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.

She has such a soothing voice

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.

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!

Your voice is so calm like you should teach yoga bc relaxing

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.

She’s so beautiful, thank you!

This is so good! I'm just going to keep looping this until I see it in my dreams!

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.

2021 and this (and other Berklee online videos) are still GOLD!

This was really helpful! thank you

Thank you for an insightful video. Will use some of your tips in my songwriting!

I have been applying this and its really helped me bring more meaning to my songs! Thank you :D

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!

You and me go fishin' in the dark, lying on our backs and counting the stars where the blue grass grows...

I wrote a song the other day, the music playing in the background of this video kinda reminds me of it.

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.

This unlocked a major block for me 🙏 thank you ✊👌

Describe how I feel inside, then write about it. Good advice

what mean sensory writing ? and destination writing ?

Great vid. Thanks. What do you think would be the most beneficial practice for improving lyric writing?

What great solutions, I found the videos I have looked soooo useful!

Lana del rey is a good example of this type of writing.

These are amazing tips. I'm just starting to write music and this is what I needed

Her voice calls for respect and attentive ears.

Thanks, dear Andrea Stolpe. I love learning with you. You are didatic :)

Thx great stuff.

loads of great info !

Great help. Glad my fingers brought me here.

somebody should edit in death metal over this and it would be hilarious.

aww amazing

I'm a Songwriter for others..... and a singer😘

Your Cool✨Thank you being, being the other side of my Wall🎹

Thank you

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Another great video...

This is way to thought out ... songs should just flow or captured out of the ether

Amazing

hi great tips, please let me know what do think of my songs. help me to improve. thanks

“Even in pop music” lol 😂

Awesome :)

I think you are amazing

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

Can anyone actually upload an example or an exercise?

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?:/?

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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.

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.