5 Songwriting Tips I Wish I Learned Sooner (for beginners)

Annie, do you have advice for people on the spectrum that want to write music?

Will you make a video on how to write like Keshi?

Your aesthetic is very cozy and I feel very comfortable, thank you

I made my own song with my friend and it was called this is what losing someone feels like

Hii there
I got a lot of inspiration from her
I recently released my first album too

This is my first time listening to Annie Dang 10/19/23

I do use these, and there really simple. I know how to write I just don't know how to put the song to it ... and learning that seems a bit difficult but I'm glad I'm writing it better tho😅

I wrote a REALLY short song b4 its about a small crush i used to have on a guy (moved on cuz realised he's literally a red flag.) But the song ended up sounding cringey(???) I just dont like it i dont like how my voice sounded either, how to solve this problem 😭😭

We got the same cup!!

I read the book 📖 first and then watch the film. And if you read the book and then watch the film you get more details for me I read the book 📖 the outsiders and then watch the film 🎞 and I realize that the movie 🍿 have less details like it’s like a broader overview of the subject but don’t give you the details. Books give you details if you read it more than 2 or more times similar to a recording album 💿 like say your favorite 🤩 artist is tears for fears and the album 💿 the seeds of love ❤ if you listen to the first time great 😌. But if you listen to it 2 or more times like 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 you’ll knowtice these details that are in a book 📖 for me if I had to choose for stronger between book 📖 vs movie 🍿 I would choose stronger by Jeff beauman because I would read it over and over and over again and find those details and books strengths your brain 🧠 and also books 📖 also more details because people want more details about the book 📖. While movie 🍿 it’s quicker and broader too.

A key aspect of telling a story with your lyrics is the use of descriptive language and imagery. Use vivid and evocative language to paint a picture in your listeners’ minds and help them see and experience your story. Use sensory details, metaphors, and other literary devices to bring your story to life and engage your listeners’ imaginations

Sometimes i zone out thinking of an alternate scenario....(times when best of my ideas came) like I zoned out during the sponsor part lmao

im more into poems then a songwriting and here's one of my favs <3

poetry about longing

I was in a forest full of moss
i was tearing through the leaves

i looked at the sky
i thought of a rest


i walked in the desert
fell under myself
i was talking to snake
who showed me a shape, showed me what's next

i walked past a city full of other faces
i looked in every building just in case
they were staring at me
i watched carefully

took home loan to buy a pen,
to send you letter
just to touch your hands
just to hear you feel better

i walked into my room
it made me feel blue
bed was left in your shape
just like it was yesterday
hope you'll escape
back home

You're assuming that other musicians, singers and songwriters are just laying around waiting to be picked up. I've been in this town over six years. I have yet to find another musician, little own a song writer that's willing to get together and create something. I can't even find anyone to just sit down and jam.

damn , lovely , thank you so much , amazing video <3

Like 5 month ago i decided to start writeing songs but i really didn't even knew what songwriting meant so it is very hard to try to not give up. I am really struggling about writing melody do you have some tips? ❤

i love to write but i literally feel like i have nothing to write about, i’ve never been in a relationship or a breakup and i feel like the things i have to say aren’t worth writing about so i feel like always have writers block lol

I’ve been working on a metal album for a while and even though our styles aren’t similar or anything, I’m still able to use a lot of your advice when working on my music, and I really value that! It’s cool how music works, thanks for the tips!:)

I made my first song because of you

this is so so everything that I was looking for. Thank you so much :) you are changing lifes here

I can now write the lyrics but my voice is not really nice which makes me feel demotivated can u pls help me Annie

yes i am

Hey Annie, thank u sm for these videos! Ur last tip is something I haven’t thought about and wanna try! Can you maybe make a video on best places online/offline to meet other musicians and songwriters to hopefully collaborate with?

you are so awesommee thank you!!

Your channel is amazing! Thank you for all the tips, you're helping me a lot!!

thank you sm 🌼

Omg you have amazing energy. I smile while watching you , you give me positive vibes

Thanks for this. I'm a songwriter in the Scottish Highlands. Really interesting to watch. 👏

THANKYOU SM

hey! i write songs but i have no idea, how i can get in contact with a label. pls make a video about your way into the music industry. 
i think it could be very helpful for a lot of people :)

Thank you!

I would like to write a song with you

I watch every video of you, Annie. Keep rocking!

Baby love you

I saw this video pop up on my feed and I was so excited. You're making an imprint :)

Can you explain more on tip#1 please? I don’t understand

Thanks for doing this

I just watched ur past vids! Ur so helpful! U have a new sub now:)

As of someone who is a beginner I appreciate the tips

I'll appreciate to see maybe a beginners tips of producing music

HEY YALL THANKS FOR SWINGING BY 🧡
We’re back with another songwriting vid for you guys and I hope these tips help!

**Just to correct myself, for CHORD INVERSIONS:

a simple chord inversion is when you take the bottom note and put it on the top, so in the example I said with the 5th in the bass, it’s the 3RD that becomes the top note, not the root! my mistake!
so a (1, 3, 5) becomes (3, 5, 1) then (5, 1, 3)

Watch all of Anna's videos about songwriting. Love thisss! <3

I don't know if you'll be able to help me or not but I really want to start making my own music but I have no music knowledge and I struggle with learning because of my ADHD, feels like I'll never get there

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Annie, I've been writing songs since June and my songs, singing voice and dance moves have done nothing but get better, and now im preparing to release and album but the fact that I'm at point 1, I don't know how to promote myself. And I'd love a tutorial for that.
(Also I'd love to send you some of my songs and you tell me if you like them)

Thanks for the advice

I was just thinking about this 😂❤ how u always reading my mind thanks annie and happy holidays to you and your family 🎉😊

Really needed this Thanks Annie ❤

Thanks for your advice