Songwriting Tips for Beginner Guitar Players // Songwriting 101 // Nena Shelby

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  • @laujonas6666
    @laujonas6666 3 роки тому +111

    when you said: "we are storytellers, YOU are a storyteller" and pointed at the camera... girl I felt that

  • @singingwithbecca
    @singingwithbecca Рік тому +19

    As a 16yo I've been writing my own songs for a year now (have not played them for anyone tho) and it's honestly just such a great way to express yourself and sometimes even realize things you didn't know you felt before!! It's my fav thing to do :))

  • @feyzanurgunduz7474
    @feyzanurgunduz7474 3 роки тому +412

    I'm trying to sing randomly whatever comes to my mind but I start singing Taylor Swift songs 😭

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +67

      this happens to me to hahaha keep at it i promise you’ll grow out of it 😂💖

    • @ohmyjanah
      @ohmyjanah 3 роки тому +9

      HAHAHAHA RELATE MUCH

    • @snowyfox9496
      @snowyfox9496 3 роки тому +7

      SAME, fellow swiftie T_T

    • @sepertibintanggg
      @sepertibintanggg 3 роки тому

      😭😭😭😭

    • @hectortobias8840
      @hectortobias8840 3 роки тому

      i know im randomly asking but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account?
      I was stupid forgot my login password. I love any tips you can offer me.

  • @GiuliaMazzini
    @GiuliaMazzini 3 роки тому +113

    Nena is just giving us everything right now and I'm soooo here for it ✨
    All of us swifties that decided to pick up a guitar 'cause of Taylor's music (ahem, me at 23 during quarantine) now have this perfect corner on the internet with info and tutorial and tips, it's all I ever wanted 💖💖 thanks Nena!!! Love from Brazil 🇧🇷🌈

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +13

      aw thank you for watching, glad to help💜🤗

    • @MARI-nd1xv
      @MARI-nd1xv 3 роки тому +8

      HAHAHA! Swiftie here! Just also got a guitar after 2 years of begging my mom, AND I PLAY THE THING EVERYDAY 💖❤️
      THANK YOU SO MUCH

    • @MissAmericana-vn4ec
      @MissAmericana-vn4ec 9 місяців тому +1

      @@MARI-nd1xv same

  • @sexilostpeople1174
    @sexilostpeople1174 3 роки тому +33

    There is one thing. Just write. English is not my first language, i am Turkish and 17. I started to write song 4-5 years ago. I wrote Turkish until last year. And they are horrible. But i didn't give up. I just wrote all the time. I pushed and pushed every time. When i first started songwriting, i showed my friends that i wrote lyrics . They didn't like it. They said stop don't write. You are no talented anyway but i didn't give up. I wrote all the time. I wrote so badly until last year. Then i suddenly started to writing English lyrics. And now my lyrics are good. I write for artist now, weekend, Taylor, Harry, why don't we, Coldplay, maroon 5, camila cabello. I wanna be music producer and help people with my music in this cruel world. So just write, don't give up. No matter what who says, don't listen. Just write all the time. You are gonna make it ✌🏻🖤

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +6

      i love this!! yes hard work pays off, thank you for sharing 💓

    • @meryemsubay3027
      @meryemsubay3027 3 роки тому +1

      I am turkish too and I write songs since I was 11 in English, I'll be 15 in this august. And all I want to be is a singer/songwriter. I know it seems like an impossible dream but I'll try until the end. My friends also used to make fun of what I write and sing, but I really improved myself. Taylor Swift inspires me so much. And I hope you achieve your dream too. One day we will be remembered. 🙌

  • @andre13ts
    @andre13ts 3 роки тому +107

    Ok, but when are we getting the cheese song? Don't be shy, release it 💅✨

  • @lva5308
    @lva5308 3 роки тому +14

    I find that my favorite artists are the ones that inspires me the most, every song i have written was inspired by them and their music!

  • @SK-qi4qc
    @SK-qi4qc 3 роки тому +58

    I think I will be able to finish my First song! I have an idea but couldn't finish it!
    Thank you so much nena! 💖
    Love and good vibes to you!

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +12

      yay!! that’s so exciting!💓🤗

    • @SK-qi4qc
      @SK-qi4qc 3 роки тому +7

      @@NenaShelby yeah ! Thank you so much nena!

