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The aim of this work is to get new, interesting information about what subjects co-write among beginner songwriters raises about the career development of a songwriter. The research question is to explore the benefits, disadvantages, opportunities, and threats of co-write work in terms of the beginner songwriter's career development. Previous research has shown that co-writing, i.e. making music in a team, is more effective than making music alone and has become an almost standard way of working in the industry. In terms of careers in general, networking has also been seen as a positive opportunity. At the same time, studies around work and career have shown that they are more and more fragmented and shifting in a more liberating and responsible way for individuals. The research was carried out with a thematic interview, which was attended by two beginner professional songwriters from Helsinki. The interviews were conducted and recorded in April 2020. The thematic interviews were conducted in a consistent manner using the interview framework. The material was analysed by thematizing the views of beginner professional songwriters on the benefits and opportunities of co-write work, as well as the disadvantages and threats to the songwriter's career development. The study found that beginner professional songwriters see co-write work as useful for career development in terms of networking, developing new competencies, and making songwriting more effective. Co-write work also has some threat images that may appear to be a lack of systematic scheduling and focus on writing. Personal chemistry was also seen as a potential challenge to the success of the co-write situation. In the light of the answers to the dissertation, it seems that co-write work should definitely be utilized in the training programs of future songwriters, as well as recognizing the networking and new learning opportunities it offers.