Question by Mariah:
I want to write a song about life, love and being saved from my past. Kinda to inspire others and let them know that they are not alone.
Answer:
Hi Mariah,
It's really nice of you that you would like to inspire and help others!
If you would like to find a collaborator, fortunately, you have several options. But first you should decide what kind of co-writer you would like to find. What are your strengths? What are you weaknesses in songwriting? You should find someone who can complement your skills so you can write a great song together. For example, if you're good at composing melodies and singing, you could look for someone who is a great lyricist and can play the guitar or piano. You might also want to decide in advance how you are going to make a demo or where you'll pitch your song.
These are some of the methods collaborators use to find each other:
1. Try looking around on songwriting forums (scroll down for a list of the best message boards). There is usually a thread on these forums with a title that says something like "Co-writer wanted". There you'll find some people looking for co-writers usually with some specific characteristics, e.g. a talented lyricist who can play the guitar a little and likes R&B music. You can either choose to write a message to one of them or start a new thread describing the co-writer YOU are looking for.
2. If you have some musician friends, ask them if they know someone who might want to co-write with you.
3. Visit songwriters' seminars and lectures. You're sure to find some like-minded songwriters at these events.
These are the most common methods of finding songwriting partners. Good luck with your song!
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