How To Write A LOVE Song In One Hour Or Less! (Songwriting 101)

[@DylanLaine]

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[@de-annarobinson559]

That is good 😗

[@Theonly_d1cey]

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[@LivinLifeStylegaming]

I just wrote a song for my gf and she is crying i swear you rock dude

[@DylanLaine]

That is too cool!!

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me too

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kareena cool, it's not safe to expose your number like that!

[@shyryTsr2k]

too true ramya!

[@Mello0421]

so.... its 3:34 in the morning, and thanks to you i just wrote a love song to my girlfriend, its a long distance relationship, and it's sometimes hard to be able to do much for her, thank you for making this video, you've definitely earned a sub

[@kayakomoon2477]

Raymond Scott can see the lyrics?

[@doomskay5813]

3:15am long distance relationship lmao me too!!

[@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232]

Me too

[@nymphiii]

Same ;w;

[@izzyballs7362]

i feel called out

[@internationaldolls9831]

I love her song but when i try writing songs i literally just end up rhyming 💗😂

[@morganscott4265]

International Dolls samee

[@ploitzz892]

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[@DylanLaine]

Hi friends! I had such a positive response to my "How To Write A Song In One Hour Or Less" video, that I figured I'd show you how to apply the same formula for specifically writing a love song! A love song would be perfect to give to anyone special in your life; friends, family, significant others, etc. Who will YOU write a love song for?

[@emilyalexander1994]

Dylan Laine you’re so beautiful and talented

[@CrowleyCrow]

Dylan Laine which cords would be best for a piano song?

[@aaliahsalazar412]

Dylan Laine YOUR AWESOME

[@constanzar.2523]

I will write my love song for my refrigerator! 😁

[@imboard1188]

Dylan Laine I 😍😍 your voice it's amazing keep doing what you're doing for as long as you can.

[@ReenaSingh03]

You are the best teacher . Trust me I'm saying this from my heart . I respect you ma'am . You should be a singer

[@undertaletrash3744]

my girlfriend and I broke up but this was part of the song I made for her that made her love me again I'm sorry that I said all these things I just didn't think of what madness it brings and If you knew what hell I've been through I bet you would be crying too

[@tai4661]

Its amazing,I hope she likes it

[@pawsomepets6344]

Oml I love it 😭

[@jochenmaier8357]

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[@yabooomboom]

undertale trash wow congratulations bruh

[@officialWWM]

If she loves you again because of that, she has serious issues 😂

[@mynicknameisjosh]

i wish i can now write a song for my girl. I always wanted to become singer song writer but i have no talent in writing

[@we_are_nevertheless7305]

Josh Creation no such thing as no talent lack of practice. Don't make an excuse. Just do it

[@amelieando2216]

This literally saved my life. I wrote a song for my boyfriend and I sang it to him. He came up to me and started crying thank you so much. I needed this, he was going through a really tough time in his life.

[@Iam_EazyRox85]

this is simply the songwriting hack i've been searching for over the years. You rock!

[@stuffyouknow1816]

I wrote a song for my mom and she loved it!!! Thank you SOOOO much you are so awesome I am 10 and I love all the advice you give!!!!

[@alie-an7791]

Call me Lynn that’s adorable

[@Bunny-pb6dl]

I wrote mine to tell my crush I like them and I’m super nervous about it Edit its been like 2 years now. I thought they were the one. they ended up emotionally abusing me for a year. I hope things go better for all of yall!

[@Ian-jx3ln]

your comment is 1yr ago but, how it went?

[@mikaelarivera1865]

So howd it go?

[@river_flows5930]

Great same- Wish me luck ;-;

[@sam-zu9vh]

omg im so sorry- I hope youe better in the future bubs

[@nancydenise7580]

Wow this is so beautiful! I’m barely a ukulele beginner but this really inspired me to want and learn more and maybe even try making a song :)

[@DylanLaine]

Hi Nancy! Thank yo so much for the kind words! And I hope you do end up writing a song - if so, let me know how it goes! ❤️

[@angeloctavo8077]

You make it so fun to write a love song

[@xfireblazexx8571]

The finale song came out amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@DylanLaine]

That's so kind of you to say! Thank you!

[@sereneanniesajan8304]

I took your advice and made my own love song and showed it to my whole family and friends and they loved it! Thank you so much!

[@LivinLifeStylegaming]

All of my friends have downloaded the song and are sharing it around omg

[@DylanLaine]

Awesome!!

