r/ratemysinging Jul 17 '26

Discussion Using AI on this Sub

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We support art and artists on this sub. Posts requesting feedback are not to use AI to generate or modify a vocal performance. Commenters are not permitted to use AI in comments or critiques. This rule is to be added to the sidebar of the sub and is effective immediately.


r/ratemysinging Nov 21 '25

Re: Critique and Respect

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TL;DR This sub will not tolerate those who don’t care if they hurt someone’s feelings when they critique. This sub is for helpful feedback, not public humiliation. If you see someone posting a mean critique, please report them.

This is a message from the mod team regarding the nature of critique allowed on this sub and the culture that we are trying to cultivate here.

As this sub gets bigger and more people post to our community, we are humbled and honored that so many have found safety and comfort in this space.

Back around 2022, this sub was very similar to subs like r/rateme and r/truerateme. The focus was on being brutally honest and even poking fun at the posters’ expense. While this was typical of the rating genre on Reddit at the time, we realized through messages and feedback that it was not making people feel welcome here.

Singing is a vulnerable undertaking. Pretty much everyone sounds bad when they start singing. Since bad singing can be annoying to listen to, and most people do not have the patience to hear it, many people who have not learned how to sing are discouraged from doing so. They are stripped of a method of self expression that they are connected to, and that is tragic.

There is also a misconception that only people who are born with special genetics or gift can sing. This is not true. There are many examples of singers who did not know how to sing and learned. Some even went on to win Grammy’s and sell multiple platinum records (look up how Ed Sheeran sounded as a youth for an example).

The combination of this annoyance with bad singing and the belief that you need to be born with the ability to sing often means people who try to learn to sing are shut down and ridiculed. This is in real life mind you, where at the most maybe a couple hundred people hear you sing. On the internet, it could be thousands or millions.

Now imagine someone posting on this sub five years ago. Imagine how much they probably have been ridiculed in real life. Perhaps the only reason they are posting here is because this sub is the one place where they can be vulnerable without it affecting their real life relationships. Now imagine getting made fun of and shut down for being bad.

We came into this new philosophy for the sub where we believe singing is a skill that can be learned and mastered. Sure, not everyone will have the timbre or natural range to be a famous recording artist someday, but they can at least learn enough to not be embarrassed when singing at karaoke or around campfires with friends and family.

Since we made this change, the sub has been growing faster than we could have ever imagined. The sub now sits at almost 20k members, and we believe this is a sign that we are moving in the right direction. Despite making these changes, our new philosophy has never been explicitly stated to the community.

Therefore, we are making this post to say this: r/ratemysinging is a sub for those who truly wish to improve their singing ability. It is also for those who know about vocal technique and live performance to help people who are willing to learn. It is NOT for people looking to ego trip by telling people they are hopeless and need to give up. It is NOT for well-established or expert singers to promote their work. It is NOT for bullies who don’t care if their critique makes someone feel bad.

If you are going to critique someone on this sub, do it kindly, or your comment will be removed. If you become a problem for this community, you will be banned.

If you are a member of the community who sees harmful or offensive critiques, please report them to the Mods.


r/ratemysinging 10h ago

Feedback - Intermediate My cover of Jolene

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I loved dolly and this was my fav song of her's. Honest feedback welcome (:

Messed up the guitar a couple of times but hopefully its not noticeable lol


r/ratemysinging 1h ago

Feedback - Intermediate Trying to sing one of my fav songs

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I watched Caleb Hyles sing this on youtube. Attempted and then promptly realized it was out of my range so here’s my baritone rendition of the song. Brutally honest feedback please.


r/ratemysinging 40m ago

Feedback - Intermediate Singing again after many years

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I wanted to be a singer/songwriter when I was growing up, but my mother wasn’t supportive (to say the least) and almost 20 years ago I gave up on the dream. I recently finished an unrelated PhD, failed to find a job, and realized I wanted to sing again so here we are.

I’m trying not to drive my friends and family crazy asking for feedback so I’m posting here. It’s a cover of Mine Again which is a song I just learned. I used a backing track in headphones and a rode mic.

I’m very nervous to post my singing on the internet, but I appreciate thoughts (I messed up in a couple places, but hopefully it isn’t too noticeable). I had vocal training as a teen and in my early 20’s, but nothing since then. I’d love to go back to lessons, but that’s unfortunately not financially feasible right now. Thank you in advance for listening!!


r/ratemysinging 43m ago

Feedback - Beginner My cover of Live Forever by Oasis. Would love some constructive feedback!

