Songwriting Books

Songwriter's block can be devastating, stopping even the best songwriters in their tracks. It can have several possible causes and levels of severity. Research shows that a fear of failure is the ultimate

Learn to write songs! This book presents the basic concepts of popular songwriting, such as song construction, creativity

Of all the paths available to today's musicians, the life of the singer-songwriter remains one of the most alluring and popular. This handbook is the ultimate guide for the modern singer-songwriter, full of

The ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey

Confessions of a Serial Songwriter is an amusing and poignant memoir about songwriter Shelly Peiken's journey from young girl falling under the spell of magical songs to working professional songwriter

A first-of-its-kind organized and scholarly study of the craft of creating and marketing pop songs. deLise includes in this book a primer on music theory, detailed descriptions of all pop song forms,

Take songwriting to the next level! This book breaks down the processes used by hit songwriters and dives deeply into the craft of songwriting. Discover the tools and techniques of melody, harmony, lyrics,

Here is a peek behind the curtains, revealing the secrets to writing successful orchestral music cues for the production music market. This includes several examples, along with complete transcriptions with

An effective new songwriting vocabulary supported by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC! The Elements of Song Craft does for songwriters what William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White's The Elements of Style did for English

Essential Songwriting, Producing & Recording brings to those of all ages a simple, easy to understand approach to learning ... view details

In Great Songwriting Techniques, veteran composer and teacher Jack Perricone shares years of experience in the art, science, and pedagogy of songwriting to teach readers the craft. Whether they write for a

Designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of songwriting, GRAMMY Award-winning writer and producer Tom Hambridge guides you through the process, from inspiration and structure to lyrics and

This resource is a guide to getting music placements in film, tv, and media. Includes chapters on how to write music for sync; how to get your music out there, signed, and placed; and details on the

Countless great songs are based on riffs – catchy guitar phrases that repeat until they're seared into your brain forever – or snappy chord sequences as memorable as any melody. Riffs get people

Your first song is the hardest one you will ever write. This book is designed to help you accomplish that goal. We're not going to jot down just any song, but one that you are proud of, one that gives you