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I've learned more from H.E.R. on KZfaq than I learned in a whole semester of songwriting classes in college.

“Know that your words are enough.” Much needed. 💯

Literally wrote a whole song to God in 20 minutes just off this method!! I’m shocked how Holy Spirit was flowing 😂 lol this was an amazing video and to me, her method can go for anything.. poetry, books, blogs!! lol this was str8 💎

Bob marley had simple lyrics... and that's what made them profound. This is a great video, subscribed!

This is so cool how she is sharing her process. This is super helpful in understanding how to focus on writting.

Gems…. Her multi instrument capacity is a beautiful gift she is blessed to share with the world. H.E.R genius reminds me of Prince…in her way .☔️

Bro is a genius too woww

This is so right. It's hard to describe when something catches you and you just have to write it down. The feeling of resolution when a song is written and finished is such a profound conclusion. You've captured that moment in words and melody. This is why you can't force it. The best song come from emotion and experience, from that overwhelming need to encapsulate the moment.

“This is what I’m trying to say, sometimes the words get in the way “ is so thoughtful and powerful . I love when the concept is subverted to create a new thought form

Changed my mind on the first line. Thinking too hard ended up wasting my time. I'd rather it be me and mine until the end of all time hahaha ha

As someone who's been tried to write lyrics before, I was happy to know that I wasn't the only one thinking those thoughts when writing a story through lyrics or just lyrics in general.

I can’t believe this is free she’s such a great artist

Whoo! H.E.R. shows why she's a pure force making her notes here legend.

Man i know H.E.R since before she got her breakout and i immediately fell in love with her voice and style, being able to see her now explaining how she writes her songs is unbelievable. What a time to be alive

This may sound weird, but I'm not this kind of artist at all. My words are inspirations from the sounds around me. They are my attempt to connect through melody with the world. Words are actually secondary to me. I pick that words that match a melody I hear or imagine. So, it's interesting to hear about your process, and I appreciated it. Edit: Still there were somethings I personally relate to about your process. I wrote a christmas song for my feelings about my grandma who has passed on. When I sent it to my Aunt, she said it was so beautifully, not just vocally, but in that she couldn't even tell I was talking about someone who passed away. I miss her.

Her low notes are smooth! I was pleasantly surprised to hear go that low. She's a mezzo it seems.

The moment H.E.R. begins singing it comes together!

That's a gem! I always did something like this and I felt dumb or not talented enough because I do exactly something like this but I don't believe in myself enough to trust the process. Thank you so much ❤

So talented. She's such a cool and super super creative artist. That brother also cooking

With no words I’ll still have this on repeat

I think for me, my lyrics are generally improvised based on the feelings that the backing track are evoking. But I have done songs that started with a lyrical idea and composed and arranged a backing track for the lyrics. I think that for me, it is simply a matter of wanting to express myself musically. Clearly following the ideas in this video will help a person to find their genuine Voice.

She's such a beautiful soul

Presonus Studio One. I dig this DAW. Simple Easy To Use. Great Features and Awesome Plug-Ins. Teddy Riley turned Me on to Studio One in the early 2000's.

My daughter is a big Her fan so I will definitely be sharing this video with her. But hey Mothers Day is just around the corner so make sure you send her “The Mother’s Day Song “ by Patrick Valentine Vance. It will let her know how much you truly love your mom.

Damn, her voice 🤧🌼🎼✨

her voice is just a method for sure

I love the cords she's playing. I can think of so many things to say.... I have songs so many times in my head. I can hear the tempo everything. But I can never get it all on paper. I've written any things. I figure in the end maybe I can lump all my titles together or something. Lol...I love love lo e music!

The first line to the opening to this video... was everything i needed to hear.

Watching you guys work is so cool. I just started playing the guitar and music writing, this was incredibly inspiring. Thank you! Stoked to follow 🤙

Can't wait to apply this to my music

This song writing session is everything!!! So inspiring ❤❤

Amazing!! I cried while watching this...

Love her thumb technique! First thing I thought of is if they are trying to find words to say, there’s a problem that needs to be addressed. There is some mystery happening that is choking them up. I would have gone darker and tragic. BUT That is my interpretation, I still love their direction.

