How To Write a Song from SCRATCH! | FL Studio Tutorial

How to write a song from scratch using FL Studio! In this tutorial KARRA and Reid Stefan walk you through their creative process when writing and producing a song. You will learn how to create a chord progression, and use the MIDI piano roll in FL Studio 20. From there, KARRA demonstrates how to write and record melodies. She then explains the basics of writing lyrics for beginners. KARRA finalizes her song with doubles, harmonies, and adlibs before adding final production. This tutorial is a guide to recording in KARRA's Fl Studio Vocal template available at iamkarra.com!
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00:00 - 00:36 Intro
00:37 - 02:31 Chord Progression
02:32 - 10:31 Melody Writing
10:32 - 16:15 Lyric Writing
16:16 - 19:25 Production/Mixing
19:26 - 21:30 Finished Song
“SAD GIRL” LYRICS:
Verse:
Shock to my system
I’m feeling the high
That I only need when I’m low
You are the reason
That I even try
By giving me a hand to hold
Pre-Chorus:
I need somebody
That knows where I’ve been
What’s under my skin
That keeps my heart beat
From going up in flames
When I set myself on fire
Chorus:
I’m a sad girl in a real world
But the people oh they feel so fake
No emotions in the open
Till you made it all okay
You’re a sad boy
That’s been destroyed
Cause you’re different
But we’re the same
Woah, Woah
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[@iamkarramusic]

I hope you all enjoy this FL Studio songwriting session with Reid! Links for all of my custom vocal templates in the description!

[@Andrea.Zechmeister]

What for awesome Video i love your work its so magical

[@casamusic6196]

We need more tutorials in fl studio

[@9dwd]

awesome vid thanks you have a great talent

[@timjanssen9233]

your voice is beautiful, i really love the song

[@pacificgrown7186]

Your amazing thank you for making these videos grateful

[@ReidStefanMusic]

IIIIIITTTTSS PRODUCTION TIME!!! I'M REID STEFAN REALEST PUPPET IN THE FL GANG

[@iamkarramusic]

Thanks for making this with me Reid! 😍

[@datboijoey2088]

The realest

[@tedpedersen123]

Killin it cuz! ✌️🎶

[@screworcrew]

The final result is absolutely insane! The vocals sounded sooooo good! 🔥😄

[@iamkarramusic]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it!

[@lopessfilter]

Amazing! Love what Reid said about using auto tune to focus on the idea and not the performance, such a good point. Also, blown away by your vocals and melodies! Looking forward to more videos like these. Greetings from LA 🤙🏽

[@tigrecordshomestudio]

Many people say that FL Studio is not a professional sequencer... I think you just proved the opposite. Inspiration, sensitivity and above all know-how...this is what home studio designers need for their creations! Thank you Kara!🌹 Nb: fl studio+good microphone+good interface+good monitor+good vst=good job!

[@SacredOm369]

How to write a song.. this is definitely more like how to watch reid and karra write a song. It takes years to be able to just jam like that and come up with stuff that sounds good

[@iamkarramusic]

Yes but a huge part of learning is watching other people do it ✨

[@Itsmidochu]

@@iamkarramusic ✅✅ agree

[@Perfect_sound]

the best recorded vocal in FL studio I've heard for the last 15 years. And your voice skill and the timbre is just something. Also respect to Reid Stefan

[@tigrecordshomestudio]

Many people say that FL Studio is not a professional sequencer... I think you just proved the opposite. Inspiration, sensitivity and above all know-how...this is what home studio designers need for their creations! Thank you Kara!🌹 Nb: fl studio+good microphone+good interface+good monitor+good vst=good job!

[@tredfxman]

@Stock FLM Bitwig is Best. Why? Because it is the most clever daw for doing something in fastest / easiest way possible! Yes iv tried both Logic / FL and many more + 10 years of experience in Ableton Live!

[@morishgs]

what is the Microphone she has?