  • @chayanikarawat7740
    @chayanikarawat7740 3 роки тому +22

    I think now is the time I write one! All credit to you and our mama TAYLOR SWIFT! I didn't know what how and all but thankssssssss. So much love to you!

  • @wildwolf3149
    @wildwolf3149 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you soooooooo much,
    I’ve been looking for this!😊😊😊😊❤

  • @musicstar8268
    @musicstar8268 3 роки тому +14

    You know I'm Iranian but I love English and it's taken one year since I started to write songs English. But thank you so much for this video. It could help me to write a song just in 5 minutes and I really love it. And you teach Taylor's songs very well. I love you Nena. Hope I'll see you one day💞

  • @synetherieldelacruz9455
    @synetherieldelacruz9455 3 роки тому +40

    Your voice sounds like Lili Reinhart ❤

  • @sanjanav777
    @sanjanav777 3 роки тому +7

    The funny thing is, as I've been writing very intently for about two years, I somehow figured out most of these tips but the way you ordered the tips and the way you've explained it is absolutely wonderful and it helped me so much despite me knowing it.

  • @maddz2828
    @maddz2828 3 роки тому +7

    When you were talking about being a storyteller in songwriting and to start with sensory things and setting a scene, my mind immediately went to “the story starts when it was hot and it was summer and….”

  • @srqce9733
    @srqce9733 3 роки тому +3

    "oh, I feel that way do I?" this line is sooooo relatable. Thanks for the tips Nena! 😚💓

  • @kslskskakakkwnwmsmsndm
    @kslskskakakkwnwmsmsndm 3 роки тому +10

    I'm starting to write my first song ever! This video was so helpful, thank u so much💜

  • @kenyachaney4556
    @kenyachaney4556 3 роки тому +7

    My first song was about strawberries when I was like 8. Good to know I wasn't the only one writing about food lol. Great tips! :)

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +3

      inspiration comes from anywhere 😂

  • @melikagoodarzi6369
    @melikagoodarzi6369 3 роки тому +8

    Taylor was my inspiration for writing songs and your tips are actually what I'm doing 😂
    Thank you🙏🙏🙏
    💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @surfxer2442
    @surfxer2442 Рік тому +1

    you’re literally my inspiration for playing the guitar. thank you so much!!

  • @gm.8805
    @gm.8805 3 роки тому +6

    i’ve always loved writing songs, it’s been a hobby of mine for a long time, so this video’s really helpful :))

  • @archanasinha2327
    @archanasinha2327 3 роки тому +5

    You don't look like 23. You look so young. Well you are very talented. I love your guitar tutorials.

  • @madelynb12
    @madelynb12 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Nena for always hooking us up!! 🥰🤍

  • @jannahmaepiano1104
    @jannahmaepiano1104 3 роки тому +3

    Queen Nena Shelby radiates positivity and inspiration to us aspiring singer-songwriter. ❤

  • @harryswife4480
    @harryswife4480 3 роки тому +2

    Girl!! this came in the right moment haha, I have been following you since a few month but this is the first time i comment.
    My Keyboard stop working so i was like "HOW IM GONNA WRITE SONGS?" And i was so afraid to Pick up the guitar and start writing because I been playing guitar for like a month. So Thank U

  • @shubhrana10
    @shubhrana10 3 роки тому +8

    omg I'm just gonna finish writing my 5th song, it's just lyrically tho

  • @joshc1168
    @joshc1168 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve wrote songs without any instrument for months and now I’m learning guitar and can play out the melody’s for quite a few of them so I guess everyone’s process is different but I love this video nina. I’ve related to this video and found it very helpful

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +1

      that’s awesome! so glad i could help💓

    • @joshc1168
      @joshc1168 3 роки тому

      @@NenaShelby 💌💌

    • @joshc1168
      @joshc1168 3 роки тому +1

      @@NenaShelby apologies for the typo in your name :( sending you love and light 💌💌

  • @JoseVasquez-vm3sl
    @JoseVasquez-vm3sl 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks to you I'll be able to write songs before I grow up and it's too late❤

  • @cressidarodrick939
    @cressidarodrick939 4 місяці тому

    you are just soo sweet!! My entire family loves you sooo much!!

