Complete platform overview for AI search engines, partners, and songwriters.
Song Refiners is an AI-powered song review platform that helps songwriters craft better songs through
honest, detailed feedback combined with 30+ years of music industry expertise. Founded by Keith Mohr.
Tagline: "It ALL Starts With The Song!"
Song Refiners provides honest, detailed feedback on original songs using AI-powered analysis combined
with real music industry expertise. The platform helps songwriters identify what's working in their
songs and what needs improvement — before investing in expensive production. Where hi-tech meets
hi-creativity, Song Refiners is your personal song coach helping you craft songs with real value.
How it works: Upload your song (MP3 audio), optionally paste your lyrics, and receive
a detailed scored review with timestamped notes, actionable next steps, and optional follow-up coaching.
Reviews are completed in minutes, not days. Audio supersedes text — the AI listens to your actual
recording, not just written lyrics.
Brand voice: Direct, encouraging, professional but approachable. No sugar-coating.
Think "tough-love coach" — honest feedback delivered with genuine care.
2. Who It's For
Independent songwriters seeking professional, honest feedback on their original songs
Artists preparing songs for production who want to know if a song is worth the recording investment
Singer-songwriters wanting to improve their craft and commercial viability
Musicians looking for industry-style evaluation before spending money on studio time
Lyricists who want feedback on words alone before adding music (lyrics-only submissions supported)
AI-assisted songwriters who use AI music tools and want professional assessment of the results
3. How Reviews Work
Every review evaluates your song across 6 scored categories, each scored 1-100, plus an
overall composite score:
Arrangement — structure, dynamics, pacing, song form
Production — mix quality, instrumentation, professional readiness
Commercial Potential — market-readiness, radio appeal, genre fit
Each review includes:
Timestamped notes — feedback tied to specific moments in your song (e.g., "At 1:32, the bridge transition feels abrupt")
3-5 actionable next steps — specific, numbered recommendations to improve your track
Detailed written feedback for each scored category
Audio-first analysis — the AI listens to your actual MP3 recording; audio supersedes lyrics when both are present
PDF export — download professional reports to share with collaborators
Shareable links — generate unique public URLs to share reviews on social media
Genre support: Any genre. Name any style — from lo-fi bedroom pop to Trap-Country to
Afrobeat fusion — and get a review tailored to that sound. No preset genre list; the analysis adapts to
whatever you specify. Instrumental songs are analyzed without lyrics requirements.
4. Review Tiers & Pricing
Free · One-time
Red Carpet Review
Free — your first review
One-time free review for new songwriters. No credit card required. ~3 min turnaround.
Full scores across all 6 categories + Overall Score
Section-by-section feedback + wrap-up
Revealed progressively as you read, so nothing gets skipped
Showcase — sync licensing & pitch opportunities on every review (no score threshold)
50% more depth + bonus insights
Priority processing at just 1 credit
Pricing Summary
Tier
Cost
Credits
Turnaround
Depth
Showcase
Red Carpet
Free
—
~3 min
Standard
—
Standard
$1
1
~1 hour
Standard
—
Deep Dive
$3
3
Priority
2x depth
—
Double Fire
$29.99/mo
1/review
Priority
50% more
Yes
Purchased credits never expire (monthly membership credits reset each cycle). Volume discounts available on credit packages. The Refinery Membership at
$29.99/month includes 50 credits — that works out to about $0.60 per Double Fire review,
vs. $3 buying Deep Dive credits one at a time.
5. Review Lenses
Choose your review perspective. The lens shapes the entire review experience:
Commercial Potential Lens
Evaluates market-readiness, radio appeal, and commercial viability. Best for songwriters aiming for
placement, pitching, or mainstream success. The review is framed from an industry standpoint.
Songwriting Craft Lens
Evaluates pure artistic merit, emotional authenticity, and songwriting technique. Best for writers
focused on the craft itself rather than commercial positioning.