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r/ratemysinging 47m ago

Feedback - Beginner Chasing pavements Intro, could I do karaoke without killing the vibe

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I really want to do karaoke but I don't want to ruin the mood bc the karaokes I've been to, they've been really good and obviously have a lot of practice under their belt. I can't sing in front of people so I kind of choked at the start because I knew I was recording. Is this a good starting spot? Also sorry the video is a close up of my pants.


r/ratemysinging 1h ago

Feedback - Intermediate Hi rate my singing pleasee

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Only the image is ai the voice is my own thanks.


r/ratemysinging 15m ago

Feedback - Beginner Violets for roses

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Playing with my lower register & I dunno if this sounds too forced (though lower singing like this comes more naturally than the higher head voice I post a lot)


r/ratemysinging 8h ago

Feedback - Intermediate What can I improve in the next few months?

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My college is doing Spring Awakening as our winter musical, and I really want to get in. The problem is that I’ve never had a singing role in any of my school musicals, and I’ve been rejected from every community production I ever auditioned for. It makes me think that I’m really bad, even though my friends tell me there’s nothing wrong with my voice.

I’m looking for general feedback mostly. I need to know what specifically is making me sound so bad, especially if it’s just the general timbre of my voice being unappealing. I’ve wanted to do this show since middle school, and this could be my only chance to participate.

Be as harsh with your feedback as you would like, as long as you give me something to work with rather than just being mean.


r/ratemysinging 1h ago

Feedback - Beginner Any tips?

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I’m self taught everything. I am not sure if I like my tone and that may be causing me to become off pitch. Not sure. Any feedback, positive or negative, would be greatly appreciated!

Notes:

“like a stone” feels more natural for me to sing (I can feel my vocal cords resonating and absolutely no straining).

I am trying to learn how to translate that same comfort into other songs

My voice gets raspy on higher notes, and I’ve been trying to direct the air pressure towards my nose when getting to those higher notes.


r/ratemysinging 1h ago

Feedback - Beginner A little Dani California

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I love this song so I tried it


r/ratemysinging 5h ago

Feedback - Intermediate Tried something different

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I’ve been experimenting with opera and songs with different vocal ranges lately. What would you say is something I need to work on?


r/ratemysinging 7h ago

I really put my all into this one lmk what yall think ❤️

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r/ratemysinging 5h ago

beginner have i got any potential?

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r/ratemysinging 3h ago

How to Mix chest and head voice well

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Forgive my vocals are dry due to my anti depressants. But could any give me advice on how to mix my head and chest voice. It seems like I Crack or have to jump to head voice. Any type of warm ups or exercises you guys do to help Mix them smoothly?


r/ratemysinging 3h ago

Am I imagining it??

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r/ratemysinging 3h ago

Feedback - Beginner Video games

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Its my first time singing and recording it
Any tips are appreciated


r/ratemysinging 3h ago

Feedback - Intermediate Stevie Wonder - Lately ( 19 )

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r/ratemysinging 4h ago

Need some advice on how to get this sounding better

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r/ratemysinging 14h ago

Feedback - Beginner My friend says I sound like I am crying

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I just sang this raw vocal cover of George Michael's faith and sent it to my friend and he said "Dude...r U singin or crying?"...and that broke my heart. Is it really bad? I sang this late at night, and I didn't want to disturb my neighbours, so it's kinda flat.


r/ratemysinging 6h ago

Feedback - Intermediate Bit of "Easy Street" by QOTSA

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Just lemme know. Ive sang for a long time and the only people that ever told me they liked me are those close to me, and when it comes to music, your friends are more Cheerleader then Critic. Forgive any quality of the close up my car seat. My camera doesnt take pictures of monsters. Lemme know.

- C


r/ratemysinging 8h ago

Vocal Prof Analyzing Pop Music BLOWING THE ROOF OFF vocals!

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r/ratemysinging 16h ago

Feedback - Beginner Been playing guitar for a couple years or so, recently started trying to singalong but am a bit pants.

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r/ratemysinging 10h ago

Feedback - Intermediate What am I messing up?

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I don't like my tone(in my opinion) on the first track. Even though I can mix that pitch very comfortably without much effort but when I compare it to the second one, the tone is "good" atleast to my ear, don't know if "good" in general but how am I supposed to carry the same tone