[@we_are_nevertheless7305]

LivinLifeStyle gaming petty cool actually props

[@Ian-jx3ln]

i just saw u at holistic lmao

[@davionvegas]

Prepare to be a celebrity

[@elvlogs5683]

I love you Dylan Laine your songwriting videos always get rid of my writers block. Thank you so much.

[@DylanLaine]

That's AWESOME!!! Thank you for telling me that!!! Happy writing :D

[@jamiechalmerss]

I’ve just wrote a song for my girlfriend I haven’t shared it with her yet since she’s asleep but I hope she’ll live it thank you so much this great help

[@Therachel23.]

You're the best teacher! Haha! I immediately picked up my ukulele and start to learn and write my song. Thank you for easy teaching and learning session haha

[@DylanLaine]

That's so nice of you to say, Rachel! I'm so encouraged by your kind comment

[@Therachel23.]

Aww no problem at all! I'm just telling the truth. I enjoyed your videos very much. I shall continue on practice using your videos once i finish my finals hehe. All the best in 2018!

[@kaidominic3821]

You're an amazing teacher, I love you!

[@braydenmeyers9802]

Just subscribed. I’ve always wanted to write my own song and have tried countless times and I’ve always ended up with some rhyming mess lol. After I saw this video, I sat down, grabbed my guitar, and got to work. Before I knew it, after an hour and a half I had my own love song. I’m super proud of it and I can’t wait to give it to my girlfriend for our anniversary. Thank you so much

[@elenakar.9278]

Love your hair! They suit you perfectly 😊

[@DylanLaine]

Thank you! 😊

[@undertaletrash3744]

thank you so much this helped so much!!! I wanted to show my girlfriend I still love her and this worked perfectly

[@umarustrings]

the lyrics!!!! I hit a wall after I've plotted out the song. the lyrics just won't come out. in some cases when the words do come, cant find a good chord progression to go with it. sigh. who can save me from this body of death. LOL. you make it look and sound easy Dylan!!!!! 😣😣😣😣😣

[@DylanLaine]

Hello Umar! Did you try using my method in this video for the lyrics by coming up with comparisons, memories, and well wishes? And as for the chord progression, did you try starting off by using the one I provided you with in this video? Keep in mind, you can always write a "practice song" just to get a feel for the formula. And once you feel more comfortable, you can start branching off into trying other various chord progressions. Don't give up!

[@umarustrings]

Dylan Laine aaahhhh! okay. I'll use them as practice formula. I think I was using them to write a hit song instead of just writing a song, maybe because your songs are soooooo good! LOL. Thank you again.

[@DylanLaine]

LOL... hey no worries, I've totally been there before. When I first started my songwriting degree at Berklee, I had the exact same mindset: every song I write here must be a hit song! I quickly realized that I was completely defeating the point of my education - I was there to learn, not be a star :) So now I always tell people, give yourself at LEAST a few years of focusing entirely on practicing, growing, learning, and obtaining every tool you can get your hands on. Then eventually, you'll start to notice that most songs you write will sound like they have the potential to be hit songs, simply because the tools and knowledge you gained will start to be incorporated to your songs with less and less effort, and it will almost be second nature.

[@umarustrings]

Dylan Laine its all in the mind! wow! thank you for your time. 💃

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

What a Blessing!! I've been praying for help writing a proposal song and after watching this video I have lyrics and a good melody that dont sound sappy or need edits or rewrites! Thank you and praise God!

[@nerdyneko3971]

I love the song! New fave song😍

[@DylanLaine]

Oh yay! Thanks so much! :-)

[@JoannaLee-Castell]

Your videos are amazing! I need to learn how to play an instrument and you've inspired me to play the ukulele! I bought one last night, cant wait to learn!

[@theaterkid7313]

Hey, Dylan! I'm a singer/songwriter and you've been such an inspiration! I was wondering, do you think I should put my songs on my channel? I'm scared that people won't take it seriously.

[@dillion5397]

I need to write something for someone and they didn’t want me buying stuff so I wanted to put more thought in. I’ll follow this, thanks!

[@vishalmaru4221]

The way you teach is very easy to understand, and must say you are a very good heart teacher, 💐🤞🏻

[@brandonreintsbpositive]

I'm completely lost in my music! I have no experience but I'm trying so hard! Your video helped alot! Thank you so much

[@yusoeepy]

I just wrote a song for my bestfriend and we both cried😭😭😭

[@BigDerp]

thank u soooooooo much this is the best day of my life!!!!!

