How To Write A LOVE Song In One Hour Or Less! (Songwriting 101)

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @DylanLaine
    @DylanLaine  4 года назад +32

    Download the Song Sheet here! www.patreon.com/dylanlaine

  • @LivinLifeStylegaming
    @LivinLifeStylegaming 7 лет назад +715

    I just wrote a song for my gf and she is crying i swear you rock dude

  • @Mello0421
    @Mello0421 7 лет назад +157

    so.... its 3:34 in the morning, and thanks to you i just wrote a love song to my girlfriend, its a long distance relationship, and it's sometimes hard to be able to do much for her, thank you for making this video, you've definitely earned a sub

  • @internationaldolls9831
    @internationaldolls9831 7 лет назад +234

    I love her song but when i try writing songs i literally just end up rhyming 💗😂

  • @ReenaSingh03
    @ReenaSingh03 6 лет назад +32

    You are the best teacher . Trust me I'm saying this from my heart . I respect you ma'am . You should be a singer

  • @mynicknameisjosh
    @mynicknameisjosh 7 лет назад +74

    i wish i can now write a song for my girl.
    I always wanted to become singer song writer but i have no talent in writing

    • @we_are_nevertheless7305
      @we_are_nevertheless7305 7 лет назад +13

      Josh Creation no such thing as no talent lack of practice. Don't make an excuse. Just do it

  • @undertaletrash3744
    @undertaletrash3744 7 лет назад +206

    my girlfriend and I broke up but this was part of the song I made for her that made her love me again
    I'm sorry that I said all these things
    I just didn't think of what madness it brings
    and If you knew what hell I've been through
    I bet you would be crying too

    • @tai4661
      @tai4661 6 лет назад +5

      Its amazing,I hope she likes it

    • @pawsomepets6344
      @pawsomepets6344 6 лет назад +3

      Oml I love it 😭

    • @jochenmaier8357
      @jochenmaier8357 6 лет назад +1

      J

    • @yabooomboom
      @yabooomboom 6 лет назад +3

      undertale trash wow congratulations bruh

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 4 года назад +11

      If she loves you again because of that, she has serious issues 😂

  • @amelieando2216
    @amelieando2216 6 лет назад +16

    This literally saved my life. I wrote a song for my boyfriend and I sang it to him. He came up to me and started crying thank you so much. I needed this, he was going through a really tough time in his life.

  • @DylanLaine
    @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +89

    Hi friends! I had such a positive response to my "How To Write A Song In One Hour Or Less" video, that I figured I'd show you how to apply the same formula for specifically writing a love song! A love song would be perfect to give to anyone special in your life; friends, family, significant others, etc. Who will YOU write a love song for?

    • @emilyalexander1994
      @emilyalexander1994 7 лет назад

      Dylan Laine you’re so beautiful and talented

    • @CrowleyCrow
      @CrowleyCrow 7 лет назад

      Dylan Laine which cords would be best for a piano song?

    • @aaliahsalazar412
      @aaliahsalazar412 7 лет назад

      Dylan Laine YOUR AWESOME

    • @constanzar.2523
      @constanzar.2523 6 лет назад

      I will write my love song for my refrigerator! 😁

    • @imboard1188
      @imboard1188 6 лет назад

      Dylan Laine I 😍😍 your voice it's amazing keep doing what you're doing for as long as you can.

  • @stuffyouknow1816
    @stuffyouknow1816 6 лет назад +29

    I wrote a song for my mom and she loved it!!! Thank you SOOOO much you are so awesome I am 10 and I love all the advice you give!!!!

    • @alie-an7791
      @alie-an7791 5 лет назад

      Call me Lynn that’s adorable

  • @Bunny-pb6dl
    @Bunny-pb6dl 6 лет назад +57

    I wrote mine to tell my crush I like them and I’m super nervous about it
    Edit its been like 2 years now. I thought they were the one. they ended up emotionally abusing me for a year. I hope things go better for all of yall!

    • @Ian-jx3ln
      @Ian-jx3ln 4 года назад +2

      your comment is 1yr ago but, how it went?

    • @mikaelarivera1865
      @mikaelarivera1865 4 года назад +2

      So howd it go?

    • @river_flows5930
      @river_flows5930 4 года назад +1

      Great same-
      Wish me luck ;-;

    • @sam-zu9vh
      @sam-zu9vh 4 года назад +2

      omg im so sorry- I hope youe better in the future bubs

  • @Iam_EazyRox85
    @Iam_EazyRox85 6 месяцев назад +1

    this is simply the songwriting hack i've been searching for over the years. You rock!

