❤

  • @Jimbowholivesinsoup
    @Jimbowholivesinsoup Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks , very nice ideas, motivation!

  • @puneetdixit3020
    @puneetdixit3020 Před 3 lety +3

    Omg I requested for this thanks😭😀😀😀

  • @Steven-os9vj
    @Steven-os9vj Před 3 lety +1

    You're just awesome Like really really awesome please bring back the vlogs you're an inspiration nena!!!

  • @user-is5hj6in6n
    @user-is5hj6in6n Před 3 lety

    Thank you❤️ Your tips are very useful. At least now I know where to start 😘

  • @oisantos
    @oisantos Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much sis. I really love this video

  • @alexavierz1333
    @alexavierz1333 Před 2 lety

    Awww,I just learn so much from you tho,thank you so much,you're my best teacher🥰

  • @sadiesunshine1072
    @sadiesunshine1072 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this

  • @anjnivats9129
    @anjnivats9129 Před 3 lety +3

    Love it❤️❤️❤️

  • @ellybyeres7969
    @ellybyeres7969 Před 3 lety

    omg!! even in just my poetry for school, i found i could really only write through the lense of another person?? now that i’m trying to write songs i just find myself going back to that but i just didn’t feel authentic or valid LMAO i’m very glad you brought that up because now i feel comfortable that it’s a good place to start. i LOVE your videos!!

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety +2

      yes! experience is so important no matter where it comes from 🤗 thanks for watching 💓

  • @johnoko6018
    @johnoko6018 Před 3 lety

    This helps so much!

  • @shubhrana10
    @shubhrana10 Před 3 lety +8

    omg I'm just gonna finish writing my 5th song, it's just lyrically tho

  • @harryswife4480
    @harryswife4480 Před 3 lety +2

    Girl!! this came in the right moment haha, I have been following you since a few month but this is the first time i comment.
    My Keyboard stop working so i was like "HOW IM GONNA WRITE SONGS?" And i was so afraid to Pick up the guitar and start writing because I been playing guitar for like a month. So Thank U

  • @incibayram6226
    @incibayram6226 Před 3 lety +1

    youre a creative person and that actually very good

  • @paigespalding1092
    @paigespalding1092 Před 2 lety

    love the tips thx!!!!!

  • @darlenecasero3083
    @darlenecasero3083 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks nena❤

  • @A5Productions
    @A5Productions Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the advice! I will try to come up with chords for my song lyrics

  • @nataliewalpole
    @nataliewalpole Před 3 lety +3

    Nena, these are the best tips and I am so glad I was scrolling through CZcams videos and found this channel🥰🥰

  • @joelcruz5326
    @joelcruz5326 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @parrillaplettvalentina2380

    i love this video so much thank uuuuuu i am going to write one uwu

  • @AmirHigher
    @AmirHigher Před 3 lety

    Very ear pleasing music! Keep I really like it!

  • @abigail_hill_health_coach

    Thank you ❤

  • @dainylelbinias69
    @dainylelbinias69 Před 3 lety +1

    I don’t plan on writing songs but I’m gonna watch it anyway since it’s a video of Nena hahaha

  • @alexisidanan971
    @alexisidanan971 Před 3 lety +3

    AHHHHHHHHH i was waiting for this 😢

  • @dubuchan632
    @dubuchan632 Před 3 lety

    i really enjoy your contents 😘

  • @timergent
    @timergent Před rokem

    14:09 actually I started learning guitar to just make songs from my own poems, and there are a bunch of them. Still havent figured out a pattern of chords or strumming to fit any of them but there is time :D oh and your video of cheating bar chords is 🔥, i try them but still hate them at this point, so you were helpful in my journey :)

  • @lawrencemadariaga9782
    @lawrencemadariaga9782 Před 2 lety

    This video truly gives me the ideas on how to write songs and I already made one for my crush...now the problem is that I realized that I'm not good at singing hahaha

  • @Myasfavnumberis69
    @Myasfavnumberis69 Před 2 lety

    Oh my gosh thanks so much

  • @jainsomya
    @jainsomya Před 3 lety

    really love how you welcome newcomers and welcome back your subscribers

  • @c-breezy307
    @c-breezy307 Před rokem

    I just wrote a song about my wife’s and I wedding using your tips … still putting the finishing touches but I may post on here!

  • @justynajajko1882
    @justynajajko1882 Před 3 lety

    you delight me!!

  • @cecilliorelucio6695
    @cecilliorelucio6695 Před 3 lety

    Thank you 💙😃

  • @sci-c-362sinkuraut2
    @sci-c-362sinkuraut2 Před 2 lety

    Amazing💜

  • @r.s.s4782
    @r.s.s4782 Před 3 lety +1

    Love you❤️

  • @amelieishappyyy
    @amelieishappyyy Před 2 lety

    YOU ARE AMAZING :)

  • @sayna7474
    @sayna7474 Před 2 lety

    You singing amazing ❤️

  • @srqce9733
    @srqce9733 Před 3 lety +1

    You're literally the loving big sis I have on youtube. I love you!!! 😚❣

  • @janasilvac_
    @janasilvac_ Před 8 měsíci

    Ahh amei as dicas sou brasileira e amo aprender a tocar as músicas da Taylor no seu canal ❤ pretendo aprender inglês porque ainda preciso da legenda para entender seus vídeos

  • @joshc1168
    @joshc1168 Před 3 lety +2

    I’ve wrote songs without any instrument for months and now I’m learning guitar and can play out the melody’s for quite a few of them so I guess everyone’s process is different but I love this video nina. I’ve related to this video and found it very helpful

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  Před 3 lety

      that’s awesome! so glad i could help💓

    • @joshc1168
      @joshc1168 Před 3 lety

      @@NenaShelby 💌💌

    • @joshc1168
      @joshc1168 Před 3 lety

      @@NenaShelby apologies for the typo in your name :( sending you love and light 💌💌

  • @2koz
    @2koz Před 2 lety +1

    the biggest thing that helped me was taking just a single line from a song you like then build your own song from that

  • @kendalwelter5068
    @kendalwelter5068 Před 2 lety +2

    My problem is finding chords for the actual song. so hard for me i can do everything else with a little effort but the song part i cant do. ( i play electric guitar )