Best songwriting tools to generate endless lyric & song ideas

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  • Learn how to generate endless lyric & song ideas with this songwriting tool.
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    Have you ever been stuck for topics to write songs about? no matter how you ask what should i write a song about? you just can't come up with any song ideas to write about. In this video, I share how to make your own song lyrics and come up with song topics to write about and generate endless songwriting ideas for beginners.
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    I created this formula as a result of those days when the muse decided not to come out to play and lyric writing inspiration was nowhere to be found.
    This video takes you step by step through a simple formula I created and I hope it gives you the same results it gave me.
    This is part one of a three-part series. Part one gives you the formula to generate endless lyric and song ideas,
    part two will show you how to shape those ideas into solid lyrics
    • HOW TO WRITE GREAT LYR...
    and part three will give you everything you need to organize those lyrics into a finished song. The best part is, when broken down like this the whole process becomes so easy and enjoyable a beginner songwriter could write songs at the drop of a hat.
    My main focus on this channel is to give all the tips, techniques, and tools I've gathered over the years to songwriters looking to improve their craft.
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    In this video, I talk about a LIST OF EMOTIONS, part of generating ideas. The list is from Byron Katie's web site, here is the link
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    It is not my work but is free to download.
    The second list I talked about was a LIST OF UNIVERSAL THEMES,
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    This video is about generating endless song and lyric ideas
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Komentáře • 62

  • @SongWritersChopShop
    @SongWritersChopShop  Před 4 lety +13

    hey there, if you have any questions just drop me a comment

  • @aprilmartellmusic
    @aprilmartellmusic Před 3 lety +63

    I've never used any other method except sitting with my guitar and trying to pluck something from my head. These are great ideas!

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před 3 lety +5

      Cheers April, really glad you got some value from it. Happy writing.

    • @anniesteele9351
      @anniesteele9351 Před 3 lety +2

      Ya same I’ve tried to use methods like this but they don’t seem to work

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před 3 lety +4

      @@anniesteele9351 sorry to hear that Annamarie. what works for you? what trouble do you have with these kinds of methods? thanks for the comment.

    • @rayt3894
      @rayt3894 Před rokem +1

      I think if you apply yourself to these exercises, you will at the very least, get some benefit. Free writing for example won't necessarily result in a finished lyric, but it could spark that one phrase or seed that later becomes a song.

  • @mrobd
    @mrobd Před rokem +4

    I often look at paintings or photographs (either family/friend or from around the world) & come up with a song/lyric based on what i see or feel from looking at the picture. Sometimes characters jump out or places or just an emotional response to it. 🙂 1 of my ways of lyric writing

  • @perkysky6222
    @perkysky6222 Před 3 lety +48

    Maybe you already know what you want to write a song about & maybe you have no idea ,this system will work for you either way using as little brain power as possible
    1:Formula (Idea 1 + Idea 2) (Theme + attitude/emotion = tons of lyric ideas)
    2:(Idea 1 house) (idea 2 sale) put them together mean (The house is for sale)
    3:Now think why would a house be for sale ,the first thing that come to mind is moving on or loss so there we have a basic ingredients for a song (Theme)* (Universal Theme )*
    (If you have no ideas & dont know how to fit them into your theme ,what emotions to apply & how to use it all to get lyric & song ideas )
    4:Then Set a timer for 5 mint & keep writing whatever that comes in your mind ,after that read it back & see if any ideas interest you & make a note of them
    5:Pick 10 random facts about yourself or someone else if you can't think of any random facts just Google personality questionnaire
    6:Ask yourself what is new in your life or someone else or world?
    What has changed ,What have I acquired /lost?
    7:Use headlines from internet ,news anything this can also be done with random words & phrases from news ,articles,advice columns & lyrics
    8:Pick a photo or a picture from Google & write about that
    9:Pick a line or title from a movie,quotes,cliches,memes, catch phrases ,ad slogans & pom durables words use a random word generator to come up with 2 words
    10:Use nouns,adverbs,verbs ,etc ,descriptive words & put them together conversations, get ideas from your or someone else conversation & experiences
    11:Now what do we do after we found our ideas ,here's ex from headline 1 from a miss universe headline & 1 for my headline about a volcano in new Zealand
    12:Now pick a theme (universal theme) ex (regret) now pick an emotion/ attitude ex weird
    Formula (Miss+ Volcano) ( Regret+Weird)=tons of lyric ideas
    13:Now just start brainstorming ,if nothing comes to mind just use these 3?s
    (Even draw a picture how does this miss volcano look like )

    • @fatkitty4207
      @fatkitty4207 Před 3 lety +5

      I thinkhe was flattered and had no idea how to thank you. Btw I too don't understand why you wrote this.

    • @DJ2109
      @DJ2109 Před 11 měsíci

      @@fatkitty4207schizophrenia

  • @orca2964
    @orca2964 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love writing Tally Hall-type bizarre lyrics, and this helped significantly! Thank you.

  • @catastrophiccarnations1716

    This is ACTUALLY underrated

  • @hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat
    @hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat Před 9 měsíci +2

    Tech N9ne has said he gets ideas by sitting watching tv, with all his horror DVD's right there. He opens one song with the following line: "Michael Myers, man I'm mental, messy murder, monumental"

  • @kuki.256
    @kuki.256 Před rokem +1

    You always gives lots of information thankyou very much

  • @ugeanspyrll6816
    @ugeanspyrll6816 Před 3 lety +12

    This is probably your best video yet; great simplification!