[@mkayzm]

Karra thank you so much for making these kinds of videos….have grown so much in recording and mixing my own vocals ever since I stated watching your videos 🙏🏽

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

KARRA, I love your voice and how quickly you come up and commit to your melodies and lyrics. Also, shout out to the coolest producer puppet! 😁 I'm so glad I found you. Much love and gratitude!

[@gigirodriguez3794]

I love these type of videos. You guys are amazing. Your creating process is inspiring. Much love from Ireland. ❤️

[@locutz]

The breakdown of writing chords was major , major gems

[@VitorHugo-bc5rm]

I learn so much from your songwriting videos, so many insights! Love your work ✨

[@BgJimy]

Always happy to see your process of creation. Very insightful!

[@iamkarramusic]

Yay I agree! So awesome to get an inside glimpse at what other people do!

[@williamhayslett9089]

I'm in awe every time! Love this!

[@christianwilzn]

This is just what I was looking for to learn how to write songs. And your voice is amazing.

[@abibarton8283]

this is honestly awesome, best tutorial I have seen and very educational especially to us artists in the making 😊👍

[@lexh3663]

KARRA, you teach in a way that just works for me. Everyone else is SO confusing. I love you ❤

[@MartinFellerMusic]

Sounds very nice! Amazing that you are learning all of these daws. Quick tip: When doing automation in FL you can select a time region/loop and then create the automation clip. This way it only shows up in the selected area and don't have to fiddle it into the exact position

[@Gokshata]

Always happy to see you making tutorial in FL

[@Thandojnr]

This is absolutely incredible and inspiring 🥺❤

[@luxnqolobe]

That's so awesome, thanks for the tips❤🔥

[@adrianudrea3780]

Amazing tutorial , thx a lot guys , you really are an inspiration for all of us !

[@draulicgmuziqrecodz2969]

Thank you for this all the way from Zimbabwe Bless you at KARRA

[@nqobilesibisi3544]

WOW , THIS is amazig im inspired ! ,Thank you Guys 👏👏

[@Incrediblekellz1]

Reid you are really making my day already😅you are a whole vibe It's 6:55am here in Nigeria

[@karmatosed7211]

Karra particularly with lyrics/meaning but both of you guys offer an openly candid view of your process that I haven't ever seen anywhere else.. and I've consumed countless tutorial type videos with audio production. Also, you guys actually have some legitimate success under the belt as opposed to just being knowledgeable. Not knocking others at all, just saying you two are far better! =D

[@Lost1nTranslation]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@IanLesnevski]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial!

[@kngwizrd6193]

herre i am thinking i sound so shit when doing melody writing but then watching you do the exact same process. makes me feel less shit. thank you

[@opazdalbeats5501]

🔥💯Melody and Drums are going crazy ,bless up fam🙏

[@user-iw9ww7xo6v]

Amazing! Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you both so much!

[@billfelixc]

this is very mind opening!! thanks for the ideas

[@officialsylent1565]

So Wholesome as usual ✅

[@DeejayWilly]

just love the voice of karra

[@xnervemusic]

I loved the final result a lot ❤️

[@nitizhsagolsem9083]

WoW this is so sick!! .... Keep these kind of videos coming

[@mudusidic]

Im so enjoyed... Angelic voices.

[@EnejJohhem]

Very Helpful, specially when I'm looking to improve my Songwriting

[@neocharis]

Always a feast when these guys drop video

[@judahmuse2712]

This is the video that made me subscribe.. Great song with a lot of potential!!

[@mackaybeagles6541]

I think this is wonderful and thank you for blessing us with your knowledge. I know you don't have to show us all about the process behind the scenes, like most successful mainstream artists.

[@Paraay]

This channel is so much full of knowledge 💓💓🙏🙏

[@Akeemmadeit]

AMAZING AND INSPIRING CREATIVITY!!!💯👏👏

[@lawrencesabaidu8597]

Thanks for this job

[@nonamech14]

I enjoy watching this video I am a beginner user of fl studio every little trick is useful for my fl studio journy

[@000kal1]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@vishnumanoj2760]

Waiting for more Fl studio videos ❤️

[@rectify2003]

Nice - The Puppet is actually such a cool idea.