[@bie280]

You're lovely. Thanks for this video :)

[@DylanLaine]

You're welcome! Thanks for your support! :-)

[@SteelCityCreative]

The way you say “a little bit of space” feels like a rap

[@trinirameriz5732]

Before I found your channel I thought my love of music was going to go nowhere but now I know I have complet confidence in me and well thank you

[@DylanLaine]

Wow! That is so awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing, Trini 😊

[@trinirameriz5732]

Thanks

[@nonaninja957]

You are an amazing singing teacher 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jojiphrog]

Thanks, this helped so much in my process of writing my song for my friends girlfriend!

[@liamlovesmitski]

Thank you so much! I’ve been stressing over what to do for my long distance crush on Valentine’s Day.. I though making a love song would be nice. And here I am! This was so helpful! Uh.. if she ends up reading this.. uh.. forget I said that!! I-It’s not like I’m doing it for you o-or anything!

[@vv8650]

You are really helping me

[@yogotti6150]

I am trying to write a song because I want to be a singer one day. 💞 I want to use your chords since I don’t know how to play any instrument 😂😭 Is it ok tho? 🤣

[@tomtoss2463]

It's been 4 years now. Did you write your song? Did you sing it on KZbin, Rumble, DTube, TikTok etc? Spotify is a waste for new musicians. They don't pay enough and if you are unknown you will stay that way. They do not promote artists. Actually, they don't pay much for established artists either.

[@samuelwilde2711]

Lead in (pre chorus) is often used in modern pop songs

[@atasteofjen1380]

Hey I’m sorry I’m going to yelled strong for my title because I have a friend and she is going through tough time so I tell her to be strong so I’m putting it out there thx 😊

[@rosilynn]

I wrote a song about the members of my favorite band. I’m going to record it soon haha. It was a project.

[@TheKayPitt]

Omg! Such a cute song! Thank you for this video:) I want to write a love song for my husband and this has helped so much!

[@lorninsomniac9593]

Your amazing I am trying to make a song for my family and this really helped because I love my family

[@mickeygloom]

I write the title after i write the lyrics.. is that still good??

[@DylanLaine]

That's completely fine! I would just suggest that when you choose your title, you try to go with something that was repeated a lot throughout the song. It will be more memorable that way! :-)

[@rxver0759]

I do that lol

[@xqamii3862]

Dylan Laine or you could just use a strong part of the songs

[@acctonmyotherphone6327]

Your step 3 (melody writing) is my step 1 for some reason.. because i know inspiration hits me when a topic strikes me then i impromptu make up a short line or a whole chorus part that ALREADY has a melody.. then i make a verse and others circling around the chorus whilst having the same melody. its so hard for me to write stuff BEFORE i have a melody in mind.. my lines become sooo corny and not catchy at all when i think of a melody last.. anyway great vid!

[@DJYUDIM]

AMAZING SONG!

[@InfinityShadow20]

watching this video gave me an idea, I had a melody instantly, granted, it's not a love song melody but one melody none the less

[@chloegendle8632]

It's currently 5:13 am. I haven't slept. I wanna right a song for my ex. We broke up because his parents didn't like me. I wanna tell him i still care and i will always love him.

[@eveofdestruction4568]

Why don't his parents like you?

[@deepsheep6673]

HOLY CRAPPP SHE SAID "YES" THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

[@georgeborrego7483]

I like your video about wring a love song in 1 hour. I would like to see more of your videos.

[@tanuverma9553]

wow , you r just amazing ,I love the song that you wrote, it sounds so lovely.i also love writing songs and your video is really helpful. thank you so much 🎶💐😇🎸

[@DylanLaine]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Tanu! 😊

[@InfiniteUmbra]

What a lucky husband you have. To be married to a literal angel.

[@litzyrubio2357]

Your tips are the best

[@atasteofjen1380]

Thank you for liking it 😁

[@realcarlspartacus]

Congrats, I always learn a lot from you. Your husband is a lucky guy, you are an amazing gifted woman.

[@sid123453]

Thank you so much it is beautiful and inspiring. I'm feeling so happy

[@T2SM0425]

Bcoz of u, I made my own songs!!💁😊

[@user-fg9ek3zw4d]

I'm gonna write a song for my best friend I love him and he is very sweet and he always is there for me so I want to show him my love

[@skyla429]

this video really help me write a song

[@DylanLaine]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@tfox1231]

I love this video, but I am realizing my songwriting method is quite different. I guess my complicated songwriting method is a reflection of my complicated love life. But thank you despite differences in methods this video helped.

[@paulwalters3446]

That was Great Dylan! I like it, I like it, I like it!!

