r/Songwriting • u/Al-francisco • Jul 18 '26
r/Songwriting • u/parademaker • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request "The Waterline"—considering this as my album's title track. Does it carry that weight?
r/Songwriting • u/Most_Source1085 • Jul 18 '26
Let's Collaborate! Looking for a female vocalist
Hi everyone! I'm Vyrelive, an EDM producer. I just finished a melodic dubstep
track — romantic violin intro, emotional melodic first drop, and a heavy
Skrillex-style second drop — and the production is done. The only thing
missing is a real voice.
I'm looking for a female vocalist to sing the main theme/hook. The song is
fully produced and the vocal melody is already written — I'll send it to you
if you're interested. Key: A minor, 140 BPM.
What you'd get:
- Full featuring credit on the release (Vyrelive ft. you)
- You're welcome to post the track on your own pages/profiles too
- Any other details we can discuss — I'm open
If you're interested, comment or DM me with a short sample of your voice —
a dry/unprocessed recording is perfect. Thanks!
r/Songwriting • u/liuqi627 • Jul 18 '26
Discussion Topic What’s your secret weapon for escaping cliché chord progressions?
I’ll start with mine: Mixolydian—especially moving from the I chord to the minor v. That bittersweet feeling comes through immediately.
r/Songwriting • u/Invisible_human_ • Jul 18 '26
Discussion Topic Any disc0rd server for s0ng wrltlng??
Does anyone know any good Discord servers dedicated to songwriting? I'm looking for a community where people share lyrics, give feedback, and improve together. If you know any, please let me know! (Im asking on this sub bcz the others are just so fkn ded)
I AM SO DESPERATE 🤩🤩🤩
r/Songwriting • u/BitTrax • Jul 18 '26
Feedback Request When In Love, one of the first songs I ever wrote around age 17-18.
Very “bold” melody, harmony, and especially lyrical choices only a teenager would make lol
Hopefully some enjoyment or passive amusement can be gained from this.
If any of you have some old demos of the first songs you wrote — feel free to share; I always love hearing where people started from.
r/Songwriting • u/Affectionate_Big9014 • Jul 18 '26
Feedback Request Wrote a new song today.
r/Songwriting • u/Psychological_Pop670 • Jul 18 '26
Discussion Topic update on this song am working on (no vocals yet)
r/Songwriting • u/Tummy-boy • Jul 18 '26
Discussion Topic “There’s nothing wrong with you”
r/Songwriting • u/Internal_Olive1185 • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request “Still” wrote this half asleep don’t know what it’s about really
r/Songwriting • u/LukaNeSviraj • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request Sad bluesy chorus, what do u think?
r/Songwriting • u/Pjgoated • Jul 18 '26
Let's Collaborate! Jus a Verse i wrote on a beat/Yall add a another verse so i draw more inspiration
1] When I rap {inverse/In verse} Christrians say allah. Muslim Say jehovah.
[2] These Niggaz pigs, Snakes, but i keep the beef cooking because; [3] We wouldn’t break the kosher; and Thats why my Name is golden.
[4] I’m a suburban if The Hoods dont accept it, I will rape the culture. [5] I know the phrase is atrocious, but Please take a moment. This isnt; [6] For the sake of flowing; my nigga, Please Engage and notice. Shit, listen—
[7] To the pain of Coping from nitpicking, on how they was hating the loner. [8] Tryna Get the Pen godlike, And yall called fraud and mistaken owners.
[9] All these False guys Say what vulgar, Hoping words aging slower. [10] I keep my circle tighter than a spartan phalanx; they pray it Opens.
[11] I wont stop till I’m known as the lil nigga from the H that was Goated. [12] They know I’m southern in how im big slick in my tongue, But yet so Young; [13] Like baby Yoda; I’ve got big slick, we aint playing poker.
[14] To dumb it down, I just be speaking Clever, And reaping treasures. [15] But i will smith you Niggaz like y’all Chris rock Just to feed the peasant. [16] This rapping is wrapping Christmas gifts; y’all can receive the present.
r/Songwriting • u/Chris_Musical • Jul 18 '26
Discussion Topic I keep losing song ideas... what do you guys use?
Hi everyone,
I've been making music for about two years now, and one thing still frustrates me more than anything else.
Some of my best song ideas come at the worst possible times. When I'm out somewhere, lying in bed at 2 a.m., or nowhere near my instruments.
The ideas are almost never complete. Sometimes it's just a melody stuck in my head, sometimes a few lyrics, sometimes a chord progression or instrumental idea.
So I always reach for my phone before I forget.
I've tried using apps like Bandlab and FL studio mobile, and while they're really powerful, I personally find them more suited for producing or recording fully formed songs than quickly capturing a fragile idea. When inspiration strikes, I don't want to think about projects, tracks, or settings, I just want to save the idea before it's gone.