  • @nancydenise7580
    @nancydenise7580 6 лет назад +32

    Wow this is so beautiful! I’m barely a ukulele beginner but this really inspired me to want and learn more and maybe even try making a song :)

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Nancy! Thank yo so much for the kind words! And I hope you do end up writing a song - if so, let me know how it goes! ❤️

  • @angeloctavo8077
    @angeloctavo8077 6 лет назад +8

    You make it so fun to write a love song

  • @YeshuaIsTheTruth
    @YeshuaIsTheTruth 11 месяцев назад

    What a Blessing!! I've been praying for help writing a proposal song and after watching this video I have lyrics and a good melody that dont sound sappy or need edits or rewrites! Thank you and praise God!

  • @undertaletrash3744
    @undertaletrash3744 7 лет назад +11

    thank you so much this helped so much!!! I wanted to show my girlfriend I still love her and this worked perfectly

  • @LivinLifeStylegaming
    @LivinLifeStylegaming 7 лет назад +48

    All of my friends have downloaded the song and are sharing it around omg

  • @jamiechalmerss
    @jamiechalmerss 4 года назад +3

    I’ve just wrote a song for my girlfriend I haven’t shared it with her yet since she’s asleep but I hope she’ll live it thank you so much this great help

  • @xfireblazexx8571
    @xfireblazexx8571 7 лет назад +18

    The finale song came out amazing! Keep up the great work!

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +3

      That's so kind of you to say! Thank you!

  • @elenakar.9278
    @elenakar.9278 6 лет назад +11

    Love your hair! They suit you perfectly 😊

  • @braydenmeyers9802
    @braydenmeyers9802 4 года назад +1

    Just subscribed. I’ve always wanted to write my own song and have tried countless times and I’ve always ended up with some rhyming mess lol. After I saw this video, I sat down, grabbed my guitar, and got to work. Before I knew it, after an hour and a half I had my own love song. I’m super proud of it and I can’t wait to give it to my girlfriend for our anniversary. Thank you so much

  • @umarustrings
    @umarustrings 7 лет назад +52

    the lyrics!!!! I hit a wall after I've plotted out the song. the lyrics just won't come out. in some cases when the words do come, cant find a good chord progression to go with it. sigh. who can save me from this body of death. LOL. you make it look and sound easy Dylan!!!!! 😣😣😣😣😣

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +5

      Hello Umar! Did you try using my method in this video for the lyrics by coming up with comparisons, memories, and well wishes? And as for the chord progression, did you try starting off by using the one I provided you with in this video? Keep in mind, you can always write a "practice song" just to get a feel for the formula. And once you feel more comfortable, you can start branching off into trying other various chord progressions. Don't give up!

    • @umarustrings
      @umarustrings 7 лет назад

      Dylan Laine aaahhhh! okay. I'll use them as practice formula. I think I was using them to write a hit song instead of just writing a song, maybe because your songs are soooooo good! LOL. Thank you again.

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +8

      LOL... hey no worries, I've totally been there before. When I first started my songwriting degree at Berklee, I had the exact same mindset: every song I write here must be a hit song! I quickly realized that I was completely defeating the point of my education - I was there to learn, not be a star :) So now I always tell people, give yourself at LEAST a few years of focusing entirely on practicing, growing, learning, and obtaining every tool you can get your hands on. Then eventually, you'll start to notice that most songs you write will sound like they have the potential to be hit songs, simply because the tools and knowledge you gained will start to be incorporated to your songs with less and less effort, and it will almost be second nature.

    • @umarustrings
      @umarustrings 7 лет назад +3

      Dylan Laine its all in the mind! wow! thank you for your time. 💃

  • @sereneanniesajan8304
    @sereneanniesajan8304 4 года назад +1

    I took your advice and made my own love song and showed it to my whole family and friends and they loved it! Thank you so much!

  • @elvlogs5683
    @elvlogs5683 7 лет назад +3

    I love you Dylan Laine your songwriting videos always get rid of my writers block. Thank you so much.

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +1

      That's AWESOME!!! Thank you for telling me that!!! Happy writing :D

  • @kaidominic3821
    @kaidominic3821 2 года назад +1

    You're an amazing teacher, I love you!

  • @Therachel23.
    @Therachel23. 7 лет назад +3

    You're the best teacher! Haha! I immediately picked up my ukulele and start to learn and write my song. Thank you for easy teaching and learning session haha

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +2

      That's so nice of you to say, Rachel! I'm so encouraged by your kind comment

    • @Therachel23.
      @Therachel23. 7 лет назад

      Aww no problem at all! I'm just telling the truth. I enjoyed your videos very much. I shall continue on practice using your videos once i finish my finals hehe. All the best in 2018!

