Q: i've no idea how to start transcribing a song... should i just first heard the melody... and then the chords..? did you just use your ear and nothing else? it seems so intimidating...
A: just chart one element for now. whichever element you think you haven't mastered. if you haven't mastered rhythm, i recommend figuring that out first. just chart of the rhythm of the melody to every song you know, nothing else. if that's already a breeze for you then chart out the melody with notes. if that's already a breeze for you then chart out just the chords. if all these things are no problem, then chart out just the lyrics. if all these things are a breeze for you then get lost in the jungle for a few days and then when you come back start writing your own songs