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Meg in the Middle
United States
Приєднався 7 січ 2017
Hi, I'm Meg
I'm a California, Bay Area based singer/songwriter who writes for other artists, tv and film and under the name Meg in the Middle. I've been songwriting since I was in high school. Originally I was a lover of musical theatre and a great novel, so I'm blended those two passions to create indie/pop music.
This channel will share with you the knowledge I have around songwriting, singing, and music in general as well as document some of my learnings and paths to get where I'm going.
My upcoming release of "lying with you" will be my first single to hit streaming platforms March 2023.
I'm a California, Bay Area based singer/songwriter who writes for other artists, tv and film and under the name Meg in the Middle. I've been songwriting since I was in high school. Originally I was a lover of musical theatre and a great novel, so I'm blended those two passions to create indie/pop music.
This channel will share with you the knowledge I have around songwriting, singing, and music in general as well as document some of my learnings and paths to get where I'm going.
My upcoming release of "lying with you" will be my first single to hit streaming platforms March 2023.
6 Vocal Warm Ups in 10min (to get you ready to sing anything!)
Piano for Songwriters:
episode 1 Major Keys and Common Progressions: ua-cam.com/video/o7m7JCEuz3U/v-deo.html
episode 2 Easy Basslines:
ua-cam.com/video/d0A4KBPN2do/v-deo.html
☁️ Skillshare Courses:
How to write a song: Basics of Songwriting- skl.sh/3JYYgV3
How to sing harmony: Basics of Singing- skl.sh/3K037Fx
👓 s o c i a l m e d i a
• instagram: @itsmeg_inthemiddle
• TikTok: @itsmeginthemiddle
• Website: megkellymusic.com
Equipment Recommendations
(some of these links are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you choose to buy via these links. it is at no additional cost to you)
My keyboard (Casio CDP 130): amzn.to/3zw2RYz
Beginner- Friendly Cost Efficient Keyboard: amzn.to/3U7YKM2
Beautiful Keyboard, but not so cost-efficient: amzn.to/3ZFl0Ow
My microphone (Shure SM7B): amzn.to/3UbDwg1
🌿 a b o u t m e
Hi! My name is Meg and I am singer/songwriter who write songs for other artists and for sync and tv placements. I live in Oakland, CA and I love sharing everything from updates on my music, fun challenges, and knowledge I have in singing and songwriting. I have a Master in Music and I teach singing lessons!
🎸 m u s i c
* Meg in the Middle Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1Xwq2...
Stream Lying with You!
▸ meginthemiddle.hearnow.com/lying-with-you
episode 1 Major Keys and Common Progressions: ua-cam.com/video/o7m7JCEuz3U/v-deo.html
episode 2 Easy Basslines:
ua-cam.com/video/d0A4KBPN2do/v-deo.html
☁️ Skillshare Courses:
How to write a song: Basics of Songwriting- skl.sh/3JYYgV3
How to sing harmony: Basics of Singing- skl.sh/3K037Fx
👓 s o c i a l m e d i a
• instagram: @itsmeg_inthemiddle
• TikTok: @itsmeginthemiddle
• Website: megkellymusic.com
Equipment Recommendations
(some of these links are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you choose to buy via these links. it is at no additional cost to you)
My keyboard (Casio CDP 130): amzn.to/3zw2RYz
Beginner- Friendly Cost Efficient Keyboard: amzn.to/3U7YKM2
Beautiful Keyboard, but not so cost-efficient: amzn.to/3ZFl0Ow
My microphone (Shure SM7B): amzn.to/3UbDwg1
🌿 a b o u t m e
Hi! My name is Meg and I am singer/songwriter who write songs for other artists and for sync and tv placements. I live in Oakland, CA and I love sharing everything from updates on my music, fun challenges, and knowledge I have in singing and songwriting. I have a Master in Music and I teach singing lessons!
🎸 m u s i c
* Meg in the Middle Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1Xwq2...
Stream Lying with You!
▸ meginthemiddle.hearnow.com/lying-with-you
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time to get in your feels and write a song in a minor key | Piano for Songwriters Ep. 4
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Piano for Songwriters: episode 1 Major Keys and Common Progressions: ua-cam.com/video/o7m7JCEuz3U/v-deo.html episode 2 Easy Basslines: ua-cam.com/video/d0A4KBPN2do/v-deo.html episode 3 Inversions: ua-cam.com/video/yR6SuMC88as/v-deo.html ☁️ Skillshare Courses: How to write a song: Basics of Songwriting- skl.sh/3JYYgV3 How to sing harmony: Basics of Singing- skl.sh/3K037Fx 👓 s o c i a l m e d i a...