  • @nerdyneko3971
    @nerdyneko3971 7 лет назад +15

    I love the song! New fave song😍

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +5

      Oh yay! Thanks so much! :-)

  • @brandonreintsbpositive
    @brandonreintsbpositive 2 года назад

    I'm completely lost in my music! I have no experience but I'm trying so hard! Your video helped alot! Thank you so much

  • @yusoeepy
    @yusoeepy 6 лет назад +12

    I just wrote a song for my bestfriend and we both cried😭😭😭

  • @trinirameriz5732
    @trinirameriz5732 6 лет назад

    Before I found your channel I thought my love of music was going to go nowhere but now I know I have complet confidence in me and well thank you

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  6 лет назад +1

      Wow! That is so awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing, Trini 😊

    • @trinirameriz5732
      @trinirameriz5732 6 лет назад

      Thanks

  • @theaterkid7313
    @theaterkid7313 3 года назад +5

    Hey, Dylan! I'm a singer/songwriter and you've been such an inspiration! I was wondering, do you think I should put my songs on my channel? I'm scared that people won't take it seriously.

  • @vishalmaru4221
    @vishalmaru4221 3 года назад

    The way you teach is very easy to understand, and must say you are a very good heart teacher, 💐🤞🏻

  • @nonaninja957
    @nonaninja957 4 года назад +1

    You are an amazing singing teacher 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @samuelwilde2711
    @samuelwilde2711 7 лет назад +2

    Lead in (pre chorus) is often used in modern pop songs

  • @JoannaLee-Castell
    @JoannaLee-Castell 7 лет назад +1

    Your videos are amazing! I need to learn how to play an instrument and you've inspired me to play the ukulele! I bought one last night, cant wait to learn!

  • @Darth_Wafer
    @Darth_Wafer 5 лет назад

    If you want to write an interesting song on guitar, I highly suggest you write it in an alternate tuning. Lots of experimentation and interesting chords. I wrote a song for my girlfriend and I tuned my guitar to open G and put a capo on the 2nd fret making it open A and I don't regret doing it in an alternate tuning because it's way more interesting than standard tuning in my opinion. If you're stuck in a rut, try open tunings 😉

  • @dillion5397
    @dillion5397 3 года назад

    I need to write something for someone and they didn’t want me buying stuff so I wanted to put more thought in. I’ll follow this, thanks!

  • @BigDerp
    @BigDerp 5 лет назад +2

    thank u soooooooo much this is the best day of my life!!!!!

  • @atasteofjen1380
    @atasteofjen1380 6 лет назад +7

    Hey I’m sorry I’m going to yelled strong for my title because I have a friend and she is going through tough time so I tell her to be strong so I’m putting it out there thx 😊

  • @deepsheep6673
    @deepsheep6673 6 лет назад +2

    HOLY CRAPPP SHE SAID "YES" THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

  • @liamlovesmitski
    @liamlovesmitski 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! I’ve been stressing over what to do for my long distance crush on Valentine’s Day.. I though making a love song would be nice. And here I am! This was so helpful! Uh.. if she ends up reading this.. uh.. forget I said that!! I-It’s not like I’m doing it for you o-or anything!

  • @bie280
    @bie280 7 лет назад +7

    You're lovely. Thanks for this video :)

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +2

      You're welcome! Thanks for your support! :-)

  • @T147-S
    @T147-S 6 лет назад +2

    AMAZING SONG!

  • @SteelCityCreative
    @SteelCityCreative 4 года назад +2

    The way you say “a little bit of space” feels like a rap

  • @jojiphrog
    @jojiphrog 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks, this helped so much in my process of writing my song for my friends girlfriend!

  • @yogotti6150
    @yogotti6150 7 лет назад +20

    I am trying to write a song because I want to be a singer one day. 💞 I want to use your chords since I don’t know how to play any instrument 😂😭 Is it ok tho? 🤣

    • @tomtoss2463
      @tomtoss2463 2 года назад

      It's been 4 years now. Did you write your song? Did you sing it on RUclips, Rumble, DTube, TikTok etc? Spotify is a waste for new musicians. They don't pay enough and if you are unknown you will stay that way. They do not promote artists. Actually, they don't pay much for established artists either.

  • @acctonmyotherphone6327
    @acctonmyotherphone6327 5 лет назад

    Your step 3 (melody writing) is my step 1 for some reason.. because i know inspiration hits me when a topic strikes me then i impromptu make up a short line or a whole chorus part that ALREADY has a melody.. then i make a verse and others circling around the chorus whilst having the same melody. its so hard for me to write stuff BEFORE i have a melody in mind.. my lines become sooo corny and not catchy at all when i think of a melody last.. anyway great vid!

