Songwriting, ep 1: How to Turn Your Ideas Into Songs

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  • @nikodelrey
    @nikodelrey 2 роки тому +2787

    I heard someone say that if a song comes to you when you are sleeping, you have to get up and write it down. Otherwise it goes to Bob Dylan.

    • @pascalauzias5636
      @pascalauzias5636 2 роки тому +80

      Sometimes I hear a good song when I'm sleeping, but when I wake up it's not so good... 😁

    • @papans147
      @papans147 2 роки тому +13

      HAHAHAH love it

    • @alphanumeric1529
      @alphanumeric1529 2 роки тому +18

      That's part of his deal with you know who, right?

    • @fujifurqan5316
      @fujifurqan5316 2 роки тому

      Yeah it really does.

    • @darwinsaye
      @darwinsaye 2 роки тому +24

      When I was in my highly creative 20s, I always kept a notebook and pen on my nightstand an arms length away while I slept. I’d wake up several times through the night to jot down things or sometimes even right complete pieces. One other benefit of this, in my experience, is that you have more unhindered creativity when you are half asleep.

  • @OriginalReact
    @OriginalReact 2 роки тому +617

    Don't doubt your ideas either. So much of art and especially music is not just making something. But being willing to take what you've created and expanding on it, or sharing it. Alot of greatness can be lost to thoughts of "It's just not cool or unique enough"

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +28

      100 percent!

    • @InceyWincey
      @InceyWincey Рік тому +35

      This is why people think that alcohol and other mind bending substances are good for creativity. They aren’t. They are good for lowering your inhibitions so that you actually make something without doubting yourself. By the time you sober up it’s too late, you’ve written a song.
      You could almost certainly have written something better sober, but you wouldn’t because you doubted yourself too much.

    • @iambencollins
      @iambencollins Рік тому +15

      John Mayer talks about this! He has said, its way cooler and less cowardly to say "that didn't work" rather than "that won't work".

    • @brookemcquiggan6781
      @brookemcquiggan6781 Рік тому +4

      I doubt myself too much ..ugh my downfall .

    • @ineedstuff8286
      @ineedstuff8286 6 місяців тому +1

      spending years overcoming that one🥶

  • @originalsongwriters
    @originalsongwriters Рік тому +286

    In a world of hyperactive fake UA-camrs it is so freshing to see you calmly and effectively dropping absolute knowledge bombs, thankyou

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  Рік тому +17

      I have no illusions of grandeur! I'm just a guitar teacher with some cameras that got lucky with the algorithm!

    • @originalsongwriters
      @originalsongwriters Рік тому +9

      @@EricHaugenGuitar lucky with the algoithm maybe but you are selling yourself short a fair bit there my friend, you are an excellent teacher with a fantastic style .

  • @samwisegrangee
    @samwisegrangee 2 роки тому +274

    That last idea-"All your ideas that you came up with with probably work because they all came from you" (paraphrased) means a lot to me. I have so many voice memos and fragments of ideas and I've been struggling to figure out how they can all be fleshed out. But it helps to remember that they came out of my flesh and my life, so they were already fleshed out. If I was able to live a life that gave rise to the various ideas, there's evidence that there's a way to hold them closer together. Thanks, Eric.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +19

      Yeah! If we tweak the keys and groove a bit any idea can work with any other idea!

    • @juliabryan8083
      @juliabryan8083 4 місяці тому

      "But it helps to remember that they came out of my flesh and my life, so they were already fleshed out."
      🤔🥹beautifully said my friend.

  • @juliabryan8083
    @juliabryan8083 4 місяці тому +12

    Listening to you talk about songwriting and messing around with different sounds is similar to watching Bob Ross paint a masterpiece. I'm completely relaxed and inspired, and the world seems a bit brighter.

  • @sporkfindus4777
    @sporkfindus4777 2 роки тому +305

    Thank you. This is verging on a Bob Ross level of comfortable, welcoming teaching. I have come up with masses of gorgeous, sparkling nuggets of ideas that I've either forgotten, committed to memory or recorded on my phone. I do a lot of planning how to write music when I'm in the shower, but haven't just applied myself to get down to it. I'm sure your video will help me ease my fragments together. Jumping straight into the substantive content rather than starting with some long-winded (like this comment) introduction was spot-on!

