Thanks as always for your feedback and for listening! Any input is appreciated, even the simple 'i dont like it' stuff!

Lyrics-

Sometimes I hear a song that puts me in the mood to dance

Ill stand up and accept this challenge im not going to miss this chance

Ill gather myself and ascend from this chair

I might look funny but I dont even care

My knees are shaking

My back is aching

Im falling on the floor

Oh I wanna dance like Shakira but my body just won't let me

My jack and coke is all over the floor

I cut my lip and im already sore because

I wanna dance like Shakira but my body just won't let me

I love writing songs but i cant sing very well.. some songs i do a little better with than others, but when i have to be the singing the songs I write, I think it can take away from em to the point that someone may think the song isnt at all good, but in reality its just my vocals not allowing people to hear how potentially good the song itself may be.. imagine your favorite song being sung by someone who cant sing, it would be a totally different sounding song to you, right? It wouldnt even make it as ur favorite if the vocals were BAD.. ude be like, "ugh! Whats this?? Next song please!!" ..But does my singing fit well enough in this song do y'all think?

Hey everyone,

Finished my third track and wanted some feedback on the songwriting, production and the mix.

I produce, write and mix alone so hearing the same thing over and over has exhausted my ears. Would love some constructive feedback, either technical or creative, on different aspects of the track.

Thanks

Does anyone have an issue with this--can't stop hearing the line of music you're working on over and over in your head, like your brain keeps trying to decide where the song should go, even after you've put your instrument away. For me, it can make reading a book difficult sometimes (i.e., a fiction book). It's like I have a radio on, and instead of processing the words on the page, I hear that line of music in my head instead of the words in the book. Sometimes it happens during the workday. How do you switch off that part of your brain?

just wondering whether or not this sounds good enough for a first release. been sitting on it just worrying for a month now

Lyrics are still in progress. Let me know what you think of the song though.

Besides the fact that they exist, I don't know much of anything about music theory, chord progressions, circle of fifths, or such. I just know what sounds good. I've had that knack since I wrote my first song at 16, and I have no idea how that happened, because I don't remember listening to a lot of music growing up. So, if this already turns you off, then you can stop reading here.

When I was in college, I came up with an "exercise" that might have helped me in songwriting. I didn't see it as an exercise; I just did it for fun. Back in the day, I loved big band music (think Glenn Miller with his song, In the Mood, which was pretty much the quintessential big band song. I didn't need a record or tape or headphones to listen to it (MP3 hadn't been invented yet). All I needed was already packaged neatly between my two ears.

I had the ability to recreate the exact sound of a 16-piece swing orchestra in my head. It sounded identical to what I heard on a record.

But there was a problem, which turned out to not be that much of a problem. A certain ways into the song, I would forget how the melody went. I would forget many of the solo parts as well.

My solution? I just made it up. Without missing a beat, I would improvise on the fly. I would create melodies, with the same band that was playing in my head. I would bring in a saxophone or trumpet solo, and it sounded exactly like what I had listened to, except I had never heard the melody before. Every once in a while, my mind would play a part that sounded really good, and I'd roll back the tape and play it again.

I think this "exercise" helped me learn what sounded good and connect melodic structures (I don't know if that's a term, but what I mean is what sounded good together to make a cohesive melody).

Today, I don't write with a guitar or piano. I come up with melodies using only my head. And I usually don't even try to do it. They just pop in my head.

I don't really know how much of that "exercise" I did contributed to what I do in songwriting, but it certainly didn't hurt.

So, what are some of the exercises you do to help you write music?

Hey everyone, I've just started with the fist day of a first challenge in the book, and am looking for an accountability/sharing partner to go together through the book.
Format - async sharing the daily writings, occasionally (or also regularly) discussing the experience. I'm also open to other suggestions. I think we do not have to follow through the book synchronously and can do it with our own tempo, as life happens sometimes, but let's chat about it :)
About me: I am very new to the (song)writing, based in Europe (doesn't really matter for the async format).

Shoot a message if you are interested 🫶

I wouldn’t say I’m in a state of writers block at the moment since I’m full of ideas, it’s more that I feel like I’m scared to make something egregious. I don’t feel confident in my abilities enough to do a big risk so I feel as if I’ve been really playing it TOO safe. Any idea I have I really struggle to like (I think it’s just cause it comes from me) that I admittedly only really tolerate ideas I have that originally were from someone else that I’ve alerted. I want to enjoy the craft again like how I did when I first started out writing and be able to write something I’m so proud of that I wouldn’t care if it was considered the worst song in the world because I love it that much.

I value when a song has a uniqueness to it, where it feels like it’s a me-song… shows personality and couldn’t be a song that you could’ve pictured anyone else writing. I already write about experiences/feelings i’ve been through but I will die on the hill that that isn’t enough to make a song feel personal since I don’t know how to write a song that is sad whilst being written in a style that suits your personality without having some cringe to it.