[@Darth_Wafer]

If you want to write an interesting song on guitar, I highly suggest you write it in an alternate tuning. Lots of experimentation and interesting chords. I wrote a song for my girlfriend and I tuned my guitar to open G and put a capo on the 2nd fret making it open A and I don't regret doing it in an alternate tuning because it's way more interesting than standard tuning in my opinion. If you're stuck in a rut, try open tunings 😉

[@moonutodeath]

There are better ways to write an original, but I like that you are making an easy way for new songwriters to write.

[@itscherishdoll5438]

Wow, you know what you're talking about. You're amazing thanks sis very helpful.

[@DylanLaine]

I'm so glad you found this helpful!

[@lcmrchallenges7491]

Thanks so much Dylan! After I right my song about my crush, i will sing it to him

[@DylanLaine]

You're so welcome! :)

[@carav5612]

Two of my friends (main friends) have liked people and hurt me during it and I dislike love a lot but I want to write a song for them because they can't get over it

[@sleepyhead3567]

I'm doing this for a project

[@sendnudeslmao9844]

Thank you so much for this! I wanted to write a song for my girlfriend, but I'm terrible at song-writing, so thank you! Also, i love your personality ^_^

[@DylanLaine]

Hey! You're welcome! Have fun :-D

[@sendnudeslmao9844]

Dylan Laine woah, thanks for replying! I was just wandering, could you do a ukulele video, maybe a song about the LGBTQ+ community? A lot of kids who watch your channel, they could be any of those things!

[@DzelamonyuyEmmanuel]

Well understanding

[@leegilholm697]

Just stumbled on this channel and a love it class 🌹🇬🇧

[@anakovacic5117]

This helped me so much, thank you😊i needed a song really quick and i just couldn't find any inspiration.🌍

[@elliekim3284]

Wow I found this on time because my friend just asked about a love song I just sent her a link

[@FilroseFriesen]

I loved it❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@relaxingnaturesounds2339]

THANK YOU! WONDERFUL!!!

[@adityathakur657]

This video was amazing.. it gave me damn smartness to write more.. but i want to add prechorus in my song so that can you help me to write prechorus lyrics.. on what we have to focus in prechorus.. what should i write in prechorus? Please help me.. I need help..

[@bunnyking7755]

I wanna be a famous singer and songwriter and Im no good at lyrics or songwriting skills ...so thank you for this video I will work on it !!!

[@zachfree6126]

Really great song, bravo.💖

[@marcellapratt6277]

This Video was very helpful, love the Song also, should be recorded.❤👍

[@jamesgrey13]

Such an informative video! Very useful, indeed!

[@DylanLaine]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks Tony!

[@dylanetonkin6122]

My name is Dylane thanks for this video it helped me a lot

[@DylanLaine]

Awesome! And you're welcome!

[@emmatillu8297]

your videos are really helpful, I wrote a hole song

[@rosiesbitsandbobs4085]

Thank you so much this helps a lot!

[@DylanLaine]

You're so welcome! :)

[@davidlecuanda3012]

I love your videos God bless you 🙏

[@MusanaBeker]

You are great

[@jocelynyates5464]

I noticed ur guitar in the back one question have u ever written a song with it and is it easy maybe I have more questions so here I go why don't you use ur quitar very often???? #musicismypassion

[@wheezeno2053]

Jo if you know how to play chords and strum you can make a melody

[@maggotslvt]

Instead of using actual instruments, is Garage Band ok to use or just have no music?

[@NuToons]

You just got a new subscriber!

[@aidenbrooks8640]

How could I use this to apply to the “I You We” method? Great video!!

[@signetulupan]

WOW!

[@jenniekiki5583]

shes good. i love your song

[@DylanLaine]

Thanks, Lina!

[@CCYATES5]

What would be a more complicated strum pattern for the Chorus?? My describing word(My tittle) is a two syllable word, and your strum patter (kind of chords too) does not work with my song.

[@kelceyfirth]

I have the lyrics ready, I just need to have a melody haha I’ve thought of CFCG but I need to work out how to mix them up a little to make it sound more interesting

[@DylanLaine]

That's great, Kelcey! My video on writing better melodies might help you out! :)

[@abbyferrer7415]

Let me try I’ll update I don’t know how to sing I just realized.

[@johnnydark6876]

it's a strong song...good job.

[@DylanLaine]

Hey! I appreciate that, thanks!

[@iamhoodboyzae9861]

You help me so much thank you now I'm writing great songs thank you teach me more please thank you

[@DylanLaine]

Excellent!

[@iamhoodboyzae9861]

@@DylanLaine I dont got a guitar can I do it in the voice of the chords?

[@femendoza1419]

Its sooo hard to make a song but i need to because its my homework!!