4 Ways Songwriters Can Get Their Songs to Artists

Many songwriters who are just starting out struggle with having a drawer full of songs they feel are ready, but they don't have the resources to get them to an artist. I'll admit this can be a daunting task. To help guide songwriters through that sometimes stressful process of connecting with artists who might want to record their songs, we've compiled these four helpful tips.


1. Start with a demo

Make sure you've got a demo – guitar and vocal are okay — or even a decent home recording. Just don't send a work tape where you start, stop, or stumble over the words to an artist! Remember, this may very well be an artist's first impression of you as a writer – make it a good one.

2. Approach up-and-coming artists

If you're currently someone without industry connections or credibility, it's a waste of effort to try to get your demo to someone. If you happen to know someone who knows someone – go for it! Sometimes you can even aim a little higher (usually once you've got some credibility) to more mid-tier artists. Artists tend to be less and less accessible the more successful they get, but you might still be able to make headway with some who haven't quite hit it big yet.

3. Get out on your local scene

If you live in or near a music hub, go to as many different artists' shows as you can. This serves a couple of purposes. First, it helps you get to know the artist you're pitching. Maybe you thought you had the perfect song, but after seeing them live, another might fit them better.

4. Contact artists online

If you don't live near a music metropolis or aren't able to travel to one, you might be stuck with emails and messages. That's still no excuse not to do your homework, however. Listen to a number of artist's songs, read their bio, and really get a sense of what they're about. Then, send them a polite message along the lines of, “Hello, my name is so and so, and I'm a songwriter. I have a song or two you may be interested in – would it be okay if I send it over?”

There is also always the option of singing your songs yourself, too! There have been quite a few successful artists that began life as songwriters – only to discover their true passion was being on stage singing their own songs.

There is no one tried and true path – only general guidelines. The important thing is to keep writing your best songs, present your music in the best possible light, and keep knocking on doors!


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