[@Skibosski]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! ...was really helpful!!!!!!!!

[@SASHAREMIXX]

You best guys!

[@TheYaq]

respect to you two guys

[@datboijoey2088]

These vocals are so awsome

[@4i20]

thank you guys! Greets from Brazil

[@arfaay_]

Thank u Karra

[@WayGeeBeats]

this is so amazing!😮❤🔥

[@AndrewsNarh]

It's sounds good KARRA

[@syntaxsaintezzer5547]

First to watch karra this is so fire lady 🔥🔥

[@redanm3609]

Yesssss i Love THIS Type of Videos 🥰🥰

[@homiesuncensored]

Well done, guys!

[@selenegajraj8663]

I love your songs!!💖

[@freezyhead]

Awesome Vocal ♥️♥️

[@Deadboi.Walking]

Epic🔥🔥🔥

[@jviomusic]

Wow that's a details tutorial ❤❤❤

[@MIHAO]

fire as always

[@NinjaArts]

Beautiful!

[@TonyTana9905]

Yea this is some quality content right here

[@elcobra1986]

Great Tutorial!

[@GaganDeepSinghMusic]

This video is freakin awesome! And super informative.

[@4utubestream]

It came out clean

[@givensambi1433]

Very impressive

[@Incrediblekellz1]

I love you both...am an upcoming producer and I believe strongly that your steps are really helping my career Thanks so much ❤

[@musicmangesh]

amazing.......🔥🔥love it please make more videos on fl studio 🙏🔥

[@willianalexandre6894]

Just amazing

[@dirtyhype]

Love it so inspirational

[@nsmusic2484]

Good Job karra

[@genghisbanga]

Amazing !!!

[@alwayzdolo]

Your voice is so angelic

[@johndecelien]

you guys are the best

[@AkhilaBeatstv]

Amazing. good job

[@soari_tra]

You're just amazing

[@ericmels9366]

Просто лучшие!🔥 With love from Russia❤

[@YEICWOU]

Brutal ❤️🔥🔥⚡️

[@onlyfreestyleforboosts4451]

useful! thank you

[@JAYFLOPROBEATS]

Puppet Reid with that head bang never gets old I always headbang along with him it's contagious lmao.

[@joshrainbow-IceTenor]

Fantastic vidio as always. Is it also possible to make a vocal template for Luna? Or a vocal session in Luna 🙂

[@BabluandBubbly]

Karra you are amazing.. i love ur song underwater.. make more song, bdw.. this one is also beautiful :-)

[@ntlakukondhovebkr8901]

Noticed💯💯💯 from south africa. Great work🥰🥰🔥

[@fxcetworyxn2193]

Wow 🥺🥺🥺🔥🔥

[@elikamin5678]

One of my favourite singer

[@joeartmusic8325]

Amazing music!

[@joes.3083]

wow, the *Producer formally known as Puppet* sure is killin it on this track. what a great guy.

[@JakHart]

If you dropped a track of nothing but your gibberish, I know it would be one of my most favorite songs ever. I'm just really glad that I'm not the only person that does it. It really does help lay out a melody really quickly.

[@simon_esse896]

Dont be sad in this Real World. This life is to enjoy. Great Song and tutorial.

[@kingsbeatzi]

Wow! 💕💕

[@shandani7215]

Cool.

[@walternathaniel7365]

Watching this just makes you fall in love.

[@1KriticalShoota]

Thanks a lot for this video ! I currently get my SM7B mic and I’m still trying to figure out what’s the best mic set up for the bass roll off etc for vocals recording… any suggestions? Thanks

[@LilTerranceBeats]

DAMN!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@seebeat542]

I love you vocal

[@imiah1106]

She Deserved Million Of Sub 😍