How to Write a Song: Tips for Writing Lyrics to Music | Songwriting | Tips & Techniques

[@RawcusBanks]

She seems like such a nice person

[@gar949]

I bet she would be a very good friend.

[@ricklombardo6912]

and she is good looking

[@khananasherov]

I like her voice so much! Every syllable out of her mouth sounds pretty, and every word, meaningful.

[@malreymusic]

I made peace with myself, my family, and everyone I've hurt just listening to first few minutes of this video. Thank you.

[@steveolson1712]

This woman is a genius!! This was the most helpful video on songwriting I've ever seen!!

[@MegaUtube99]

Completely agree!

[@tesscrazy]

Absolutely! I feel the same! I have to go try these out!

[@dieprettysnippetz]

She is so smart and beatiful

[@BillyReedMusic]

Reminders: 1)Steam of consciousness writing--write, write, write 2)Stress patterns 3)Don't spend 4 hrs on first two lines

[@Cloud-wu7vl]

We must protect this woman at all costs, what a gem

[@wavvous]

omg this helped me so much. I overthink everything especially when I write I just want it to be so perfect. But I have so much random stuff floating in my head and I gotta just get it out first and go back to it.

[@thetwins3980]

Yeah, same to me.

[@remotegod255]

she's such a fantastic music teacher, and I've worked with many of them.

[@knightreader8272]

Thank you Andrea Stolpe, this helped me enormously. This method spoke to me, really loved when you said what does this song sound like to you, now trust that first impression, that image you get and go off on a stream of consciousness as if in conversation with someone over a topic that matters to you. The John Meyer example was the cherry on top; so true.

[@tetianaholloway9095]

I love how Andrea is so intuitive and nurturing when it comes to songwriting, even in commercial songwriting, she emphasises on natural, authentic you while giving the tools needed.

[@bellahawthorn4575]

I’ve been looking up how to start writing lyrics for a while, and this is the only thing that has helped me and made me feel it is possible. It seems most other resources are starting from the point of already kinda knowing how to write creatively, but this literally teaches you how to *start*. It’s really inspiring, reassuring, and freeing. I’m really excited to start now 😊

[@markmarshallmusic]

I can't even begin to tell you how helpful this and the Sensory writing video are. Thank you EVER so much.

[@scylla019]

Strangely this was exactly how I used to write lyrics to my music. Record it, listen to it for 2 days on repeat while humming melodies, then write lyrics and trust my first instincts

[@realdavebob]

The way she explains it explains everything I want to explain when I explain in songwriting! Did I explain myself ok

[@jessicaakawolfquarles6615]

why is this so soothing? lol

[@HarshChaudharynewbie]

I think because there is a background music/soundtrack.

[@lanremodele180]

I tell you. the background music blends a little to perfectly with her speaking texture. She makes me desperately want to listen to her again. this is my first time of listening to her

[@elansings]

It’s a lullaby

[@MasterMatrix8]

She has a mom-like quality

[@JayTaala]

These videos have so much value. All organizations should share it with their young songwriters

[@Berklee_Online]

Thank you!

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

She is so cute. I really enjoy listening to her. Her advice is so loaded with usefulness. She has SO much to teach. Thank you Andrea!

[@lloydwright489]

I love to hear you talk

[@real_franco]

Right? I even showed my wife another video of Andrea teaching, and she has just a relaxing way about her.

[@steveempiremantra2120]

lloyd wright right? its like a human jacuzzi

[@KapaDeFreitas]

I think we are a big group! :)

[@omnipop4936]

Andrea is so earnest and encouraging and knowledgeable. My favorite instructor!

[@jessicaakawolfquarles6615]

my favorite also :)

[@mckennaconnor7607]

In 5 minutes she described the entirety of the crux of an issue I been struggling with for the last 3+ years and a means to address it. I can't wait to try this method for what, to me,has been an incredibly frustrating situation. I know I am not alone in this. Thank you, you beautiful person x

[@thatleidy]

This was so helpful thank you

[@mreggbird]

I almost started crying. And I don't even know why...

[@leikamusic]

Max v B ikr

[@SleepyMatt-zzz]

The background music, surprising how manipulative background music can be. Not saying it's bad, but it's important to keep in mind how and why you react when you listen to background music in media.

[@levikomio5769]

m very true

[@FOLKYFINGERINGS]

She knows what she's doing.

[@jurbanek2704]

I agree. This one and the sensory writing video are very helpful. Big thanks!

[@christophermi2860]

I've been spending weeks on lyrics , writing a whole paragraph , and then scrapping it . This really helped me free up my mind .

[@SeasonOfWhatNow]

This is fantastic. I've written like this and I think it really streamlines the process.

[@GerhardAlbinus]

Wow, fantastic ideas and instructions. This is exactly the guidance that I need! Thank you Andrea Stolpe!

[@Berklee_Online]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Donaldjon]

I needed to watch this. You are really good at breaking this process down into bite sized pieces.