SUPER efficient way to move from chord to chord (aka inversions) | Piano for Songwriters Episode 3
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Piano for Songwriters: episode 1 Major Keys and Common Progressions: ua-cam.com/video/o7m7JCEuz3U/v-deo.html episode 2 Easy Basslines: ua-cam.com/video/d0A4KBPN2do/v-deo.html ☁️ Skillshare Courses: How to write a song: Basics of Songwriting- skl.sh/3JYYgV3 How to sing harmony: Basics of Singing- skl.sh/3K037Fx 👓 s o c i a l m e d i a • instagram: @itsmeg_inthemiddle • TikTok: @itsmeginthemiddle...
Meg in the Middle - Lying with You (Official Audio)
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Website: megkellymusic.com Instagram: itsmeg_inthemiddle written by: Meg Kelly production credits: Adam Rossi, a.r.audio John Andrew Seely @morsifire Michael Khan michaelkhan... mix and master credits: Michael Khan artwork credit: Brooke Pelczynski brookepelcz...
4 EASY bass lines | Piano for Songwriting Ep 2
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Piano for Songwriters: episode 1 Major Keys and Common Progressions: ua-cam.com/video/o7m7JCEuz3U/v-deo.html ☁️ Skillshare Courses: How to write a song: Basics of Songwriting- skl.sh/3JYYgV3 How to sing harmony: Basics of Singing- skl.sh/3K037Fx 👓 s o c i a l m e d i a • instagram: @itsmeg_inthemiddle • TikTok: @itsmeginthemiddle • Webstie: megkellymusic.com 🌿 a b o u t m e Hi! My name is Meg a...
Meg in the Middle - Lying with You (Lyric Video)
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Website: megkellymusic.com Instagram: itsmeg_inthemiddle production credits: Adam Rossi, a.r.audio John Andrew Seely @morsifire Michael Khan michaelkhanmusic mix and master credits: Michael Khan artwork credit: Brooke Pelczynski brookepelczynski_art
FROM IDEA TO DEMO (part 2): how do i set up my logic session to make a demo?
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FROM IDEA TO DEMO (part 2): how do i set up my logic session to make a demo?
you need to know THIS about piano to start songwriting
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you need to know THIS about piano to start songwriting
can I write a song in 30min? | Songwriting Session #3
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can I write a song in 30min? | Songwriting Session #3
WHAT DO TOP 40 SONGS HAVE IN COMMON?: Harry Styles & The Weeknd
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Songwriting Session #2: Original Song "Where You Can Land"
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Songwriting Session #2: Original Song "Where You Can Land"
SELF CARE & 2020 RESOLUTIONS | Singing Edition
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SELF CARE & 2020 RESOLUTIONS | Singing Edition
I Like Me Better x Always Be My Baby MASHUP COVER SONG
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I Like Me Better x Always Be My Baby MASHUP COVER SONG
HOW TO RELEASE VOCAL TENSION & GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR VOICE
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ALL THE CHORDS You Need to Know to WRITE A SONG
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ALL THE CHORDS You Need to Know to WRITE A SONG
How to Write a Song: Songwriting Session #1
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How to Write a Song: Songwriting Session #1
I don't have piano but soon I'm gonna buy this month . . . Im so excited to learn it
@richa.panjiyar hey hello from future I got the keyboard on 19 oct on my birthday. . . Just found my comment here soo I'm updating
Hi Meg! I just want to say I had sooooo many light bulb moments watching this video as a singer-singwriter trying to learn piano fro scratch to be able to build songs. You explain things SO CLEARLY. Please please keep making piano explanation videos like this, you've helped me so much already just watching this video. Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤
Let us learn or relearn piano together
This is everything I had been looking for thank you! So valuable !
AMAZING TUTORIAL <3 thanks !
Are chords and chord progressions the secret to playing the piano?
Hey this is really great… can’t believe there’s so few views or comments. Thanks!
this was amazing thank you!
UGH LIFE CHANGING
Merci.
This is one of the FEW lessons that are as SiMPLE as A, B, C cause being a dummy at music 🎵🎶🎶🎶 I will master this concept over 🌃🌉 ! She is a very good teacher! Better than college! When LETTERS 🔤🔠 are NAMED when played and her charts pop up above as clear as daylight this makes it ALL more simple to understand and follow! Hope she does more lessons on creative SONG writing !! Enjoyed!
thankyou!! good luck and keep at it!
Too many Beatles songs already!! 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐
Hope she continues more lessons on song writing and how to count to music 🎶🎶. . As long as she NAMES EACH keynote or chords by LETTERS 🔤🍎🔠🔠 this will help while playing piano other wise beginners will be lost... There are tutorials when letters 🔤🔠 Light 🕯️ up when chords or keynotes played , this is very helpful! Just don't rush the lessons!! 🔋🙏🙏🔋
great idea! thank you! ill take that into consideration for future videos :)
@@meginthemiddle sure! Please do! And too many Beatles songs... Do more famous POP songs!
@@teedtad2534 i got you :) when using song examples i'll find some more modern ones!
"Promo SM" 😏
Thanks, just the info i was looking for.
amazing so great to hear!
I've been playing for a year so this was a basic review. But you have other videos that are very helpful and I just wanted to see how you approach the piano for beginners. Nice job.
