Some forums sites require you to comment on a certain number of other folks music before you can post....

5 or 10 listens with comments on each to one post of a song.

Fortunately, PG doesn't have such arcane rules.... so the folks here should be kind enough to comment on others music.

You don't have to be a platinum writer/producer to say simply that you liked the song and why you liked it or why you didn't. If you want to critique, try to explain your commentary as best you can. Although I can certainly see why folks might not want to critique others music..... quite a few people don't take crits very well..... but that's beside the point. And yeah, I know my crits and comments have at times, ruffled a few feathers around the User Showcase..... my apologies... uhhhhh...... no, not really. None of my comments are ever intended as a personal slam. They are my personal opinion and if they rub you the wrong way, maybe you should see if they are valid in even the most remote way.

Make the effort to listen and comment.... that's the point of this post and the forum. I can listen to every song in the forum but if I don't comment, the writers never know it. This is especially important to the new guys and gals coming in. Try not to make your first appearance in the forum as a song post and then disappear until the next song you post..... become part of the family and people will respond to your music better.

By being a part of the songs forum, participating in the posting of songs as well as the commentary and critiques on the song, you will learn a lot. You have the opportunity to ask questions for the ones who are posting radio ready music.... "Hey man, how did you do that thing right there in that song?" ... "What's your signal chain on the guitar?"..... "What reverb are you using on the BGV?".....and you will generally get an answer.

There's a whole lot of really good experience residing here in the PG forums.... but unless you ask, you can not learn. So comment..... let the posters of the songs know you're here, and share in the knowledge.


( and yes, I'm as guilty as anyone about not commenting on every song, so drag me over the coals if you wish )

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 07/31/16 03:57 AM.
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