[@youtubecommentor4480]

I totally agree with this video. Always start out by just writing a the idea you have. Just get the idea out of your mind and onto paper or (as the video said) on a recorder. Forget the structure, the correct words etc. All that will come later in the refinement stage when writing the verses, chorus, bridge etc. Just tell the story first, even if certain parts are out of order. All the details will get sorted out later. Great video! Thank you very much.

[@georgekiapos1]

Fantastic suggestions! I really enjoy your input. Very intuitive and organic as opposed to structured and formulated. Thank you Andrea Stolpe!

[@martintojr]

This was great! Thank you so much for the visual imagery and way that you teach on Songwriting.

[@michaelcalderon5986]

Throughout the years ive researched all kind of discussions, videos, blogs, etc on the topic of improving your writing game, and this is some of the most simple and un-intimidating advice I've come across yet. P.s. im a 29 yr old musician/singer/frustrated songwriter. Still struggling with writing lyrics with any sort of fluidity Thanks for the video

[@Berklee_Online]

Glad you enjoyed it! We have lots of songwriting tips on our Take Note blog that you might be interested in. Learn more here: berkonl.in/2dPTeeU

[@MoonlightNightcall]

I have this issue, the other way around! Writing the words is easy and natural but it's the music that's daunting!!

[@danielgarzaromusic]

Juuli Salo me too!!!!!

[@SingerSongwritingSchool]

Deconstructing hit songs and seeing how they do certain things makes it all become so clear. I do that consistently and it really stops those blocks in writing.

[@songhouse1311]

Lets write together then :) im better at music :)

[@samfestusthepianist5204]

She is so adorable, 😍I love her for sharing her pro knowledge🎁 with us, it's helps my music compositions ❤️❤️❤️

[@scottfishkind5335]

I stumbled onto this approach years ago, learned to give myself the grace and freedom to explore ideas without trying to structure them prematurely, letting go of judgement and allowing things to flow more spontaneously. But it is nice to hear it articulated so beautifully by someone I have so much respect for!

[@kismetcrush]

This was so helpful. Setting my writing aside for a week really worked. I was finally able to get out of my head and just let the words flow. Thank you!

[@xxChaos97yelxx]

i wish more people could find these videos theyre so helpful what an amazing resource for help

[@robbery1717]

So candid and sincerely honest in your helpful approach as a teacher. I find your talks very inviting and inspiring. Thanks so much for your insight and technical breakdowns that do resonate even in a rookie !

[@sn0wsilver]

Trust your first impression ♥️ You got it, sis. Thank you so much for this.🥰

[@NelsonGarciasax]

I love to hear you talk as well. So peaceful and enjoyable. Great tips as well. Love it !

[@enginufuk]

How unbelievable is her delivery?!! Just wow!!

[@suefauziyah]

This video’s a keeper. Saved to watch again and again, until these suggestions become habit. Thank you.

[@unclemaple]

You have the greatest ability to explain the process,. You are wonderfully talented and have the best speaking cadence. Thank you for sharing

[@vuduboymusica]

Great tips, I practice some of them already, but there's always something new to learn with Andrea.

[@KristinaHelene]

I needed this today, thank you Andrea!

[@renierhenn5290]

Watched a few of your videos today... had serious writers block for weeks now.... you inspired me so much that I wrote a song today and alsomst finished the programming.... thank you soooooo much....

[@leikamusic]

Wow this is SO useful and she helped me not feeling so stressed and nervous about writing omg she looks like such a nice person

[@dr.mryansaldivard.c.8028]

Such a quality teacher

[@ardeladdison3300]

Ty you very good tips..trust your instincts.🙌🙏 Ty for sharing .God bless you!

[@juniorleslie9494]

This is the sweetest things I have ever heard! A lot of my friends says that I have a very good voice and my family says why am I so amazing? And I said “ I don’t know” but I hate recording myself and listening to it, I’m sure everyone have that problem. But that isn’t the case, but people hear you differently from how you sound and hear yourself! I once heard my own record and said to my self! “Hahahaha that is not me I sound horrible” and I quit but have to come back because how you see yourself isn’t the same for everyone else. So I give it another shot! Until I found this video and it made me smile and get emotional as hell lmaoo! This video makes me more emotional than when I’m around my girlfriend🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@jennysaarloos1177]

Wow. Awesome advice for any writer!

[@lamphranglaithma7305]

She is so soft.... God bless you

[@NocturnalBrute]

I loved this video so much. I feel as a song writer I put too much pressure on myself.

[@jc5239]

Such a beautiful soul! God bless her!

[@ArtificialJetleg]

I fell in love with her. Her voice and way of explaining is so gentle and kinda like I can feel hr humbleness.. anyway, great tip. Thx!

[@gregorybrian]

So funny! I just finally did the same thing she's saying a few months ago and again earlier this week... for the same piece. I think having two sessions of free writing spaced apart by at least a couple weeks helps greatly because you'll have a fresher approach the second time. Another fun "game" is to take those nuggets she's talking about and rewrite them but write the opposite of each word (if possible). For instance: "You all think I'm clever" becomes "I know he's naive." Or something to that effect. Provides new angles and inspirations.

