Giving feedback is a great way to give other members a fresh perspective on their music in order to give them an idea of how well their track is being received, as well as providing them with the benefit of your skillset / knowledge.
You will be rewarded with credits for each feedback response you provide - how many credits depends on your Level. Your Level is determined by your RepScore, which is the perceived quality of your feedback.
Critiquing a piece of music that someone has dedicated weeks to creating can be challenging at times. So here are some ideas and guidelines to keep in mind when offering constructive feedback on someones music:
Be respectful and balance criticism: You might want to acknowledging the effort and creativity that went into the music. For example, establish a positive tone by mentioning aspects of the music that impressed you or that you found enjoyable. After the positive remarks you can offer constructive criticism.
Be specific: Avoid vague comments like "I enjoy this" or "It's not my thing." Instead, provide specific observations about what you liked or didn't like. Consider using timestamps to specify exactly which parts of the track you are talking about.
Be objective: Try to provide objective feedback based on your knowledge of the track's genre, music theory or production techniques. Avoid being overly subjective, if the style of music is not to your liking, focus your feedback on technical aspects rather than personal preferences.
Consider the artist's goals: Ensure you address the topics they have asked feedback on, but feel free to include other observations. Consider the artists goals with the track and try to avoid irrelevant feedback.
Offer solutions: Instead of just pointing out problems, suggest possible solutions or improvements. For example, if you think the drums are too quiet, suggest adjusting the mix. If the bass is muddy, tell them how it could be fixed with EQ, etc.
Provide resources: It can be beneficial to share helpful resources which might address any issues you have identified. This could be a link to a Youtube tutorial, blog article or a suggestion for a plugin to use, for example.