The tutorials on this channel are sooo good 🎉 ty for helping me out with my own creative process

I love H.E.R music process and also how she gone through each step by step 🥰 she is an amazing artist, very inspirational.

they just know their stuff incredibly well

good lord, she is so amaizing

this is valuable information I’m grateful I feel like I’m already becoming a better artist now by watching and learning

This video was amazing! Thank y’all for this truly. It was for informative to see the process for y’all. It was also very validating as I have a very similar process but my lack of self confidence always makes it feel like the way I approach song writing is wrong. It’s good to know it is valid. I really loved when she said “water your songs.” That will definitely stick with me.

Yessss this is so helpful! Super interesting to watch it come together and how generous of them to share with us their process 🙌

I wasn't able to get a chance to sign up for the class in time. Thank you😊🔥

They’re so talented, love this 💓💓

Great to see the process! Very inspiring and educational

Thank you so much for this. This made me feel so normal about my process and boosted my confidence. Definitely going to continue in music making and trust my instincts. ♥️ I love the advice “patience is key“. I feel less doubtful now and ready to make more stuff. I’m so appreciative of your vulnerability.

Just inspired my next song you guys are incredible thank you🎉🎉🎉

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing this ❤

Thank you H.E.R.

I love everything you both said here. I am better for this, many thanks for you'all.

She's beautiful ❤️

I’m so inspired

My dream is to write and sing with HER

This was great really loved their work they put in. Cant get the full song tho?

I love H.E.R. 🔥

Learnt sooooo much. Thanks

Love this it’s literally my tutorial into writing and making music 🥺💜

Wow! Thanks for this!

I learned a lot from this video.

H.E.R just got me to subscribe!

It’s like parables in the soul. As I speak, I just paint of what I am going through

woooooou... this is amazing...

I wish i had the musical ear, songwriting is fine as long as you know what chords or pattern goes perfect for a sound.. she's super talented! All i want is a talented person to write songs with😭

Gracias for sharing !

sliding in the lil toot at 1:36 is wilddddd

I really enjoyed this video. I'm working hard everyday to blow up man that's why i need videos like this to understand more about music

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I Love H.E.R. I wish i could write songs like her.

Her Masterclass is nice Her singing is awesome and cool ❤ Thank you for sharing ^Producer Chico Black

Genius.

I think of this wards like everyday ... But smtime the wards get in ma way..two lines enough that's way sb 😊

Dope 💎

for all yall in the comment section doubting yourself and your artistry. DONT. if you know your voice in art must be heard, then that is a call to action. if you ignore this call a war inside your spirit will arise and for the rest of your existence you'll have to live with the fact that the world doesnt know your music, all because you're indecisive. MAKE A CHOICE, FOCUS ON DOING and just do it yall im talking to myself when i say this shit too.

"Work tapes" is the Nashville term for voice notes. 🤔

hes so shy to sing even though hes a good singer 🔥

Awesomeee video. Thank you so much. Who knows the name of the guy working with H.E.R?

Literally amazing talent, but I just came for the forty minutes of h.e.r talking in my ear. Damn, what a force

my man fuk wit the Logic Pro lets go

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It turns visual 🎉😂❤

this is genius

Can you tell me who this gentlemen is I would like to look at his videos as well!!!

Wow

Chords sound like Reckoner by Radiohead

Yooo 😂 who know what that “ ooooohhh synth patch is ?

This is cool

Tech question... Anyone know what midi instrument and sound is being used on the keys? I need that in my studio!

Amen like reading a book 📕 that comes to life🎉😂❤😊

aw i wish the whole thing was on youtube

Hell theory is easier in my opinion, but I’m always starting shyt!

What cord is playing I really want to write to this I thought of something to say 😅😊

This feels like I should pay for it but it’s free

Make it prayer that’s what is sounds like

whats this guys name?

What chords is she playing on the guitar?

Please sum up

But it fully don't come out right

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I wite poems sometimes when im mad as hell. I have to jump out the bath when the words come lol.... its all about my feelings mad sad anrgry happy elated whimsical intrigued confused bemused frightened exited. I eork my issue put with my sward filled with ink and release to the void. No one as yet see s them..

What are generic lyrics?

The guitar sounds like drive by incubus