I always like to use sensory writing because my Autism makes me want to have a sensory experience in a song. I feel like I have intensified observational skills when I listen or see something, and it resonates a lot in my writing. I love writing about nature, because it's pretty much everywhere around you, and people tend to underestimate the beauty and power of nature, and how without it our world wouldn't be so beautiful and successful.
@yanpisar2 жыл бұрын
That's so aweome. I am similar to you, but lack the discipline to write.
@MAGNETO-i1i8 жыл бұрын
She has such a soothing voice
@paulineenewman8 жыл бұрын
I had no idea what Sensory Writing is or even that there was something called Sensory Writing. I'd write about my feelings in that moment when I see, feel, taste, touch or hear something. I had no idea that the terminology existed.. as Sensory Writing.. This is a great video. I'm glad I found this channel.
@andrewtufano8 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful! I love object writing, so destination writing was a nice twist on that to try. Thanks for posting this. I'm in the middle of writing 100 songs in 100 days on my channel and have a few tips of my own if anyone's interested. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts / advice / etc. 1. Don't give up on songs too early! In forcing myself to finish a song a day, I've had many songs that I would've trashed halfway through if I didn't set this deadline, and have been pleasantly surprised with all of them. Any finished song is infinitely better than a half finished song that was never finished. 2. Set some constraints! The hardest essays have no prompts. Force yourself to include a certain word or phrase in your lyrics, common or uncommon. Force yourself to write a chorus with only 3 words. Force yourself to use a concept you heard in another song, or to finish a song in a day. Constraints require you to come up with ideas you would have never thought of otherwise and facilitate creativity. 3. And some random "writer's block" tips: try moving things around (switch lines in the chorus, make the first verse the second verse); exercise and eat a small snack (5-10 minute walk and peanuts will do) and come right back to it; ask songwriter friends for advice and opinions, and ALWAYS return the favor! Let me know if you have any tips, and thanks again for this video!
@MisterSpeaker.8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Tufano Great advice, thank you! I am the drummer for my band, and an English teacher by trade. The guitar player and I have written a full-album's worth of songs so far with fully fleshed out demos (10 songs; about 42 minutes) that have very little "musical fat" on them. We each handled our own instruments and he wrote the melodies as well (since I am tone-deaf). I am in charge of writing lyrics now, since he is an ESL speaker, and I am a professional English speaker and wannabe songwriter. It's really challenging at the moment to write for someone else's voice, however, very liberating in a way since I am able to get away with sayings and attitudes I couldn't normally pull off in my own voice. Just something I thought might add to these tips - try writing for another person's persona/voice instead of your own.
@andrewtufano8 жыл бұрын
Christopher Nicoloff great tip! That is something I haven't tried much. I imagine that would open a lot of doors for the range of the melody / etc. Thanks for commenting!
@allysehueymusic8 жыл бұрын
Inspiring pursuit! Def following ur channel to keep up with ur progress.
@andrewtufano8 жыл бұрын
+allysehueymusic thanks! :)
@acharich6 жыл бұрын
:)
@matalynsantini26387 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so calm like you should teach yoga bc relaxing
@maroangel85259 жыл бұрын
I agree with her viewpoint. I'm collecting ideas about feeling, mood, emotion, facial expression of each emotion, character, place, story, behavior and so on. If you talk to listeners sincerely, they will listen your music.
@allysehueymusic8 жыл бұрын
So true man. Have you read Pat Pattison? You would love his books. He teaches songwriting
@JorgeHernandez-bu8jb4 жыл бұрын
She’s so beautiful, thank you!
@BillyReedMusic5 жыл бұрын
This is so good! I'm just going to keep looping this until I see it in my dreams!
@GR_BackingTracks7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy Andrea's perspective and descriptions... also, Yes, it's much easier for me to listen to her than Other Teachers; Very relevant and actively engaging.
@adibonts3 жыл бұрын
2021 and this (and other Berklee online videos) are still GOLD!
@jaredhuff86674 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful! thank you
@juliearving17948 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an insightful video. Will use some of your tips in my songwriting!
@MillyThimaras4 жыл бұрын
I have been applying this and its really helped me bring more meaning to my songs! Thank you :D
@Berklee_Online4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@fredrikabodemar54345 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have much lower volume on the music or no music at all. What she is saying is so good and interesting, but the music is like a big blanket of distraction on top it. Dare silence in your online teaching videos! AND - Thank you for great content, I am learning so much from these videos!
@creamrising2 жыл бұрын
You and me go fishin' in the dark, lying on our backs and counting the stars where the blue grass grows...
@tariqxl5 жыл бұрын
I wrote a song the other day, the music playing in the background of this video kinda reminds me of it.
@sedavamosighi5 жыл бұрын
I didn't really get it. I understand the definition but I'm not sure that it would work. can someone show me an example of this destination and sensory writing.
@JamesBermingham3 жыл бұрын
This unlocked a major block for me 🙏 thank you ✊👌
@lauraprincipato80795 жыл бұрын
Describe how I feel inside, then write about it. Good advice
@jasonsydney283 жыл бұрын
what mean sensory writing ? and destination writing ?
@PaulLadendorf10 ай бұрын
Great vid. Thanks. What do you think would be the most beneficial practice for improving lyric writing?
