Songwriting

Strengths:

  • The piano part sounds really good.
  • The rap lyrics are strong and meaningful.
  • The beat matches well with the piano.

Areas for Improvement:

  • The rap could be clearer and louder.
  • The timing between the piano and rap needs to be tighter.
  • The mixing of the song needs more balance.

What needs to be finished for your song next project before you record?

  • Finalise the lyrics.
  • Practice the piano and rap parts together.
  • Improve the mixing of the track.

Do you have ideas for promotion, created artwork, distribution?

  • Not yet. I need to create artwork and plan how to share it.

Did you use songwriting software/tools effectively?

  • Yes, I used GarageBand to put the song together.

How clear is the recording in terms of quality?

  • The quality is okay, but it could be clearer.

Did you plan the song structure beforehand?

  • Yes, I planned the verses and chorus structure.

How well-researched is the song’s theme or subject and are the lyrics informed by your research?

  • The theme is personal, so it didn’t need much research.

Have you included artwork for your song?

  • No, I still need to make the artwork.

Did you experiment with different sounds or instruments?

  • Yes, I tried different piano sounds and added some effects.

How did technology contribute to the overall sound?

  • Technology helped a lot with recording and editing the song.

What do you need to do to be able to perform your song live?

  • I need to practice performing the piano and rap parts together.