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Comment by Yasmin de Soiza on May 10, 2013 at 4:00pm

Musical Exchange member Carmen Day recently posted this as her status "I am having a really hard time writing my song because I'm afraid that it might suck compared to others. Please help I need advice!"

Carmen's status really struck a chord with me because it is ALWAYS nerve-wracking to share one's songs with others. So how should you deal with that? First, we should all know that everyone here on Musical Exchange is in a stage of learning - whether the learning is songwriting, singing, playing an instrument, etc. As each member posts their music on the site, we can listen to that song or performance, but with no judgement and an open ear. This is a safe creative space online, and it is normal to be fearful to share your work, but do know that we are ALL learning.

Another thing to keep in mind is that writing a song doesn't necessarily happen on the first try. A song always goes through a couple of different versions and can be edited heavily until you get it to how you want it. You might write a song, share it here in the Songwriting group, get some suggestions, go back, tinker with the song a bit, and share it with us again. You'll be surprised by the support and positive reactions you'll get to your song. You've already taken the first step by asking for advice!

Comment by Corbin Hoats on April 29, 2013 at 6:07pm

@Yasmin Thanks a bunch! I'll work on that.

Comment by Aislin Barraclough on April 29, 2013 at 4:47pm

@Yasmin thankyou!! I don't get much time for writing but I do enjoy it and forcing myself to turn my thoughts into lyrics (not that they're very profound lyrics!) helps me to clear my head :) I'd love to add harmonies, harmony is one of my favourite things! I need to figure out how to record them or invest in a decent microphone! And my guitar skills are very rudimentary because I'm teaching myself through just figuring things out, but they're slowly improving! Thankyou so much for your advice!! :) :)

Comment by Yasmin de Soiza on April 29, 2013 at 4:39pm

Hey Songwriters! I just wanted to share with you a new song posted to the site by one of our new members to the group, Danielle Louise. This is a catchy one, so enjoying listening and make sure to share your thoughts!

"Remember How I Cared" by Danielle Louise

Comment by Yasmin de Soiza on April 29, 2013 at 4:27pm

@Aislin, you've been writing!!!! I love that you've been focusing on writing these songs and have shared them with us. Of the three that you posted, I think 'Temporary Misery' is the strongest. I love the way  the song starts out, it feels like you're writing a letter to someone. And interesting chord progressions. As you continue to refine this song, you might want to think about where you can add some harmonies to make the chorus stand out, as well as see if you can play around with the rhythm that you are strumming on the guitar. Keep the songs coming! You're doing a great job.

Comment by Yasmin de Soiza on April 29, 2013 at 4:21pm

Hey Corbin! Thanks so much for sharing your song. I wasn't really clear on what the title of the song is. Is it Stuck or Drive? I thought this song was well structured, great lyrics and I really enjoyed the arrangement. There are two areas I would recommend working on to see if you could improve upon them 1) the intro - what could you do to make the intro sound more cohesive with the rest of the song rather than building into the song by repeating the chord progression? and 2) The song seems to drag, so it would be nice to pick up the tempo to really get that groove going and make the song seem a little more lively. I would love to hear you apply these changes and share it with us again! 

Comment by Corbin Hoats on April 28, 2013 at 3:46pm

Hi there! This is a song that I wrote and recorded in my little home studio. If you get a chance, I would especially appreciate any feedback. Thanks! 

Comment by Yasmin de Soiza on April 19, 2013 at 11:15am

Hello songwriters! I wanted to take a moment to welcome all the new songwriters that have recently joined the group. I look forward to hearing your songs and discussing my favorite topic, SONGWRITING!

I also wanted to share with you a great song written by Musical Exchange member, Emily Vance called "Something Stupid". Feel free to share your thought and enjoy!

Comment by Hunter Gotcher on April 13, 2013 at 1:38pm

My new single is available for download on reverbnation with half the proceeds automatically going to a charity for cancer research guys! Link to Song

Comment by Hunter Gotcher on April 9, 2013 at 3:53pm

Hello fellow song writers! Unfortunately I won't be able to play for quite some time because I have to get surgery on my arm, but in the mean time, I can still urge all of you talented individuals to download my new single Don't Leave Me in the Dark and tell me what you think! I would GREATLY appreciate it!! ps. it is also available on Google play, Amazon MP3, and pretty much anywhere else music is available for those of who who don't have an iTunes acount! #help #collaborate #Newsong #iTunes #songwriting

                                                                         Your Friend,

                                                                                Hunter Gotcher

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