Songwriting Tips: Beth Nielsen Chapman

[@jeffersonhensley1367]

Really like your voice,the way you can change and hold the notes,great

[@CHKhouri]

The greatest video on songwriting I have seen so far.

[@TheLittleSoulClub]

Any one who can fit that much wonderful advice into 11 minutes must be great songwriter. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevelogan1699]

What a totally superb commentary on the life of a songwriter. Because it follows Beth’s mind, and she thinks this way, it moves effortlessly between the practical and spiritual dimensions of writing. She never loses touch with the mystery behind it all, or her gratitude for being able to tap into it. And yet she has real humility and the power to encourage others in this art. I admire her for believing that songwriting is one of the forms through which creative energy and beauty enter our world. The reference to her own illness and how it affected her work is deeply touching. I should say I thought the questions all brilliant as well and able to draw the best out of Beth’s well of creative wisdom. Thank you Beth; thank you M.

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

This is a great glimpse into the creative process of an excellent song writer and performer. It is generous of her to share her thoughts. Great video!

[@TheGregMurray]

I love when someone can talk at such length about the hard-to-explains and grey areas behind song writing. I would love to have a long conversation with this woman!

[@SGaryGuy]

At BNC in Nashville, at BNC in BC, and here again Beth gives the best guidance for songwriters. Beth inspires us with her songs, and with the license she gives us all to make music happen. Thanks to Beth!!

[@tammyedwards8324]

Loved your video! I love your music as well. So beautiful!

[@MissSamanthaMay1]

Yess!! Super useful and inspiring video! Started writing a song while watching it!! Thank you Beth for your insights :)

[@MizimoMusic]

Inspirational video from a genuine, kind soul and talented writer. Thanks for posting, it's given me alot to think about.

[@VivienLadyO]

She has towering ability and mighty achievements, yet comes across as such a modest, down-to-earth, practical and eminently likeable person. Articulate, empathetic and intelligent.

[@geralyn6818]

Beth...thank you for sharing...I have been encouraged...

[@W00DZ.]

Love her energy!

[@rennejenkins5967]

Saw you at the TN weekend. You were fantastic

[@lansingday1453]

So inspirational! One day I'll get down a song with lyrics. peace and blessings!

[@MotherTShow]

She is such an awesome songwriter writing from the heart that felt so much pain...Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg wrote their best songs working through the pain...

[@MotherTShow]

I still buy CDs and I have at least 5 of hers..

[@russkendrickmartin7257]

I needed this inspiration this morning!!! Now back to writing.

[@GJSsongsmith]

As a songwriter myself ...totally in agreement ..inspiring stuff ..thank you beth . Would love to work with you !

[@PatrickMcNease]

Great process and thoughts on creative flow...

[@shelby-wu3gf]

The development of fertile ground for successful song writing is so well portrayed by Beth. I believe you are in the flow even when you are not aware of it. It's in the background and your process is actually trying out different tonal combinations. It's kind of like unconscious practicing.

[@kornjackwillie3030]

Awesome!

[@bogotta]

Thank you for sharing this

[@dougthemoleman]

Notice the things pretty much every successful songwriter agrees on. By successful, I mean who writes songs you actually want to listen to. It's validating to know a lot of the habits I've sort of stumbled into are the same things Beth discusses here. Someone as well established as her vicariously confirming for you that you're on the right track - that's just exhilarating.

[@FrankSugrue]

Good advice, eloquently stated but I found it very difficult to concentrate on with the non-stop backing track.

[@StevenHardy]

Me too.

[@JulianDiesel]

Awesome

[@Spacelnvader]

Happy Birthday Beth!

[@officialjabelhendrix3063]

Needed to see this powerful words😃

[@jeffersonhensley1367]

You're a great singer, enjoy your voice

[@sandyberart]

Love this!!!!

[@AlissaFeudo]

Beth is amazing!

[@RawcusBanks]

Alissa Feudo So is Rawcus -*Rawcus*

[@AlissaFeudo]

Rawcus #FunnyGangsta Haha! Of course ;)

[@evab.8042]

Very inspiring

[@christinebarron1]

Very inspirational

[@tonyhume100]

really good advice

[@vierto8878]

As more "humble" am I, just for some while, I can live "the flow".... but, is so difficult that some GREAT SONG comes entire, you got some bonus part and work hard to get a sense and don't make damages on what you got

[@michpangilinan1010]

"Write anyway." There's my new mantra.

[@MeltWithU]

The best songs that are written come to people, they don’t write them… The songs write themselves. Every great songwriter will tell you the same thing. The song came together quickly, it was as if I wasn’t in the drivers seat… I was just taking notes. I have it happened to me quite a bit, to the tune of probably hundreds of songs that I have recorded on my last 10 phones. Ideas so good that you know if you wait till you get home, they are going to be gone. For whatever reason, they leave just as quickly as they came into your mind. Almost like a dream. Michael Jackson used to say that if he didn’t write down the ideas that God gave him, that God was going to give them to Prince. I don’t doubt that he truly believed that. Because the ideas come out of nowhere and go back to that unknown just as quickly. Which is why he always kept a recorder and a tablet right by the bed. The same as I do and I imagine any person who writes songs does. We are just muses for the universe.

[@OrionOlamPiksie]

Thing about being childlike- this is true. Too busy= bad for writing.

[@jamiewalker6866]

love the sound of her voice she moves me good spiritual connection for me those two finger gestures are not cool

[@toddroberson1663]

Her looks don't hurt

[@stevchickmusic1574]

Hi Beth thank you for your inspiring video and inspiring words.I am a unknown writer and we are poor i live in one room with my family but manager to write everyday it is my life.You can check me out on soundcloud.com/morgs500

[@shadowbanned7575]

The companies she's talking about that aren't paying the creators back are centered around KZbin... lol. And here we are!

[@GJSsongsmith]

As a songwriter myself ...totally in agreement ..inspiring stuff ..thank you beth . Would love to work with you !