Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell

You'll learn   38 proven strategies for creating powerful, unforgettable lyrics 30 simple ways to make your melody fresh, exciting, and memorable How to use hit songs as "ghost songs" to get quick results Plus, there are 58 more Shortcuts to help you lay the groundwork, pick the perfect structure, and choose the chords that will give your songs even more hit potential. Here are 126 Shortcuts that will take your songs from good to great! Discover the melody and lyric writing techniques of today's top songwriters and learn how you can use the very same secrets to give your songs the power and edge that will make listeners want to hear them over and over again. ASCAP, Nashville. This is the songwriter's GPS!" Ralph Murphy, V.P. And there are more than 100 "Do It Now" exercises to get you started right away! "For people serious about writing great songs, it's got it all!" Kara DioGuardi, BMI "Songwriter of the Year," American Idol judge "Should be in every songwriter's arsenal." Jason Blume, author, hit songwriter with more than 50 million album sales "An excellent road map for writers at all levels

"For people serious about writing great songs, it's got it all!" Kara DioGuardi, BMI "Songwriter of the Year"  "Concrete tools to kickstart your songwriting or take it to the next level. Should be in every songwriter's arsenal." Jason Blume, author, hit songwriter "An excellent road map for writers at all levels. " John Braheny, author, song coach. ASCAP, Nashville"This is a superbly written and organized Swiss Army knife of a songwriting manual with 126 sharp tools, tips, exercises, and insights for every stage of creating your songs. Whether you want to write hits or just the most powerful expressions of your concepts, feelings, and stories, you'll find this toolbox an easy-to-read, fun, and indispensable teacher. This is the songwriter's GPS!" Ralph Murphy, former V.P

"A songwriter's bible! This book is the real thing! This book is gold!" according to dutchwA songwriter's bible! This book is the real thing! This book is gold! dutchw48 I am very inspired to turn my poetry into songs, but I lack some of the basic song-crafting skills. I read a number of books with great titles but they were 99% fluff! I found Robin Frederick's "LEARN HOW TO WRITE A SONG: a step-by-step guide," on her website, robinfrederick.com, and it was FANTASTIC! I learned more on that website than I had from any of the books I had read! I advise you to visit her website, check out her "WRITE A SONG" guide and see for yourself. If you like what you see, you will want to have this book in your hands! BTW: You may not think you. 8. I am very inspired to turn my poetry into songs, but I lack some of the basic song-crafting skills. I read a number of books with great titles but they were 99% fluff! I found Robin Frederick's "LEARN HOW TO WRITE A SONG: a step-by-step guide," on her website, robinfrederick.com, and it was FANTASTIC! I learned more on that website than I had from any of the books I had read! I advise you to visit her website, check out her "WRITE A SONG" guide and see for yourself. If you like what you see, you will want to have this book in your hands! BTW: You may not think you. Great Idea Book RayK I really like this book and Robin's style of writing, wit, music examples and practical application exercisesRemember these are shortcuts , they are excellent but do not go into great detail for each oneThese are ideas to try and give you great practiceI am a student in a college taking many songwriting courses and much of this info I have seen in my courses and is great adviceFor those of you serious about getting deeper into songwriting check outShelia Davis Successful Lyric Writing and any books by Pat Pattison and Andrea Slope. "Good book." according to Dave. Does what it says on the cover. If you don't want to write hits, then this book isn't for you as it's definitely geared towards that goal. However, you can use the methods to develop whatever style of music you're doing. Not essential, but good nonetheless.

She is a former Director of A&R for Rhino Records and executive producer of over 60 albums. . She is known for her easy-to-understand, real world style of communication having successfully mentored dozens of top music industry veterans, helping them communicate their knowledge to aspiring songwriters and recording artists. Robin has shared her knowledge of songwriting with millions around the world through her highly-rated songwri