  • @nataliewalpole
    @nataliewalpole 3 роки тому +4

    Nena, these are the best tips and I am so glad I was scrolling through UA-cam videos and found this channel🥰🥰

  • @jmgajmga2465
    @jmgajmga2465 3 роки тому +2

    I'm a fan of yours now. You're so cool. That's great. Thanks to you. Ive got the inspiration to you. Im playing a guitar again. Wow!

  • @JeffSans
    @JeffSans Рік тому

    I agree, we draw inspirations from so many things

  • @Psycho_bat
    @Psycho_bat 3 роки тому +5

    u r so pretty and so nice!! thx for all the tips i really love your videos :3

  • @c-breezy307
    @c-breezy307 2 роки тому

    I just wrote a song about my wife’s and I wedding using your tips … still putting the finishing touches but I may post on here!

  • @amandaandersen5799
    @amandaandersen5799 3 роки тому +2

    Nena! You gave me the courage to start writing!! Thank you soo much. I have spent all day writing a song. I love all your tutorials (fellow swiftie) and your channel. I would loove more of this kind of video and maybe more technical guitar stuff

  • @Hellooutthewindow
    @Hellooutthewindow 3 роки тому +2

    I’m new to your channel but omgg Nena you’re the friend I wish I had!!! I love your videos💜💜

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +1

      welcome! let’s be friends💓

  • @ellybyeres7969
    @ellybyeres7969 3 роки тому

    omg!! even in just my poetry for school, i found i could really only write through the lense of another person?? now that i’m trying to write songs i just find myself going back to that but i just didn’t feel authentic or valid LMAO i’m very glad you brought that up because now i feel comfortable that it’s a good place to start. i LOVE your videos!!

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +2

      yes! experience is so important no matter where it comes from 🤗 thanks for watching 💓

  • @Steven-os9vj
    @Steven-os9vj 3 роки тому +1

    You're just awesome Like really really awesome please bring back the vlogs you're an inspiration nena!!!

  • @annalena7535
    @annalena7535 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you nena...you really inspired me to write my own songs ❤️

  • @selinonderr
    @selinonderr 3 роки тому +1

    I was literally waiting for this

  • @2koz
    @2koz 3 роки тому +1

    the biggest thing that helped me was taking just a single line from a song you like then build your own song from that

  • @kendalwelter5068
    @kendalwelter5068 2 роки тому +2

    My problem is finding chords for the actual song. so hard for me i can do everything else with a little effort but the song part i cant do. ( i play electric guitar )

  • @Sofia-my5ei
    @Sofia-my5ei 3 роки тому +1

    Can’t believe I actually started writing lyrics😍❤️

  • @karlitamorales1702
    @karlitamorales1702 3 роки тому +2

    OMG!!
    You've encouraged me a lot Nenaaa, thank youuu💕
    Now I know I can do it :)

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому +3

      yes you can!!👏👏❤️

  • @kathychance3676
    @kathychance3676 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. It's so sincere and helpful!

  • @urfavvarii
    @urfavvarii 3 роки тому +4

    Notice that there’s only 1 dislike. And i bet that one person probably got so excited because of the great tips that they had their phone upside down and so they thought that they clicked the like button 😃👍

  • @incibayram6226
    @incibayram6226 3 роки тому +1

    youre a creative person and that actually very good

  • @justannie4987
    @justannie4987 3 роки тому +4

    Yes tysm tysm I’m so excited YESssss ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @puneetdixit3020
    @puneetdixit3020 3 роки тому +3

    Omg I requested for this thanks😭😀😀😀

  • @yhanagonzales9173
    @yhanagonzales9173 3 роки тому

    i really love it whenever you're talking about song writing, please do vlogs like this more often

  • @Iamsylvie.30
    @Iamsylvie.30 3 роки тому

    I've been writing songs too since about ten years now! Loved thiss

  • @emilypearsonderviniks
    @emilypearsonderviniks 3 роки тому +1

    i absolutely adore your videos, they deserve so many views! also ur room is super cute!

  • @mirandaoakley3662
    @mirandaoakley3662 2 роки тому

    This was so interesting. I don’t write music as I’ve mentioned in comments but I do write blogs and I was an English major. I also am a motivational speaker about bringing people with and without disabilities together and I believe some of the best writing and speaking is when you are brought to that situation or able to feel that feeling.

