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How I (Almost) Won Ludwig's Song Contest

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE ON THIS SONG, WE MADE THE PLAYLIST!If you want to support an indie artist, you can buy the song on Bandcamp here: https://ryanbieber.bandcamp.com/track/tipping-point-a-song-for-ludwigFull song on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d66VaV0QsqoOr check me out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shredsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TEyc5npuIW553GHDty73BSong Written, Recorded and Produced by Ryan Bieber***Filmed by Alex Vasquez: https://www.instagram.com/alexvasqprodTIMESTAMPSINTRO - 00:00 THE VISION - 00:31J-POP - 01:20MELODY - 03:00BASS - 03:38GUITAR SOLO - 04:55EAR CANDY - 05:20BEAT SWITCHUP - 06:03BOYSS DROP - 07:18LUWIG REACTS! - 08:54FINAL THOUGHTS - 10:22

How To Analyze Music To Write Better Songs

Breaking down pop songs is a great way to improve your own songwriting. Today we're analyzing "Out of Oklahoma" by Lainey Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TsZH__etDAPre-save my upcoming album "Eventually It's Okay: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberAnd to stay up to date on socials, follow me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTimestamps:Intro - 00:00Rhyme Scheme - 01:03Internal Rhymes - 02:40Changing Structure - 03:34Theory Lesson - 03:54The Hook - 05:37Progressing the Song - 07:04Skip the Pre - 07:25The Breakdown - 08:06Ending Songs- 08:54Practice Analyzing - 09:25

How To Write and Produce A Folk/Americana Song

Today I'm giving tips on how to craft better lyrics and write in an Americana-style. We'll also delve into production techniques in this style as well :)Stream Faded Frontier and The Great Divide EP here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberOr Check Out The Music Video:Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:01 - Have a Theme01:29 What is Americana01:47 - Set the Scene02:52 - Photo Inspo03:47 - Fiction vs Real Life04:15 - Pre-Chorus05:03 - Use Your Senses05:49 - Literary Devices06:36 - Producing the Song07:22 - Guitar Tone08:42 - Slide Guitar09:20 - Ambient Noise10:04 - RecapStay Up To Date on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSubscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA?sub_confirmation=1

How To Make Indie Folk Like Bon Iver, Noah Kahan

Today we're making atmospheric indie folk, reminscent of songs like Homesick by Noah Kahan and Blame the Moon by Hazlett! Listen to "Flash Flood" here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberTo stay up to date on socials, follow me:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shredsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TEyc5npuIW553GHDty73B?si=YyiRdrjJTDuQZp0ewYm7WgTimestamps:Song Preview - 00:00Acoustic Guitar - 00:56Pedal Steel - 02:52Synths - 04:18Vocals - 06:14Drums - 08:46Electric Guitar - 09:58Song written by Ryan Bieber Produced by Ryan BieberMastered by Colin Costa-Walsh:

How To Produce Folk/Pop (Like Noah Kahan, Sierra Ferrell)

Today we delve into recording and producing 3-part harmonies and adding folk instrumentation to a standard pop tune."Santa Cruz" the first single off my upcoming EP "The Great Divide" is out now! Stream or buy here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberStay up to date on the tour + upcoming releasesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSubscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA?sub_confirmation=1Written by Ryan Bieber, Miguel Samuel and Bailey Mae GardenerPerformed by Ryan Bieber and Wolftrap https://www.instagram.com/wolftrapbandProduced by Ryan BieberMastered by Colin Costa Walsh https://www.instagram.com/costacmusic