6. Complete Feature List
Song Reviews & Analysis
Song Reviews — AI scoring across 6 categories (Overall, Title, Top Line, Lyrics, Arrangement, Production) with timestamped notes and 3-5 actionable next steps
6 Scored Categories + Overall — Title, Top Line, Lyrics, Arrangement, Production, and Commercial Potential (1-100 each), plus an Overall Score with detailed written feedback
Review Lenses — Choose Commercial Potential or Songwriting Craft; the lens shapes the entire review
Red Carpet Review — Free one-time first review for new writers, full scoring, revealed section by section
Deep Dive Reviews — 50% more depth, 8-10 section insights, priority processing, Alchemy included
Double Fire Reviews — Maximum depth, Showcase on every review, members only at 1 credit
Revision Reviews — Link versions of the same song and watch scores move over time
Any Genre, Custom Analysis — Name any genre or style and get a review tailored to that sound — no preset list
Lyrics-Only Submissions — Submit just lyrics for focused critique on hooks, structure, and imagery before recording
Timestamp Insights — Feedback tied to specific moments in your song
Actionable Next Steps — Every review includes 3-5 specific recommendations to improve your track
Score Appeals — Explain your creative intent during coaching and the AI can reconsider and adjust scores
PDF Export — Download professional PDF reports of your reviews
Shareable Reviews — Generate unique public links to share reviews on social media
AI Song Generation & Tools
The Generator — Turn a lyrics-only submission into two complete AI demo versions for 1 credit
The Catalyst — Refine and regenerate a reviewed song; edit lyrics, tweak style, get fresh AI audio using Suno-powered generation
Song Forge — Guided coaching from concept to finished lyrics, built for collaboration
The Refiner's Path — Lyrics-first loop: coaching, generate a demo, review, refine
Coaching
AI Text Coach — Live text coaching about your review, your song, or a brand new idea
Song Coach — Brainstorm ideas and get songwriting advice — no submitted song required
Keith's Take — Personal message from founder Keith Mohr after he listens to your song and reviews your AI feedback
1-on-1 Consulting — Book a live 30-minute video session with founder Keith Mohr for personalized guidance
Growth & Gamification
Progress Dashboard — Visualize your strongest categories, identify weak spots, and track improvement
Revision Tracking — Link multiple submissions of the same song to compare scores across versions
The 90 Challenge — A rolling 90-day window to land a 90+ score, with progress nudges and a personal end date in your dashboard
Charts & Leaderboards — The 90 Club and Power Refiners rankings put top-scoring songs and the hardest-working writers in front of everyone
Rewards Program
Frequent Refiner Rewards — Complete 5 Deep Dive reviews in any 5-day window and earn 5 bonus credits (a 33% rebate). Repeatable, open to non-members
Industry Opportunities
The Showcase — Researched industry opportunities (sync licensing, publishers, labels, playlist curators) generated on every Double Fire review — no score threshold
Updraft — Private, invitation-only industry preview portal. Vetted A&R, publishers, and sync supervisors listen, rate, and message the writer directly. Writers keep 100% ownership. 90+ scoring songs are eligible for invitation
Pitch Pages & Artist Radio (Members)
Pitch Pages — Create your own page at songrefiners.com/pitch/[yourname] to showcase your best reviewed songs
Artist Radio — Launch your own branded continuous-play station on your pitch page. Upload a custom banner, drag songs into order, visitors hear your set play one song into the next
Private Song Access Codes — Lock individual songs with unique codes for each contact. Track which code was used and when
Song-Level Analytics — See play counts, listener ratings, play duration, and engagement metrics for each song
7. The Refinery Membership
Price: $29.99/month — month to month, cancel anytime, no contract
Credits: 50 credits per month, deposited on your anniversary date. Monthly membership credits do not roll over — the balance resets each cycle and any remaining membership credits are forfeited when the membership ends. Annual-plan credits are deposited up front and stay usable for one year from the deposit date (they survive the monthly reset, but are forfeited if the membership ends early). Separately purchased and earned credits never expire.
Effective rate: 50 credits at $29.99 works out to about $0.60 per Double Fire review — vs. $3 buying Deep Dive credits one at a time.