  • @Kaibdvz
    @Kaibdvz 2 роки тому +1

    My dream is to be sa singer, songwriter,dancer, etc. I thought it was easy, like as easy as cutting a cake, but when I try it it was really hard and I just back out immediately and I said why are they so good. Thank you for your advice🥰

  • @isag.7478
    @isag.7478 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you nenaaaa 🤍

  • @jainsomya
    @jainsomya 3 роки тому

    really love how you welcome newcomers and welcome back your subscribers

  • @sakshimehta2413
    @sakshimehta2413 3 роки тому +1

    Hey nena☺️
    Thanks so much for this video
    can we get a video on intermidiate song writing tips
    Like when to use hammer on pull off
    In the last of verse use different chord then before
    Or when to build drama in a song
    And dynamics ,changing strumming pattern
    Please it would be awesome ☺️

  • @saybajada8599
    @saybajada8599 3 роки тому +2

    I badly want to write a song but i guess it wasn't for me anyways thank you for inspiring me nena I will still do writing songs anyway HAHAHA loveyou!

  • @sofiaathena3131
    @sofiaathena3131 3 роки тому

    aaaa thank you so much nena 😭🤍 i just know ure such a nice person!!! u’re also my fav youtuber 🤍

    • @NenaShelby
      @NenaShelby  3 роки тому

      aw thank you so much!🥰💓

  • @imavery346
    @imavery346 3 роки тому +1

    You should do a video rewriting my old songs

  • @backbeatben
    @backbeatben 3 роки тому +1

    you are a great teacher and great motivator! definitely going to start writing some stuff here, thanks!

  • @JoseVasquez-vm3sl
    @JoseVasquez-vm3sl 2 роки тому +1

    thank you for this ❤

  • @miaswiftie8697
    @miaswiftie8697 3 роки тому +1

    Yesss I really needed this video!!

  • @MutewetiTomokaMusic
    @MutewetiTomokaMusic 4 місяці тому +1

    Watching in 2024. I started writing my own original songs this year and uploading them to UA-cam but they barely reach +500 views. but I still continue writing better songs hopefully one day they get more views.

  • @steph250
    @steph250 3 роки тому +1

    Nena, this video was awesome!!! Thank you sm for the tips they are really helpful. I love the channel and you are truly an inspiration 😉💗

  • @damladeniz1568
    @damladeniz1568 3 роки тому

    I usually get inspiration when I'm at lesson😬 and only choice is to write it down in a weird way so that I can remember the melody in my mind😅

  • @asthasahu22
    @asthasahu22 3 роки тому

    6:07 ~ a Michael Scott quote hehe (yes I'm the Office fanatic)

  • @A5Productions
    @A5Productions 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the advice! I will try to come up with chords for my song lyrics

  • @lawrencemadariaga9782
    @lawrencemadariaga9782 2 роки тому

    This video truly gives me the ideas on how to write songs and I already made one for my crush...now the problem is that I realized that I'm not good at singing hahaha

  • @danniissantos
    @danniissantos 2 роки тому

    You have no idea how long have I searched for a video like this, also you explain things so beautifully 🥰

  • @Jimbowholivesinsoup
    @Jimbowholivesinsoup 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks , very nice ideas, motivation!

  • @urfavvarii
    @urfavvarii 3 роки тому

    YES! Thats it! Ur officially my favorite UA-camr 😎

  • @lucianab.2674
    @lucianab.2674 3 роки тому

    Yass I was waiting for this type of videos, thank you a lot i love u♥

  • @16Sarahxox
    @16Sarahxox 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this! I wrote my first song on guitar a few months ago and I wasn’t sure it was good, but your tips have helped me out!

  • @manya06
    @manya06 3 роки тому +3

    THANK YOUUUUU💛💛

  • @rosewooodabroo830
    @rosewooodabroo830 2 роки тому +1

    I have so many songs that are almost finished but like only in my head... I've got the whole lyrics and melody figured out, but I just can't find the right chords to actually play it :(

  • @crystalsobel8271
    @crystalsobel8271 3 роки тому

    Nena - you inspire me! Great to see how your channel has grown!

