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# Bitter ... or Better ?

The music industry can crush your spirit. What you do next defines your future as a songwriter.

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## You Know That Feeling...

You've tried and tried to break in... and nothing. **Silence.**

Or worse: _"You're not what we're looking for at this time..."_

You may have moved to Nashville, played countless open mics and rounds, but nothing ever happened.

We get it. We really do. The music industry is a cruel and shallow trench. It can really make you bitter, can't it?

## The Choice Is Yours

### Bitter

Let rejection have power over you. Blame the industry, blame the gatekeepers, blame everyone but the song. Give up on the dream and carry the weight of "what if" forever.

### Better

Channel that frustration into fuel. Work harder on your craft. Write songs so undeniable that the world has no choice but to listen.

Have you ever considered that the reason for the rejection and the difficulty breaking in was because your songs weren't **valuable enough**?

That's a bitter pill to swallow. Or... it can **drive you to be better**.

Why Song Refiners Exists

## Built By Someone Who's Been There 

Song Refiners was developed by a guy just like you — someone who has helped independent songwriters for **30+ years** improve in their craft.

Every feature on Song Refiners was created, developed, and presented by him — **for you** — to help you create songs of value.

## Songs So Good They Cannot Be Ignored 

Songs that people will **want** to hear over and over again, and share. Let's take that bitterness and change it to betterness, starting **today**.

Submit your best song and let's see how it scores. You might be surprised to see what is right, and what may need a re-write.

Those who send their songs through the Refinery tell us this service is like no other, and valuable to them!

What Songwriters Are Saying 

## Real Feedback From Real Songwriters

> "I'm so impressed with what you've created. Each review is like a songwriting mini-clinic, you don't just review, you provide insightful questions and suggestions that lay a path to improve the song. Well done!"

David W.

Songwriter

> "I honestly think this is an amazing app for songwriters who are serious about their music and lyrics!! I absolutely LOVE this program! I'm glad I found out about it 20 minutes go on Facebook!"

Mike P.

Songwriter

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## Start Getting Better  Today

Sign up now for free, and get your first song analysis on us as our gift to you. Then, keep using us to make every one of your songs **better**!

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