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Are you offering critique? 10 things to consider... READ THIS!

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  1. Please remember your comments ARE TRYING TO HELP THE WRITER.
  2. In order for your comments to help they must be heard. The onus is on you not to inflame the situation, particularly for inexperienced or under-confident writers who are not experienced with the critique process.
  3. Critique is a discussion. It is not an argument, there are no winners and losers, there is only "trying to improve the song". Don't pronounce your opinion believing it is absolutely right. You are not a god of song writing or recording.
  4. Be honest, but be respectful of the member's critique preferences. If they don't want a blunt thorough comment don't post it. If you have comments and suggestions, ASK the member if you can post your comments and suggestions.
  5. Every writer here has passed or still has to pass the point where they realise that they are not as amazing a writer as they think they are. It can be uncomfortable and confidence sapping. Please remember the writer you are dealing with may not have had that epiphany yet. It is not up to you to make them confront that moment of self awareness. That happens in it's own time.
  6. Every writer here started with a vague idea of what writing songs is about. Be aware that educating a writer takes time and effort. Don't try to achieve it all in one topic.
  7. Just because you or they are experienced, doesn't make you or them right. Just because you or they may be inexperienced doesn't make you or them wrong.
  8. Remember: Critique is not just about pointing out what is wrong, it is also for pointing out what is right!
  9. Critique is also for examining how something works or doesn't work. It is fundamentally for learning for all involved.
  10. Don't use inflammatory language. Try and stay aware that receiving critique, especially for those who are inexperienced, can be taken personally. Try to be diplomatic but truthful.

 

Your mission, should you choose to accept it (and we hope you do) is to "let them hear your message". ie Don't force them to hear by beating them over the head with your viewpoint. Remember, it is a discussion, not a platform to demonstrate your skills and knowledge. While it is good for you to analyse songs thoroughly, it may not be good for the writer whose work you are reading or listening to, to hear it all!

 

Many thanks for your understanding.

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