  • @pamelarenee8314
    @pamelarenee8314 3 роки тому

    Oh my gosh thank you for this! I've actually been trying to write songs but need some tips!

  • @srqce9733
    @srqce9733 3 роки тому +1

    You're literally the loving big sis I have on youtube. I love you!!! 😚❣

  • @danzelwang1019
    @danzelwang1019 3 роки тому +2

    This is amazing!Thanks a lot ❤️

  • @itz_rexeaaa1936
    @itz_rexeaaa1936 2 роки тому +1

    At like midnight last night a random bunch lyrics just popped into my head so I quickly wrote them down to get them out of my head then I realized, ''Hey- this isn't too bad-'' So I sent it to my friends and they all told me to write a song based off of it if I wanted to (I do) so I came up with some more lyrics, a chorus, all the fun stuff. Now I'm sitting here, guitar in hand trying to learn from an expert. Pray for me this goes well lol-

    • @juliana_nicole
      @juliana_nicole 2 роки тому

      I’m super late but now I’m curious how it went

    • @itz_rexeaaa1936
      @itz_rexeaaa1936 2 роки тому

      @@juliana_nicole Uh.... To be completely honest I didn't get far. I was also really busy at the time and forgot about the lyrics but now that I've seen this reply I might pick it back up again and try some more.

  • @ЕкатеринаБугаёва-к2у

    i love this video, THANK YOU 💖

  • @dainylelbinias69
    @dainylelbinias69 3 роки тому +1

    I don’t plan on writing songs but I’m gonna watch it anyway since it’s a video of Nena hahaha

  • @alexisidanan971
    @alexisidanan971 3 роки тому +3

    AHHHHHHHHH i was waiting for this 😢

  • @almaappelgren1038
    @almaappelgren1038 3 роки тому +1

    i have been writing for a few years and i've found i almost always start with either chords or a specific line or lyric, its very rarely a melody at first that comes later

  • @kaashvikamani1095
    @kaashvikamani1095 3 роки тому +1

    This is awesome thank you SO much❤️

  • @janasilvac_
    @janasilvac_ Рік тому

    Ahh amei as dicas sou brasileira e amo aprender a tocar as músicas da Taylor no seu canal ❤ pretendo aprender inglês porque ainda preciso da legenda para entender seus vídeos

  • @kateppp132
    @kateppp132 3 роки тому +2

    OMGGG THANK YOU!! 💗😁

  • @timergent
    @timergent 2 роки тому

    14:09 actually I started learning guitar to just make songs from my own poems, and there are a bunch of them. Still havent figured out a pattern of chords or strumming to fit any of them but there is time :D oh and your video of cheating bar chords is 🔥, i try them but still hate them at this point, so you were helpful in my journey :)

  • @masteryoung7392
    @masteryoung7392 3 роки тому

    Haha i am actually doing the same thing.. there are times a line pop out in my mind together with melody then rushing to get my phone cause im gonna record it i actually know im gonna forget it later👍

  • @Sofia-my5ei
    @Sofia-my5ei 3 роки тому +1

    Nena there’s literally no good tutorials for the song bored by Billie Eilish can you please post it I really want to learn that song and your tutorials are always the best
    all the ❤️

  • @alexavierz1333
    @alexavierz1333 3 роки тому

    Awww,I just learn so much from you tho,thank you so much,you're my best teacher🥰

  • @СветланаФомина-з7с

    Thank you❤️ Your tips are very useful. At least now I know where to start 😘

  • @oisantos
    @oisantos 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much sis. I really love this video

  • @lucianab.2674
    @lucianab.2674 3 роки тому

    Can I just say that I love your channel? because I do

  • @joelcruz5326
    @joelcruz5326 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @AmirHigher
    @AmirHigher 3 роки тому

    Very ear pleasing music! Keep I really like it!

  • @anthonybarber3872
    @anthonybarber3872 4 місяці тому

    F major is a bummer! I have to settle for Fmajor7..

  • @msantolx
    @msantolx 3 роки тому +1

    Big like from MEGAFIXE Studios, subscribed!!!

  • @mxgickm
    @mxgickm Рік тому

    This is really great!

  • @darlenecasero3083
    @darlenecasero3083 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks nena❤