James Simmons gave feedback on The Extra Mile

For a person new to songwriting this is great! Keep it up! Critical thoughts… The phrase extra mile refers to being asked to do something, and when you are tired or don’t want to continue, you go the extra mile anyway. It’s about serving when you are out... Read More

James Simmons gave feedback on Hear My Hallelujah

Thanks for the specific and straightforward feedback Brent! I will definitely mess with the verses and try to clear up the message. Love the gut level reaction to it, or lack thereof I should say:) When I write country I stick to the message pretty closely, I think. When I... Read More

James Simmons gave feedback on Every Word

Thank you Christine, I really appreciate your listening and commenting!

James Simmons gave feedback on Pray While You Wait

Great song idea and message. A couple of critical thoughts…Would love to hear this with a different melody, vocal, and arrangement. Feels a little outdated, like the 90’s maybe. Maybe there are cut opportunities in this genre still so maybe that’s what you were shooting for. That’s... Read More

James Simmons gave feedback on If I Were The Wind

I agree that going positive would be great on the chorus. I felt really engaged up to that point and it was like a movie with a plot twist that took me from feeling light and hopeful to disappointed for the characters. That’s my perspective as a man. I... Read More