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +25

      Oh yeah that's the NJ in me!
      I play a little bit of something nice so viewers can trust that I am knowledgeable, and then I get right to the point!

    • @thetanman2233
      @thetanman2233 Рік тому +1

      @@EricHaugenGuitar NJ here too, earns you my sub lol

    • @ok.sinesm
      @ok.sinesm Рік тому

      king comment

  • @jpalberthoward9
    @jpalberthoward9 2 роки тому +72

    I was doing the same exact thing you're doing and the stray bits and pieces were fitting together fairly well, but there was one spot where I was stuck, trying to find a little connecting riff between two sections.
    There was a big Grackle up in the tree outside, and he was giving his morning concert like he does every day. (He stops by for water, and I give him fruit and nuts, and he's my buddy). I noticed after a minute or two, that he was singing in the key of A, same as my song. I stayed quiet for a minute, and he sang this weird little whole tone scale. I copied it on the guitar, and it was a perfect transition between the sections that I was trying to fit together.
    Now I feel a moral obligation to give this bird co-writing credits and compensate him with some extra goodies like maybe some cashews.
    If you have any of these Grackles where you live, stop and listen to them for a minute or two.They often sound like Ornette Coleman or John Coltrane or sometimes Devo.
    Moral of the story: Inspiration can come from places you'd never expect, like pots and pans hitting the floor, or the wheel falling off of a truck, or a Grackle in the tree.

    • @Jamie-js3qw
      @Jamie-js3qw Рік тому +2

      which was also said by BB King funnily enough

    • @jpalberthoward9
      @jpalberthoward9 Рік тому +1

      @@Jamie-js3qw I live for this kind of weird stuff. It's what makes life interesting, and provides material for great stories.

    • @kochaos6129
      @kochaos6129 Рік тому +1

      right on sometimes i'll end up with random street sounds in my demo tapes that fit so well i can't imagine the songs without them..

  • @Thecaptain1898
    @Thecaptain1898 Рік тому +12

    The hardest part is when you hit record, my fingers turn into spaghetti noodles and my brain turns into a meat ball! Playing consistently and cleanly is near impossible!
    This is a great video! Very straight forward!

  • @alloalla-music
    @alloalla-music 6 місяців тому +2

    ok, this was far more useful than those odd songwriting classes where they talk of nothing but being brave and embracing your creativity or other vague stuff

  • @StayHomeEatGreat
    @StayHomeEatGreat 2 роки тому +50

    Great video. As a musician for over 30 years, songwriting is so intriguing. I love hearing how other people get the wheels turning.

  • @Lennyroddy2332
    @Lennyroddy2332 2 роки тому +11

    Eric has both educated me on music theory with my upmost attention, as well as helped lul me to sleep with his soothing voice and playing in the background. Love it as always.

  • @djw8133
    @djw8133 2 роки тому +9

    I think I've learned more in the last few minutes than I have the last 30 years of guitar playing!

  • @rossthemusicandguitarteacher
    @rossthemusicandguitarteacher Рік тому +2

    The very first tip itself is perfect.

  • @oliviermahe4493
    @oliviermahe4493 2 роки тому +25

    Perfect timing: I just finished my work week and a new Eric video lands at this very moment. There's no better way to start the weekend. As usual, great lesson !

    • @vdub1959
      @vdub1959 2 роки тому +2

      Eric's Friday at noon EDT videos are always the highlight of my week! And I'm retired!! :-)

  • @MatthewCastro
    @MatthewCastro 2 роки тому +20

    Songwriting is definitely a magical process. When all the things flow just right, wow

  • @samcartermusic
    @samcartermusic 2 роки тому +5

    9:15. For a different transition with the same progressions you could treat the B, A, E as I, bVII, IV in B (mixolydian) and shift it down a tone to A mix: A, G, D. Gsus back to A minor works nicely too. I enjoy your videos Eric, keep up the great work!

  • @reneebear3641
    @reneebear3641 7 місяців тому +2

    Watching this on my break during a bad day at work n feeling musical. Thanks so much. ❤️

  • @Winterfell1066
    @Winterfell1066 2 роки тому +2

    Such a Perfect Day. I'm glad I spent it with you. It's such a perfect day, you keep me hanging on.

