5 Songwriting Tips | Tom Rosenthal

[@elipartin5764]

I’m in a songwriting class this semester, and this video is more helpful than the entire class has been.

[@kadorakasu]

So true

[@philou4105]

You're the artist I prefer because you look like a real friend.

[@clarahowson2911]

For me it's the beard. I always trust people with beards.

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

YO BUT FOR REAL THERES SOME REEEAAALLY VALUABLE WISDOM HERE

[@OOSHALIA]

“Be kind to mad ideas”

[@disanders817]

songs about watermelons are their own kind of art

[@sojorules5764]

watermelon sugar... high....

[@kadorakasu]

Gradually watermelon? Twisted Translation quote from the good side of youtube.

[@MelanieAnneAhern]

i literally know nothing about music but i feel blessed by this video

[@anoukfromthenetherlands3059]

Since having seen Passenger live last December, I've been dotting down everything I've thought of when it comes to things that interest me. I've written songs about people sleeping on the train, the life my friend might live when he's 80, tea. I'm having so much fun writing and playing songs, and I won't ever have a global hit. But I wouldn't want to have it any other way.

[@Moustache2312]

are you planning to post any of your songs on youtube? 🙂

[@anoukfromthenetherlands3059]

Yes, I was planning on doing that... I think... Perhaps... Eventually...

[@emmynoether9540]

@@anoukfromthenetherlands3059 Hey Anouk, I saw this comment from two years ago and thought that those ideas sound interesting. So I just subscribed. Just in case you want share some of your songs. I'll be there. :)

[@anoukfromthenetherlands3059]

@@emmynoether9540 Hi Emmy, how nice of you! Actually, I've created a different account two years ago under the name 'marble'. It doesn't have a lot of content but some demos including fast asleep. Oh and a cover of Got Gold! Grüße

[@anoukfromthenetherlands3059]

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[@OTKFANBOY]

I enjoy life even more with Tom and Tom's music. Thanks Tom.

[@tomatopicklee]

Shawshank Redemption This. Yes.

[@martinekelund864]

This is amazing and I don't even write songs. These tips are useful in all types of creative processes. Thank you Tom.

[@jimenat357]

So true

[@jeunese]

I always thought it would be impossible to write a song given that I had no training in music, until a really black point in my life and I just wanted to find a new way to express myself. So, I just bought a cheap ukulele and did it. I didn't believe I'd just done it, so I did it again, and again. I'm not a music genius by any means -- no-one but my friends really even listen to it -- but you're saying things that totally made sense to me and how I do stuff, and since I love your music, that's very heartening.

[@StainSteelRat]

Love the reflection on the piano!

[@kayuzz323]

thought the same exact thing it just looks so peaceful right?

[@podoke]

i immediately looked around the room and saw the crappy moon lamp that came 2 months late sitting disassembled by some costco dried mangoes and said to myself "Tom would write a song about that...."

[@jn4003]

"I tried a long Billy ba ba Billy was gone" is my new favourite Springsteen interpretation

[@catsdotcom]

That one dislike is from that one bin down the road.

[@ninastevenson7571]

and as a uni music student I can absolutely confirm that having grades etc on an instrument doesn't mean shit as a musician. being a musician is having a relationship with your instrument above anything else, not whether you can read some notes on a page

[@Fallingxleaves]

You are brilliant. Hope to hear a song about bins in the future. I love your unique style of silliness and beauty.

[@ThePunkyDuck]

this is so motivating and helpful! I used to do lots of song writing as a teen and then stopped, cause I thought they were all rubbish (they probably were) and meant nothing, but I just had so much fun writing them and experimenting... I kinda forgot that in the adulting progress, but now I might start again! thank you!

[@johnwolfenden7599]

The 0 dislikes speaks volumes

[@juliettes8966]

Main message: Keep on believing, make all the things and have fun during the day.

[@duckieexx3]

These are the greatest tips for songwriting I've heard! I once wrote a song about how much I love tacos and I really want to write more like that. Thank you for the wisdom Tom!

[@bekahspenr1962]

Tom stroking a piano and giving me songwriting tips is the kind of reassurance I didn’t know I needed in my life

[@daniellec5235]

what i truly love about this approach is the freedom? that isnt the correct word. im only familiar with music environment which is urgent and competitive. your approach must be well planned, technicality>musicality, fun means nothing if the end result is bad, and so on. being exposed to such a relaxed approach is like a breath of fresh air and it genuinely pains me to see lesser artists be more known than you. your take is unique and genuine which is rare

[@himanipundir1820]

But Tom why are we not talking about the captivating frame of the video. Certainly, it gives an edge to the video. the camera is placed facing you, the subject, and yet there is an astonishing depth in the background. there is the sofa and trees. and I don't know this frame is very exciting.

[@Bussguide]

I've found so much inspiration and peace in your music and lovely vlogs. It's like your words, melodies and sweet moments just gently poked my soul with a stick going like "hey, you're alive, and you can do stuff". I definitely feel more confident in creating, not just in music, but in other aspects in life as well. You deserve a good pat on the shoulder - thanks you.

