Member guide
How to get the best out of Verse-Chorus
Seven steps from a new profile to a finished song. New members join every day, so the right collaborator may be one message away.
1
Make your profile stand out
It's the first thing people look at before they reply.
- Add a clear photo of yourself
- Fill in your skills, experience and what you want to achieve
- Keep your bio short and specific
- Verify your ID so members know you are who you say you are
2
Show your work
Members want to hear or read what you do.
- Upload a demo, even a rough one
- Share your lyrics
- Post a track in the Showcase Room, where members can like and comment
3
Post an ad
An ad brings the right people to you.
- Say clearly who you're looking for
- Explain what you're working on and what you'd like to achieve
- Say why someone would enjoy working with you
- Keep it short and specific
4
Reach out first
Don't wait to be found. Many collaborations start with one message.
- Browse members and new ads regularly
- Mention something specific you liked about their work
- Say what you'd bring to the collaboration
- Be friendly and keep it brief
5
Work well together
This is where the fun begins.
- Agree the aims, credits and ownership early. Our Collaboration Agreement can help
- Keep talking, and keep conversations on Verse-Chorus until you know each other
- Be open to each other's ideas
6
Protect what you make
A timestamped certificate is independent proof the work was yours on that date.
- Upload the finished song or lyrics
- Check the details are right
- Get your Verse-Chorus copyright certificate
7
Celebrate and share it
We'd love to hear how it went.
- Confirm the collaboration on each other's profiles
- Share the finished track in the Showcase Room
- Tell us about it. You might feature in Check You Out
Want more attention?
Promote your profile, an ad or a track to put it at the top of its page and on every member's dashboard for a month.
See promotion options