  • @manuelhenkel7886
    @manuelhenkel7886 Рік тому +3

    You are not only good but very authentic, thats rare these days, keep it up ❤
    Much love from germany

  • @PoetryFilms
    @PoetryFilms 2 роки тому +4

    Love the relaxed, no-nonsense style. But that guitar tone: wow! Subscribed

  • @rishpanjeet7479
    @rishpanjeet7479 2 роки тому +2

    You are a most chill man you chill I like

  • @thebruckners
    @thebruckners 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoy the trem bouncing back and forth between my L and R headphones.

  • @callancutcliffe8494
    @callancutcliffe8494 2 роки тому +8

    Perfect day IS a perfect composition - Thank you Eric for always making theory more tangible & digestible - I've always loved the simplicity of the song, , but some times it can be tempting to pedestal compositions you love - thank you for succinctly demonstrating how it is possible to tastefully assimilate or ingrain cherished compositions through a blend of strong foundational theory as well as creativity.

  • @jreubens1
    @jreubens1 2 роки тому +6

    This is a good video. You're getting right to the point. good music and good lighting right off the bat. no annoying preamble.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks Jesse!
      I run no ads, and always try to get right to the point!

  • @daveystrange
    @daveystrange 2 роки тому +2

    Great advice: any time you come up with something that piques your interest record it immediately. Otherwise you will forget it.

  • @mattburnett7153
    @mattburnett7153 2 роки тому +1

    Dudes the Bob Ross of teaching guitar. I could meditate to this. That's not a bad idea.

  • @zingleraster9124
    @zingleraster9124 2 роки тому +1

    The more I see it the more I love that ‘66 Mustang. Beautiful guitar. I’d love a lefty version!!!

  • @jrpipik
    @jrpipik 2 роки тому +22

    You've got your phone with you every living moment of the day. When you come up with an interesting lick or progression or melody or phrase, make a quick video. Sort 'em out later. But be sure to sort 'em out -- don't let them die on your phone!

  • @creedwooden9728
    @creedwooden9728 2 роки тому +78

    Never be afraid to let your song jump between time signatures.

    • @oggabob
      @oggabob Рік тому +12

      Indeed, I actually quite liked the change in his chorus when it went from 6/8 to 4/4

    • @edunogues23
      @edunogues23 Рік тому +7

      Yes man! So many people are afraid of changing time signatures and tempos for some reason!

    • @samiirai
      @samiirai 7 місяців тому +1

      @@edunogues23 It's because the first time you try it will fuck up your whole project.
      Now I know how to avoid this, but the trauma still real.

    • @joriankell1983
      @joriankell1983 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@samiiraidrama queen

    • @samiirai
      @samiirai 4 місяці тому +1

      @@joriankell1983 king*

  • @Productboi
    @Productboi 4 місяці тому

    Ah man, your general demeanour is so comforting, really enjoyed this video, you're like the human version of lo-fi hip-hop.

  • @AdityaSharma-hi3zm
    @AdityaSharma-hi3zm Рік тому +5

    im so glad i found your channel. im always trying to improve my songwriting and im going to binge your songwriting and music theory playlists

  • @RobinMacGregor
    @RobinMacGregor 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this. I'm a songwriter in the Scottish Highlands. Really interesting to watch. 👏

  • @thomasachambers7318
    @thomasachambers7318 День тому

    Really helpful 😊 as well as cool example!

  • @natearchuleta2003
    @natearchuleta2003 6 місяців тому

    You are one of my all time favorite guitar figures. Up there with Lee, Pete, Marty, and others.

  • @Jonathan-py9xr
    @Jonathan-py9xr 10 місяців тому +1

    Basic stuff presented very well … good video

  • @celsoch
    @celsoch 2 роки тому +1

    2:39 those are also the chords for Avant Gardner by Courtney Barnett i think

  • @shameisthename1
    @shameisthename1 2 роки тому +1

    You are getting better and better

  • @LiveToPlayGuitar
    @LiveToPlayGuitar 2 роки тому +1

    All I can say is “May I have another Good Sir!”…love your work and all you do to help make us better musicians…now about writing that bridge…
    🎸🔊🎶🤘✌️♥️🤟

  • @mudflapking
    @mudflapking 2 роки тому +1

    You're such a nerd and i mean that in the best way possible!!! Dig everything you do man!

  • @gshep42
    @gshep42 2 роки тому +1

    I love how you point out things that I am aware of (like, just swap the key) but, somehow someone saying "its okay, just do that" more or less... is encouraging! I agree with the Bob Ross style, very cool. Thank you for your videos, Eric!

