By getting objective feedback on their music, songwriters can learn what's working with their song and what could use a little improvement. Don't get us wrong; it's awesome when you get a glowing review from your parents, spouses, and friends. But unless they work in the music industry or have experience in songwriting, it is unlikely that they can provide the feedback you can trust regarding how well your song stacks up against the competition. So how can you trust a song critique? There are a few ways to know if you can trust a critique of your songwriting. It's sort of a two-lane road. While your song is being critiqued, you should also be critiquing the person that is analyzing your song. Are they experienced in your genre? You don't want someone who would prefer to critique a blues song reviewing your R&B song. Do you know any songwriters that can vouch for the reviewer? It's also useful to be able to differentiate between subjective opinions and comments that identify weaknesses in your work. If your critiquer says something like, “I just don’t like it” or “this doesn't sound like a hit,” they are giving you their personal opinion. Now, that doesn't mean they are wrong. But, how exactly is that constructive? Specific issues and comments that can be addressed are what you should be looking for. Read more about this topic by clicking the learn more button! Atlanta Institute of Music and Media 2875 Breckinridge Blvd #700, Duluth, GA 3009