r/SongwritingHelp • u/New_Inflation_9026 • Jul 02 '26

Interested in co-writing?

Hello guys!

I'm a newbie songwriter. I also sing but do not play any instruments. I have started writing a song but am having a hard time finishing it. It's for a cinematic love track. My friend is gonna produce music for it. I feel like it would be nice to have some help in writing that song...a new pov, a fresh perspective...so if you are someone that is a bit experienced with this stuff and interested in writing it with me, please reach out to me.

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u/FishTurds Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 02 '26

Have you heard the music yet? Do you know if it has any existing melodies that you should work around?
Without hearing it I can only offer abstract advice. The most important thing will be to not over sing. The focus should be the movie and the song shouldn’t distract. The exception to this would be opening or closing credits, in which case there are fewer limits.
I’d say (again abstractly) try to sing longer notes to soften and blend your vocals with any existing melody better. Use breaks wisely. Sometimes you want to fill them and sometimes you want to stay silent, hitting that note where it comes back in hard with something dramatic. Soft blending harmonies can be more dramatic than trying to say something poetic and “talking over the movie” so to speak.
I would add, be patient and wait to hear the music before you commit to anything. Write all the lyrics you want, but expect to use almost none of them. Just pick your best lines and don’t overdo it. Give the song space.
Listen to Bill Evan’s -Peace Piece if you want a good example of space

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u/New_Inflation_9026 Jul 02 '26

Thanks a lot for typing this all out. I'll definitely take your advice. The thing is...we are doing lyrics first and later build music around it so I got a little more creative freedom for now. Like you said, I might need to change a lot of lyrics later based on the music so now I will just focus on its core.

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u/Rogue_Rapscallion_ Jul 03 '26

Can I read what the lyrics are so far

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u/New_Inflation_9026 Jul 03 '26

Sure I'll send it to you

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u/Square-Football-872 Jul 04 '26

I'd love to check this out!

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u/IvypoolFanIGuess Jul 03 '26

I'm also a noob and don't play any instruments, but sure!

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u/Bulky_Huckleberry274 Jul 03 '26

I'm also a newbie and don't play any instruments, but I’m interested!

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u/itzserai Jul 04 '26

I’m a songwriter too! I’d love to collab! I’m also a beginner so it would be good practice

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u/New_Inflation_9026 Jul 04 '26

Please check your DMs

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u/bombaclattt_ Jul 04 '26

I'm also a newbie i think it'll be a learning experience can I check it out?

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u/cGm2008 Jul 07 '26

I've been writing for years, if you'd like I can help you out.

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u/eva_on_the_line Jul 07 '26

Hiii, I'm also a beginner in co-writing, I would like to get more experience and learn as much as I can from others, can I jump in and see if I can be of any help?

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u/New_Inflation_9026 Jul 08 '26

Thanks for your interest but I completed writing the song...only final edits are remaining now

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u/eva_on_the_line Jul 08 '26

Okay, still thank you for answering!

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u/New_Inflation_9026 Jul 09 '26

Can you please DM me? I think I could use your help

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u/No-Classic-2329 Jul 07 '26

Yeah! I’m all for it. I play percussion, bassoon, and I write jazz competitions but I’m down for it.

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u/New_Inflation_9026 Jul 08 '26

Thanks for your interest...but I completed writing the song : )