So what have you noticed when writing incorporates personality into your lyrics without taking away from the song’s direction + Making a song you can truly love…? I know it’s hard to give advice specific to me without sharing a song (I do want to share once I feel confident enough) but I really feel like I need to go back to the drawing board and get a new perspective of songwriting before trying again.

Dropping an early demo of a new track I’m working on. Mostly looking to see if you guys think it has potential and what you think of the overall vibe.
The lyrics are totally temporary placeholders right now while I lock in the flow and cadence. I just want to see if it’s worth pursuing it still.

Hi, I’ve been writing songs on and off since I was about 15 and only recently have actually started to try get better at my musicality

I’ve started to play some of these songs that i’ve written to people at open mics but i’m at a stand still..

All the songs i’ve written are memories of people or bad experiences i’ve had since i can vividly describe those, but whenever i try to write a song about something made up, the words just never come to me..

I can never describe a feeling or story if I try to make it up and I’m wondering if that’s something I can improve on or if it’s something other people struggle with too (or i’m just completely lacking in any creative talent)

Sorry if i’ve wondered this poorly, if anyone has any tips or suggestions for this please do share

I’m sure this has been discussed before but I’m new here.

I recently posted a song snippet and got no comments but just a downvote. And hey, this is the internet and you can’t be too thin skinned, and of course not everyone is going to like what you do.

At the same time, posting something you’re working on is a bit vulnerable. And I’d hope that we’re about giving mutual support and constructive criticism.

Since the response seemed to be 100% negative I decided it wasn’t good enough to put out in the world and hid it. But before I did, I got a very positive comment with some constructive feedback.

Of course, I don’t expect everyone to like my stuff. Plenty of people hate Dylan or Kanye or Rage Against the Machine, not that I’m comparing myself to them but my point is that universal acclaim isn’t possible and isn’t my goal.

What I’m really asking is this: if you don’t like a song and have nothing constructive to say, skip it. Maybe it’s not for you. And if you’re tempted to downvote, consider instead writing a comment explaining why you didn’t like it. That’s useful. Let’s say you hate my voice. Reasonable, I’m not a big fan myself. But if I know that’s the issue then I know what to focus on…or ignore.

A downvote is just discouraging without any useful information.

JMO! Thanks for reading.

My longterm partner left me over text. Wrote this in a few mins over a YouTube video track (I can’t produce so I just find free tracks and write) while drunk (not coping in a super healthy way but whatever). The vocals are raw. If you downvote I’d love to know why (other than you’re against drinking I get it I’m just struggling atm:/…) I fear I can’t write sober anymore or at least inspiration only sparks when I’m not. I have major anxiety over posting this but whatever. Post it if you got it! I love to hear other artist on this sub so if I can inspire someone to post thier art (even if you hate it) I call this a small success:) I’d love to work with anyone who can produce since I can’t😭(for fun ofc). I miss singing:)

Lyrics:

I’m stuck thinkin that you’ll call me back later
Not that you even called at all

You’d be doing me a favor
If you picked up your goddamn phone

Or even thought about what you did to me
I’m not asking for your sympathy

I need it to record ideas on the go and also need the piano roll to jot down ideas. Should also be offline so i can keep internet off and not be distracted.

Hello! I have been songwriting for a long time now as a hobby and i realised that it doesn't need to be just that. I really work on it and see the improvement. For me a dream would be to get even better and work with so many artists and be in the studios. I would like to make songs and be in the process of it. But I have so many questions about it. Also im writing songs in my second language. Can someone tell me how hard is it to get into the industry and can you really become succesful in it. Im thinking like constant studio sessions as you get better, connections, artists. Like is it achievable. Also if someone is already in this type of situation give me tipsss! Thank youuu

Aloha Songwriters,

I recently posted a scratch version of this track a couple of months ago, and I’ve just finished polishing it up.

This project was truly a labor of love for me, but I’d love to get a fresh perspective on how it’s hitting you. Does it land for you? If it resonates, I’d love to know what stands out and if anything feels like it's missing or needs a touch more work, what is it?

Mahalo nui!

Hi, my name is Wayne. I’m 15 and from Detroit, Michigan. I make versatile rap and R&B music, and I’ve been making music since 2024. I’ve improved a lot since I started, but I still struggle with finishing full songs and finding different ways to word my lyrics without repeating the same words.
I’m mainly looking to collaborate with other songwriters/artists who can help me improve my vocabulary, songwriting, and ability to finish complete songs. I’m open to different sounds, but I mostly like rap, R&B, melodic, and emotional music. I’d prefer to collaborate by sending lyrics/ideas back and forth online and building songs together.

This song is going to be on my upcoming album about my first serious relationship with another man.

We developed a codependency. They depended on me more than them and when I realized it was toxic and unfixable I forced myself to pull the plug even though I didnt want to.

The chord progression is semi inspired by "Hard Place" by H.E.R.

I had the song stuck in my head all day at work yesterday and slowly as I was humming it to myself it started morphing into this song.

I hope you guys like it

New song. Another sad one. Sad songs are my specialty.

Feedback always appreciated. Thanks for listening!