  • @rosilynn
    @rosilynn 6 лет назад +1

    I wrote a song about the members of my favorite band. I’m going to record it soon haha. It was a project.

  • @lorninsomniac9593
    @lorninsomniac9593 7 лет назад

    Your amazing I am trying to make a song for my family and this really helped because I love my family

  • @vv8650
    @vv8650 4 года назад +2

    You are really helping me

  • @user-fg9ek3zw4d
    @user-fg9ek3zw4d 4 года назад +1

    I'm gonna write a song for my best friend I love him and he is very sweet and he always is there for me so I want to show him my love

  • @InfinityShadow20
    @InfinityShadow20 2 года назад

    watching this video gave me an idea, I had a melody instantly, granted, it's not a love song melody but one melody none the less

  • @InfiniteUmbra
    @InfiniteUmbra 4 года назад +2

    What a lucky husband you have. To be married to a literal angel.

  • @atasteofjen1380
    @atasteofjen1380 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you for liking it 😁

  • @mickeygloom
    @mickeygloom 7 лет назад +33

    I write the title after i write the lyrics.. is that still good??

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  7 лет назад +12

      That's completely fine! I would just suggest that when you choose your title, you try to go with something that was repeated a lot throughout the song. It will be more memorable that way! :-)

    • @rxver0759
      @rxver0759 5 лет назад

      I do that lol

    • @xqamii3862
      @xqamii3862 4 года назад

      Dylan Laine or you could just use a strong part of the songs

  • @T2SM0425
    @T2SM0425 4 года назад +1

    Bcoz of u, I made my own songs!!💁😊

  • @carav5612
    @carav5612 7 лет назад +2

    Two of my friends (main friends) have liked people and hurt me during it and I dislike love a lot but I want to write a song for them because they can't get over it

  • @moonutodeath
    @moonutodeath 5 лет назад

    There are better ways to write an original, but I like that you are making an easy way for new songwriters to write.

  • @realcarlspartacus
    @realcarlspartacus 2 года назад

    Congrats, I always learn a lot from you. Your husband is a lucky guy, you are an amazing gifted woman.

  • @georgeborrego7483
    @georgeborrego7483 6 лет назад

    I like your video about wring a love song in 1 hour. I would like to see more of your videos.

  • @litzyrubio2357
    @litzyrubio2357 6 лет назад +1

    Your tips are the best

  • @paulwalters3446
    @paulwalters3446 5 лет назад

    That was Great Dylan! I like it, I like it, I like it!!

  • @tfox1231
    @tfox1231 4 года назад

    I love this video, but I am realizing my songwriting method is quite different. I guess my complicated songwriting method is a reflection of my complicated love life. But thank you despite differences in methods this video helped.

  • @skyla429
    @skyla429 6 лет назад +1

    this video really help me write a song

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  6 лет назад

      Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @TheKayPitt
    @TheKayPitt 4 года назад

    Omg! Such a cute song! Thank you for this video:) I want to write a love song for my husband and this has helped so much!

  • @chloegendle8632
    @chloegendle8632 4 года назад +3

    It's currently 5:13 am. I haven't slept. I wanna right a song for my ex. We broke up because his parents didn't like me. I wanna tell him i still care and i will always love him.

  • @lcmrchallenges7491
    @lcmrchallenges7491 6 лет назад

    Thanks so much Dylan! After I right my song about my crush, i will sing it to him

  • @itscherishdoll5438
    @itscherishdoll5438 5 лет назад +1

    Wow, you know what you're talking about. You're amazing thanks sis very helpful.

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  5 лет назад

      I'm so glad you found this helpful!

  • @sleepyhead3567
    @sleepyhead3567 5 лет назад

    I'm doing this for a project

  • @elliekim3284
    @elliekim3284 7 лет назад

    Wow I found this on time because my friend just asked about a love song I just sent her a link

  • @bunnyking7755
    @bunnyking7755 4 года назад

    I wanna be a famous singer and songwriter and Im no good at lyrics or songwriting skills ...so thank you for this video I will work on it !!!

  • @sid123453
    @sid123453 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much it is beautiful and inspiring. I'm feeling so happy

  • @DzelamonyuyEmmanuel
    @DzelamonyuyEmmanuel 5 месяцев назад

    Well understanding

  • @adityathakur657
    @adityathakur657 6 лет назад +1

    This video was amazing.. it gave me damn smartness to write more.. but i want to add prechorus in my song so that can you help me to write prechorus lyrics.. on what we have to focus in prechorus.. what should i write in prechorus? Please help me.. I need help..