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Yeah! There’s no ONE WAY to do art - the ends justify the means!

  • @frankzelazko
    @frankzelazko 2 роки тому +2

    I needed this sort of advice. Cheers

  • @nickkrueger5088
    @nickkrueger5088 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are wonderful

  • @gwlee7
    @gwlee7 2 роки тому +1

    Love the Mike Naismith look even though it's 8 thousand degrees outside. You already know that I like using your video lessons re: theory as a template for my songwriting practice. This is just icing on the cake.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Yeah - this is how we do it! All those little rifflets and chord loops - they can work together to become complete!

  • @blackfeather7686
    @blackfeather7686 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent lesson Eric. Discussing songwriting and using ideas like this rarely gets shown so you've hit gold there. cheers.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Thanks!
      This is a subject near and dear to me - songs and ideas. That's the coolest stuff!

  • @trioguitar
    @trioguitar 2 роки тому +1

    You ended up writing a good song! I always think: start with absolutely anything, i.e. steal, and if you plonk enough changes, say, key change, time signature, tempo, add and subtract a few notes - you've written your own song, be it good, bad or indifferent. You are absolutely spot on that our brain fights that E to E progression in the changeover. Mulling it over in my mind, a one bar transition working it's way up to that high G#, as in: dum dum dum DUM DUM DUM (new part) would work a treat. Bingo - it's your song!

  • @samuelabela7685
    @samuelabela7685 2 роки тому +1

    Needed this, and will need this again whenever i'm manic. Sometimes i'm a riff idea machine, but i can't really ever form them to complete songs, let alone, chasing my dream to write an epic.
    The takeaway i got is, use arithmetic to join time signatures together, and use some harmonic theory to modulate or adapt the ideas in question.

  • @cmenacez8748
    @cmenacez8748 Рік тому

    Very useful stuff, I’ve had “great” ideas my whole life and they always end up just a piece of a song that I can’t turn into a full piece of music. Been working on changing that lately and this is a huge help!

  • @capitaldharma
    @capitaldharma 2 роки тому +5

    I think I need to learn more songs so I have more ideas when I'm trying to write something. I look forward to more videos about how to write songs.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +3

      Yes! That’s that whole analysis/creativity thing - we learn songs, think about them, and then blammo we make new stuff

  • @cheribarkman1784
    @cheribarkman1784 Рік тому

    I like your thinking out loud style of teaching.

  • @SG13232
    @SG13232 2 роки тому +1

    I still think you’re the best guitar channel on UA-cam. Thanks for all the great info man

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks my duders - next in this series: "How long are you staying on chords?"
      Such a simple and important thing!

  • @jonathancohen2029
    @jonathancohen2029 6 місяців тому

    There are some really good teachers online. I think you are def super high up there near the peak. Such good lessons. Thank you!

  • @ar3308
    @ar3308 2 роки тому +1

    That is some damn soothing splicing, relaxing music theory... You're onto a winner!

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Thanks my duders - next in this series: "How long are you staying on chords?"
      Such a simple and important thing!

  • @firebird4726
    @firebird4726 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge/expertise. But i definitely just liked this video because of how funny, down to earth and humble you were regarding your social media sites. 😆 love it

  • @luke_Citino
    @luke_Citino 2 роки тому +1

    Bro after seeing this video, I've been coming up with musical ideas like a mad man, this video is what I've been needing. Thanks Eric

  • @capnjames
    @capnjames Рік тому +1

    How did you know I would be watching this on a Friday?

  • @rebeccapeltzer1222
    @rebeccapeltzer1222 9 місяців тому

    I'm so happy that I discoverded your channel !!

  • @TomMarvan
    @TomMarvan Рік тому

    2:38 You’re So Far Away… an 80’s soft rock hit :)

  • @valentim.mp4
    @valentim.mp4 4 місяці тому

    half way through the video and i am thinkin "what an amazing looking and sounding guitar ...

  • @matheusfcolombelli
    @matheusfcolombelli 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @barrieglenn8353
    @barrieglenn8353 2 роки тому +1

    Some great ideas there. Brilliant

  • @tmcl7844
    @tmcl7844 Місяць тому

    great illustration

  • @macsarcule
    @macsarcule 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Eric!

