Song writing communities?

[JasonE]

Hey Guys!

I have tried writing my own songs many times over many years and I just can't get it done. I am to the point where I would like to find a song writing community or some others that have successfully made it trough this process. I need someone to work with that can help me figure out why I am stuck and can help me get through this. I have always felt that if I can get this process working that it would open the flood gates for me. I have had a lot of ideas that just never go anywhere because I haven't' figured out how to get through the whole process. I think it would be best to be able to get on video calls to talk through things to figure this out. What suggestions do those of you that are putting your own stuff out have to get through this?

 

[SymphonicDischord]

I’m kinda surprised no one has responded to this yet. A simple way to start is with collaborating with someone. You may not know where to take an idea or riff necessarily but working with someone who can add to it and keep it moving forward can definitely inspire you and give you a different viewpoint depending on the direction they move with it.

I used to be in a band where the other primary songwriter would come in with these great riffs but he couldn’t get them to flow to together without them seeming disjointed. I had a knack for coming up with transition riffs that would compliment his and give everything a more natural flow.

 

[JasonE]

43 views and one reply... Does that mean none of you use a community? Any teachers that could be recommended that could do remote lessons on this? I am willing to invest in some lesson calls if they are worth the money and I can move this process forward.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Collaboration as mentioned, or perhaps taking up a second instrument. Both these things really helped me propel my writing. Being able to think like a drummer and knowing how to play proper bass lines made me collaborate with different versions myself, if that makes any sense.

 

[0XI0]

there's a website called weekly beats that is a yearlong community thing, if nothing else it's a goldmine of inspiration and ideas to check out, the dude that runs it is the creator of the ridiculous and mighty M8 tactical calculator lol

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[FuzzyAce]

A.I. IS THE FUTURE BRO. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME DIY'ING.



jk.
Seriously though, I've never felt I was a good teacher of things. I usually go about my business and do things the way I want to so it is difficult to teach that imo. I'm no guru at writing, but I've always enjoyed the process ever since I started playing guitar. I've co-written and written a crap ton of songs, but there are 100's that I've just forgotten about because they were never documented properly, or weren't worth documenting in my opinion at the time. I'm less critical these days of my own stuff, but that wasn't so for many years. Part of that was wanting to be something I wasn't and not being comfortable where I was and enjoying the present moment. Warts and all. A lot of it was self-doubt and insecurity, and not that all of that has gone away - but it's much better now. It does help when you can co-write with a partner because it builds confidence and songs get completed quickly ime. I've been fortunate to play with some really good songsmiths over the years, a lot can be learned from just listening and playing along.
I've heard people say that to become a good writer of books, you need to write about 4 or 5 before they really become good. Song writing isn't different except maybe the number is higher. The thing is, write whatever comes out and don't be overly critical of yourself. Perfection is a myth and you can't please everyone. Also, there is no substitute for the process of actually completing something. Doesn't matter if it's 1 verse and a chorus. Just do it and move on to something else if that's all you got. That is the best learning imo. Doing. Time involved in the craft will yield future results you're more comfortable with.