  • @maggotslvt
    @maggotslvt 6 лет назад

    Instead of using actual instruments, is Garage Band ok to use or just have no music?

  • @relaxingnaturesounds2339
    @relaxingnaturesounds2339 6 лет назад

    THANK YOU! WONDERFUL!!!

  • @tanuverma9553
    @tanuverma9553 6 лет назад +1

    wow , you r just amazing ,I love the song that you wrote, it sounds so lovely.i also love writing songs and your video is really helpful.
    thank you so much 🎶💐😇🎸

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words, Tanu! 😊

  • @FilroseFriesen
    @FilroseFriesen 6 лет назад +1

    I loved it❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @emmatillu8297
    @emmatillu8297 Год назад

    your videos are really helpful, I wrote a hole song

  • @sendnudeslmao9844
    @sendnudeslmao9844 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for this! I wanted to write a song for my girlfriend, but I'm terrible at song-writing, so thank you! Also, i love your personality ^_^

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  6 лет назад

      Hey! You're welcome! Have fun :-D

    • @sendnudeslmao9844
      @sendnudeslmao9844 6 лет назад

      Dylan Laine woah, thanks for replying! I was just wandering, could you do a ukulele video, maybe a song about the LGBTQ+ community? A lot of kids who watch your channel, they could be any of those things!

  • @dylanetonkin6122
    @dylanetonkin6122 4 года назад

    My name is Dylane thanks for this video it helped me a lot

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  4 года назад

      Awesome! And you're welcome!

  • @leegilholm697
    @leegilholm697 5 лет назад

    Just stumbled on this channel and a love it class 🌹🇬🇧

  • @zachfree6126
    @zachfree6126 5 лет назад

    Really great song, bravo.💖

  • @marcellapratt6277
    @marcellapratt6277 3 года назад

    This Video was very helpful, love the Song also, should be recorded.❤👍

  • @jamesgrey13
    @jamesgrey13 6 лет назад

    Such an informative video! Very useful, indeed!

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  6 лет назад

      I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks Tony!

  • @anakovacic5117
    @anakovacic5117 7 лет назад

    This helped me so much, thank you😊i needed a song really quick and i just couldn't find any inspiration.🌍

  • @MusanaBeker
    @MusanaBeker Год назад

    You are great

  • @johnnydark6876
    @johnnydark6876 6 лет назад

    it's a strong song...good job.

    • @DylanLaine
      @DylanLaine  6 лет назад

      Hey! I appreciate that, thanks!

  • @jocelynyates5464
    @jocelynyates5464 7 лет назад +4

    I noticed ur guitar in the back one question have u ever written a song with it and is it easy maybe I have more questions so here I go why don't you use ur quitar very often???? #musicismypassion

    • @wheezeno2053
      @wheezeno2053 6 лет назад

      Jo if you know how to play chords and strum you can make a melody

  • @ghostmilk2117
    @ghostmilk2117 5 лет назад

    I’m only able to write a really good song when something really deep or like strong( I didn’t know how to really explain it but yeah..) happens to me like if something really good happens I write a good song, something really bad happens I write a good song, something really sad happens, I write a good song and so on it goes but when you know nothing special is really happening all of a sudden I’m in such a mood to write a song but no I can’t because I have no inspiration

  • @jenniekiki5583
    @jenniekiki5583 5 лет назад

    shes good. i love your song

  • @davidlecuanda3012
    @davidlecuanda3012 5 лет назад

    I love your videos
    God bless you 🙏

  • @aidenbrooks8640
    @aidenbrooks8640 5 лет назад

    How could I use this to apply to the “I You We” method? Great video!!

  • @femendoza1419
    @femendoza1419 6 лет назад

    Its sooo hard to make a song but i need to because its my homework!!

  • @xiupingliu7343
    @xiupingliu7343 6 лет назад +4

    what rhymes with wind?
    FRIEND!!

    • @xqamii3862
      @xqamii3862 4 года назад +3

      what rhymes with wind?
      FRIND!!

  • @abbyferrer7415
    @abbyferrer7415 3 года назад +1

    Let me try I’ll update
    I don’t know how to sing I just realized.

  • @CCYATES5
    @CCYATES5 4 года назад

    What would be a more complicated strum pattern for the Chorus??
    My describing word(My tittle) is a two syllable word, and your strum patter (kind of chords too) does not work with my song.

  • @rosiesbitsandbobs4085
    @rosiesbitsandbobs4085 6 лет назад

    Thank you so much this helps a lot!

  • @godsdaughter3738
    @godsdaughter3738 Год назад

    Wow you're good 👍

  • @signetulupan
    @signetulupan 3 года назад

    WOW!