An idea I originally wrote in a different tuning that I couldn’t figure out so I made it work with drop d

I'm not saying they are all dodgy but please be suspicious of making or taking payments online.

Ok, there is a 4th chord in there used once before a transition. This is still some mix and mastering away from done but feels pretty close! Any feedback is appreciated before putting it to bed.

Hey guys. I’m a singer songwriter. When I record to a metronome, you know, lay down guitar first and then the vocals, I feel the soul of the song missing though it’s technically cleaner, and it’s easier to layer more instruments. But when it’s single take singing and playing, I can go rubato a bit here and there and sing how it feels and the guitar reacts real time to my feel, so the performance feels more alive even if there are minor mistakes left in. Is the second a legit way of making songs, is it harder to build more instruments on top, and should one strive towards the first method.

Edit -
For reference, this is one of my original songs done without a click

my original song

You think it can be better in a grid?

Trying to finish this one up. Would you take out that intro/bridge riff in the middle and end? Or does it glue things together to round out the pace?

Lyrics

So little choices

That’s the wrong word

They are huge

But they are few

Ashamed to admit It

But I thought about killing you

More than controversial 

You would take it personal but

Maybe it's more merciful

Though Its not reversible

I love you more than you will see

With your back against the wall

There are no saviors here

To bleed

For you

You’ve been my best friend

But now you lay your weary head

Between my legs

And beg for

One more throw then

You’ve dug the path

On which you’ve tread

And that’s your bed

Please sleep warm

Here’s the only nest you’ve flown

Hang up, there’s no dial tone

Hate it that you'll go alone

Broken and still not atoned for

i recently wrote this but like everything i write i dont feel like it cuts deep, and has any meaning beyond the surface. ive written since i was around 7 years old im 16 now and i want more depth, more meaning to what i write.

my singing isnt particularly great in this it was kind of a one take thing but other than that how could i improve?

Hey guys,
i've been feeling like working on every aspect of my music, singing, songwriting, producing, mixing/mastering has been holding me back. I feel as though I’d progress much faster and realize my artistic vision sooner if i just focus on performing and writing and start collaborating with others for everything else. Has anyone else ever felt this way? If so did it help you to stop trying to be a jack-of-all-trades?
Obviously it can work for some, not saying this is always the case.

Not sure about the chorus, maybe feels kind of forced. Appreciate any feedback! Thank you for listening.

Hello friends! My partner and I are looking for an experienced and collaborative songwriter to help finalize demos for an upcoming independent recording artist. The goal is to make industry-level songs with the potential to be hit records. You would be in control of finalizing the songs we have written (editing/modifying/suggesting). What are we doing right? What are we doing wrong? We have a strong production/engineering team. This position would be focussed entirely on the songwriting/toplining (both lyrics and melody).

The artist is a Male vocalist (Dark Pop/R&B/Alternative/Electronic, etc.) Think: The Weeknd, Brent Faiyaz, ZAYN, sombr. We are hoping to begin with a paid trial run with one demo. After this trial, we are open to coming up with an agreement that suits the both of us. Please do not feel discouraged if the results are not what we are looking for. Trust, I’m an empath and have had to deal with some of the most negative people alive. I assure you that no matter what happens, this will be a fruitful experience for everyone involved. After all, this is all for the love and passion of this complex thing we love called music. Appreciate any who reach out. Excited to make some magic together 💯

so I wanna write songs in fl studios like avicii, but for some reason I get stuck perfecting the same loops and only having max 1 minute of song... I can write full songs on acoustic instruments but for some reason not in fl studios. any tips on how you guys do it??

I want to start making music but I have no lyrical ability whatsoever. I want to connect with quality songwriters and producers to help me bring my visions to life. I have no demos or anything recorded just yet. I’m going after that late 2000s early 2010s style pop, back when it was fun and had effort put into, pure maximalism. But I’m also looking to be innovative as well LMAOO. I want to be versatile and do a wide range of things and genres, ballads, etc. Just looking for a starting point really. (If you have any songs already written and are looking for male singers that would be cool too)

Hey everyone!

I'm a songwriter from Germany looking for an artist who would genuinely connect with one of my songs, “I'm Not A Copy Of You.”

