Question 1

What exactly is Song Refiners?

Accepted Answer

Song Refiners gives you honest, detailed feedback on your original songs—the kind you'd get from a trusted industry mentor, not your friends who just say "sounds great!" We analyze your lyrics, melody, hooks, structure, and production, then score each area so you know exactly what's working and what needs work. Think of us as your personal song coach helping you craft songs with real commercial value. It all starts at just $1 per song, and your first review is free.

Question 2

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Credits start at $1 each with volume discounts! Buy 10 credits for $10, 20 for $18 (10% off), 30 for $26 (13% off), 40 for $34 (15% off), 50 for $40 (20% off), or our best value: 100 credits for $75 (25% off at just $0.75/credit).

Question 3

Is this just for professional songwriters?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! Whether you've written 5 songs or 500, our feedback helps you level up. Beginners get clear guidance on songwriting fundamentals. Experienced writers get fresh ears on their work and catch blind spots they've missed. We tailor feedback to YOUR genre—country, pop, rock, hip-hop, Christian, whatever you write.

Question 4

What do I actually get in a review?

Accepted Answer

You get scored feedback across 6 key areas: lyrics, melody, hooks, structure, emotional impact, and production quality. Each score comes with specific commentary explaining what's working and what could be stronger. You'll also get an overall assessment with actionable next steps. After your review, you can dive deeper with our coaching chat to ask follow-up questions.

Question 5

Do you guys use AI? If so, how?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and it's truly next-level! Our custom-trained AI actually listens to your song, not just your lyrics, and gives real, insightful feedback on your production and performance. It's built just for songwriters, combining smart tech with a human touch. This isn't just ChatGPT for music — it's a game changer.

Question 6

Is my song safe? Will AI train on my music?

Accepted Answer

Your songs are 100% safe and private. We do NOT use your music to train AI models—ever. Your audio and lyrics are analyzed only to generate YOUR review, then stored securely in your personal account. You retain full ownership and copyright. We never share, sell, or expose your unreleased material.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

How It Works

Credits & Pricing

Reviews & Feedback

Advanced Features

The Generator (Lyrics-to-Audio)

The Catalyst (AI Regeneration)

Coaching & Coaching Sessions

Premium Services

The Refinery Membership

Refiners Collective (Referral Program)

My Pitches

The Showcase (Member Feature)

The 90 Club

UPDRAFT Program

Technical & Account

Ready to Get Your Song Reviewed?

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

What exactly is Song Refiners?

How is this different from asking friends or posting in Facebook groups?

Is this just for professional songwriters?

What do I actually get in a review?

Do I get anything free when I sign up?

Why don't I just use AI myself?

Do you analyze music produced by AI?

I think my songs are already great - why would I have you give me feedback?

Is my song safe? Will AI train on my music?

How do I get started?

How It Works

Do you guys use AI? If so, how?

How much does it cost?

What are the two review types?

What do I need for a Full Song Review?

What do I need for a Lyrics-Only Review?

What are the submission options when submitting?

How does Production Stage affect my review?

What is Review Focus?

What is Review Depth?

How long until I get my review?

Do you accept cover songs?

Can I submit an instrumental (no vocals)?

Credits & Pricing

What is a credit?

How do credits work?

Do credits expire?

What is Priority Review?

Can I buy more credits later?

Are credits refundable?

Can I earn free credits?

Reviews & Feedback

What do I receive in a Full Song Review?

What do I receive in a Lyrics-Only Review?

What are the scored categories for Full Song Reviews?

How are Lyrics-Only Reviews scored?

What genres are supported?

What is "100% Honest" feedback?

What are Timeline Insights vs Line-by-Line Insights?

What is an Action Plan?

Advanced Features

When should I use Lyrics-Only Review?

How does the AI know what my song is about?

How do you know if I used AI tools?

What does 'AI Generated' mean?

What if my music was AI-generated but I modified it in my DAW?

What does 'Studio Quality' mean?

What does 'Rough Demo' mean?

What's the difference between Production and Potential scoring?

What is revision tracking?

What happens if my revision scores lower than the original?

Can I delete old versions of my songs?

Can I download my review?

What is the Progress Dashboard?

Can I share my review on social media?

Do you send email notifications?

What are the Charts?

How do I get my song on the Charts?

How do I get a higher ranking on the Charts?

The Generator (Lyrics-to-Audio)

What is The Generator?

How does The Generator work?

What is a style prompt?

Can I use my generated audio commercially?

Can I refine my generated audio further?

Where do I find my generations?

I changed my lyrics and hit Generate, but the audio didn't reflect my changes. What happened?

The Catalyst (AI Regeneration)

What is The Catalyst?

How does regeneration work?

How much does regeneration cost?

Can I use my generated audio commercially?

What are style tags and negative tags?

Can I submit my generation as a new revision?

What audio formats are supported for regeneration?

How do I access The Catalyst?

When should I use The Catalyst vs The Generator?

Coaching & Coaching Sessions