Born and raised in Michigan.
Create, write and sing my own songs. Including music and lyrics.

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Shelly Lee
3 weeks ago to Shelly Lee

I have a brand new song coming soon. I am in the recording process.
Can't wait to share with you all.



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allison bolton
over 30 days ago to Shelly Lee

thank you for reviewing my song why do i ask why



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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago to Shelly Lee

Hi Shelly,
Having been on the receiving end of a Bob Juch diatribe disguised as a review, I couldn't help but notice that you were clearly upset by his review of Country In Chicago. So I had a listen to your song and checked out his supposedly "positive" comment in the review section. For him to be so arrogant as to say there was nothing about your song that he liked was one of the most arrogant comments I've seen in my time on Broadjam.
Mr Juch was similarly dismissive of my song and, whilst I've been in this game long enough that I really don't care, more sensitive songwriters and people just starting out could feel very differently. I have tried to explain to him that the whole point of peer reviews is to encourage fellow Bjammers through constructive, feedback, even if there is a need to be critical. I'm not sure he's heard the phrase "if you've nothing nice to say, say nothing"?! He seems to think we are after empty platitudes but I, for one, rely on genuine feedback so that I actually gain from the review process. We all get so close to our songs we actually stop hearing them after a while, so other people's views can be incredibly useful. By the same token, I won't tell someone their song is great if I don't think it is, but I will try to be kind and will try to be constructive. But, in this case, you have a guy who seems to think he's head and shoulders above the rest of us and uses reviews to make judgements, rather than to provide thoughtful advice, guidance and encouragement. Hopefully, he'll learn from the responses he's just received from me and several of my friends, but I'm not convinced he will.

Please don't be put off by this incredibly negative and pompous attitude, carry on writing good songs with original ideas and, most importantly, enjoy producing music. Reviews are there to help but you are the one in charge and can choose to ignore them if you so wish.

Good luck with your projects,
Bob

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Shelly Lee
over 30 days ago

Thank you for your support.
I probably should not have responded to him like I did.
Now I know it is just not me...lol
I try to find the good in everyone's songs. We all know the hard work and emotions that go into them.
Thanks for looking out for me.
Also, I am all for constructive criticism too, makes us a better writer.
Sometimes hearing a song I may not be a fan of, ends up being a huge hit. Go figure 🤣

Shelly Lee
over 30 days ago

Also, that is cool about your song and Queen Elizabeth.
I just loved her.
Have watched The Crown on Netflix all the way through at least 3 times.

Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

Thanks Shelly. Yes it was a thrill to be involved in such a prestigious project and to get quality recognition. The Song was to be sung in all the commonwealth countries as they lit beacons. What a feather in the cap for the chosen lyricist.
Good luck
Bob



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