Write A Song In 30 Minutes - Music Theory and Songwriting Lessons with Stuart!

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Write A Song In 30 Minutes - Music Theory and Songwriting Lessons with Stuart!
00:00 Rambling Introduction
01:16 Write a Verse Chord Progression / Chords in the Key of G Major
06:18 Basic Chord Substitutions / 7th and sus Chords
11:35 Write a Chorus Chord Progression
14:15 Write an Intro Riff
18:46 Add Rhythm to Your Song
23:07 Write a Bridge Chord Progression / Modal Interchange Chords!
26:58 Song Form
27:35 Write a Melody
34:05 My New Song Play-through!
Here are the chords you get to choose from!
G Am Bm C D Em
Here are the chord substitutions:
Cmaj7 Am7 Dsus Bm7
And finally, here are the "trial and error / modal interchange" chords!
F Bb Cm
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Thanks for watching and playing along with me! My name is Stuart Lehman-Brown, a teacher, music store owner, and musician in the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, I set up shop performing and teaching here in the North Bay. 15 years and 50,000 lessons later I’m still going strong, and sooner or later I’m afraid I’m going to start posting videos of my dogs. It’s inevitable.
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[@isaiahbarkat8692]

Stuart is going to singlehandedly make everyone in guitar community a better musician

[@marinmusic]

NOT single-handedly - you don’t even understand how much the feedback and support from you guys helps!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@christophermazzola5819]

@@marinmusicya definitely not single-handedly, it clearly takes two hands to play the guitar

[@nallekarhu7994]

I think the name Stuart suits Stuart very well.

[@Yearlybreeze]

Right? Stuart looks just like a Stuart.

[@ve_xxy]

This feels sm like a real lesson and you make me feel extremely comfortable even if we’re not face to face but it helps me learn better

[@marinmusic]

🥹🥹

[@hyb]

I’m sure you get the enough, but you are honestly the best guitar teachers on the internet. I hope you get the recognition you deserve!

[@marinmusic]

Thank you so much!!! I feel like I am getting SO MUCH recognition and support… 🥹🥰🥹🥰🥹

[@akagamii7245]

agreed

[@starzzixx]

@@marinmusicyou deserve it!!

[@rileyc9215]

After watching these theory videos I feel like an absolute dummy for playing guitar for 13 years without attempting to learn this stuff. So incredibly useful.

[@shivanibhargava]

Let me just tell you my friend, watching your video, with guitar in my hand, first time in my life I have realised, I can write song too. You have made the journey easier for me today :)

[@Buceops]

Order of our song for reference: Riff 4 times. Verse 4 times. Chorus 4 times. Go back to Riff 2 times. (Interlude) Verse 2 times. Chorus 4 times. Bridge 2 times. Chorus 4 times. (The amount of times played for each section can be changed as you wish) (Also write a melody for your verse, chorus, and bridge. Each melody should start with a different note than the others so each section sounds different.) For recording the song I am personally using REAPER and it's also free. Also thank you so much for this tutorial! This helped immensely in wrapping my head around the song writing process.

[@marinmusic]

Thank you for this!!!

[@bruh2843]

this is a very useful comment, thank you!

[@marceline1514]

this has been so helpful! writing a song always seemed really intimidating, so breaking it down like this and making it fun is very epic

[@eignalegnar4805]

I was so stressed about music theory, clicked this video for your vibes and to learn simultaneously and it’s the best decision I’ve made today

[@cra_ckz2843]

I LOVE your positive energy! Made picking up the guitar after years so much easier!

[@marinmusic]

Yay!!! I think there is an unlimited supply of that energy, so let’s keep it going!

[@theshrimpyn]

hey Stuart! your videos are helping me a lot with learning the guitar, i love how you explain the chords. Thank you so much!

[@marinmusic]

My pleasure!! Thank you for watching and chatting!!!

[@derekvolpe3699]

If coffee and adderal was a person

[@rubacrafts5111]

this comment deserves more likes lmao

[@cherylnathanodette]

Really, he is trying to help people, please be respectful.

[@estebanbaud7561]

I rarely post comments on youtube but you just deserve it so much, doing 30+ minutes long lessons all FOR FREE almost everyday. You're helping me so much with guitar and I learned so many songs all thanks to you! So from the bottom of my heart, Stuart thank you very much :)

[@enlistedactor6777]

Stuart, i bought a guitar bc i saw you videos, i fr love how u teach. I love your videos

[@marinmusic]

Nice!!!! 🎸🎸🎸

[@Fellsteadytrees89]

What a absolutely brilliant video this is. Really appreciate this man. Top job.

[@ego_peyseyshestvo]

that's the most aggressive lesson I've had ever

[@enzocarrara1101]

i need more music theory videos with you, i love how you teach

[@bunninski7406]

wow! This was super fun and helpful! I even tried to add to your song at the end by improvising with you!