  • @CoraStanley-ue7rw
    @CoraStanley-ue7rw Před rokem

    Thank you this is most helpful and useful.

  • @zackbolles359
    @zackbolles359 Před 4 lety +5

    Cool ideas, thanks for sharing!

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před 4 lety +1

      cheers zack, hope you get some ideas out of it. Let me know if you use it and come up with anything.

  • @lukeheidmusic
    @lukeheidmusic Před 4 lety +3

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @michaellarsen180
    @michaellarsen180 Před rokem

    3:00 Pick a lion! Thank you! Laughed hard on that one! xD

  • @KD-Lonely_vibez
    @KD-Lonely_vibez Před 3 lety +2

    The goat

  • @freelyricstouse
    @freelyricstouse Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing🌊🔥

  • @NeonStates
    @NeonStates Před rokem +1

    Great channel. Thanks 🙏

  • @shoiteislam4636
    @shoiteislam4636 Před 3 lety +3

    You are helping me thanks
    & your video edit is so funny lol

  • @cazaw
    @cazaw Před 4 lety +9

    Ooh fun writing exercises!

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před 4 lety +2

      Cheers Cazcazoo, hope you come up with some good ideas to write about.

  • @lekh6568
    @lekh6568 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you so much
    For this helpful information
    I came here from quora

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před 4 lety +3

      Lekh, I'm really happy it was useful for you. If you have any other questions just drop me a comment. Good luck with the writing.

  • @nadjafuhrmann7035
    @nadjafuhrmann7035 Před 4 lety +4

    Einfach nur magnifik 🔥
    💙

  • @TheLambchop29
    @TheLambchop29 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome

  • @bossladyniquetootrillqueen991

    💕

  • @seeyoucu
    @seeyoucu Před rokem +1

    Too funny. Love this video.

  • @jasonh9335
    @jasonh9335 Před 4 lety +12

    Another great video. What do you reccomend for songwriting without having access to an instrument? I always used to come up with music first, but unfortunately all my instruments are currently not with me.

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před 4 lety +8

      Cheers Jason. there is a website called jamstudio.com. you can easily put a chord progression and even a full arrangement together using their samples, plenty of different styles, instruments and it's really easy to use. hope it helps.

    • @Lilkittyredmusic
      @Lilkittyredmusic Před 2 lety +2

      Have you ever tried to just imagine the instrumentation? :)))

  • @pure_vibe
    @pure_vibe Před 3 lety +2

    This is THE BEST songwriting channel on 🌎 ever

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před 3 lety +1

      cheers Aman, really appreciate that. glad you got some value from it.

  • @jasoncabral8732
    @jasoncabral8732 Před rokem +1

    Honestly I don't lack ideas or inspiration..it's too much shit coming.

  • @zmongi1
    @zmongi1 Před 10 měsíci

    You have so many videos, any chance you can link to Parts 2 and 3 of this particular series? I can't tell what's next.

    • @_imChr1s
      @_imChr1s Před 8 měsíci

      Go to playlists that’s what I did

  • @SillyWillyFan47
    @SillyWillyFan47 Před 9 měsíci +1

    4:20 Miss Volcano... did you work with Lin Manuel on Moana?

  • @marccas10
    @marccas10 Před rokem +1

    I have so much inside me that it feels like a gut punch that it won't come out. I always envied songwriters as I thought it must be very cathartic to be able to pour your angst out like cuming and crying at the same time. I would like to write something one day that fills someone with sorrow and love and melancholy and nostalgia and happiness. The thought that someone might feel these emotions while singing my lyrics is just too awesome to imagine. Let it be me for once.

  • @F1UFFY6134
    @F1UFFY6134 Před 2 lety +3

    Song: drowsy
    Yes, I am ok just feeling a bit drowsy, tired, a little sick, kind of noshes
    But yes I'm ok, no plans just ideas, just going to shift into someone else~
    Travelling when you're sick is the best feeling, stealing someones identity while you're tired is better
    Exploring planets cores when you're drowsy is expected, but turning planets into black holes if Noshes is amazing
    ( not many ideas for lyrics yet but the song is for a game that doesn't exist called shift or shifter and the singer is
    Probably Veronica's voice actor Veronica is the villain who wants to turn the earth into a black hole by shifting into
    Other people mastering their voice ideas anyone )

  • @whatsupits_me
    @whatsupits_me Před dnem +1

    Bruh I’m using miss volcano ngl

  • @micahandfriends8210
    @micahandfriends8210 Před rokem +1

    Don't have idea sources

    • @SongWritersChopShop
      @SongWritersChopShop  Před rokem +1

      Not sure I get what you're saying. Are you saying you can't come up with ideas?

  • @SimonBorg
    @SimonBorg Před rokem

    Ok, who's gonna share their lyrics for "miss volcano"?

  • @sexypilla5692
    @sexypilla5692 Před 3 lety +2

    Can I please have your email sir?

  • @dickrichard626
    @dickrichard626 Před 4 měsíci

    2:52 Pet Peeves* 😂