[@polyphonicgroove]

Very insightful, some great info in this video. I usually write the music first, then when I begin to write the melody, I will hook up a mic and sing whatever comes to mind in order to lock down the melody. Whatever fits the phrasing of the melody, just off the top of my head. The interesting thing.....many times 75% of that lyrical "gibberish" ends up making it in the song. I believe that the music evokes a feeling and subconsciously I'm singing words or phrases that mirror those feelings.

[@ashaynale9146]

BEST. EXPLANATORY VIDEO. EVER! loved it! thank you!! :)

[@Thejayfrancis]

I really needed that advice. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@mojoefelix]

Great lesson! To apply this I am trying out this sequence of writing music first and then lyrics to the music. Typically, I write the lyrics and the melody and harmony at the same time working it back and forth, so this video is a paradigm shift for me. Maybe I will get something new and different with this method. Worth a try.

[@hansy1305]

This is exactly what I needed right now. Thank you

[@AnnasDrawingChannel]

Wow!!! Very informative video! Thank you for the new approach to writing! you just saved me a lot of time! :D

[@Sonatarium]

What she said was so valid and real it made me cry.

[@SingerSongwritingSchool]

The not judging and just really letting yourself FEEL first is so critical. Then grabbing key phrases. And only then choosing a rhyme scheme and then complete phrases. Important video.

[@trevor4835]

this woman is incredible

[@Loki_Dokie]

No clue why I never even thought of this before, but thank you so much! Beginning my journey in songwriting as a former poetry only writer

[@carolinablack4223akaM.A.]

Man this was pure dope!!! Thank you!!!

[@Benitohatausprobiert]

Your way of explaining is magical and inspiring. Thank you.

[@aslightlysavageburrito8217]

This was lovely. Thank you very much, I believe this was the help I needed to get started in writing lyrics! :)

[@FOLKYFINGERINGS]

I watched a video on KZbin today/ a songwriting teacher named Andrea stolpe/ had some advice for the writer in me/ been watching the Channel thank you berklee

[@divya2724]

Can you please make a video showing how tune and music is put into already written lyrics.

[@musiclover1236]

Thank you Andrea Stolpe ❤️. I learned from you a lot ❤️

[@BronskiBeats]

Awesome Andrea! Luv your intelligence in this area. Thanks! You just may have saved me some time.

[@TheJScheer]

Thank you! This has helped me immensely.

[@arengray1837]

she definitely knows what shes talking about

[@bboymac84]

This is so soothing. She should make more videos frfr

[@PaulLadendorf]

Great vid. Thanks. What do you think would be the most beneficial practice for improving lyric writing?

[@sidewaze8]

man, this video made me cry for some reason, thats awesome. thank you

[@marcoprezotto]

Definetely one of the bests videos about this

[@scylla019]

I'd like to ask if you have any tips on hard and soft sounding words, length of syllables and misplaced accents on multi syllable word or phrases.

[@gregtheslimjimgenie8568]

Very great advice, thank you so much. I'm a horrible writer, but I'm trying to get better and start writing lyrics soon

[@thecrab495]

Capri Sun can You write a Song For TheCRAB? We wanted to have a Composer (Song writer) Like Boybands

[@bill18336]

Excellent Advice!!!!

[@0fffxy]

Struck a major chord with me.

[@TeaWitcher]

This is gold. You are very knowledgeable about this. thank you -xx

[@vijayalekhajaydas5046]

Thanks you so much...for giving this advice☺☺☺❤

[@QuintonBaker32]

Very Helpful Thanks!

[@psychlos21]

I started a song yesterday and before watching this video went through the same process. Ideas emerged when I walked away. Overnight, the lyrics flowed. As Bruce Lee once said, "Be Water My Friend."

[@yohanguichoud6403]

Thanks a lot for this inspiring video, I'm now so exited to try your tips! Thanks again

[@matias7438]

Holllyyy Shit you're amazing. I've been stuck on writing lyrics to a song for weeks now with no real progress, and everything you said was spot on! Thank you!

[@stevewilliams2240]

why is her voice so relaxing?

[@ryandufort9025]

Have you ever believed you are blessed, you really helped

[@maryanne2025]

seems like a really helpful process/system to write song lyrics.

[@EliasH-video]

Phenomenal advice - glad I googled before chucking this pen across the room

[@poeticnation6251]

Great information - Very helpful (Thank you for sharing).

[@jessicasosa364]

Absolutely brilliant!!! Thanks a million☺️🙏🙌🎼I’m on it😁

[@NOJUSTNOALWAYSNO]

Thank you. This was great.

[@giannadamelio1753]

I loved this video thank you so much.

[@dc-wp8oc]

A beautiful, effective communicator. So, can lyrics be submitted to an entity somewhere similar to submitting manuscripts?

[@alcatrazeleochestra4146]

Thanks! this one and the sensory writing video are very helpful.

[@roncruz3096]

Oh my oh my, i now have direction. Thank you for teaching, i have a new perception. Really helped a lot, i now know what i should. Making more and more music and thanks to you! PEACE!

[@mdlindsey]

Just got a Herman Miller Aeron yesterday and that's the first thing I noticed in this video lol awesome chairs

[@SingerSongwritingSchool]

Nice!

[@JessCasarez]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!