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Write Songs Right Now
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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Audio CD
First published October 15, 2012
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May 9, 2017
An excellent primer on songwriting, with practical tips and insight into every facet and stage of writing a song. The section on music theory was rudimentary, but I think would have been very good for a songwriter who had ideas but didn't know what to do with them. Her notes on overcoming writer's block, survey and analysis of song structures, and ideas on generating songs were great and inspiring. I'm ready to start penning new songs again.
February 21, 2023
Delivered on what I hoped it would! Motivation, encouragement, practicality, and exercises.
November 14, 2015
This book is A no nonsense guide to song writing with Great practical drills to help you hone the craft of songwriting. help me get better ideas how to present songs to other musicians more clearly and more professionally
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