[@theripoffchicago]

6:30 listening to this on headphones. The Piano is magical.

[@ameena6485]

I agree. Thanks for posting this comment

[@gggk8585]

I couldn’t relate to your more Tom, this is how I’ve always approached music and I love it. I fell in love with a girl when we were improvising a duet together and for me the most beautiful thing in the world is the joy that music can bring

[@bettyhalldougherty2080]

this is literally the best songwriting advice I've ever recieved

[@IAMROME]

just started writing songs for my first musical project and this helped a lot! structure doesn't matterrr woo

[@junkmansobbligato]

I will write these down & put them on my wall.

[@sasha-qy9vq]

Your videos are SO inspiring! Sometimes when i'm sad or i had a bad day or i don't know where is my place in this big world, i watch your videos or listen to your songs. They bring me back to my mind and at that moment i realise what i want to do in my life.Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Спасибо огромное за то, что ты делаешь! Ведь множество людей из разных стран вдохновляются этим.

[@BrittaBellydance]

Perfect video. Starting out as a songwriter after years of covers. So scared and so full of expectations and trying to level you and other musicians i admire. This is so so helpful Tom, thank you 😊

[@kevinmaes5111]

You are simply amazing and a role model for everyone who truly loves music and for those who like to do something with it. You are a source of inspiration simply because of who you are and what you achieve with it. A big thank you for that

[@Catthepunk]

I absolutely LOVE your style in piano. I've been looking for more music that's aligned with minimalist classical style for a while now. And your voice is so real.

[@oliwia83]

you're such a warm hearted person!! i needed to hear those words today, thank you so much :)) have a nice day everyone reading this

[@GoomusicLtd]

How generous of you to share these thoughts, thank you!❤

[@the_luna_lily6234]

i once learned a rule about creating music: every rule you learned or you think you know try and break it (paradoxical)

[@leahthomas8861]

I like your pillow 👌

[@leahthomas8861]

Tom Rosenthal my thoughts exactly 😂

[@zajezanka9306]

I love the way you're playing the piano and talking to us in the same time at the end of the video

[@mollyclark616]

this warmed my heart in a time of writer's block, and now i feel ready to go and create some stuff. thank you

[@MegaSporks]

Listening to you play and talk so calmly and passionately was therapeutic. Best tips I’ve heard yet and feeling inspired thanks Tom!

[@babystar028]

This is great, Tom. Really makes one feel like they can do anything and that's a lovely feeling.

[@tobbiebeans]

This is actually so beautifully said, it really made me feel inspired and more confident in creating music

[@SoadandSkinslover88]

I share the same relationship with the guitar - not a great player but I feel comfortable playing it. Thank you, glad I watched this !

[@fulminare1786]

I literally love your sound. It’s so peaceful.

[@lilliwa5561]

I really love the positivity concerning the world as a whole that I sense between the lines.

[@lunasterrevanheck4204]

Woes! My favorite song! Please put in on Spotify some day, I want to listen to it 24/7.

[@astorytosavour]

you're the greatest. i'm going to write a song right this moment thanks to you. my biggest issue is just the fear of starting. but i adore the process

[@EB-dk8hb]

You are honestly the artist that touches me on an emotional level the most

[@bastihalligalli9222]

We want more of this!

[@Chloe-rs1er]

For real this is probably one of the most informative videos for aspiring songwriters/ musicians/ anyone involved in the creative process

[@phelto]

ur precious

[@GideonExplorer]

I keep coming back to this video. Best songwriting tips ever. Thanks Tom!

[@merrickwinter]

Thank you for this video Tom. You helped me sit down and fall in love with writings songs again.

[@ODarlio]

You don't know just how wonderful this is Tom. Thank you for your wise words! 💛

[@marblefan500]

Didn't expect this at all. What a down to earth guy. I only recently got into composing music, and I absolutely fell in love with it.

[@felixgrayrussell]

lovely video, i totally agree with everything, especially the part about being comfortable with the instrument since i'm really quite shit at playing instruments but i just think of them as like. a vessel for my song and it may be an ugly vessel but in the end the song and the lyrics is what really matters if you get me

[@tomatopicklee]

1:55-2:15 was so magical even if it was just you singing but just the transition from talking to singing and so easily and effortlessly! Also, ‘If it’s not fun, don’t do it.’ So so so important. The piano and you are a beautiful pair

[@NicaAlbertson]

I began writing a song when you posted this tom! what are the chances. I needed this, thank you so much.

[@Goulding1997]

I do a fine art degree and I pretty much try and apply all these tips to my creativity..so simple but really relaxes and frees your mind! Overthinking just always kills my strange thoughts aha

[@keithanderson4433]

You are a songwriting genius. Thanks for making this video.

[@hannahh8119]

I hope I will try this... Somehow I am afraid of trying!

[@ridwanshiddiq_]

Love you Tom! You're my favorite artist!