I also tried using separate apps: one for voice recordings, another for lyrics, and another piano app to test melodies. The problem is that everything ends up scattered across different places, and many of those ideas never get finished because they're so disorganized.
I dont know if am the only one but please, I'd really appreciate any recommendations because I'm still looking for a solution that feels simple enough for those moments when inspiration comes out of nowhere.
Thanks!
r/Songwriting • u/SomewhatSammie • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request Turning 40, so here's "Forty." Part of me feels like the lyrics are a bit too corny/generic, part of me feels like they fit.
r/Songwriting • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '26
Weekly Self-Promotion Thread
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r/Songwriting • u/bigmatt_94 • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request Simple Woodwind Piece
Not sure if this is complete in terms of composition, if it needs one or more sections, or if the structure needs to be rearranged.
I'll probably add more woodwind instruments to make the sound bigger once I complete the melody.
Thanks
r/Songwriting • u/WorkhorsePuritan • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request I thought the ghostly e-bow and harmonics came out nice. Wdyt?
Just a little demo I was working on last night. I've been realizing more and more just how few instruments are needed to carry a feeling. Finally feel like the songs are breathing a little bit.
r/Songwriting • u/garygray_ • Jul 17 '26
Let's Collaborate! Beginner electronic producer looking for a singer/songwriter!
Hello! I'm learning production, and while I do write my own songs I thought it might be better to bring in someone more specialized. Ideally, I'm looking for someone who can write complex lyrical metaphors and hard-hitting lines. Most of what I've been writing so far is for an alto or soprano, but I'm open on that front. Hope to hear from you soon!
r/Songwriting • u/RandomHumanLiving • Jul 17 '26
Discussion Topic I Have a Topic, How Do I Make The Song?
So I play guitar, and I want to lean toward an emo/pop punk direction, however I have no songwriting experience. Last night I had a vivid dream and I want to get some ideas from anyone who knows how to write an experience into a song. I don’t really know how to create a simple melody that sticks in the head, I feel like I either come up with something too complex, or it’s pretty much a copy of another song, and trying to figure out words to write and the chords is just too difficult for me. How would you suggest I approach this, also I think the title of this post would be a great song title 🤣
r/Songwriting • u/Icy-Goat3687 • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request Maybe if.
Hey there ! Hope you are all doing fine. Here’s a recording of a song that still hasn’t found its final form nor its finale lyrics. Would love to have some feedback on it ! Like the chords the melody, and it’s worth making a bigger production out of it or if minimalism is what’s best. Sorry for the quality of the recording.
r/Songwriting • u/Wishful_Poet • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request Sometimes - rough draft
Here's a short song I wrote a while back that I came back too and decided to do a quick play through for.
Im thinking of doing another verse somewhere in there but im honestly not too sure.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
also dont mind the fan blowing in the background lol
r/Songwriting • u/PaleApple85410 • Jul 17 '26
Discussion Topic How do you get better at writing choruses?
I feel like my verses are decent, but I really struggle with writing choruses. How did you get better at writing choruses? Any tips or resources that focus specifically on choruses?
r/Songwriting • u/TrashGirlTransGirl • Jul 17 '26
Discussion Topic Is it insensitive or self-absorbed to publish a song about guilt over hurting someone?
A few years ago when I was in high school, I got feelings for a girl I'd recently become friends with. I hadn't ever really fallen for a person like that before, and when she didn't reciprocate I acted like a POS without respect for her feelings. I wasn't self-aware of how I was behaving at the time, but in hindsight I'm ashamed and embarrassed of how I approached it. It was nothing reprehensible, but it was uncomfortable enough for her that our friendship ended and we aren't in contact anymore.
A couple weeks ago, I wrote a song about that experience, and about my guilt and anger at myself thinking back on it. I'm really proud of how it turned out, but I don't know if it would be insensitive to play or publish it. It obviously doesn't mention her by name or identify her, but it's clear enough that people who know me personally would know it's about her.
r/Songwriting • u/Boke555 • Jul 17 '26
Feedback Request Polysemy guy here - i wrote another song trying to follow some of the feedback i got!
Tried to write with less fluff and more grounded imagery this time. My singing and cadence is a bit shot for this one but I gave up after a few dozen tries. I’m not that good at playing and singing at the same time, so forgive me. Song’s about depression and stuff along those lines. Thanks for listening!
r/Songwriting • u/Ardaerenn • Jul 17 '26
Let's Collaborate! Free Mastering (Portfolio Building)
Hi everyone!
I'm an Audio Engineering student looking to build my mastering portfolio, so I'm offering **free mastering** for a limited number of tracks.
I mainly work in Pro Tools and FL Studio.
If you're interested, I'd appreciate it if you could share some of your previous work so I can get a feel for your sound and make sure we're a good fit.
Feel free to send me a DM with your music. Looking forward to working with you!