
- 75 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Write Songs Right Now
About this book
Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs—an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those lyrics to music. Whether you've written one song or one hundred, this audiobook will show you how to take your songwriting to new levels. Each chapter lays out the basics of a different element of songwriting, including song form, lyrics, melodies, chord construction, song dynamics, and the essential ingredients of a killer hook. There are lots of fun exercises to strengthen your songwriting muscles and increase your confidence. Alex also encourages up-and-coming writers to participate in songwriting communities locally and online, and makes a strong case for collaborating as a way to generate even better material.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Inspiration Strikes Those Who Prepare For It
- Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Song: How Form Follows Function
- Chapter 3: Creating Compelling Lyrics
- Chapter 4: Making Melodies That Matter
- Chapter 5: Harmony and Rhythm Are the Bed Your Melody Sleeps In
- Chapter 6: Hooks, Hits and Song Dynamics—Making Your Song a Roller Coaster Ride
- Chapter 7: Songwriting In Genres: Substance With Style
- Chapter 8: The Essential Art of Collaboration
- Chapter 9: Recording Your Songs, From Demos to Masters
- Chapter 10: Creating Relationships in the Music World
- Appendix: Resources for Songwriters
- About The Author