  • @andreastolpe
    @andreastolpe 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for all your do, Eric. It's great to see your process for building a song. I have learned so much from your content here, and your guitar instruction and approach to creating. Many good vibes sent your way!

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      You're the expert not me!
      I wish I had the opportunity to study with you at Berklee - I love your teachings!

  • @orderknot1875
    @orderknot1875 8 місяців тому

    I know I'm late to the party, but thank you so much for this video, it made some things click in my mind for writing that other videos couldn't, I love your chill vibe, keep up the great work man!

  • @ELMENDORFX
    @ELMENDORFX Рік тому

    Thank you. Peas, Love and Las Vegas

  • @MSavageEsq
    @MSavageEsq Рік тому +1

    You are a legend. Love your work.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  Рік тому

      Dude thanks so much for your donation - it is much appreciated!

  • @terrorbirds9835
    @terrorbirds9835 2 роки тому +5

    Sister golden hair is a surprisingly gripping song. ⭐️

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +1

      Oh hell yeah I could defend it's melody and structure all day it's excellent!

    • @terrorbirds9835
      @terrorbirds9835 2 роки тому +1

      @@EricHaugenGuitar hey don’t be afraid to defend the words, man! 🤣 It’s got an offhand delivery about a heavy and interesting situation. I feel drawn in as much by the story as the music - both have much to recommend them.

  • @jamiemacdonald7870
    @jamiemacdonald7870 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant. Found a riff on my new to me Fender mandocaster last night, and thought that I was the only person who wrote by “faffing and noodling” (and that’s not intended to be a term of derision)

  • @CynicalNuggit
    @CynicalNuggit 2 роки тому +1

    sir, I really appreciate you. I think this may have been something I needed to see. Thank you for the inspiration. one of my good friends told me to record every time i practice.. and you basically said the same thing.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Yeah! Any little idea that intrigues us - grab it before it gets away!

  • @beanburrito2775
    @beanburrito2775 Рік тому

    I’m starting to get it!

  • @XRoads1000
    @XRoads1000 2 роки тому +1

    A little heady for me to understand completely but your insight on capturing inspiration is spot on. It is there for the taking... if you are receptive to it. Thanks again for the quality content Eric!

  • @bowater1967
    @bowater1967 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent. Glad i found you!

  • @johnlind5819
    @johnlind5819 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video Eric. As an acoustic guitarist, I find myself skipping videos with electric guitars just due to time availability. I am so glad I stopped at your video today! I also love your self description as a creativity cheerleader. The worlds needs more cheerleaders right now! I'm inspired to do something creative tonight.
    Thanks, John
    Gig Harbor, WA

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Thanks John!
      You'd be surprised - I actually play way more acoustic than electric, it's just easier to record with electric guitars :-)

  • @ronnieolivermusic
    @ronnieolivermusic Рік тому +1

    Going from 6/8 to 4/4 is kinda a cool vibe tho. Love these videos! :)

  • @reliablebow
    @reliablebow 2 роки тому +1

    Always a pleasure Eric….merci🎶✨💫

  • @anejo333
    @anejo333 2 роки тому +1

    Love anything to do with songwriting. Thank you so much for the help

  • @kashinewell6239
    @kashinewell6239 Рік тому

    Thanks! This helps a lot. What i usually do is jam in a key or chord progression and keep playing then take the best riffs/versions and use them to start the next session. After a few sessions or many i have a bunch of different parts with different feel all around the same general key and idea and its easy to put them together by feel if you dont over think it and just let the music come out naturally. By the time im ready to record lead layers over top, Ive freely jammed with those chords long enough to know all the different things it makes me feel and where they are on the guitar... so the lead track is one take and says exactly what i feel. Going to try combining major and minor chord progressions like in the video, thats cool!

  • @musicproductionvideos5019
    @musicproductionvideos5019 2 роки тому +9

    I love simple chords (songs) that have maybe one twist or chord/movement that makes it stand out but it's harder find new ways. The Beatles seemed to have this mastered. One of the most used would be throwing in a b7 chord for a moment... or a minor iv..... right before the chorus. How about a video showing some other cool ways to embellish things? Thanks for the great videos!

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +1

      Ep22 of my music theory series talks about that technique - surprise chords!
      And yeah, it always goes back to the Beatles!

