SongU.com is an online songwriting community and education site for songwriters at every level.
Members can take songwriting courses, attend live song feedback sessions, receive written song evaluations, schedule Private Sessions with music industry mentors, manage songs in the Song Locker, connect with other writers, and pitch songs to SongU pitch guests.
The goal is simple: to help you strengthen your craft, make real human music industry connections, and move your songs forward from wherever you live.
SongU offers different membership options. The best place to compare current features and pricing is the membership comparison chart.
Some services are included with membership, while other optional services use SongU Credits or may have an additional cost. For example, song evaluations, Private Sessions, and some additional pitch submissions may have separate credit costs depending on your membership level and the specific service.
Before you complete any paid action, the site will show the relevant cost or credit amount.
A good first step is to explore your Activity areas after logging in. From there, you can find your active courses, Song Locker, pitching area, song evaluations, Private Sessions, and other member tools.
If you are new to SongU, start with one or two things that match your immediate goal. For example, upload songs to your Song Locker, take a DIY course, register for a live feedback course, or review the Pitching Orientation before submitting songs to pitch opportunities.
You can also use the topic-specific FAQ pages for step-by-step help.
In the United States, copyright protection begins when an original song is fixed in a tangible form, such as being written down or recorded. However, registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office gives you an official public record and can strengthen your legal position if there is ever a dispute.
You cannot copyright a title or a general idea. You also need to be careful with songs that include AI-generated lyrics or melody, because current copyright rules treat human authorship differently from AI-generated material.
For legal advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified entertainment or copyright attorney.
Demo costs vary widely depending on the studio, musicians, vocalist, production style, location, and whether you need a simple guitar/vocal or piano/vocal demo or a full-band production.
A simple work tape or basic guitar/vocal may be enough for early feedback or coaching. A more polished demo may be needed for certain pitching situations, especially uptempo songs where drums, bass, and groove are important.
Before spending money on a full demo, it is often wise to get feedback through a Song Feedback course, song evaluation, or Private Session to make sure the song itself is ready.
No. SongU is for songwriters at many different levels, from beginners to advanced writers and working professionals.
Some members are just beginning to learn the craft. Others are experienced writers looking for feedback, accountability, pitching opportunities, co-writing connections, or professional guidance.
You can move at your own pace and choose the areas that fit your goals.
SongU Credits are used for optional services across the site, such as certain song evaluations, Private Sessions, or other add-on services.
For convenience, 1 SongU Credit equals $1. You can purchase credits and use them when needed. Credits do not expire, but unused credits are not refundable.
Platinum members may also receive periodic loyalty credits as part of their membership benefits.
After you log in, use your member Activity areas to find the parts of SongU you are using.
Your Course Activity area shows your active and completed courses. Your Pitching area shows available and submitted pitches. Your Song Evaluation area shows pending and completed evaluations. Your Private Sessions area shows upcoming and completed sessions.
The exact links may vary depending on your membership level and which services you are using.
Every songwriter starts somewhere. A good beginning path is to learn the basics of song form, lyric structure, melody, title development, and rewriting.
At SongU, you can start with DIY courses, beginner-friendly live feedback courses, or a song evaluation if you already have a song or lyric you would like reviewed. It is also helpful to listen to great songs carefully and begin learning the difference between an idea, a title, a lyric, a melody, and a finished song.
No. For feedback, a professional demo is usually not required.
A clear work tape, guitar/vocal, piano/vocal, or lyric-only submission may be enough depending on the feedback option and the coach or instructor. The main goal is for the listener to understand the song, melody, lyric, and structure.
In many cases, feedback before spending money on a demo can save time and expense.
No. You do not need a high-tech setup or special computer skills to use most of SongU.
For live courses and Private Sessions, you will need a reliable internet connection and the same basic equipment you would use for an online meeting, such as speakers or headphones and, ideally, a microphone. A webcam can be helpful but is usually not required.
For submitting songs, you will generally need your lyric and an audio file, such as an MP3 or other accepted audio format depending on the area of the site.
No. SongU Credits do not expire while they remain in your account.
Credits can be used for eligible optional services on the site, but unused credits are not refundable. Your account area will show your current credit balance.
The Song Locker is your private storage area for songs and songs-in-progress.
You can upload a song once and then use it in other areas of SongU, such as song evaluations, pitching, your Member Website, and other member features. When you edit a song in the Song Locker, those updates can carry through to places where that song is being used on the site.
For detailed help, see the Song Locker FAQ.
Yes. Many songwriters begin as lyricists, and SongU has resources that can help you strengthen your lyric writing and connect with collaborators.
You can take lyric-focused courses, receive lyric-only feedback from coaches who accept lyric submissions, attend feedback sessions, and look for co-writing connections. If your goal is to create complete songs, it is often helpful to collaborate with a composer or melody writer who shares in the copyright ownership of the finished song.
SongU gives you several ways to work on your songs and songwriting career.
You can take DIY and live songwriting courses, join small-group song feedback sessions, receive written evaluations from professional coaches, schedule one-on-one Private Sessions, store and update songs in your Song Locker, use your Member Website, and submit songs to selected Pitching Opportunities.
You do not have to use every feature at once. Most members choose the areas that best match their current goals.
Yes. SongU has members in many time zones and countries.
Many features are available anytime, including DIY courses, recorded courses, Song Locker, written evaluations, and pitching. Live courses and Private Sessions are scheduled at specific times, but many are recorded, and SongU also offers GMT-friendly meetings when possible.
Be sure to check the listed Eastern Time and GMT time when registering for live events.
Getting songs heard usually requires strong songs, appropriate demos, persistence, and real relationships.
Most publishers, artists, labels, and managers do not accept unsolicited material. That is why education, networking, feedback, and trusted pitch channels matter. At SongU, members can work on songs through courses and evaluations, then submit songs to selected SongU Pitching Opportunities when the song fits the listing.
The best approach is to keep improving your craft, learn the business, and only pitch songs that truly fit the opportunity.
SongU allows certain uses of AI, but disclosure is important. Whether AI use is acceptable depends on how AI was used and which SongU area you are using.
For example, using AI only to create a demo of a fully human-written lyric and melody is different from using AI to generate the melody, lyric, or underlying song. Pitching, coaching, courses, and Private Sessions may handle AI-assisted songs differently depending on the opportunity, coach, instructor, or guest.
Please review the AI and Songwriting FAQ and SongU AI Guidelines before submitting AI-assisted material.
You can cancel your membership at any time from your Account area after logging in.
SongU uses recurring billing, but there is no required long-term membership commitment. If you need help finding the cancellation option or have a billing question, please submit a Help/Support request.
The best way to contact SongU is by submitting a
Help/Support request or emailing
SongU@SongU.com.
We do our best to respond as quickly as possible. You may also call 615-522-1556 Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm Central Time.
SongU offers several ways to connect with potential co-writers.
A good place to start is
Activity > Find Co-Writers, where you can browse member websites and search for writers by name, genre, location, and other details.
You can also meet collaborators in live Song Feedback classes, through selected Fast-Track Pitch opportunities, Special Event/Rising Star lists, and recent Gold Star pitch activity.
Tip: Make sure your own Member Website is set up so other writers can learn more about you and your songs.