[@evermont]

stop reading my mind. i was just needing this tutorial/lesson

[@marinmusic]

I’ll read your mind if I want to don’t tell me what to do

[@claytonsanders4994]

Great stuff - been searching for one like that. Thanks

[@paolag8179]

This comes just at the right time, thank you so much!

[@benmoore6808]

these videos are great, you're the best guitar teacher on youtube by far to me

[@marinmusic]

So flattering… thank you!!!!!

[@kagenotatsumaki]

I've been looking for something exactly like this for a while and honestly, I don't know if i could ask for a better video. Especially with that final screw up on the final chord XD really humanizes the whole thing imo lol

[@tunokwe]

Lovely energy, thanks for sharing. 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌

[@Italiandingo]

Very entertaining and i like your vibe. You make it simple to understand and inspire. Thank you

[@sandyjpegz]

love this. definitely wanna see more of this. i was put off theory for a while but the way you teach is just smth else, keep it up father stuart👨‍👦

[@marinmusic]

There will definitely be more!!

[@oxalys2595]

love u teacher, you’re so funny and joyfull, you’re making my day everytime you post. Thank you for everything you do for us !

[@marinmusic]

You are so welcome!

[@snakedietswitzerland8089]

awesome, so helpful, thank you🥰

[@mao5041]

I was looking to learn guitar theory and not long after THE MAN ITSELF post a video about guitar theory. THANKS

[@fre66dy]

thatsss exactly what i need right now thankssss!

[@blinknumberone2167]

This is so wholesome and fun I watched it, liked it and subscribed ❤

[@zarasamadova]

its always a good day when stuart posts!!

[@victorsiang1658]

True

[@AartiKapur777]

Yes!!!

[@maybenot3612]

truee

[@marinmusic]

😁😁😁🥹

[@flowfrog101]

Really good tutorial, thanks!

[@AnnaAnderson-Kilgore]

You're the BEST! I have no clue where I'd be without ya Uncle Stu

[@marinmusic]

And where’d I be without you?!

[@theogonepieceguy]

I need more music theory videos like this 🔥🔥

[@AZI-yo9rk]

This is the only lesson I’ve never skipped a single second because of the energy

[@marinmusic]

☺️☺️☺️🥹🥹🥹

[@JonBird-fr2dr]

I always wanted to write a song and you really helped 🎸🎤

[@madr1.]

loved the guy at the end who played the melody (he is better actually)

[@marinmusic]

👯

[@Dieorgetbusy]

I loves these types of videos Stuart do not be deterred!

[@marinmusic]

I will do more!

[@naleac6969]

This guy is mental but he’s legendary

[@vincentvangraite4485]

i like this comment

[@naleac6969]

I’m actually scared he’s gonna reply

[@user-wf3gr6oq7u]

Wow i’m 48 years old self-taught been playing for 30 years and I I have major learning disabilities you should have been my teacher from second grade on, you need to be on Sesame Street bro. Lol thank you

[@joeycasey7310]

This has to be my favourite video I’ve ever seen I’m gunna be honest

[@minionese1]

wooooo thank you stuart

[@realworldtm0]

i love this guy, never seen him before

[@yoyoflair]

Bro... you are hilarious 😂 what a great teacher you are!

[@Addicted.To.Plutonium]

god bless you stuart i will make millions with this

[@rainz5472]

that was beautiful

[@Zyoan]

Wow. I've been watching all the video to understand everything and the whole song its just amazing. It blows my mind (not literally, glad about that I guess) how good it sounds I actually like it! And I've been three days trying mine but I needed this lesson. I will try to make a new try following your steps, many many thanks ! :D I know you from the video of Duvet tutorial... That was the first video I saw from yours XD

[@TrentKaniuga]

dope

[@adityarana4795]

One of the best videos I've ever seen 👏👏 ❤❤

[@marinmusic]

🥹🥹🥹

[@nina2z]

Let's go I'm going to write a song with you!

[@KameWrestles]

was waiting on this, thank you

[@maradonel88]

thank you

[@kevinalcazar665]

The perk was hitting at 6:18

[@cherylnathanodette]

Thanks for sharing, I'm sure this theory can be adapted for piano too which I play better than guitar. Appreciate the theory so much, many thanks.

[@marinmusic]

You're very welcome!

[@drusticc5667]

the anticipation rhythm is totally show me how by men i trust hahaha. this video is awesome stu much love for you.

[@marinmusic]

Yep, pretty much- good ear!!!

[@hanuyttenhove2077]

Cheers😊

[@abdelrahmanmohamed4990]

Wow! That is actually helpful.

[@marinmusic]

☺️

[@miaacosta1731]

Can you make a tutorial on any song by Wallows or Vundabar please? I love both bands and u 🐐

[@marinmusic]

Both bands are on the list! Thank you!!!

