SongRate Web App
SongRate is a platform for amateur music creators to gain exposure, discover new tracks, collaborate, and get feedback.
Project Type
Self-Initiated Solo Project
Responsibilities
Product Design
User Research
Industries
Music
Entertainment
Year
2025
Discovery Interviews
I conducted 10 interviews with amateur music creators, including rappers, producers, and singer-songwriters. I asked questions about what happens before, during, and after they make music. Many of the musicians shared a common pain-point: getting meaningful feedback on their music is frustratingly difficult. When they post their work Reddit and Facebook, they’re often met with silence or unhelpful responses.
Discovery Questions
Before Creating Music:
Walk me through how you typically start a new track.
What’s the hardest part about getting started on a new song?
Do you ever feel unsure about where to begin creatively or technically? What do you do when that happens?
How do you decide what type of music to make or what idea to pursue?
During the Creation Process:
Talk me through your workflow while you're producing a song.
At what point in the process do you usually get stuck or feel unsure?
When you're unsure about a part of a track, what do you usually do?
Do you ever ask others for input while working on a song? Why or why not?
After Finishing a Track:
Once a track feels finished, what do you usually do next?
Where do you typically share your music, and what’s that experience like?
What kind of reactions do you get when you share your songs?
Have you ever wanted more input or reaction than you got? What happened?
What’s been your biggest challenge when it comes to growing or improving as a music creator?
