Originally Posted by Dayson
Excellent post Ande!
So much money is wasted in Demoing songs before they are ready.
I think at the same time, getting those songs 'out' is a good way to keep moving forward.
All those songs can serve as a reminder of where you started.
Also, you will be able to see how much you have or haven't grown.
Looking back at some of my earlier Songs, I can now see what was lacking in them and make sure not to make the same mistakes on new Songs.
I think of it as a 'Rite of Passage' -something we all have to do to come out the other side a 'Stronger' Writer:)-Dana


Thank you Dana,

I've spent a lot of money on demos. There are many that I wouldn't demo now. I think it's way better to get peer critiques and maybe even spend $5 to $25 on a pro critique, before deciding to spend $100, 200 or more on a demo.

I was also a beginning songwriter and understand that urgency to create and the burning desire to finally hear something I created. It's also a vulnerability to get ripped off.

Each of us has our own journey.

I believe this is true:
A great demo can't disguise a weak song, but
a weak demo can disguise a great song.

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