How to Write a Song #8 - Songwriting Challenge

[catem1984]

I have actually set myself the challenge of writing a song this year but was planning to only write the lyrics. You have inspired me to put a bit more work in and come up with the tune. I'll get back to you with the result

[drmrzrul12]

Why would you put the Lenny Cravitz version of American Woman up here instaed of The Guess Who, whom actually wrote the song? Kinda wierd mate. Great videos though.

[xXTman125Xx]

i made one but i lost it :( ill probly make it again and not notice it

[ThadJameson]

This video is inspiring! It's amazing what can be done with but one or two chords.

[TheDunedinBoy]

@UltimateSongwriting Hey I was wondering can I still do this? I'd just like to know what you think. I'm only 14 and i'm trying really hard to write good songs!! :) Id love some advice!

[TheDunedinBoy]

Hey I was wondering can I still do this? I'd just like to know what you think. I'm only 14 and i'm trying really hard to write good songs!! :) Id love some advice! 

[Londonsmostwantedtv]

thanks nice vids helped alot

[TempestOfNature]

@Ultimate Songwriting this is the first time I looked at videos explaining songwriting. I have been writing songs for about 7 years now and I always find new and interesting things. I honestly would like opinions for my lyrics do to the fact that when people look a lyrics its just words rather then music...currently learning to play the guitar learning how to put words into music??? anyhow I willing to share..

[TempestOfNature]

@Ultimate Songwriting this is the first time I looked at videos explaining songwriting. I have been writing songs for about 7 years now and I always find new and interesting things. I honestly would like opinions for my lyrics do to the fact that when people look a lyrics its just words rather then music...currently learning to play the guitar learning how to put words into music??? anyhow I willing to share..

[TempestOfNature]

I have been writing songs for a very long time and I always wanted someone who critique them. Im hoping you will take a look at them:) And give an honest critique...am willing to share them with those who are interested in this craft....

[VcookiemonsterV]

isnt dreams by stevie two chords? F and G maybe. i hear it when i play . i dont know though. thats musically and lyrically one of my favorite songs in existence

[Hmmhattricker]

Thank you for doing this.

I am starting at music-school this year, and I want to start impressing people with making songs already. I'm only 17, but I feel like I don't have much time left to get my break-through. I really think this can help me with my songwriting, as I'm not the best songwriter so far.

I'll take this challenge, and message you in a week or so :)

[Moleman54321]

Man you're only 17, a lot of people don't get any where with song writing till they're in their 20s! You have tons of time to get your Break- through, you just have to keep trying and be persistent! I watched some of your videos and they're good, but I think you should get together with a singer and record some stuff, Do you write lyrics as well? I'm a songwriter too, I'm 19, I have a few songs recorded, if you'd like to hear them let me know!

Any ways, don't give up!

[Hmmhattricker]

Hey, thanks for the comment :)

Well, I just want to get going as fast as possible.

I am actually more comfortable singing than playing guitar, so that is not a problem. I will be posting some new videos with me singing in a while. I have tried to write a bit, but it just got cheesy cliché words all the way. I have had a little break from writing now, but I'll get to back to it ;)

Yeah, I would love to hear them!

Trust me, I will never give up. This is my thing.

[killingtime15]

All of this stuff is stuff I've heard while studying song writing on the internet, but this is by far the best and most understandable way the info has been presented

[MrRaypatrick]

orsom stuff lov it!!

[tomataso]

thanks for the video, now i can do my firts hit

[smoke51]

ok, i'm gonna give it a try, just one question: are chord extentions within the same chord allowed? like i'm using an Am as my main chord and at some points use Am7 or Am7(b5) that kind of stuf?

[UltimateSongwriting]

Yeah, feel free to use chord extensions. I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's songs!

[smoke51]

cool!, i think i'll be able to finish the song in a few days

[russellrivera1]

Oh... I'm going to try the challenge to see what I come up with.

[kidpink]

Thanks a lot for all of your posts

[UltimateSongwriting]

Not yet. The video hasn't been up for very long, so I'm hoping there'll be some songs to listen to within the next few weeks. Are you going to try to write something?

[russellrivera1]

Your videos are some of the best and most sensible to the point insights into songwriting I've ever seen. You're like a guru man. And I've been writing for a long time and have even sold a song in Nashville a while back, but I still feel lost on great changes and hooks. But you have... IT. It's great I love it. I'm a single parent and don't have a lot of money to throw around at the moment. But when I do get the cash I'm getting your books for sure. You rock!!!

[kmax1940]

have any people sent in videos in response to this challenge? I would like to see them...

[UltimateSongwriting]

Thanks Russell, I try my best :-)