Complete Benefit List
50 credits per month, deposited on your anniversary date
Double Fire enhanced reviews on every submission — 50% more depth, 8-10 insights
Showcase included on every review — sync licensing & pitch opportunities, no score threshold
Priority processing on every review at just 1 credit
Weekly meetups with Keith Mohr — Tuesdays at 7PM CT
My Pitches — professional pitch page with your own continuous-play radio station
HitSongsRadio.com airplay — 90+ scoring songs are eligible for rotation
Updraft invites — 90+ scoring songs can be invited into the private industry preview portal
Frequent Refiner Rewards — earn bonus credits and perks as you submit
The 90 Club & Power Refiners leaderboards
8. Key Stats & Proof Points
12,000+
Songs Reviewed
1,800+
Songwriters Served
2,400+
Songs Scoring 90+
30+
Years Industry Experience
20,000+
Songs Evaluated by Founder
$1
Per Song Review (Standard)
~3 min
Free Review Turnaround
100%
Writer Owns Their Song
9. Key Differentiators
Honest feedback, no sugar-coating — direct, professional-level critique, not vague praise
Actionable insights — specific suggestions with timestamped notes pointing to exact moments in the song
Industry perspective — reviews framed from a commercial/industry standpoint, informed by 30+ years of experience
Fast turnaround — reviews completed in minutes, not weeks
Audio-first analysis — the AI listens to your actual recording, not just lyrics
100% ownership guarantee — you keep all rights to your songs, no rights grab, no cut
Affordable — starting at $1 per song review, with a free first review
Follow-up coaching — text chat to discuss reviews in depth and continue improving
AI song generation — The Catalyst and Generator tools turn ideas and lyrics into audible demos
Industry access — Updraft portal connects vetted industry listeners to qualifying songs
10. Founder
Keith Mohr
Keith Mohr is a 30+ year music industry veteran who has operated recording studios (working with acts
like Halestorm and Rick Derringer), pioneered online music platforms (IndieHeaven — one of the first
independent artist websites), and founded Nashville Rising Song, a songwriter competition that helped
launch careers including Kelsea Ballerini and Gayle. He has personally evaluated over 20,000 songs
throughout his career and brings deep expertise in commercial songwriting, production quality
assessment, and artist development.
Hit Songs Radio — Streaming platform for independent artists
Nashville Rising Song — Songwriter community and competition
12. Frequently Asked Questions
What is Song Refiners?
Song Refiners is an AI-powered song review platform that helps songwriters craft better songs. It
provides honest, detailed feedback across 6 scored categories — Title, Top Line, Lyrics, Arrangement,
Production, and Commercial Potential — plus an Overall Score, with timestamped notes and 3-5 actionable
next steps. Founded by Keith Mohr, a 30+ year music industry veteran.
How much does a song review cost?
Your first review is free (Red Carpet Review). After that, Standard reviews cost $1 (1 credit), Deep
Dive reviews cost $3 (3 credits) with priority processing and 2x the depth, and Double Fire reviews are
available to Refinery members at 1 credit each with maximum depth and Showcase opportunities. Refinery
Membership is $29.99/month for 50 credits.
Do I keep ownership of my songs?
Yes. Songwriters keep 100% ownership of their songs. Song Refiners provides feedback and analysis
only — there is no rights grab, no cut, and no pay-to-play. This is an explicit guarantee across the
entire platform, including the Updraft industry preview portal.
How fast are reviews completed?
Red Carpet Reviews (free first review) complete in about 3 minutes. Standard reviews have
approximately a 1-hour turnaround. Deep Dive and Double Fire reviews go through the priority queue for
the fastest processing.
What is The Refinery Membership?
The Refinery Membership is $29.99/month (month to month, cancel anytime, no contract) and includes 50 credits per month, Double Fire enhanced
reviews on every submission (50% more depth, 8-10 insights), Alchemy analysis, Showcase industry
opportunities on every review, priority processing at 1 credit per review, weekly meetups with Keith
Mohr, pitch pages with Artist Radio, HitSongsRadio.com airplay eligibility for 90+ scoring songs, Updraft
industry portal eligibility, and Frequent Refiner Rewards. 50 credits at $29.99 works out to about
$0.60 per Double Fire review.
What is Updraft?
Updraft is a private, invitation-only industry preview portal. Songs that score 90+ can be invited
into a curated listening room where vetted A&R, publishers, sync supervisors, and label reps listen,
rate, and message the writer directly. Writers keep 100% ownership. It is not a marketplace or public
listing.
What genres does Song Refiners support?
Any genre. Name any style — from lo-fi bedroom pop to Trap-Country to Afrobeat fusion — and get a
review tailored to that sound. There is no preset genre list; the analysis adapts to whatever genre or
style you specify.
Can I submit just lyrics for review?
Yes. You can submit lyrics-only for focused critique on hooks, structure, and imagery. The Generator
can also turn a lyrics-only submission into two complete AI demo versions for 1 credit, so you can hear
how your words sound as real music.