  • @maciekomis
    @maciekomis Рік тому

    i enjoyed the vibe of this video

  • @SimonBrileyMusic
    @SimonBrileyMusic 2 роки тому +1

    this is some interesting advice and funny how creativity does flow and out

  • @scottallen9556
    @scottallen9556 2 роки тому +4

    Really fantastic and valuable advice here as usual Eric. You definitely just enabled my mind to connect some otherwise disconnected ideas. You are a treasure my man. 🎶🍕❤️

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah - it’s a big lightbulb moment when you realize ANYTHING you’ve created can help finish anything else you’ve created!

  • @thebigfootking
    @thebigfootking 2 роки тому +1

    I'm one minute 10 seconds into your video, and I already just love your vibe. Just dropping a comment to say so!

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Thanks George! I try to keep it real. Aaaand chill.

  • @fedea5777
    @fedea5777 2 роки тому +1

    That's exactly what I was expecting from Eric's knowledge database. Yeah!

  • @jordon7999
    @jordon7999 8 місяців тому

    So stoked to have found your channel. Can't wait to check out more. Thanks, man!

  • @TH-pq3ly
    @TH-pq3ly Рік тому

    Cool to see a Silvertone 1484 in the wild. I love the way this amp sounds.

  • @eliassconstructionco.murci1681
    @eliassconstructionco.murci1681 4 місяці тому

    you have great talen as musician!!!

  • @Gernansky
    @Gernansky 7 місяців тому

    You are awesome. What I've been looking for. Have so many cool riffs saved. Written a few good songs - but really have no idea what I'm doing. Feel like it's all by ear and luck.
    Guitar player for decades. But want to know how to move forward with ideas more efficiently.
    TY !

  • @joshuajaimes121
    @joshuajaimes121 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome tutorial man! Thank you!

  • @mahdinabate245
    @mahdinabate245 2 роки тому +1

    Much respect Eric! Thank you!

  • @nadavcohen7197
    @nadavcohen7197 2 роки тому +1

    First time seeing you, very fascinating, thanks!

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic9175 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Eric! 🙏
    Be good to you ✌🍕

  • @kalvino67
    @kalvino67 2 роки тому +2

    I just discovered your channel. Great lessons! I like the hues in your house as well. Very soothing!

  • @eggyboi1217
    @eggyboi1217 2 роки тому +1

    This video has been incredibly helpful to me, thank you!

  • @InsolentMusicalPeasant
    @InsolentMusicalPeasant 2 роки тому +1

    I would love more of these. Always wanted to write a song.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Do it! Store all those ideas away and then see how to connect them!

  • @ericagner6420
    @ericagner6420 2 роки тому +1

    I spend a lot of my time trying to write songs, so hope this series goes on for a bit.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому +2

      Oh yeah I’ve got thoughts! Cadences, contrast, forms, balance, etc

  • @collisw8302
    @collisw8302 Рік тому

    You're a great teacher, I come back to these videos for inspo all the time. Thank you!

  • @JohnBrown-z2u
    @JohnBrown-z2u 2 роки тому +2

    I started using a Helix for playing at home, and I think what I need to do is include a looper on every preset I make, just automatically. I'll start fooling around with that thing and come up with a sound that inspires me, then maybe I come up with something cool, but then I don't have a looper pedal anymore (it was getting crowded down there) to record it and I end up forgetting it.
    A good thing about collaboration is that sometimes your bandmates might hear some connection that you missed. You'll all be messing around, and somebody will say "right after this part, play that thing you were playing the other day" and there ya go.
    I'd like to see some more videos on songwriting.
    Thanks and I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  2 роки тому

      Yeah! I gotta bring on some of my collaborators and talk about how we put stuff together! It’s like you said, we can hear potential in our friends songs that they don’t!

  • @conorquinn4779
    @conorquinn4779 2 роки тому +1

    This is really helpful, thanks

  • @broncoxy
    @broncoxy 2 роки тому +1

    Not only was this a very interesting approach that made me think and will probably help me later on (as I'm in the exact position, tons of ideas, but no full songs), it also was really relaxing and entertaining to watch; your way of explaining things, doing things, I just really, really enjoyed it and will have a look at your other videos.
    Great job and thanks a lot!

  • @grbguitar11
    @grbguitar11 2 роки тому

    Very cool. Thankyou.