[@maradonel88]

felicitari,multumim

[@colchia0]

Hey stuart im a big fan of your channel I just want to let you know my dream is to become a music artist and this video helped me a lot. Please keep doing more of these type of videos I love them thanks!

[@marinmusic]

Oh my goodness this makes me feel so great. I am planning on more like this one SOON and regularly!

[@ThanksStuartGuy]

Thanks Stuart

[@ThanksThanksStuartGuyGuy]

Thanks ThanksStuartGuy

[@WastedDayz]

i been following you on tik tok "huh! uh!" and now i found you on youtube! thank you

[@fortheloveofmeatballs]

Stuart you’re the best

[@jamesdavis5167]

You just helped me understand the circle of fifths ❤

[@marinmusic]

Yay!!! One of the great mysteries of music!!

[@finnnnnm]

hey stuart, great video! i think it’s really cool you’re starting music theory videos. do you have any advice about learning music theory outside of youtube as well? is it worth learning from books / online, or is it better to get actual private lessons. thanks :)

[@Tarotcongolden]

amazing! thanks....

[@marinmusic]

Thank you too!

[@Tarotcongolden]

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[@quicksilver90-g8h]

absolute banger

[@marinmusic]

🤘

[@Exxist_]

You should make this a series

[@marinmusic]

Ageeed!

[@nb-bm8kl]

You're a little neurotic, AND you've got yourself a new subscriber, sir!

[@The-Sibling]

"The reason I'm gonna call it a scale fragment... is because that's what it's called " XD I love this video so much!

[@etanu8308]

i ❤ this video

[@marinmusic]

😘

[@princessl.d.g.]

I'm a pianist, but this is a great video! You have a great personality too! Subbed! 😂

[@marinmusic]

😃

[@7noab]

This was SO helpful and exactly what I was looking for!! How, though, do you determine which notes of the scale belong in the scale fragments you chose for the riff and melody?

[@marinmusic]

Yay! So glad it’s useful! Any notes from the entire major scale will work great, I just picked scale fragments that are easy to play and keep track of! Later on I’ll continue the “series” of theory lessons and cover MUCH more scale stuff!!

[@aaronnaquin8255]

Man Marty I’m sorry but I found the grass is greener here 😎

[@RupamGoogoi]

Now I can create music ❤

[@brianhargiss9575]

Please stop yelling at me! I’m kidding, thank you for this. This was extremely helpful.

[@rikirover]

awesome videoeoeo!

[@marinmusic]

🥳🥳🥳

[@XnighTe]

damn this is sooooooooooo awesome

[@linneav6699]

Could you please do a video on scales?🙏 I find the one’s Ive found on youtube so confusing

[@marinmusic]

Absolutely. just need to find a way to do it that isn’t mind-numbingly boring. But I’ll be able to figure it out…

[@cozycozy1351]

u the goat

[@marinmusic]

Aww thanks guy!!

[@kirshnerstudios3428]

When you made your riff you made the intro to feel good inc. 😂. You should go give the song a listen it’s super popular

[@wormyburmy7872]

Can you do a tutorial on tv by Alex g

[@cheeesonator]

26:35 The reason you probably like this is because you kind of recreated part of the bridge to Sarah by Alex G without noticing lol. Which makes this tutorial all the more compelling

[@marinmusic]

🧐🤔👍

[@eboni730]

Can you do more lessons like this please?

[@marinmusic]

YES!

[@X017X]

stuart is very underated

[@unijacey9027]

For ur next video can u maybe do take me away from freaky Friday😓

[@muhammmadali5857]

Can you make tutorial on counting star-nujabes

[@marinmusic]

I just might!

[@user-wf3gr6oq7u]

I am ADHD and completely follow you, but you need a puppet or a psychic😂 Love you bro

[@xezikx]

You're the best, mate; thanks for the amazing lesson!!!!!!!

[@PrestonAllen-w7f]

the riff sounds like feel good inc

[@bmw9792]

please do dark side of the moon chris staples

[@marinmusic]

I’ll add it to the list!! 👍👍👍

[@nldiybop]

stuart please make more music theory vids im begging

[@marinmusic]

Will do, I promise!

[@judeblgtt]

26:59

[@rhysqqq]

I can’t tell if I’m super engaged because I’m being learnt stuff of if it’s just that funny

[@Entertaining_Edits1]

This is really random but I like substituting a C add 9 for C in my chord progressions

[@marinmusic]

I agree!!

[@yanb.l.4292]

Could i just play thing and if it sound good then its good if it doesnt it doesnt?

[@marinmusic]

Yes

[@dogtrain2727]

can u do laurel canyon by jaden

[@marinmusic]

Added to the list!!

[@CaseyCleveland-jr7lv]

If you don't watch the video it sounds like you're getting music lessons from Linda from Bob's Burgers

[@prereflective]

"choris" 22:49