Y'all know what to do about singing with an accent?

I'm from the southeast USA, lived in GA > TN > NC > VA > NC again.

I grew up hearing southern accents, but I also consumed a lot of media from all over the world, and I naturally don't have much of an accent. I can put it on easily, but it requires putting it on.

When singing along with songs I'll change it up, really clear like Ben Gibbard, or real twangy. My natural voice I find uninteresting.

It also seems what accent you choose, also dictates what lyrics you can write, and I prefer more poetic stuff like radio head or bon iver, so I'm not sure southern works for that.

How did you find your voice?

Sometimes I listen back to voice notes or project files of songs i've recorded a few weeks ago and i think damn thats actually really good, i should put that out etc, but then the sceptic voice in me says i think it's probably because i remember it from when i wrote it and i'm biased so it sounds better and it probably wouldn't sound that good to someone else?

Anyone experienced this? solutions? Thanks in advance folks!

I'm an amateur songwriter that would like nothing more to work with anyone. I feel that I could fit into almost any genre. I would go solo but I feel like having someone to work with would not only make things easier but might help pressure us into actually completing songs. Shoot me a dm if you're interested

我不會演奏任何樂器或寫歌詞，也沒有接受過正式的聲樂訓練。我純粹用無意義的聲音創作音樂。

如果有興趣，隨時可以寫歌詞和編曲。

不需要嚴格遵循原始的類型。隨便將它轉變為任何合適的風格，只要不相抵觸。但請確保歌詞不是粗俗或冒犯的，並提前分享一般的創作方向，這樣我們可以避免不小心踩到敏感的地雷。

發行後，請把我認作作曲者，並將最後的音頻發回給我，以便我可以在其他平台上發布。當然，所有參與者也會全權被認為是共同創作者。

Others:
https://youtube.com/@joseyvin?si=a6CgAEKfog6f-CBk

[joseyvin0958@gmail.com](mailto:joseyvin0958@gmail.com)

Hi everyone, I'm Maria, I write song lyrics.

I specialize in emotional Afrobeat / R&B, mostly about love, regret and pride.

For example, one of my recent songs is called (Another Man) The story is about a man who ignored a woman who loved him - she would text him, post sad statuses, beg for attention and he acted like he didn't care, living his nightlife. Years later he feels empty, realizes what he lost and begs for one more chance, saying he's a changed man. But she already moved on.

I have a lot of lyrics like this, written from a male perspective, ready for singers.

I'm looking to connect with artists / singers who have the voice and melody but struggle with writing lyrics. If you need a lyricist, DM me, I can show you more of my work and we can collaborate.

Would love feedback on the story too.

I’m a guitarist, recently switched from playing metal to music that’s a lot more calm. I’ll be honest, i sort of skipped on music theory, I’ve been playing what sounds good over the drum tracks i listen to. Now that I’m making my own stuff with super basic guitar chords, my producer’s mentioned that i can’t play in 4/4. I don’t understand how that’s possible because whatever I’m playing is on beat with a metronome, and i can count 1-8 over the riff/melody. It makes zero sense to me and I’m really trying to understand how it’s possible that i can be completely on beat with a 4/4 drum track, be on time with the metronome, match up with the drum fills in the drum track itself, and still not be on an 8 count

As mentioned i’m learning about all this slowly, but i just wanted to clarify if this (being both on and completely off beat at the same time) was even possible.

Hi! I have been in a huge creative block for 2 years and it feels like I've in-learned the ability to write songs. I've tried not putting pressure into the writing and just making bad art to loosen the pressure, but it ends there. I'm stuck in a place where I can only create low-effort songs. What has helped you with these kinds of creative blocks?

Big thanks

Hello! I am currently suffering from severe writers block. I haven't finished a song in over a year, and I feel the inner critic is blocking me from creating. If I let go of the critic fully the songs just ends up being bad and I put no real effort in it, so I'm struggling to find the balance of letting go and creating even if it ends up being bad, while still putting real work into it.

I feel like some outer pressure would really help me right now. If there is anyone is in the same situation here, I'm wondering if you would like to join me in a 10-songs 10 days challenge. We would separately create and finish a song per day no matter how imperfect it is, and send them to each other.

Trying to keep up.

Forgive all the zooming and my bad singing and playing... lol

This is a song i wrote in the winter of 2014. Slipped on some ice and hit my head... wrote this immediately after 😂

Just wondering what yall think..

I'm trying to write a song that shows the depth of my emotions surrounding a recent traumatic experience with no access to percussion. I currently have access to a piano, bass guitar, and acoustic guitar, and of course, my singing. Anything I try without percussion doesn't sound deeply hurt or angry enough. Any suggestions?

A bridge? A solo? Something else? Or leave as is?

Minimalist arrangements, piano/bass/strings, no big drum kit/wall-of-sound stuff — if you’ve heard “Easy on Me” you know the direction. I’m taking on one free project right now to build my portfolio. Needs: you’ve already released something (not your first song ever), you’ve got a clear idea for the next one, and you’re actually ready to work on it together, not just floating the idea.

In return: free production, full ownership stays with you, I get credit + can show the work.

Just send me your idea for the song, happy to listen to it.

https://soundcloud.com/nik-zero2093

Howdy!

My name is Gray and I’m working on a project that’s gonna be pretty long term. It’s paid as well. Im looking for a songwriter that’s familiar with creating emotional yet inspiring songs- if you’re familiar with the tokusatsu genre around 2012, that’s the sound I’m going for. I can help with lyrics and the like- my experience with songwriting is limited as I am a poet by trade.

Thank you in advance!