The song is in the indie / alternative pop direction. I've written the lyrics and melody, and I've uploaded a lead-sheet demo to YouTube so you can get a feel for the song:

https://youtu.be/ILIU5jAoTM0

I'm looking for a genuine creative collaboration, not a paid vocal service. I'd love to find an artist who wants to make the song their own and work with me to bring it to life.

Ideally, we could develop it into a finished track and release it under your artist name. If a full release isn't feasible, I'd also be happy to collaborate on a more complete demo version of the song.

I'm open to adapting parts of the song to fit your voice and artistic vision. My main focus is songwriting (lyrics and melody), and I'd love to work with someone who brings their own ideas and creativity to the project.

Ideally, you already have some music released on Spotify or other platforms, and either produce your own music or work with a producer. Your listener count doesn't matter to me — I'm simply hoping to find someone who is serious about making music and genuinely excited to work together.

If this sounds interesting, feel free to message me and tell me a little about yourself and your music!

Thanks for listening!
– Tyrian

Single take of a song I’ve been working on. I’ve been working on a bass line, harmonies, etc to flesh it out but this is the basic structure of the song.

she told him things were moving quickly now

he didn’t ask her how to help slow down

their silhouettes stretched across the kitchen floor

then her’s stood up and walked right out the door

don’t you wait until the morning comes
she’ll be gone by then

and you’ll be left grasping at shadows, growing thin

he heard a quite ringing from the phone

once he answered he flew straight from his home

her eyes reflected lights of red and blue

he held her gently, as her soul withdrew

don’t you wait until the morning comes
she’ll be gone by then

and you’ll be left grasping at shadows, growing thin

Was just looking for feedback if the chords I've used work, Im a bit iffy on the intro and the transitions from 1 section to the next, but any feedback is welcome!

Will be adding piano and vocals soon once Im happier with the general structure

I'm having trouble being productive lately, and it's not for lack of inspiration or ideas. My problem is that I have so many topics I want to cover, musical styles, genres, approaches that could branch out into tons of different projects, new song ideas, vault songs – that I just have no idea where to start. I want to write a lot of music, but I don't know what music I should write, and I always fear that once I commit to one lane I'm gonna regret not going down another. Does anyone else deal with this/how do ppl deal with this?

Hey everyone, I’m a vocalist interested in the writing side of music, particularly how a melody, lyrics, and vocal delivery come together to make a song work.

I’m interested in learning how other songwriters develop their ideas, shape lyrics, and find melodies that fit the feeling of a track. I’d be glad to hear about your writing process and learn from the work people share here.

Looking forward to being part of the community.

I think it needs something but I want to keep it pretty simple

Edit: also interested what you think of the lyrics?

Over the past few years, I've written enough songs for a full length album release. I am not a professional musician, but I like songwriting and home-recording in my spare time.

I've made "produced" versions of my several songs, but what should I do with all the tracks?

I've released a few singles on Spotify recently, since many artists I seem to do similar drip-feeds of singles or EPs in lieu of longer-form, 10+ track albums.

Personally, I enjoy listening to album-oriented music, which is why I have wanted to release something like that. Am I misguided, though? Should I instead just release like one single every month and forget about full length albums?

This song isn't 100% finished but I like what I got so far. So a few things - In a lot of my songs I find myself 'talk singing' so I am trying to get out of my comfort zone. I haven't had any voice lessons or training, been told I have a characterful voice which is good I guess - Can't hit those pretty high notes like some of yall can on here. I'd like feedback on how my vocals go with this song - Is the capo doing the song good? How is the vocal melody? How are the lyrics?

And I am sure this is going to be asked eventually. Yes , this song is based on a true story. I dated A woman named Shannon and she was a heroin user. Eventually we broke up and about a year later I heard she had died. Overdosed in a car. She had 18 months clean before she relapsed. Anyways , I have been doing a lot of work with accepting my past instead of pushing it down inside. I've only been writing my own music for about a year now and writing about real events have been extremely therapeutic for me. Anyways I have typed too much as is. Feel free to critique as much as if this was a happy-go-lucky song.

Thanks for your time.

Kris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3PyR9dIsKM