How to Finish Songs Instead of Leaving Them Half Done

[Markw72]

Many musicians start lots of songs but struggle to finish them. Here are a few strategies that help:

1. Keep the structure simple
Verse → Chorus → Verse → Chorus → Bridge → Chorus is a good starting point.

2. Record rough demos early
Hearing a song recorded helps reveal what’s missing.

3. Set a time limit
Finishing imperfect songs helps you improve faster than abandoning ideas.

4. Focus on emotion rather than perfection
Many great songs are simple but expressive.

What helps you finish songs?

[StudioPro]

Recording rough demos definitely helps me. It makes the song feel more real.