I watched this again since I realize that playing a bass line is a skill I need to master to be musical. I've started playing my scales and arpeggios. One neat trick I have learned is to us the fifth as a pedal note on chord changes which creates tension, and resolving it finally onto the root. So satisfying. If that's what the song asks for, n'est-ce pas? I really like your videos, but you piano sounds muddy. Do you record an external speaker onto the computer built-in mike? Do you have the possibility to run it with a MIDI connection into your computer? What sound program are you using? It would make a big difference having a clearer piano sound.
thank you so much for this note! I am working on a better audio set up for future videos :)
I really have to practice singing to get a melody in my head. I was told to move my lips and make no sound in choir class. And when I tried to take a Beginners Singing class at University, the Professor asked me if it was too late to get my tuition back. It was, and she apologized since I had told her I was a beginner and never had sung in my life. But I was too heartbroken to really try. So now I'll use these and an app and try. Merci.
so sorry you had that experience in school! i truly believe everyone can and SHOULD sing :) As long as you're having fun with it, that's what matters!
I know this, but haven't mastered it so I like watching different videos on the topic. I liked your method and have subbed. Your voice is clearer than your piano chords. You might want to check your mixing levels.
My voice is terrible..i sound like a total nerd
I'm a piano Noobie and really don't have any melodies in my head. Writing songs has never occured to me, but with the climate crisis happening now as well as the frightening number of people that have been manipulated into thinking it's a scam might be a good subject. Merci for the idea.
Thank you for this lesson
you're welcome! glad you liked it!!
I love your voice
thank you!!
Always welcome Gorgeous
Great lesson, thanks! One thing I'd like to mention is that you're clipping the audio signal with the piano during most of the video, which can make it tough to hear the actual harmonic content:(. Might just want to turn down the piano or the input gain on your audio interface to fix it. Thanks again!
thanks!! i noticed after i recorded- ill keep a better eye out in future videos! :)
Thanks for doing these videos. It's good to see how other songwriters do their stuff 👍
Do more song writing skills tips 🙏♾️♾️🙏
This may help me! I will test it out ! Thanks for the tips! Will see how it works out! Well explained! 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵
let me know how you do with it and if you have any questions!
@@meginthemiddle dear,. No one ever did " Power of Love" by Celine Dion,. Or " impossible Dream" by Tom Jones . UA-cam has a good karaoke version of it. Best version is Power of Love with a longer introduction!! Too many Beatles songs... Keep up the good work and WE hope more song writing skills with famous POP songs or HOW to be Creative 🎵🎶 🎵🎶!!
Je m'abonne 😊
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Thank you so much for this learned a lot. Please make more songwriting videos. I find it really hard to write a good chorus maybe something on this topic much love 💕
so good to hear RAF! :) and love this idea- I'll work on building a video all about how to nail the CHORUS :) keep an eye out in a few weeks for it-- got a few other videos lined up but will tackle this topic after those! thanks for the request!
love the tutorial❤
great to hear! glad you found is useful!
💯 🔥
😻 thank you!
Thank you
you're welcome! im glad you found this helpful!
I like your songs
thank you :)
U composed this songs I'm from Malaysia I like your songs
@@rasihd8447 yes! i did! and thank you!
Nice song
Thank you!
Lovely and inspiring ♡
<3 :) thank you! so glad to hear!
Hey Meg, Thank you so much for this priceless masterclass. I got to learn so much from this video. Your Videos are so helpful. I can't express my gratitude in words. I am learning so much from you. May God Bless you with everything you deserve and much love and happiness to you💜
I’m sooo glad to hear this! :) thank you for letting me know! There are many more lessons to come!! :)
@@meginthemiddle Thanks for your reply😁 Looking forward to your valuable lessons.
This deserves more attention ✨
So sweet thank you!!! :)
This is the BEST analysis and explanation for vowel modification I have come across so far. Insanely helpful, thank you.
Thanks so much
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Super helpful. Everyone on the tubes seems to want to teach a mini lesson, but not explain the concept.
Glad to hear that! :)
I’ve heard singers sing “eh” & it sounds very much like “eh,” like they’re trying to be cool or something. It sounds stupid.
I loved it so much.... thank you so much for doing this...will you please make a video of exercise for making voice better ? ...your voice is amazing... I'm your subscriber right away
Thank you Meg - the bit about tongue position I found particularly helpful!
Thanks for sharing your process. Great session with the makings of s lovely song. I have yet to write my own song but I really want to discover the tools to do it.
Love the happy look on your face as you sang. Just beautiful, gave me goose bumps on my arms. Ruth
Glad I came across this.. dope stuff.. good seeing someone else’s process
thanks for checking it out!!
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I really enjoyed listening to your creation... Subscribed
Amazing! Thanks for the sub! :)
Omg wait this is such a creative video! Loved the effort you put into this video girl!😘💕❤️
thank you so much :) it was a super fun one!