@matthewroze97348 жыл бұрын
What great solutions, I found the videos I have looked soooo useful!
@edwardduda42228 жыл бұрын
Lana del rey is a good example of this type of writing.
@realdavebob7 жыл бұрын
Literally came here after listening to Lana 😂
@Thehumorofdatingpodcast7 жыл бұрын
These are amazing tips. I'm just starting to write music and this is what I needed
@vocalexperiments87463 жыл бұрын
Her voice calls for respect and attentive ears.
@rafaelatugores48213 жыл бұрын
Thanks, dear Andrea Stolpe. I love learning with you. You are didatic :)
@mikkelchandler48554 жыл бұрын
Thx great stuff.
@troypallasinstrumentalmusi40132 жыл бұрын
loads of great info !
@anthonycarado63136 жыл бұрын
Great help. Glad my fingers brought me here.
@christophernewton84749 жыл бұрын
somebody should edit in death metal over this and it would be hilarious.
@TeknoWarMachine9 жыл бұрын
Maybe some Deicide might help to better capture the mood.
@christopherlow10678 жыл бұрын
+2012 cthulhu "LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR, LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR"
@juanborjas64168 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Low That is not death metal
@allysehueymusic8 жыл бұрын
Lol 👍🏾
@jacklangham8116 жыл бұрын
aww amazing
@rmz48638 жыл бұрын
I'm a Songwriter for others..... and a singer😘
@blackberrywhite75818 жыл бұрын
Your Cool✨Thank you being, being the other side of my Wall🎹
@lessandra6025 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@YeMinThant-mc3fg3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@penayoung7 жыл бұрын
Another great video...
@NoCoverCharge3 жыл бұрын
This is way to thought out ... songs should just flow or captured out of the ether
@amazingyear90426 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@driofernands8 жыл бұрын
hi great tips, please let me know what do think of my songs. help me to improve. thanks
@club65252 жыл бұрын
“Even in pop music” lol 😂
@eridmusictv34568 жыл бұрын
Awesome :)
@sadimnevour49305 жыл бұрын
I think you are amazing
@jonkerns54907 жыл бұрын
well I didn't get anything from this concept other than write how u feel and how the listener would feel listening to it like if they can relate and enjoy it time and time again
@danielfrancoismalherbe6803 Жыл бұрын
Can anyone actually upload an example or an exercise?
@pinkkloudsrising48359 жыл бұрын
The scars she left me with have been relieved of pain. My skin can change colors from heat or rain like the leaves in Maine when the season's change but her Jesus name the saviour in my seat of blame can't decide wether or not to let my heart beat again. (freestyle) no good?:/?
@52andattitude486 жыл бұрын
Really good! I know this is hella old so what did you do with it?
@tariqxl5 жыл бұрын
Dah, dum, dah-nah-nah-nah.... Dah, dum, dah-nah-nah-nah.... Dah dum, dah, nah. The scars that she left me with.... Have everything but been.... Relieved of pain. But my skin still feels brittle.... Like leaves of fall hittin.... The streets of Maine. Just as fall turns to winter... My hearts cold and bitter.... Guess I'm to blame. With the lord as my witness... His light and his healin... I can breathe again. How's that? Personally I'm not Christian so I'd have maybe:- "With the lord as my witness... I won't let this feeling.... Get in the way. But I wanted to keep your theme, since its yours.
@TheVoicesofvariety8 жыл бұрын
:)
@peggyliu57567 жыл бұрын
Your telling songwriters to complicate, over analyze and use a scientific approach to songwrite, Get out of your master degree frame of mind zone for heaven sake! A well written songs about impulse, immediate feel and first feel honesty. Its straight forward simplicity , not to be boiled down to a formula so you can defend it like a thesis! Express something from your heart without thought and dont let your brain get in the way.Thats how to get the job done.
@acharich6 жыл бұрын
LOL I get ur sentiments, but tell that to Max Martin's bank account..?
@EstellaRamirez6 жыл бұрын
I agree that music is most successful when it comes from that passionate and honest impulse, but when someone chooses to be a career musician, then there might be times in their life when they are stuck trying to find inspiration, and that's when it's helpful to trace back what we actually do instinctively when we're inspired so that we can create our own inspiration. That's what lessons like this one are about. I had three good years when it was impossible not to write songs-it came so naturally to me. Now that those song ideas are not just flying out of me, I could passively sit around and wait for the magic to happen, which could take years, or I could-on purpose-thoughtfully create the mindset and brainstorms where ideas-honest ones-can develop. I hope this is a helpful comment.
@kuki.2567 ай бұрын
Hi Andrea, ive been a huge fan from a small backward village, India... Since the day i found u many things changes in my life, you are my inspiration, i also love Pat pattison,, I know you may not have time to read this comment but if by chance someone pass you on what im saying I'll be still thank ful..I've been always trying to thank you eversince, but here we have War and i cant say when will i leave this world. A word that you mention in one of ur video keeps haunting, so i keep pondering.. obviously its about lyric writing..these days im usually at war's frontline but before i pass away i want to know what you mean.. I'll say only when u have atleast 1min. For me to reply or it u could tell me ur email if thats what u prefer.. Thankyou i love you so much., i pray to God jesus christ to bless you with fulfilling life. See you if god grants us to meet though thousands miles between us.