Cheers

Cheers

the  only way ;   Well Done appreciate the reply 

I admit I too tend to think in terms of offering advise (even with my limited experience) thinking a newer singer/songwriter is seeking advise to improve their skills; whether only to improve to appease their own enjoyment to write and perform better songs for family and friends; or in most cases with singer/songwriters they will reveal a desire to take their songs to the next level hoping their songs will catch the attention of the Pro's. 

I'm sure you know already but allow me to repeat this.  On a songwriting site like this one; or any other one; the nice comments with a friendly "pat on the back" are very welcomed and good to hear; but they will not force anyone to take notice how they may improve as someone willing to offer some constructive criticism; regardless of how well it's received by you.  There are truly no "Trolls" on this site, only those offering their advise whether you choose to take it or not.

OD

Anyways, as far as your comment, for clarity’s sake I’ll respond according to your number scheme

1) If something starts, it has to end! :P I know I don’t always adhere to expectation on structure, but honestly I don’t rrally want to, so if you don’t like it, ‘it’s what it is. There’s lots of other music out there!

2) I try!

3) Glad to hear you think the single instrument thing is okay. I’ve been working on filling out my sound w/ limited resources and I think I’m making progress

4) I’m working on it! Not there yet, but I’m progressing on enunciation

5) I probably need to be more active in offering feedback to others. Tbh I’m not overly comfortable opining on other people’s work and and not very critical, but I should try to help where I can

6) Thanks for your time. Feedback’s always positive if you take the right lesson from it :P

cheers, thanks again

TWO  -- Dont Tell Show  ?    ----THREE ---As far as  Demo Quality  Yes its okay to have just one instrument as

a backing track

FOUR --- Vocal  wise make sure every word  can be heard,  Vocals coming and going is a turn off to any proper

evaluation   FIVE --- If you are getting reviews on this site or any  other , all well and good  but make sure you  

you review  others in return , as this  process can improve our own writing as well  

SIX  ----  If you dont like what someone says  about your lyrics --music-- or demo quality , take the time to thank

that person for their time, if  you belive they are wrong, explain WHY!!!

HOPE THIS HELPS     

The fact you don't have funds for new recording equipment or recording time in a studio is not uncommon and a simple fact all of us can relate to because we all started out poor while being young like you.   Hell, my first guitar come out of a pawn shop and cost my parents $40 dollars in the mid-sixties and probably caused one of my siblings to go without a new pair of shoes for awhile.  Ha!!!

Hey, I can assure you things will improve over time and you're finances will improve as long as your willing to be stead fast, willing to work, and be patient.  That will take some time and may be long down the road so we don't even want to wait that long before you begin to work on writing better songs and making better recordings.  What I'm suggesting is a plan to visit clubs, coffee shops, and make new friends that will become "live long friends" and allow them to help you on your journey.  Support them, get to know them, and become a genuine friend with them; not merely for the purpose of them to help you; but more of a win/win situation for all of you.  I guarantee, all of us with the love of music are more than willing to help one another; even a well seasoned old bastard in your area that has been involved in the business for years (at any level) because we all love anyone with a desire to learn and they'd be more than happy to help you out.  Now when I mention a well seasoned old bastard, you may think I'm referring to myself but I truly have very limited skills other than loving music over the years.  I'm talking about some old seasoned bastard in your area that may be willing to help out a young music minded kid like yourself with some potential talent.  Believe me, they are in your area, you just have to go seek them out.

The fact you have been writing songs since you were 12 years old if fine to describe your love and desire to write music; but I would suggest all of those years of trying to teach yourself won't amount to a hill of beans compared to what you can learn from a seasoned songwriter; if you can find one (and they are out there).  Your guitar playing is okay but you'll be amazed when you work with professional musicians for the first time and you realize how their talents come so easy to them and can truly improve your music.  Anyway..... my suggestion for you is to seek out those with the same passion for music that you have and build a friendly relationship with them.  They are in your area so go find them.

OD