[@PikiiPokiiBuu123]

So i have been writing my own song for two hours now only to realise that the melody i "made up" is actually the melody of Don't die curious🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ at least I got the lyrics

[@andrewwoodhouse6041]

That was lovely thank you. It applies to all aspects of the creative process- writing, art, poetry, photo, video, dance...

[@GeorgiaT21]

you should do podcasts, listening to you talk is really calming and your knowledge, your passion for what you do is really beautiful!

[@mirtschgi1]

I love your mindset around this topic, so smooth, honest and powerful ❤

[@BethRyanMusic]

Wonderful for you to share your this. You're very positive and hopefully it inspires those who were afraid before.

[@savahnah]

As someone who really struggles with music and is trying their best at writing songs, this video was really really helpful and insightful to me. Thankyou Tom :)

[@antonmozola680]

I want 'No bins these days' as a new song...really

[@HaydenBingham]

Forever amazed at your talent and now I know how to steal your talent

[@saraht971]

I love all your songs! Thanks for making this video!

[@Eli-qy2ub]

I've been listening to your music for like 3 or 4 months now, and I just love it and keep listening too it. This video just gave you a new level of respect, it's like... just WOW :o I want to start writing songs again

[@Eli-qy2ub]

I mean WOW

[@Eli-qy2ub]

I also enjoy the reflection of your house/window in the piano

[@josephjohnson8835]

such a kind, freeing approach to creating

[@karissagoos5111]

Love this Tom! Your music has helped me so much in my dark times! Thank you so much!💗

[@emilciapaa9077]

Hi Tom! I've never expected a video like that one from you. I always thought you will keep it as your mystery, but that's a huge suprise. Thank you, and keep your beautiful job! Greetings from Poland.

[@linavonsaviciute1483]

Thank you! Very much appreciated advice.

[@sarahdsc]

This is incredibly inspiring! Thank you

[@Rodoadrenalina]

To start i always start with an instrument as a base, a little melody to build onto, and really the hard part is to keep the ideas going.

[@anitac5246]

Thank you Tom!You know, I've never started creating anything because I thought I didn't have any good idea, or any idea at all.. But *this* changes perspectives. I'll go for itP.S: I said "creating" because I'm not a songwriter (actually I can barely play the piano) but your tips are incredibly true for anything that implies expressing ourselves

[@ansuhmayram]

so when we analyse structure and form in English lit, writers aren't actually thinking of it

[@cameronpettifor9716]

it depends your approach to songwriting like some people write purely through theory rather than feel it just depends on which approach you prefer imo

[@Kapow14]

actually i think writers are thinking of it, and are very intentional with it. because the structure and little bits and pieces of metaphor, allusion, rhyme, theme, etc. are the writer's version of musicians' dynamics, emphasis, or notes in a song. it's all about creating a feeling and a story. now, maybe when writers get to a certain point theyre thinking less about it only because its so much a part of them from all the reading and writing they've done in their lives that they become into their art and are able to work within that to create something new.

[@quietmind33]

Thank you!

[@EvaMariaLOL]

These tips are golden, thank you

[@adepressedavacado]

I'm working on a couple art projects for a portfolio and this video helped me even with that. Great motiviation and tips for everything tbh

[@LetterTen]

You're so funny but in a calm chill way and I just smiled so much watching this 😊 you're one of my favourite musicians and I loooove how different and random your songs are because I feel like alot of them could mean something different to each person. I find that when I'm listening to your music my mind just wonders off into a word of its own which is very lovely

[@caz4772]

Thank you! I'll go and write a song now

[@sisisi_1315]

This is amazing. Thank you

[@teddy9778]

I watch this video everytime I lose motivation working on my music and it really helps! Thank you :)

[@alfredzhang9536]

I WANT MORE OF THIS!!!! PLZZZ

[@ninastevenson7571]

this is so so great, Tom, and you are so so great ! I love how authentic you, your music and your videos are

[@GEERTIOHULST]

This is the first big video I’ve ever seen without any dislikes, and it’s rightful

[@emilyreeves7854]

I loved this look into your creative process! A lot of these ideas can be applied to other artistic forms, as well. I'm certainly no musician, but I AM a writer, and I found this video to be somehow uplifting? There's something about allowing yourself to create freely.... Thanks, Tom:)

[@faunemusicien8428]

you're like one of the best teacher i ever had

[@charlotterose4290]

This is inspiring very nice and good and pure

[@ukellie2544]

I love that there is so much wisdom in your tips:)) thank you!

[@NorthridgeToons]

I value your tips and ideas. Thank you for making this video!

[@callewulffsahlen2469]

I think these tips can also be applied to life in general, thanks Tom!

[@elenavangeli8824]

Thank you for making this video, Tom! Thank you very much. Thank you. I'll test these tips out. I admire you so much cause of what you said about having an idea and actually turning it into something. And you're something is wonderful. Thank you again.

[@Sophiaruth_elliott]

You are amazing! Thank you ✨🌞

[@loveless5515]

thank you, it's extremely helpful. you're one of the most inspiring people alive

[@georgiaford2573]

I’ve really got into your music just lately it’s so peaceful I love it an your videos are also great!