r/Songwriting is a subreddit with 1.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses songwriting, lyrics, struggling, writing, and struggles, and they frequently recommend/review acoustic guitars, guitars, and recording equipment.
Welcome to r/Songwriting, the home for songwriters on Reddit!
This is a safe, friendly, and supportive place to share your musical ideas, get feedback on your works-in-progress, and discuss the art of original music creation. Please visit the Community Guide below and read the subreddit rules before posting. Happy writing!
Popular Themes in r/Songwriting
#1
Advice Requests
: "Hey need help"
8 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I just can't seem to do it anymore."
1 post
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Got an original with low plays? I'd like to play it on my show"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Songwriting
#1
Songwriting
40 posts
#2
Lyrics
31 posts
#3
Struggling
28 posts
#4
Writing
25 posts
#5
Struggles
22 posts
#6
Collaboration
10 posts
#7
Feedback
9 posts
#8
Producer
7 posts
#9
Collaborate
5 posts
#10
Singer
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/Songwriting
Acoustic Guitars
17 reviews
#1
Yamaha
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Ibanez
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Orangewood
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Guitars
16 reviews
#1
Yamaha
4.6★ from 7 reviews
#2
Orangewood
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Ibanez
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Recording Equipment
11 reviews
#1
Focusrite
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
GarageBand
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Audacity
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Songwriting
#1
:flair-need-feedback: Feedback Request
: "I haven't written in a while, thoughts?"
52 posts
#2
:flair-discussion: Discussion Topic
: "What’s a small detail in a song that makes it an instant 10/10 for you?"
23 posts
#3
:flair-collab: Let's Collaborate!
: "I think I need some songwriting friends"
8 posts
Member Growth in r/Songwriting
Yearly
+37k members(3.8%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026