15 Practical Tips for Songwriters, Composers, and Producers of ALL Genres

As a complete noob when it comes to music and having been an aerospace engineer for decades, your YT channel has opened up a whole new world for me. I've just bought a keyboard synthesizer and DAW. I've always wanted to learn about music and have decided it's time, one step (or chord) at a time. Thanks a million for all your videos.

Pls make more songwriting tips this vid is amazing

Tip #14 Inspiration : Jake, you're the inspiration for my last songs. You made me want to try what you teach in my songs. My compositions are so much better because of you, thank you. https://youtu.be/CfwR5peIvmg?si=bb-wU0xKkeyAe11y https://youtu.be/ngLxKSdCs40?si=yr89zxPRUS1lm2v2 https://youtu.be/slSdOqKSJU4?si=_jm3-ts54qMKJ7P9

Great!

mixing flaws pmo omgggg it happens so much in club music

You may be the best teacher I’ve ever heard in anything

Been learning from you for a wile now. And thoroughly enjoy it. Have you considered having song writing contests? I think you would be a excellent judge.

So glad you are back, Jale!!

These tips are pure gold!

Jake awesome Video. I have not checked in on your videos in a while. Keep up the good work. Your friend Bill

so far this is the most helpful channel. I use fl studio but i suck at making chords and stuff on the computer and make it sound good. I can play little guitar but i dont really know how to write songs.... I need lotta help.

Thanks for the Amadeus clip! I love that film!

Wise and timeless advice.

Based of tip 11.... As a drummer of 23 years, who writes songs and programs drums for other artists, I'd say, AT LEAST try to get a drummers opinion as to if the parts make sense.

The eagle eyed among you will have noticed that the shot of the orchestral score he showed at 4 minutes in is part of The Right Of Spring by Igor Stravinsky. This page is about half way through 'The Augurs Of Spring - Dances Of The Young Girls'
I noticed it straight away as I am a huge Strav fan! Nice one Jake! X

Awesome tips!

Dude! I love your videos! You are a genuinely hilarious guy. 😂 You’re brilliant! I love ALL YOUR VIDEOS. I hope you continue making these videos. I’ve learned so much from you, it’s insane.

Do you have a band? Is there a way to purchase your work? I’d love to support you. I bought your chord book, but I want to hear your music. Hit me up!!

Good, bad, sucks, hate are all useless in critique. Feedback from others, or yourself, must articulate what is and isn't working about the piece. Critique is there to improve work in an intelligent and objective fashion.

Also, let yourself believe you're a genius in that moment of creation. You can honestly evaluate the work at a later date. The improtant thing is to not inhibit your inspiration in the moment of creation.

Some people are born with tremendous talent but also tremendous humility. Thank you for making the world a better place by sharing your knowledge.

The best channel for music theory ❤❤❤🎉

If I close my eyes you sound like the blind guy that does youtube shorts

I would like a remake on the Intervals series, but longer videos and plenty of examples 😃 Oh, and maybe an own series where you first pluck triads, then you play each note, and then an own series with 4 strings, then 5, then ultimately 6.. That would be a great addition to your channel, more ear training 😉

Great advice, thank you!

would you please explain about writing the Melody I've seen your video about the motifs but are there any rules about writing melody how to make resolution and tension?I know about cadence with chords I meant with melody line

Love how you talk to camera/viewers in a straightforward way. not condescending or 'aloof', (like I find some others doing)! I'm a Frank Zappa fan, also love loads of other music too of course - Black Sabbath, Queen, Rush, SLF, CCR, GnR .... You make everything about writing/producing, even music theory(!) so clear to understand. Thank you! 😎

Bradley hall was saying to avoid making a bunch of incomplete songs, and i really disagreed with that.

A lot of the time, i am just trying ideas when im in a daw. Sometimes they work, but i don't have a meaningful direction to go in, and thats okay. Some day, I'll find another idea that works, and then it's easier to fill in the gaps and make it a song. I do it all the time.

I recently analyzed 125 songs one day at a time. It taught me SO MUCH. I broke down lyrics, the structure of the song, counted out the measures, listened to the changes in each instrument. It was worth the effort. It's definitely something I will continue to practice.

That's what I love about YouTube. I've watched so many interviews about how songs came together. I realize exactly what you are saying.

I find your channel insanely helpful, thank you, really <3

i´ve watched your channel for a couple years, and it has just ocurred to me that sound and talk like cave johnson from portal 2, and i mean it in the best way possible

please make more sound design videos father

1000 unfinished songs is my life

That going to the woods meme for songwriting really got me 🤣

Hi,
I’m trying to reach you (email,Facebook, directly on your site)
No luck until now but I need your help to access the Codex that purchased,there is no customer-courses on the top right…abit of help would be appreciated.
Thks.

So what are you? A guitarist? Or..?

What I hear: "Embrace technology"
What I think: "Where is that one midi file I found on some GeoCities page 20 years ago?"

I love this channel
I've made my first song using a daw
. It took me 5 months and it was grueling but I did it

Telling people to watch out for a song and not wanting to let people down motivates me to finish